milton keynes music service booklet

MK Music CentreMusic classes and groups

for children and adults in MK

Music Service

www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/musicmk

The music service has not only provided excellent music tuition but

has equipped both my sons with social skills and confidence. Friday

evenings and Saturday mornings arethe highlights of the week.

Katarina GrimmFebruary 2013

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Contents

IntroductionTable of ChargesKinder ClassesStarter’s PackageYoung Musician’s PackageYouth PackageRock School GroupsAdult Music GroupsGeneral InformationTerms and ConditionsHow To Find Us

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Welcome to a New World of Music

From guitar to violin, drums to keyboard, flute to trumpet.Whether you’re a complete beginner or an establishedmusician we will enhance your music making.

Founded in 1992, the Milton KeynesMusic Service has brought music tothousands of children in Milton Keynesover the years and continues to do sowith weekly attendance figures ofmore than 450 children at Music Centreand over 3000 in schools.

The Music Centre aims to give childrenan enjoyment of music while strivingfor the very highest standards forthose students who wish to pursuemusic more seriously.

Most of our activities and groups takeplace on weekday evenings and Saturday mornings at our centre inSimpson, and at Shenley Brook EndSchool. In addition, the Youth Orchestraand Wind Orchestra meet at the CityChurch in Central Milton Keynes.

Pupils who require individuallytaught lessons can receive these via the not-for-profit organisation ‘MK Music Co-operative’. Working in partnership with the MK Music Service,it provides a wide range of smallgroup and individual instrumentaland vocal tuition*.

For further information, contact us byphone, visit our website, or pop in fora free trial. We are looking forward tomaking music with you.

David RoseVice Principal (Music) Community Learning Service

* Email [email protected] www.mkmusiccoop.com

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Table of Charges

GROUP LEVEL TIME (SATURDAYS) LOCATION

KINDER GROUPS COST £30.00 PER TERM

Kinder 2/3 Age 2-3 10.00am - 10.30am Simpson

Kinder 4 Age 4 9.00am - 9.30am Simpson

STARTER’S PACKAGES COST £40.00 PER TERMFor up to two groups consisting of Play Recorder or Play Keyboard, plus Junior Music Workshop.

Junior Music Workshop Year 2 AND BELOW 9.30am - 10.00am Simpson

Play Recorder Year 2 AND BELOW 9.00am - 9.30am Simpson

Play Keyboard Year 2 AND BELOW 9.00am - 9.30am Simpson

YOUNG MUSICIAN’S PACKAGES COST £49.50 PER TERMFor up to three groups - one ‘Young Musician’s Package’ ensemble, plus Choir and Theory.

Beginner Strings Year 2+ 11.15am - 12.15pm Simpson

Beginner Wind Band Year 3+ 9.00am - 9.45am Simpson

Beginner Keyboard Year 3+ 9.00am - 9.45am Simpson

Young Keyboards Year 3+ 11.15am - 12noon Simpson

Junior Choir Year 3+ 9.45am - 10.30am Simpson

Theory/Musicianship Year 3+ 10.45am - 11.15am Simpson

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YOUTH PACKAGES COST £68.60 PER TERMFor up to two groups. The charge for an additional ‘Youth Package’ group is an extra £40.00 per term.

