Orchestra project Information evening for parents, 18h30 Thursday

Agenda A bit of history Why change? Why now? The detailed proposal Group lessons How to enrol Q&A How to join the committee 2

A bit of history Formal music lessons in primary curriculum or secondary curriculum Since 2009: individual musical instrument lessons through periscolaire programme. Very popular. Since 2009: group music activities (theory lessons; various groups). Since 2007: School Musical, financed through periscolaire programme. 2010: Starter Band project launched by M.Meunier amongst children in his music lessons 3

Why change? Why now? Coverage, ambition, sustainability – Expand participation (more age groups, more language sections, more students) – Expand pedagogical content (expert instrument lessons, differentiate ability levels, formalise evaluations, better materials) – Place on sustainable financial basis (time costs, ancillary costs) Opening of new school Learn lessons of Starter Band project Practical guide 4

The detailed proposal #1 PRI 5 ORCHESTRA CLASS = Orchestra lesson once per week lesson during European Hours on Wednesdays (14h55-15h40), between 7 th January / 7 th February and between 8 th April / 16 th May. = Evening concerts on 7 th February and 16 th May Orchestra lessons taught by M.Meunier or Mme.Lutz or A.N.Other PLUS… Group music instrument lessons once per week through periscolaire programme, starting November 2012 OR Equivalent music instrument lesson elsewhere. Bring own musical instrument OR Use an instrument provided through the programme. Method books to be bought by parents; orchestra scores provided through the programme. 5

The detailed proposal #2 SEC 1 ORCHESTRA CLASS = Orchestra lesson twice per week on Mondays (13h15 to 14h00) and on Thursdays (13h30-14h30), starting 3 rd December = Evening concerts on 7 th February and 16 th May Orchestra lessons taught by M.Meunier or A.N.Other PLUS… Group music instrument lesson once per week through periscolaire programme, starting November 2012 OR Equivalent music instrument lesson elsewhere. Bring own musical instrument OR Use an instrument provided through the programme. Method books to be bought by parents; orchestra scores provided through the programme. 6

The detailed proposal #3 SEC 2-4 STARTER BAND = Minimum one year experience on the musical instrument. = Orchestra lesson twice per week on Tuesdays (13h30-14h00 and 14h55-15h55), starting November = Evening concerts on 7 th February and 16 th May Orchestra lessons taught by M.Meunier PLUS… Individual music instrument lesson once per week through periscolaire programme, starting November 2012 OR Equivalent individual music instrument lesson elsewhere. Bring own musical instrument. Method books to be bought by parents; orchestra scores provided through the programme. 7

The detailed proposal #4 ADVANCED STUDENTS = Minimum two year experience on the musical instrument. = Orchestra lesson with Starter Band on Tuesdays (13h30-14h00 and/or 14h55-15h55), starting November = Evening concerts on 7 th February and 16 th May Orchestra lessons taught by M.Meunier PLUS… Individual music instrument lesson once per week through periscolaire programme, starting November 2012 OR Equivalent individual music instrument lesson elsewhere. Bring own musical instrument. Method books to be bought by parents; orchestra scores provided through the programme. 8

Group music instrument lessons Duration – 60 minutes (5+ pupils on same instrument) – 45 minutes (3-4 pupils) – 30 minutes (1-2 pupils) Tuition by expert musicians already working through periscolaire programme. Timing: depends on availability of teacher and other participating pupils. Offered at a significant discount by comparison to individual music lessons. 9

How to enrol After meeting Mamer (8h00-9h00, 13h00-14h00) At FAPEEEL office (Jean Monnet Building, Kirchberg) during office hours. No online inscriptions. Partly to avoid costs, but mainly because a three stage process is involved : agree timing of group lesson, complete the enrolment form + make bank transfer. Exceptionally: waive EUR50 fee for non members. 10

Q&A #1 A number of issues were raised before/during the meeting, to which answers were provided at the meeting. These include: What was the reaction of pupils when the project was presented to them? There are clearly new elements, but what are the main differences for existing Starter Band participants? Why is there such an emphasis on regular musical instrument lessons? Are pupils recommended to do theory lessons (solfège)? Is there a disadvantage to students if musical instrument lessons are not done through the periscolaire programme? Are periscolaire courses eligible for assistance under the Luxembourg "cheque-accueil" scheme? Are there any government grants or subsidies? For the Starter Band, if students are not already doing individual music lessons, can group lessons be considered instead? 11

Q&A #2 What will the school administration be doing to help the project? What if a pupil is learning an instrument which is not in the core list for the orchestra? What if a Pri 5 or Sec 1 or Starter Band pupil already has extensive experience playing their instrument? Will enrolment be possible after the half-term holidays? Can forms be circulated electronically? Can another information meeting be foreseen after the half-term holidays? Are the costs fairly shared between the different components? Is a minimum number of inscriptions necessary to guarantee that each element of the project goes ahead? Will the project still be launched if there are insufficient inscriptions in one component? How will the evaluation process work? If the level of enrolment is sufficient, can additional elements be considered (eg. weekend workshops)? 12

Joining the committee Yes please!!!!! Particular workload at start and end of year, before and during concerts, before international exchange. Could launch social and fundraising engagements. More details – Ian Dennis : – Thomas Meunier : 13