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THE WINCHESTER MUSIC SCHOOL
BASED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER
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Welcome to our information website.
Listed below may be found our General Information section containing answers to the most frequently asked questions about music lessons.
To your left is our website contents page for you to discover more about the music school click on a chosen topic, with your mouse, to discover more).
The Music School's past, current and forthcoming activities may be found in either the PREVIOUS or CURRENT NEWSLETTERS or CONCERT DIARY.
Scroll down below to discover a list of our teachers, their direct contact details, and the respective and specific instruments taught.
Please contact individual music teachers, as required, directly to ascertain the availability of, and, lesson vacancies, costs and any further information.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction
With teaching staff who are members of The Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM), the UK's Professional Association for Music Educators, Musicians, Conductors and Composers, The Winchester Music School offers high quality individual, and group music tuition, encompassing all aspects and styles.
Tuition includes:
* Lessons on a one-to-one basis
* Graded examinations as set by leading exam boards
* Performing opportunities with regular concerts and events
* Ensemble activities, e.g. Modern Pop/Rock Bands; Jazz & Big Bands; Brass and Wind Bands; Micro Technology: Notator; Qbass; Studio Recording Techniques & Facilities
In order to assist progress and to develop musical skills and understanding, pupils are encouraged to participate in as many appropriate activities as possible.
Who gives tuition ?
Highly qualified and specialist teachers, with many years experience of music education, teach at the music school.
Where do lessons take place ?
The majority of lessons take place at The Winchester Music School, after normal school hours. Teachers teach younger pupils in local schools, by arrangement, during the day. A minimum of forty individual lessons are given in an academic year. Extra lessons may be arranged during holidays.
How much does tuition cost ?
Individual tuition will cost between £28 and £35 per hour, or part thereof, depending on type of lesson. The cost of playing in an ensemble will be £8.00 per hour, or part thereof. A full tariff of fees is available. Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change in line with inflation.
All individual tuition fees are payable per series (normally half-termly), payable in advance. Ensemble/band tuition is also payable in advance.
What is a music school ?
A music school is a place where pupils meet during the day, after school or on Saturdays to make music. Music Schools offer a wide range of activities including a structured progression of music and instrumental groups, ensembles, theory and general musicianship classes. They also offer regular opportunities to perform in concerts and festivals.
Consultations
Parents and pupils should arrange a consultation session to find out which musical instrument would best suit them. Some musical instruments are available to try. Once a decision has been made, the teacher will advise whether to purchase an instrument in the “Try Before You Buy Schemes”. In either instance, the teacher will advise on all aspects of instrumental tuition, music, accessories and repairs (whether they be major or minor).
Bands and Ensembles
Bands and Ensembles; Music Theory and General Musicianship Classes take place as outlined on The Winchester Music School website (please see specific times.)
Application forms for all the available ensembles and musical opportunities are available from The Winchester Music School or from teachers visiting schools and colleges.
Why learn a musical instrument ?
Musical instruments are used in many different kinds of music from orchestral, rock, pop, jazz, wind band, brass bands and ensembles.
Learning to play a musical instrument helps to develop more general skills including: Confidence, Concentration, Creativity, Self-assessment and the ability to work and socialise with others.
On which instruments is tuition available ?
Tuition is available on the Oboe, Cor Anglais, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Drums and Tuned Percussion, Cornet, Tenor Horn, Baritone, Euphonium, EEb & BBb Basses. All guitars including: six-stringed Folk/Acoustic and rock/pop Electric; four-stringed Bass Guitar and other pop/rock instruments. Tuition is also available on Classical guitar, Mandolin and all other orchestral string instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, and String Bass. World-musics instruments tuition on request.
At which age is it best to start playing a specific musical instrument ?
There is no age limit, although much depends on the pupil's size. Brass and Woodwind Pupils need to have properly developed 'second' front teeth.
Here are some guidelines for Brass and Woodwind:
8/9 years old - Trumpet, Cornet, Flugelhorn, Tenorhorn, Baritone and Trombone, Flute, Clarinet and Alto Saxophone
10/11 years old - French Horn, Euphonium. Basses and Tubas. Tenor Sax, Bassoon and Oboe
Strings may be learnt from an early age.
Guidelines for...
Drum Kit: Any student from 7 years and upwards
Percussion: Any student from 3 years and upward including Kindermusik (young persons' drama, music and dance)
Guitars: Any student from 7 years and upward
Keyboards: Any student from 4 years and upward
Choirs: Any age
How long is the average music lesson ?
Individual lessons at the Music School last for a minimum of thirty minutes. Group lessons at the Music School in Schools and Colleges last from between forty minutes and two hours. In the early stages there are usually three or four pupils in a group. Larger Ensembles, i.e. Concert Band & Big Band might include upwards of forty students. Ensembles are also formed at students' request.
Where can instruments be obtained ?
Instruments may be bought or hired from local music shops, and it is recommended that the instrumental teacher is consulted beforehand. The Winchester Music School will assist in all aspects of purchase, repair and maintenance of all Musical Instruments. Electrical and other associated repairs are also available.
When can a pupil, or student, join a band or ensemble ?
Pupils, and students, are encouraged to join a band, pop group or ensemble within school or at the Music School as soon as they have developed some basic technical skills, application forms available from teachers. A termly Newsletter is available outlining rehearsal and concert schedules.
What is your address and telephone number ?
The address of The Winchester Music School is:-
The Winchester Music School,
The University of Winchester,
Sparkford Road,
West Hill,
Winchester,
Hampshire,
SO22 4NR
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