Junior Strings Grade 1+ 9.00am - 10.00am Shenley

Training Strings Grades 2-3 10.00am - 11.00am Shenley

Junior Wind Band Grade 1+ 9.00am - 10.00am Shenley

Intermediate Wind Band Grade 3+ 10.15am - 11.30am Shenley

Intermediate Orchestra Grades 3-5 10.00am - 11.30am Shenley

Big Band Grades 2-8 9.00am - 10.00am Shenley

Youth Brass Grade 3+ 11.30am - 1.00pm Shenley

String Orchestra Grade 5+ 11.30am - 1.00pm Shenley

Intermediate Choir Age 9+ 11.15am - 12noon Shenley

Creative Percussion For all levels 10.30am - 11.15am Shenley

Percussion Workshop Grade 1+ 12noon - 12.45pm Shenley

Flute Ensemble Grades 3-8 9.00am - 9.45am Shenley

Clarinet Ensemble Grades 3-8 11.30am - 12.15pm Shenley

Double Reed Ensemble Grades 3-8 9.15am - 10.00am Shenley

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GROUP LEVEL TIME LOCATION

Youth Orchestra Grade 6+ Fridays 6.00pm - 8.00pm City Church*

Wind Orchestra Grade 5+ Fridays 6.00pm - 8.00pm City Church*

ADULT MUSIC GROUPS COST £55.00 EACH PER TERM

Adult Wind Band Age 18+ Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.00pm Simpson

Voices:MK** Age 11+ Mondays 6.30pm - 8.00pm Loughton

Midsummer Players Age 18+ Mondays 8.00pm - 9.30pm Simpson

ROCK SCHOOL GROUPS COST £45.00 FOR JUNIOR ROCK SCHOOL AND £88.50 FOR ROCK SCHOOL PER TERM

Rock School Age 11+ Mondays and Wednesdays Stantonbury

Junior Rock School Year 5-6 Wednesdays 5.00pm - 6.00pm Stantonbury

KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE COSTS £40.00 PER TERM OR £68.60 PER TERM IF TAKEN AS PART OF A YOUTH PACKAGE

Keyboard Ensemble Grade 1+ Thursdays 6.45pm - 7.30pm Simpson

Updates to the timetable can be found in the half-termly ‘Fanfare’ newsletter or atwww.milton-keynes.gov.uk/musicmk. Location maps and addresses for each activitycan be found at the back of this booklet.

* Church of Christ the Cornerstone, Central Milton Keynes.** Free to all 11-18 year olds attending MK Music Centre groups. Please complete a

concession form or a charge will be made.

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Kinder 2/3

In this fun introduction to music,young children learn simple singinggames and rhythmic patterns basedon the Kodály Method. This is awonderful way to introduce yourchild to music that helps thembegin to develop their concept ofpitch and pulse.

The children are also encouraged torespond to music through movementand can use a variety of untuned percussion instruments. They learnhow to take turns, play with control,start and stop, and change the paceand dynamics of their sounds.

Next group Kinder 4.

Minimum class size is 8.

Suitable for ages 2-3 years£30.00 per 10 week term Saturdays at Simpson, 10.00am - 10.30am

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Kinder 4

Following on from Kinder 2/3 the children build upon the range of thesongs and chants they can play andsing. They learn to express themselvesmore confidently - alone and ingroups - and enjoy games using balls, hoops, puppets and scarves. The children explore the musical elements of pitch, pace, dynamics,

texture and timbre through tunedand un-tuned percussion, and createtheir own sequences of sounds andrhythmic phrases. They also begin to ‘notate’ their ideas using simple written symbols.

Next group is Starter’s Package.


Suitable for age 4 years£30.00 per 10 week term Saturdays at Simpson, 9.00am - 9.30am

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Starter’s Package

An introduction to the enjoyment of making music withothers. Children are invited to become part of an enrichingexpressive experience that will teach them both practicalskills and musical theory.

Your child will learn how to perform a range of familiar musicThe confidence and sense of achievement that comes from mastering a newskill is one of the most rewarding aspects of music making, as you will see foryourself at your child’s first performance.

Parents are welcome to stay with their children in their sessions if they wish, orthey can wait in the coffee shop. Please note that children are not supervisedwhen outside their sessions.

STARTER’S PACKAGES COST £40.00 PER TERMFor up to two groups consisting of Play Recorder or Play Keyboard, plus Junior Music Workshop.

Junior Music Workshop Year 2 AND BELOW 9.30am - 10.00am Simpson

Play Recorder Year 2 AND BELOW 9.00am - 9.30am Simpson

Play Keyboard Year 2 AND BELOW 9.00am - 9.30am Simpson

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Junior Music Workshop

A dynamic group for younger children,who will sing, move, and play percussion instruments. The class willprovide children with many of theskills they will need to learn to play amusical instrument.

