April Newsletter 2018
Back Into Term Two!
This year is flying by, we are already settling back into Term 2! Hope you all had a restful break filled with fun times and lots of music. We look forward to seeing you all back at the school for lessons. Here’s to more learning and music-making this term!
What an eventful time it was for the school during the school holidays – running our first teacher’s performance for the year, as well as an AMEB Exam Information Session (with a yummy sausage sizzle lunch). We also launched our String Program, starting this term.
That’s just the start as we have many more exciting things in store, so watch this space and read on for more information!
Welcome to our new students!
Our sincerest thank you and warmest welcome to the students who enrolled in February 2018:
Timothy K. (Voice)
James F. (Cello)
Harry A. (Piano)
Daniel K. (Piano)
Joanne R. (Guitar)
Paris D. (Piano)
Hebbe Z. (Piano)
Aaron D. (Piano)
Ruth K. (Flute)
Ryan W. (Violin)
Navya S. (Violin)
Lehan P. (Piano)
Le Van B. (Violin)
Coral Z. (Piano)
Kylie M. (Cello)
Serene K. (Violin)
Sophie P. (Piano)
Tian Yang L. (Piano)
Amaya S. (Guitar)
Important Dates
TERM TWO SCHOOL DATES:
Monday, 16th April 2018 – Friday, 29th June 2018
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (no lessons) Queen’s Birthday
Monday, 11th June 2018
MOUNT WAVERLEY VILLAGE MARKET PERFORMANCE:
Sunday, 13th May 2018
2018 WINTER CONCERT:
Sunday, 10th June 2018
AMEB 3RD METROPOLITAN DEADLINE:
26th April 2018
AMEB 1ST METROPOLITAN EXAM PERIOD:
23rd April – 12th May 2018
(1st Metropolitan Session)
AMEB 2ND METROPOLITAN EXAM PERIOD:
21st May – 8th June 2018
AMEB 3RD METROPOLITAN PERIOD:
12th June – 27th June
OUR TERM 1 STUDENT CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!
THE WINNER(S) WILL BE SELECTED AND ANNOUNCED VERY SOON.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED!
We look forward to sharing all your creative entries and keep a look out for more student competitions in the near future.
Over The Holidays:
Teachers’ Performance
AMEB Information Session
A big thank you to everyone who participated in our AMEB Information Session and first Teachers’ Performance for the year on 14th April 2018.
The concert successfully featured short performances by Cantabile’s very own music teachers and it was a great time where the students got to watch their teachers perform. The sessions were also followed by a yummy BBQ lunch – thanks to everyone who helped out!
Don’t worry if you could not make it this time around, as there are many more similar events coming up in the near future. Do keep a look out for these dates on our social media and newsletters so you don’t miss out.
We look forward to seeing you at our next event!
REGISTRATIONS ARE STILL OPEN FOR OUR STRING PROGRAM!
The Cantabile String Program is a great introduction to learning one of four stringed instruments in a fun and exciting way!
If you missed out on attending our String Program Orientation Day on the 14th April, you are still able to enrol in the Program for the upcoming terms.
But as places are limited and the program is run on a termly basis, do make sure you register for a spot as soon as possible.
About the Program:
The String Program is a short course designed for students to have a jumpstart learning experience to one of four stringed instruments, the violin, viola, cello or the double bass.
Choose either the Violin, Viola, Cello or Double Bass
Students will choose one of these four instruments to learn for a period of two terms, in which they will learn the fundamental basics of playing the instrument in a group setting.
Classes will be conducted in groups of 2 to 4 students per class according to their instrument of choice.
Not only will they collaborate with other students in their group class, but during the term they will collaborate with all the stringed instruments together as they prepare for an exciting performance at our school concerts!
All materials and even the instrument will be included in the tuition so you don’t even have to worry about getting yourself an instrument.
Recommended age group: 6 to 12 years old
Tuition Fee:
$30 per student for a 45 minute weekly lesson. Program will run per term for a period of two terms. Fee is inclusive of instrument and all learning materials.
