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Beginner Groups

Music for Minors (under 18’s)

Suitable for children age 3 and 4 years, this early years class, taught by a qualified Dalcroze Eurythmics practitioner, will inspire musical imagination and provide an ideal foundation for a musical future.

Tutor: Emily McArthur
Venue: Studio 4
Time:   09:00

Music for Majors (under 18’s)

Suitable for children age 5 and 6 years, this Key Stage One class, taught by a qualified Dalcroze Eurythmics practitioner, will encourage children to move and sing. Children will be introduced to musical notation and aural training, providing them with an ideal start to their musical journey.

Tutor: Emily McArthur
Venue: Studio 4
Time:   09:30

Beginner Flute (under 18’s)

Always wanted to try the flute? This is your opportunity with a professional and encouraging tutor. This group will run from Sep ’23 to Jul ‘24. Parents are welcome to join in and learn alongside their child. Instruments provided.

Tutor: Emily Revill
Venue: A16
Time:   10:00

Beginner Bassoon (under 18’s)

Get started on the Bassoon with an experienced tutor who will guide participants through technique and reading musical notation. This group will run from Sep ’23 to Jul ‘24. Short-reach instruments provided.

Tutor: Liz Wood
Venue: Library
Time:   10:00

Beginner Clarinet (under 18’s)

Get started on the Clarinet with a professional tutor, who will guide participants through technique and reading musical notation. This group will run from Sep ’23 to Jul ‘24. Parents are welcome to join in and learn alongside their child. Instruments provided.

Tutor: Sarah Austen
Venue: Library
Time:   10:00

Beginner Cello (under 18’s)

Always wanted to try the cello? This is your opportunity with a professional and encouraging tutor. This group will run from Sep ’23to Jul ‘24. Parents are welcome to join in and learn alongside their child. Instruments provided.

Tutor: Clemens Fera
Venue: Studio 9
Time:   10:00

Beginner Recorders (under 18’s)

A perfect opportunity to start the journey of playing a musical instrument with a professional tutor who will ensure correct technique right from the start. This group will run from Sep ’23 to July ‘24. Parents are welcome to join in and learn alongside their child.

Tutor: Emily McCarthur
Venue: Studio 6
Time:   10:00

Beginner Ukulele (under 18’s)

Enjoy learning a new instrument alongside others with a dynamic tutor and popular repertoire that will get your toes tapping. This group will run from Sep ’23 to Dec ’24. Parents are welcome to join in and learn alongside their child.

Tutor: Tim Sparks
Venue: A12
Time:   10:00

Beginner Violin (under 18’s)

We are unable to offer this course for 2023/24. 

Beginner Saxophone (under 18’s)

Get started on the Saxophone with a professional tutor who will guide participants through technique and reading musical notation. This group will run from Sep ’23 to July '24. Parents are welcome to join in and learn alongside their child. Instruments provided.

Tutor: Sarah Austen
Venue: Library
Time:   10:00

Beginner Trumpet (under 18’s)

Get started on the Trumpet with a professional tutor who will guide participants through technique and reading musical notation. This group will run from Sep ’23 to Jul ‘24. Parents are welcome to join in and learn alongside their child. Instruments provided.

Tutor: Joshua Payne
Venue: TBC
Time:   TBC

Musicianship and Theory Grade One (under 18’s)

A dynamic, movement-based class where children are led through musical learning with games, songs and engaging activities. The material covered will prepare participants for a Grade One assessment in Music Theory.

Tutor: Joshua Payne
Venue: Studio 4
Time:   11:00

Community Choir

MMC Community Choir returns with a repertoire to suit all ages. No experience is necessary and all are welcome. Let’s celebrate the power of music to uplift, encourage, and bring together our community.

Tutor: Martyn and Habba Parkes
Venue: A18
Time:   12:00