They will develop their creative skills,their concept of pitch, pulse, rhythmand time-values, and increase their

knowledge of how music can be written down on paper.

Starter’s Package9.00am Play Recorder OR Play Keyboard9.30am Junior Music Workshop

Next group is Junior Choir, a keyboardgroup, or one of our exciting bands orstring groups.


Suitable for ages up to and including Year 2Saturdays at Simpson, 9.30am - 10.00am

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Play Recorder

The recorder is the ideal first instrumentas it is easy to learn and enables a groupof children to start playing togetherimmediately. This fun session is forcomplete beginners, or for children upto and including Year 2 who are alreadylearning to play.

Children are taught how to play accurately and musically, while

learning the basics of how to readmusic in this relaxed and friendly group.


Next group is Junior Choir, a keyboardgroup, or one of our exciting bands orstring groups.



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Play Keyboard

Learning to play the keyboard is a musically exciting experience forchildren, and is also a good introduction to piano skills. Thisgroup is for complete beginners or children who have just started playing. Come along and have a goin a lively and supportive setting.


Next group is Beginner Keyboard,Junior Choir or Theory/Musicianship.



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All three of my children havebenefitted from the Music

Service and because of this sohave I! MKMS do a fantastic job!

Karen EvansMarch 2014

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Young Musician’s Package

Being a member of a music group is great fun. It developsyour musicianship as you learn from each other and motivateeach other to try new things.

Students are able to relax in a friendly group and enjoy playing, while getting toknow other young music makers.

There is a break for everybody at 10.30am that is supervised by staff members.Refreshments can be brought from home or purchased on site at Simpson. Parentscan stay if they wish, but please note that children are not supervised when outsidetheir sessions unless they are on an official break.

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YOUNG MUSICIAN’S PACKAGES COST £49.50 PER TERMFor up to three groups - one ‘Young Musician’s Package’ ensemble, plus Choir and Theory.

Beginner Strings Year 2+ 11.15am - 12.15pm Simpson

Beginner Wind Band Year 3+ 9.00am - 9.45am Simpson

Beginner Keyboard Year 3+ 9.00am - 9.45am Simpson

Young Keyboards Year 3+ 11.15am - 12noon Simpson

Junior Choir Year 3+ 9.45am - 10.30am Simpson

Theory/Musicianship Year 3+ 10.45am - 11.15am Simpson

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Beginner Strings

If you have been learning for half aterm you are welcome to come alongto this fun session. You will do many ofthe things you do in your regularlessons, as well as practicingyourmusic-reading ability. This is a skill thatwill really help you when you join thenext group - Junior Strings. Yourteacher will let you know when youare ready for this.

Young Musician’s Package9.45am Junior Choir10.30am Supervised break10.45am Theory/Musicianship11.15am Beginner Strings

Next group is Junior Strings.


Suitable for Year 2+

Saturdays at Simpson, 11.15am - 12.15pm

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Beginner Wind Band

If you have been playing for half aterm, come along to this excitinggroup and experience what it feelslike to play in a proper band.

Once you reach Grade 1 standard you will be ready to move on to thenext group.

Young Musician’s Package9.00am Beginner Wind Band9.45am Junior Choir10.30am Supervised break10.45am Theory/Musicianship

Next group is Junior Wind Band.



Saturdays at Simpson, 9.00am - 9.45am

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Beginner Keyboard

Have you ever wanted to share inthe excitement of playing the keyboard? This group is for completebeginners, or children who havejust started playing. If you havedone ‘Playing Together 1’ keyboardat school this is the group for you,but no experience is required. Justcome along and have a go.

Young Musician’s Package9.00am Beginner Keyboard9.45am Junior Choir10.30am Supervised break10.45am Theory/Musicianship

Next group is Young Keyboards.




