Junior Music Course

The Junior Music Course is a unique six-year program beginning at the age of 4-5 years old. This program consists of weekly group lessons designed to give your child the best possible beginning for the development of basic well-rounded music skills.

 

 

Primary Course:  (JMC1, JMC2)

The first two years, called the Primary Course, emphasises ear training and developing good rhythmic sense, using the keyboard as a learning tool. Many activities are incorporated, including keyboard playing, singing with words and solfège (do-re-mi), music appreciation, ensemble playing, note reading and music games.

 

Extension Course: (JMC3, JMC4)

 

Graduates of the Primary Course advance to the two-year Junior Extension Course. In this course, the musicianship skills acquired in the Primary Course are now refined in further detail, with increased emphasis placed on keyboard performance, harmony, sight singing, sight playing, ensemble performance, arranging and creativity.

 

Lesson Format:                    Group Lessons, 60  minutes weekly (37 lessons) + 1 Year-End Concert
   
Maximum Class Size:         10
   
Achievemnt Level Year 2: complete Fundamental Skill Survey (FSS)
                                            Year 3: complete Yamaha Grade 10 Exam
  Year 4: complete Yamaha Grade 9 Exam
   
Parent Attendance Required for Year 1 and Year 2
  Recomended for Year 3 and Year 4
   
Advance to Junior Advanced Course (JAC 1) at the end of Year 4