Junior Music Program - (JMP)
The Junior Music Program is a special part of the Centre for Youth Music’s Saturday morning ensemble program. It has been created to cater for the needs of children aged between three and six years.
There are three levels within the Junior Music Program:
Level One is for children who are three and four years old. The emphasis at this level is on enjoying music through singing, movement, playing instruments and music games. Parents must accompany child and are encouraged to participate in the child's learning.
Level Two is called 'Have a Go!' and is for children who are around four to five years old. Level Two classes provide an opportunity for children to try instruments from different instrument families (familiarising: keyboard, recorder, violin and percussion). They also allow the children to develop a wide variety of musical skills through songs and musical games. By the end of a child’s time in Level Two, he or she often has a clear idea about which instrument would be the most enjoyable to learn and can go on to receive individual tuition.
Budding Violins has been structured to complement the most popular instrument group with this age which is the string group. Instruments include the violin, viola and cello.
The aim is to provide a group music-making experience while children are developing the skills they will need to play their instruments in an ensemble. Building on the skills and experiences of the previous levels, the Level Three program includes creating, listening, and moving to music, as well as developing musical literacy skills in a fun and holistic way.
Although the three levels are sequenced to provide age-appropriate learning experiences that build upon prior knowledge, children of any age are welcome and will be put into an age-appropriate class.
Saturday morning ensemble concerts
Children in all of the classes have the opportunity to perform in the Saturday morning ensemble concerts twice a year.
Instruments
All instruments and props required will be provided for students.
Fees and enrolment
Find out more about fees and enrolment.
Contact us
For further information you can contact us on 08 8946 6013 or 08 8946 7045, or via email on cym@cdu.edu.au.