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Young Keyboards

If you are a more experienced keyboard player, who has beenlearning for a year or more, comealong to Young Keyboards and hearyour keyboard playing improve inour welcoming and fun group. Youcould also try our Junior RockSchool (page 44).

Young Musician’s Package9.45am Junior Choir10.30am Supervised break10.45am Theory/Musicianship11.15am Young Keyboards

Next group is Keyboard Ensemble.



Saturdays at Simpson, 11.15am - 12noon

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Junior Choir

Do you love to sing? Then comealong to Junior Choir and learn tosing your favourite songs with newfriends. This friendly choir is foreverybody in Year 3 and above whowants to improve their vocal ability,while learning to sing well in agroup. Join in, and experience theexhilaration of singing together.

Young Musician’s Package9.00am Beginner Wind Band OR

Beginner Keyboard9.45am Junior Choir10.30am Supervised break10.45am Theory/Musicianship11.15am Beginner Strings OR

Young Keyboards




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Theory/Musicianship

These sessions offer the chance tolearn musical skills and concepts in a fun and stimulating way. Theskills learned here will support both your ensemble playing and instrumental lessons. Come alongand take your music making to thenext level.

Young Musician’s Package9.00am Beginner Wind Band OR

Beginner Keyboard9.45am Junior Choir10.30am Supervised break10.45am Theory/Musicianship11.15am Beginner Strings OR

Young Keyboards




Youth Package

Shenley Brook End School comes alive with music on aSaturday morning during term time. Come and join in.

You will receive a friendly welcomeLearning an instrument in school orprivately is one thing, but the skillsyou gain from making music in agroup are an important part of yourprogression as a musician, and as aperson. Through regular weekly rehearsals, concerts and workshops,our young musicians not only developtheir confidence, instrumental andmusical skills, they also create memorable experiences and makenew friendships.

Parents can wait in the coffee shopor they can leave you at your groupand collect you later in the morning.

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YOUTH PACKAGES COST £68.60 PER TERMFor up to two groups. The charge for an additional ‘Youth Package’ group is an extra £40.00 per term.

Junior Strings Grade 1+ 9.00am - 10.00am Shenley

Training Strings Grades 2-3 10.00am - 11.00am Shenley

Junior Wind Band Grade 1+ 9.00am - 10.00am Shenley

Intermediate Wind Band Grade 3+ 10.15am - 11.30am Shenley

Intermediate Orchestra Grades 3-5 10.00am - 11.30am Shenley

Big Band Grades 2-8 9.00am - 10.00am Shenley

Youth Brass Grade 3+ 11.30am - 1.00pm Shenley

String Orchestra Grade 5+ 11.30am - 1.00pm Shenley

Intermediate Choir Age 9+ 11.15am - 12noon Shenley

Creative Percussion For all levels 10.30am - 11.15am Shenley

Percussion Workshop Grade 1+ 12noon - 12.45pm Shenley

Flute Ensemble Grades 3-8 9.00am - 9.45am Shenley

Clarinet Ensemble Grades 3-8 11.30am - 12.15pm Shenley

Double Reed Ensemble Grades 3-8 9.15am - 10.00am Shenley

Youth Orchestra Grade 6+ Fridays 6.00pm - 8.00pm City Church

Wind Orchestra Grade 5+ Fridays 6.00pm - 8.00pm City Church

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Junior Strings

If you are feeling confident withyour violin or cello playing, andmusic reading, come and join thisfun string group. You will work onthe things you do already in yourregular lessons with the added funof learning to play in a group.

Your teacher will let you know whenyou are ready for the next group.

Youth PackageChoose another group from: CreativePercussion or Intermediate Choir.

Next group is Training Strings.


Suitable for Grade 1+

Saturdays at Shenley, 9.00am - 10.00am

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Training Strings

Are you ready for the excitement ofTraining Strings? This group will enhance what you learn in your lessons while also developing yourskills as an ensemble player.

