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All information regarding the various authority choirs for the new term is now
on the news page.
Carlibar PS Senior Concert Band pickup on the ensemble page
For first look images of the recent trip to Prague please go to the archive
page.
The date of the first rehearsal for the new Brass Quartet has been changed and
will now be at the Saturday Music Centre on the 4th of September between 10 and
11am.
| The East Renfrewshire
Instrumental Music Service has forged an enviable reputation throughout
Scotland through the delivery of high – quality instrumental and choral
instruction, whilst offering young people the opportunities to perform at
local, national and indeed international level through the establishment
of a wide range of bands, choirs, orchestras and other ensembles.
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| Through instrumental and choral tuition, the
Instrumental Music Service seeks to enhance and enrich the lives of the
young people of East Renfrewshire and pass on a skill which will last way
beyond school years into adulthood. |
| There is a variety of reasons
to learn a musical instrument or sing in a choir – apart from being
great fun, it has been proven through research that singing or playing a
musical instrument improves performance in all areas of the curriculum.
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| Playing a musical instrument
or singing can help develop the following skills:
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Self-confidence
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Self-respect
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Self-reliance
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Self-discipline
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Listening skills
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Creativity and imagination
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Co-operation
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Commitment
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Loyalty
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Communication
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Memory
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Team and social skills
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Co-ordination skills
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Concentration
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| Performance is an essential
part of playing a musical instrument or singing in a choir and the
Instrumental Music Service provides performing opportunities for all
levels. The very first performances may begin in instrumental lessons,
class or school assemblies leading to playing in any one of the 22 bands,
orchestras, choirs and ensembles which perform regularly throughout the
authority. Senior ensembles and choirs have enjoyed great achievements in
national competitions and regularly perform all over Scotland, including
concerts in Orkney, Edinburgh, RSAMD and the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
with recent orchestral and band tours to Hungary and Spain and a
forth-coming trip to St Petersburg in Russia.
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The East Renfrewshire
Instrumental Music Service remains committed to:
- Meeting the musical needs and expectations
of pupils and parents
- Managing an effective and efficient service
- Professional development training for all
staff
- Partnership with parents, local, national
and international communities
Heads Of
instrumental Tuition Scotland Movie
Region Ensemble's Demo
Quicktime
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You will need Quicktime to hear and view the above demos,
If you don't have it on your computer click the above link.
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Disclaimer:
The inclusion of the
web links in this site are as a result of recommendation by
teachers, professionals and educational publications. East
Renfrewshire Council is not responsible for the content of these
external websites or for any subsequent links. |
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