Classes for 7-9 year olds  =  60 min. (Level 7)

This is an instrumentally broad programme that gives children a chance to try a range of instruments in one year. Half of the session is spent learning the basic techniques of the instrument.

• Term 1: Recorder
• Term 2: Keyboard                   
• Term 3: Ukulele
• Term 4: Guitar

The remainder of the session involves children in group music making.  We move, sing and play a variety of melodic and non-melodic instruments in concert together. (See section on Orff Influence in our Programme)  

Marimba Group  8 year olds   =  60 min.

This is an extension group for children who enjoy playing melodic and non-melodic percussion instruments in a group setting.   Children will use melodic percussion (xylophone, marimba, glockenspiel, tubular bells etc), non-melodic percussion (djembe, conga drums, woodblocks etc) with recorders and flutes in more complex pieces.  Creativity will be supported through improvisational opportunities.  The emphasis is on making fun music together without the need to do daily practice at home.  This is a performance group which will be part of the annual NZ Marimba Festival in central Auckland in October.  Enrolment is by audition.

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