Your teacher will let you know whenyou are ready to become part of thisdynamic group of young musicians.

Youth PackageChoose another group from:Intermediate Choir or Keyboard Ensemble.

Next group is Intermediate Orchestra.


Suitable for Grades 2-3Saturdays at Shenley, 10.00am - 11.00am

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Junior Wind Band

If you have played in our BeginnerWind Band, or can play a wind orbrass instrument at Grade 1 orabove, then come along and bepart of Junior Wind Band. This is alarge friendly group that plays awide range of music and will helpyou grow in confidence as you experience a variety of musical styles.

Youth PackageChoose another group from: CreativePercussion, Intermediate Choir or Keyboard Ensemble.

Next group is Intermediate Wind Band, Big Band or Intermediate Orchestra.




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Intermediate Wind Band

If you have played in our Junior WindBand, or can play a wind or brass instrument at Grade 3 or above, thenit’s time to join Intermediate WindBand and take your playing to thenext level. You will play a wide rangeof music to suit all tastes, and makenew friends.

Youth PackageChoose another group from:Big Band, Flute Ensemble, Clarinet Ensemble, Double reed Ensemble or Keyboard Ensemble.

Next group is Wind Orchestra, Youth Orchestra or Youth Brass.




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Intermediate Orchestra

If you play a stringed instrument*, awind instrument*, a brass instrumentor percussion, you are invited to joinour lively IntermediateOrchestra andplay music from Mozart to ‘Pirates ofthe Carribean’. Being part of this energetic young orchestra enablesyou to develop your ensemble playing,while also having fun.

* An audition is required.

Youth PackageChoose another group from:Big Band, Wind Ensembles, Intermediate Choir or Keyboard Ensemble.

Next group is String Orchestra,Youth Orchestra, Wind Orchestra or Youth Brass.



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Big Band

Would you like to play Jazz? Do youlove to improvise? Our Big Band needsplayers like you!

If you play piano/keyboard, electricbass, double bass, trombone, clarinet,flute, trumpet or sax, and are Grades2-8, then come along and have ago! You could also try our JuniorRock School (page 42).

Youth PackageChoose another group from:Intermediate Wind Band, Intermediate Orchestra or Keyboard Ensemble.

Next group is Wind Orchestra, Youth Orchestra or Youth Brass.



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Intermediate Choir

Develop your musical and choralskills through rehearsing and performing a wide range of songs. In this group you’ll learn vocal techniques to improve your singing ability.

There will be regular opportunitiesto perform for friends and family atour end-of-term concerts.

You could also try our Junior RockSchool (page 44).

Youth PackageChoose another group from:Intermediate Orchestra, Creative Percussion, Training Strings, JuniorWind Band, Keyboard Ensemble orJunior Strings.


Suitable for age 9+ yearsSaturdays at Shenley, 11.15am - 12noon

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Creative Percussion

This group is for anyone wishing todrum. We use African Instruments,Samba, and tuned percussion in acreative musical environment.

Youth PackageChoose another group from:Junior Strings, Junior Wind Band, Keyboard Ensemble or Intermediate Choir.

Next group is Percussion Workshop.


Suitable for complete beginnersSaturdays at Shenley, 10.30am - 11.15am

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Percussion Workshop

Experience the thrilling energy ofplaying percussion in an ensemble,while developing your rhythm and teamwork skills.

If you are having percussion ordrum kit lessons in school andwould like to join an ensemble, why not try one of our sessions?

Youth PackageChoose another group from:Junior Wind Band, Intermediate WindBand/Orchestra/Choir or Big Band.


Saturdays at Shenley, 12noon - 12.45pm

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Flute Ensemble

When flutes are played together theresult is a bright and upliftingsound. We expand our flute players’musical knowledge and concertrepertoire by exploring a wide variety of musical styles.

The fun and energy of flute playingmake this flute choir an unmissableexperience for all young flautists.

