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Beginner - with Trish Strain

Overview

Class Code – CEL
There is one Cello class arranged in 2 parts which overlap on Monday.
Beginners starts at 6.45 with a very slow class. This class revises previous music and whatever technique is required.
The class speed gradually increases from 7.30- 8.15pm as all Cello players join the class.

You will focus on:

  • learning fun and popular tunes by ear
  • creating sets of tunes
  • bowing
  • working out rhythmic and melodic accompaniments
  • playing with other instruments
  • playing on your own or as a group
  • exploring key signatures
  • exploring scales when required

Class Details

  • 6:45-8:15pm Monday
  • John Wheatley College
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Improvers - with Trish Strain

Overview

Class Code – CEL
There is one Cello class arranged in 2 parts which overlap on Monday.
Improvers / Experienced starts at 7:30pm overlapping with Beginners
This part of the evening is learning a bass line , or rhyming accompaniment to that day’s music. Chords and bowing patterns are explored.

You will focus on:

  • learning fun and popular tunes by ear
  • creating sets of tunes
  • bowing
  • working out rhythmic and melodic accompaniments
  • playing with other instruments
  • playing on your own or as a group
  • exploring key signatures
  • exploring scales when required

Class Details

  • 7:30-9:15pm Monday
  • John Wheatley College
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Membership Fees

Adult Class 1

£70

7 classes per term from 7:30 to 9:15 with a half time break

Additional Class 2

£63

Class 2 fees are for the same person learning more than one instrument in the same term. e.g. Monday Whistle, Wednesday Fiddle

Concession Class 1

£54

Concession fee applies to those in receipt of state pension: students on a recognised full-time education course: and those in receipt of certain state benefits such as Jobseeker’s allowance or Disability Living allowance.

Additional Concession 2

£48

Concession 2 fee, if you qualify for a concession, and take 2 classes in the same term e.g. Monday Whistle, Wednesday Fiddle

Junior Term

£37

Wednesday early evening 1 hour classes – 615-715pm

Member Only

£7

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