Ms Kay's Music Groups will start in week 3 

Senior Choir

Senior Choir rehearsal will be on Friday morning this year and take place in Ms Kay's classroom (C13). It runs from 8:30- 9:15. Drop ins are welcome until  week 6.

The choir is open to any students from years 3-6 who love to sing. No previous experience is necessary and there is no audition to join. Participating students will learn some singing techniques and practice/ perform varied repertoire that includes student song choices. Students are welcome to come along for the first month of sessions to see if they like it. After this time period they will be asked to make a commitment to weekly rehearsals and performance opportunities.

This year Ferncourt will be participating in the Primary Proms concert at Town Hall for stage 2 singers (rehearsal Monday, first half of lunch) and the Festival of Choral Music at the Opera House for stage 3 singers (rehearsal Thursday, 2nd half of lunch). These performances are only open to members of Senior Choir, so even more reason to join now!

Please come along and try it out if you love music.

Festival of Instrumental Music (Recorder Group for years 3-6)

Our lunchtime recorder groups started last year , learning the first song for our performance at the Opera House in August. It isn't too late for your child to join us- we have spaces for beginners, intermediate descant players, tenors and trebles. Please feel free to contact me for more information. We will also perform at school events. Students can just come along and play with us at lunchtime without joining us at the Opera House, but would still need to practice at home to keep up with the rest of the group. 

Ukulele and Guitar Group (Ms Kay and Mr Potter)

This group will rehearse first half of lunch on Thursdays. This group is open to anyone in years 3-6 who wants to learn ukulele or can already play.  Students can try out the school ukuleles while we rehearse at lunch for the first month but will have to buy their own ukulele if they want to join the group so they can practice at home.  Students wishing to play guitar in this group must be also receiving lessons with a teacher who can help them learn the repertoire, as guitar is a much more complex instrument and there isn't enough time to teach children how to play it. 

Music is a wonderful thing for children to be a part of.  It enhances motor skills, helps to build relationships, develops language skills, improves management of emotions, builds self-confidence and self-esteem and encourages teamwork to name only a few. It can be a lifelong friend. I encourage all children to get involved in one of the many music groups on offer at Ferncourt.