Youth PackageChoose another group from:Intermediate Orchestra, IntermediateWind Band or Wind Orchestra.

Next group is Wind Orchestra orYouth Orchestra.



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Clarinet Ensemble

If you love learning the clarinet in yourlessons at school, why not join our clarinetgroup? By playing together you’ll gainmasses of experience, while beingpart of the rich sound of an ensemble.

This group will teach you the intonationand ensemble techniques necessary fororchestral playing with other instruments,and you’ll make new friends as well.

Youth PackageChoose another group from: Big Band,Intermediate Orchestra, IntermediateWind Band or Wind Orchestra.



Suitable for Grades 3-8Saturdays at Shenley, 11.30am - 12.15pm

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Double Reed Ensemble

If you love playing the oboe or bassoonin your lessons at school, come alongand meet other enthusiastic double reedplayers in our Double Reed Ensemble.

You will perform challenging and exciting works from a variety of musicalstyles. You will also develop the skillsneeded to perform in a group envi-ronment of musical excellence.

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Youth Brass

Share the vibrant energy that is ourmost advanced Brass ensemble.This is a friendly and inclusive brassband. There are no auditions andthe band aims to perform in concertsand competitions both within thecommunity and further afield. Itplays a range of repertoire from pop to classical and jazz to rock.

Youth PackageChoose another group from:Youth Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Intermediate Wind Band, IntermediateOrchestra or Big Band.


Suitable for Grades 3+

Saturdays at Shenley, 11.30am - 1.00pm

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String Orchestra

This orchestra has enjoyed a greatdeal of success in recent years, including performances at the national festival ‘Music for Youth’ at The Royal Albert Hall.

Successful applicants will gain in orchestral experience and exploremusic from a wide-ranging repertoire.

Youth PackageChoose another group from:Intermediate Orchestra or Youth Orchestra.


Suitable for Grades 5+ (audition required)Saturdays at Shenley, 11.30am - 1.00pm

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Youth Orchestra

For our most experienced and ablestudents, this senior group will give you the platform to join together and create performancesthat truly inspire. There is a strongemphasis on high quality music making and disciplined rehearsing on a Friday evening, but there is alsosome time for socialising with friends.

There will also be the opportunityto perform in local and nationalcompetitions such as ‘Music ForYouth’ and ‘MK Festival of the Arts’.

Youth PackageChoose another group from:String Orchestra, Youth Brass or Wind Ensembles.

Suitable for Grades 6+ (audition required)Fridays at City Church, 6.00pm - 8.00pm

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Wind Orchestra

Create high quality music from a widevariety of musical genres – from thedramatic to the intimate – with thissenior Music Centre group. Experiencethe excitement of playing with studentswho are as passionate about theirmusic-making as you are.

There is a strong emphasis on highquality music-making and disciplinedrehearsing on a Friday evening, but

there is also some time for socialisingwith friends. There will also be the opportunity to perform in local andnational competitions such as ‘MusicFor Youth’ and ‘MK Festival of the Arts’.

Youth PackageChoose another group from:Youth Brass, Youth Orchestra,Wind Ensembles or Big Band.

Suitable for Grades 5+

Fridays at City Church, 6.00pm - 8.00pm

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Keyboard Ensemble

Have you been learning keyboardfor a few years and feel you are now ready to join a group? Comeand play with us on Thursdayevenings and discover how good it feels to make music with othermusicians. You could also considerjoining one of our Rock Schools as a keyboard player.

Previous groups – Young Keyboards,Beginner Keyboards, Play Keyboards

This can be taken as a stand alone groupor as part of the Youth Package for £68.60.


Thursdays at Simpson, 6.45pm - 7.30pm

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Rock School

Playing music in a great band is apowerful, enriching and rewarding experience. And we want you to share it.

MK Rock School has been workingwith young musicians since 1999. Alllevels are catered for. You will play in aband with other musicians at thesame level. Once you reach a higher

standard you can play in the mainband every week.

