KINGSDALE FOUNDATION SCHOOL

MUSIC DEPARTMENTSCHOLARSHIPS

2021/2022

MUSIC STAFF/COURSES/FESTIVALS

The department consists of six full time music staff and 40 specialist peripatetic staff.

FESTIVALS Pupils are entered for festivals such as:BLACKHEATH, BECKENHAM, DULWICH & CROYDON MUSIC FESTIVALS.

COURSES

Pupils are encouraged to attend holiday music courses such as:

DYO, CYM, KINETICA, SYO, SLYO, LSSO, NYO & NYJO

PROGRESS

The progress of pupils will be closely monitored. Written progress reports will be given to parents and carers. Music scholars will be prepared for the instrumental, vocal and theory exams for the following:

• ABRSM (associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music - practical exams and theory exams).

• ABRSM Jazz syllabus.• Trinity Guildhall Exams.• Rock School.• London College of Music (Musical

Theatre)

MUSIC STAFF

Mr J. Jones: Director of Performing Arts / Head of Lower School Mrs M. Graham: Assistant Head Teacher / Director of Instrumental & Vocal Studies Mr O. Williams: Head of Music Mr S. Mielniczuk: Head of Composition & Enrichment Mr T. Karp: 2/ic of Music Ms N. Billett: Music Teacher Mr D. McKenna: Music Teacher

INSTRUMENTAL STAFF

Mr Ashmeil-Shorter - Steel Pans Mr R Ashton - French Horn Ms M Ashton - String Quartets Ms Black, Ms Qiu & Ms De Geer - Piano Ms Bastick-Vines, Ms Byrne, Ms Heard, Ms L Marshall, Ms M Marshall & Ms Vaughan - Singing Mr Brito, Mr Simmonds & Mr Pickering - Drum Kit Mr Brooks & Mr Sharp - Trumpet & Brass Ensembles Mr Brown - Lower Brass Mr Burnett & Mr B Glasser - Electric Guitar Mr Carter - Jazz Piano Ms Cawley - Clarinet, Saxophone Ms Dyer - African Drumming Ms Evans - Harp Mr Fowler - Jazz Trumpet Ms Gaudier, Mr Graham, Ms Melvin, Ms Skinns & Ms Watts - Violin, Viola Ms Gittins - Flute Mr A Glasser - Harmonica, Jazz Piano Ms Hadimadja - Music Technology Ms Jones, Ms Foster - Oboe Mr Keen - Singing & Guitar Mr Lockrane - Jazz Flute, Saxophone Ms Mackrell - Cello Mr Maguire - Bass Guitar Ms McLoughlin - Accordion Mr Melovski & Mr Tonks - Classical & Jazz Guitar Mr Simmonds - Percussion Mr Somervell - Double Bass, Bass Guitar

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS 2021/2022MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Kingsdale Music Department offers a range of scholarships.

The audition for a Music scholarship is intended to discover musical aptitude and potential. Applicants will be invited to attend an audition in which they will be expected to perform two pieces of music - instrumental or vocal. Applicants will then be required to complete a written musical aptitude test and to respond to aural tests.

Music scholars will have the chance to attend concerts of many different styles - pop, classical, opera, ballet, jazz and world music.

A number of different types of scholarships are offered .

•Full Scholarship •Half Scholarship •Gifted & Talented Music Award

MUSIC AWARDS

Gifted & Talented Music Award

Our Gifted and Talented programme includes:1. Group Tuition2. Full access to Gifted and Talented provision within the Borough and School.3. Music related trips.4. Attend additional practice sessions, workshops and other events as required.5. Participate in music events inside and outside school.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS

Full Scholarship

As a Full Music scholar you would be expected to:1. Attend instrumental /vocal lessons regularly (individually)2. Attend the weekly theory classes.3. Participate in the allocated instrumental ensemble or choral rehearsals.4. Perform in formal and informal concerts5. Attend organised visits to hear and see concerts, musical theatre and other such events6. Attend workshops with Professional Musicians

Half Scholarship

1. Attend instrumental /vocal lessons regularly (small group tuition)2. Attend the weekly theory classes. 3. Participate in the allocated instrumental ensemble or choral rehearsals.4. Perform in formal and informal concerts5. Attend organised visits to hear and see concerts, musical theatre and other such events