As we prepare to break up after lessons on Saturday 21st December, we would like to thank all of our students and families for their support during this term and keep you updated on what we have coming up next term.
We have been busy with new classes, a concert at St Mary's Church in September, two exam sessions, the Christmas Tree Festival and finally the Stafford Walking Street last Thursday. We hope all of our students have enjoyed learning with us this term and are looking forward to next term and the big concert in March.
Annual Concert at Stafford Gatehouse
On Sunday 8th March, we return to Stafford Gatehouse Theatre for our annual concerts which take place at 2pm and 4.30pm. There will be a variety of group performances and all students are invited to take part. Some students will have already started to prepare for the concert and if you think you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible. If there are any parents or relatives who would like to help at the concert, either with supervising students during the concert or in preparations throughout the day, please let us know - we are always very grateful for any offers of help with an event of this size!
Concert Rehearsals
For those students performing as a 'band', there will be rehearsals at the Music School on Sunday 9th February. Times will follow next term and will be published on our website and social media pages.
Exams
We hope to offer sessions for Rock School Guitar, Keyboard and Vocal exams at the Music School again in the new year for those students currently working towards an exam. We will of course notify students and parents in advance of the closing date and will email the relevant information. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding exams and remember to speak to your teacher if you need any help or ideas to make practice more fun and improve your confidence.
New Classes
Vocals
Due to increased demand for vocal lessons, we are currently looking into holding vocal sessions on Saturday afternoons with one class specifically focusing on Musical Theatre Singing and Performance. The structured sessions would take place for one hour each week and work towards entering for London College of Music Examinations in Musical Theatre.
Guitar
Next term we will have the opportunity for beginners aged 6 and above to attend a taster lesson on the Yamaha Guitar Encounters Course on Thursdays at 4pm. For more information about this fantastic course, check out the video which explains in more detail.
There will be limited spaces available for both sessions so please get in touch for more information or to book a place.
Updates
Please keep up to date with events and news by visiting our website or by following us on Instagram, Twitter (@musicstafford) or Facebook (Stafford Music School) All important dates can be found below or on our Facebook page.
We would all like to wish you a very Happy Christmas and we look forward to another musical year in 2020.
First day of Term 2 : Saturday 4th January 2020
Concert Rehearsals: Sunday 9th February
Concert at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre : Sunday 8th March
Last day of Term 2 : Saturday 4th April 2020
First day of Term 3 : Monday 20th April 2020
Last day of Term 3 : Friday 24th July 2020