Groups run from 4.00pm - 8.00pm onMondays and Wednesdays. Pleaseemail [email protected] further information about sessions,or turn up one evening to experiencethe sound for yourself.

Suitable for age 11+ yearsMondays or Wednesdays at Stantonbury

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Junior Rock School

Once you’ve been playing for a couple of terms, Junior Rock Schoolgives you the chance to fulfill your potential as a rock band player! Wehave fully equipped spaces so all you'llneed to bring is your instrument, orsticks if you're a drummer.

We also run live events like the MKRock School Riot (see our YouTube

page youtube.com/mkrockschool) so you could get to perform live too.For all Rock School enquiries pleaseemail [email protected]

When you reach intermediate level,sign up for the challenge of the earlyevening session from 6.00pm -8.00pm for more experienced players.

Suitable for Years 5-6Wednesdays at Stantonbury, 5.00pm - 6.00pm

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My 10-year-old has only been involved for a yearand doesn't come from a musical background.

However, it's a wonderful, welcoming place andher tutor goes beyond what would be expected

to support her. It's amazing to see a talent grow inher that we would never have been able to foster.

Natalie WallaceFebruary 2013

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Adult Music Groups

Escape the pressure and responsibility of your day-to-day lifefor one evening a week by joining one of our music groups.

Rejuvenate your music-making abilitiesWe run three adult music groups at Music Centre: Adult Wind Band, Voices:MK,and Midsummer Players. Join one of our groups and put to rest any past regretsyou may have felt about not keeping up with your musical studies. You will alsomake new friends and enjoy mastering your instrument again. And why not joinour choir and enjoy the deep sense of satisfaction that comes from singing in a group?

Many studies have shown that singing, or making music together, not onlymakes you feel good but also offers a range of measurable health benefits. Socome along to one of our friendly sessions and experience for yourself how uplifting practicing and performing together can be.

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ADULT MUSIC GROUPS COST £55.00 EACH PER TERM

Adult Wind Band Age 18+ Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.00pm Simpson

Voices:MK Age 11+ Mondays 6.30pm - 8.00pm Loughton

Midsummer Players Age 18+ Mondays 8.00pm - 9.30pm Simpson

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Adult Wind Band

Do you regret not carrying on withyour music studies? Now is the time todo something about that feeling. Dustoff your old brass or woodwind instrument, remember how good it feels to make music, and join ourwelcoming wind band.

We are a friendly group of adults ofall ages. Anybody with some windor brass playing experience is welcome to join us.

Suitable for those with some experienceWednesdays at Simpson, 7.30pm - 9.00pm

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Voices:MK

Boost your emotional well-being by joining our choir and letting yoursoul sing. We cover a wide range ofpopular musical styles. Our informalrehearsals are open to experiencedvocalists and first time singers alike - everyone is welcome!

We aim to perform once a term in avariety of settings.

Students (age 11-18 years) attendingMusic Centre groups can attend free of charge.

Suitable for age 11+ years and adultsMondays at Loughton Manor, 6.30pm - 8.00pm

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Midsummer Players

Do you play or have you onceplayed an instrument? Reinvigorateyour playing by joining our friendlygroup, and discover how muchmore enjoyable it is to make musicwith other musicians.

For people who have left school recently, or a very long while ago!Everyone is welcome.

Suitable for those with some experienceMondays at Simpson, 8.00pm - 9.30pm

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Our children have been inspired bymany music teachers – all of them

part of the Milton Keynes Musicservice. Their love of music has

been enhanced by their lessonsand the wide variety of music

groups they play with from JazzBands to String Orchestra.

Jane SollowayMarch 2014

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General Information

Applying is easyIf you know which group you wouldlike to join please complete an Application Form on our website or in person. Please note that you will beinvoiced if you complete this. If you arenot completely sure please completean Enquiry Form and we will contact youto help with your choice. Alternativelyplease phone the Music Centre forhelp and advice. You can also try outa session for free and without obligation,just turn up.

