Covid-19
As you are aware Covid-19 hasn’t disappeared and I am in the highly vulnerable group and as case numbers are variable. Given that when I contracted covid in hospital my admission lasted 4 months.
I have carried out a risk assessment and we have returned to a
blended teaching formata combination of face to face (in school/studio lessons) and zoom lessons.
It has not been possible to return to teaching in all schools as this requires their risk assessment to allow for visiting teachers as well as meeting the requirements of Owl Music risk assessment! Instead pupils have been offered a lessons at the studio in River.
Changes
Parents will be required to agree to an updated contract and terms and conditions prior to resuming face to face lessons.
A copy of the Risk Assessment will be available on the parent portal along with specific instructions regarding attending lessons.
All pupils and parents may be required to wear a face covering during the lesson
Parents may be asked to wait outside and siblings will no longer be permitted to accompany pupils. The full recommendations can be found here - ISM guidance for private music lessons
The main message is if you are unwell don’t come to lessons!
Contact me and we can arrange online or possibly rearrange a face to face lesson.
Please note that in line with T&Cs rearranging an in person lesson is not automatic and you may be charged for cancellations within the notice period.
Term 6 Update
Sunday, May 26, 2019 by Ceri Jones | Newsletter
Lesson Fees
Invoices for term 6 have now been issued please note payment is due on or before the first lesson of term.
Summer Schools and courses
𝄡Its time to apply for the Deal Festival of Music and Arts Summer School again! This course is open to adults and children. This year the course is at the Duke of Yorks school Monday 12th -Friday 16th August. In previous years the music has ranged from Jurassic Park and Harry Potter to Africa and Vivaldi. You should be able to play at a Grade 1 standard - String players need to be able to play B flats and E flats. Its a family course with many parents digging out instruments they played at school. The only additional requirement is an unofficial request if you can bake to provide a cake to share out at break times!!
A link to application form is here
For further information read last years report on the Deal music and arts website
𝄢 Kent Music also still have places available on their summer school courses A limited number of bursaries are available - please contact each organisation directly for further details.
Upcoming Events
As well as end of year concerts in schools there are two larger scale events pupils will be taking part in this term both organised by David Burridge.
June 18th - Dover Primary and Secondary Play Day (not St Marys)
July 2nd - Mayors Concert - Dover Town Hall (St Marys pupils and Revellers)
Music for Bohemian Rhapsody can be found on the website
Good LUCK!
Friday, May 17, 2019 by Ceri Jones | Exam news
Good Luck to everyone undertaking ABRSM music medal assessments tomorrow.
Just remember to keep going - even if you make a mistake!!
Results are normally issued in around 2-4 weeks
Reminder - No Lessons 22nd/23rd May
Thursday, May 16, 2019 by Ceri Jones | Primary School News
Just a reminder that next week there are no school or studio lessons on Thursday 23rd May
However there is still orchestra rehearsal at St Marys after school.
Remember your music!!