Time and Day of Classes:
Students will have their group lessons according to their respective teacher’s schedule. Combined stringed classes will be held on Saturday afternoons.
For an expression of interest or for more information,
Call: (03) 9560 3010 or
Email: enquiries@cantabileschoolofmusic.com.au
Or speak to a staff member at our front desk.
Jason Lim
String Program Director
About Jason
Jason is one of Cantabile’s Cello Teachers and is the coordinator and Director of our String’s Program. Having taught the cello for many years as a private teacher, he has also assisted and co-directed the Strings Program and orchestras at various schools such as the Carey Baptist Grammar School.
We are so excited to announce the date and venue of the our first concert of 2018. This will be a great opportunity for all students to perform for their family and friends, as well as to put the skills they are learning to practice!
Do start thinking about pieces you would like to perform for the concert. Remember to mark your calendars!
More details to come soon.
HOW TO REGISTER
Sign-up sheets will be put up in the reception area of the school starting in the month of May. Sign up according to the time session you prefer.
Chat to your respective teachers/any of the staff members for more information.
Ph: (03) 9560 3010
E: enquiries@cantabileschoolofmusic.com.au
DATE: SUNDAY 10 JUNE 2018
VENUE: EWING MEMORIAL UNITING CHURCH
EAST MALVERN
Mount Waverley Rotary Club Village Market
The Mount Waverley Rotary Club runs a village market every 2nd Sunday of the month from 9am-2pm at Hamilton Place at the Mount Waverley Village Shopping Centre.
Students at our school have been invited to perform for at the market – if you are interested in playing music for the local community, please let your teacher or the front desk know. The next market is on the 13th of May!
The outdoor market also features local stallholders, with lots of home-grown and hand-crafted goods – a perfect local location for a small day out with the family.
DATE: SUNDAY 13TH MAY 2018 (2nd Sunday of Month)
VENUE: MOUNT WAVERLEY VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTRE
HAMILTON PLACE
Music App Reviews
by Emma Rogers (Flute Teacher)
Bass Cat and Treble Cat are fabulous educational games appropriate for students of all ages.
Bass Cat is aimed at teaching individuals how to read bass clef and developing their reading ability up to an advanced level. Treble Cat is essentially identical except it focuses on the treble clef. Amazingly, the games cater for a very broad age range. So, while appropriate for young children, they may also be used with adult learners.
Each game consists of 5 musical stages with 10 levels that progressively build upon each other. The aim of each level is to correctly identify the notes that are sliding along a musical staff before they reach its end. As an added incentive you are given a 1-3 star rating at the end of each level with each mistake you costing you a star. The game also includes a practice and challenge mode for those wanting to extend their skills even further.
In Treble Cat you will start off learning how to recognise middle C and then progress up by steps. This is another feature that I personally am less keen on because as a flautist middle C is a really hard note and it would be more relevant for it to commence on A or B. However, you should check with your instrumental teacher because the ‘easy’ notes vary from instrument to instrument. Bass Cat starts off on the second A below middle C and likewise progresses upwards by step. The games also force you to play through each level sequentially ensuring you have a solid foundation before diving into the more challenging levels.
Unfortunately, these games don’t come with multiple users but they are great for use on your personal iPad/iPod/iPhone/Android device. This however limits a teacher’s ability to use there copy with multiple different students.
Another limitation with the two games is that they don’t incorporate ledger lines but hopefully you will have mastered note reading before you need to venture into the dreaded realm of ledger lines.
My favourite feature of these games is actually the background music. Each level has a different song accompanying them and each piece is nowhere near as irritating as it could be. One even includes a digeridoo. They have also provided the ability to mute the audio.
The games are available in both ‘lite’ and full versions. The main difference being the full version has no advertisements and access to more features but they only cost a few dollars each.
One final note: each level only lasts for 60 seconds so they are perfect to play while you’re waiting for your lesson or waiting for your parents while they going through the check out. Happy Gaming!
by Emma Rogers (Flute Teacher)
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