Paying is simpleMilton Keynes Council will send youan invoice each term.

InstrumentsIf you wish to purchase a musical instrument, we run an ‘Easy BuyScheme’. This enables you to buy at VAT free prices, either in full or over a 12 month period, interest-free. For beginners, we also offer a hirescheme that costs £40 for the first year.

Data protectionAll personal information held oncomputer and manual files will remain confidential to Milton KeynesCouncil, and will not be divulged to anyother individuals or organisations forany other purposes. Under the DataProtection Act, you have the right toreceive a copy of the personal data wehold about you.

Safeguarding childrenTo promote the welfare of childrenand young people, all our teachershave had an enhanced criminalrecords check through the Disclosureand Barring Service (formerly CRB).

Office contact detailsMilton Keynes Music Service, SimpsonRoad, Simpson, Milton Keynes MK6 3AF

Telephone 0845 2000 096

[email protected]

Webmilton-keynes.gov.uk/musicmk

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Terms and Conditions

1. It is assumed that pupils are continuing

with ensemble membership unless notice

of withdrawal is given in writing or a ‘stop

notification’ is completed on-line at

www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/musicmk

Notice of withdrawal is required before the

end of term if you do not wish to continue

the following term. Failure to notify us

means you may be liable for half a term’s

charge in lieu of notice.

2. Parents/students are required to inform the

Music Service of any change of details such

as address, contact numbers, school, etc.

3. The Music Centre offers 30 sessions in a full

academic year. Dates are given in newsletters

and are on our website. Please note: This is

not necessarily 10 sessions per term.

4. Charges for Ensembles are invoiced each

term. Payment must be made within 30 days.

5. Concessions are available for Ensembles for

children who are eligible for free school

meals. To continue to receive reduced rates

an application for concessions must be

re-submitted at the beginning of each new

academic year in September.

6. Refunds are not offered if a child misses a

session for any reason.

7. Whilst every effort is made to accommodate

all Ensemble requests, occasionally a place

may not be immediately available. In this

case, your child’s name will be added to a

waiting list and parents will be notified when

a place becomes available.

8. Supervision – The Music Centre accepts

responsibility for the supervision of a student

while the student is participating in a Music

Centre activity. At all other times the

responsibility lies with the parents.

9. Instruments and accessories are usually

expected to be provided by the parents.

The Music Service does not accept liability

for loss or damage to any personal

possessions or instruments. Instruments

should be insured under an “all risks” policy

or via a specialist insurer such as Allianz.

Please collect a leaflet from MKMS.

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How to Find Us

Milton Keynes Music ServiceSimpson Road, Simpson, Milton Keynes MK6 3AF

NotesReception is behind the main house. Children need to signin and out. Parents are welcome to wait. Coffee shop (open onSaturdays only) sells snacks, hot and cold drinks. Free parking.

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Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove, Shenley Brook End,Milton Keynes MK5 7ZT

NotesEntry is through 6th Form entrance. Children need to signin and out. Parents are welcome to wait. Coffee shop sellssnacks, hot and cold drinks. Free parking.

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Walbank Grove

Simpson is our Junior site and Shenley is our Senior site. There isadequate free parking at all of our sites, with the exception of theCity Church where payment is needed before 6.00pm. Pleaseallow enough time to park and sign in at the beginning of eachactivity, especially on Saturdays as this is a busy time.

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Loughton Manor First SchoolPaynes Drive, Loughton, Milton Keynes MK5 8FA

NotesNo coffee shop. Free parking.

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Stantonbury CampusPurbeck, Milton Keynes MK14 6BN

NotesNo coffee shop. Limited waiting space for parents. Free parking.

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Saxon Street

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Church of Christ the Cornerstone300 Saxon Gate West, Milton Keynes MK9 2ES

NotesNo coffee shop. Paid parking only. Limited waiting space for parents. However, the City Centre shops and cafés are just across the road.

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