OPEN ACCESS

There are a range of classes open to students who receive their instrumental or vocal tuition elsewhere on the island, but wish to access the academy to receive tuition in other supporting areas of musical study.  Each of these subjects operates as a group class, with no more than eight students per group, and lesson length is either 30, 40, or 50 minutes depending on level.  A minimum amount of take-up is required in order for each class to operate.

Materials of Music (beginner to Grade 5)

·         A weekly group class (max 8 per group), covering Theory grades and Aural Skills.

Musicianship (above Grade 5)

·         A weekly group class (max 8 per group), focussing on Theory and Aural development alongside Historical Awareness.

Chamber Music

·         Students are put into small ensembles (eg trios, quartets, quintets) and receive a 30 or 45 minute weekly coaching session.

Composition

·         A weekly group class focussing on the technique of composition, which can also tie in with school music homework, or GCSE and A Level requirements.

GCSE Support

·         A weekly 45 minute group class designed to support the GCSE curriculum.

A Level Support

·         A weekly group class designed to support the AS and A2 curriculum.

In addition to this, students may also have the opportunity to become involved in some of the regular concerts, workshops, masterclasses and projects that take place each term.