Thursday arts centre groups

At Swinton High School

Time	Title	Level	Room
4.30pm to 6.30pm	Music Theory grades	All levels	RS1
5.00pm to 6.00pm	Community Steel Pans	All levels	MU1
5.30pm to 6.30pm	Junior Theatre Company	Age 7 to 12	Dance Studio
6.00pm to 6.45pm	Baby Pans	Year 1 to 5	MU1
6.00pm to 7.00pm	Rock and Pop Academy	Age 11 to 18	Percussion Room
6.00pm to 7.00pm	Senior Recorder Ensemble	Grade 3+	L8
6.00pm to 7.00pm	Guitar Club	Any level	L3
6.15pm to 7.00pm	Beginner Recorder Ensemble	Beginners	RS1
6.30pm to 7.30pm	LAMDA	Audition	Dance Studio
6.30pm to 8.00pm	Senior Theatre Company	Age 12+	Drama Theatre
6.45pm to 7.45pm	Junior Pans	Year 6 to 11	MU1
7.00pm to 8.00pm	Padraig Folk Group	Grade 2+	RS1
7.30pm to 9.00pm	Community Choir	Adult	Lower Hall

Music Theory

All grades taught by Mr Trimble

Theory lessons are provided free of charge to pupils who are of Grade 3 practical standard or above, and who attend Arts Centre Groups. Tuition is offered up to Grade 5 only. Please note both theory classes are specifically for pupils who have instrumental lessons and have taken Grade 3 or working towards Grade 4 on their instrument. Within the two hour time frame the core focus of support will be grades 1 to 3 between 4.30pm and 5.30pm followed by grades 4 and 5 between 5.30pm and 6.30pm.

Beginner Recorder Ensemble

Conducted by Miss Hubble

This group is open to recorder players who have nearly reached the end of John Pitts Recorder from the Beginning Book 1.

Baby Pans

Led by Mrs Mancini

A new group introducing younger members to the joys of steel pans. Open to children from school years 1 to 5. Children with a passion for making music, but not necessarily with any previous musical experience are welcome to attend.

Junior Steel Pans

Led by Mrs Mancini

Open to children from school year 6 and above. Drum kit and percussion players are also very welcome to attend.

Community Steel Pans

Led by Mrs Mancini

 A community group to get families playing together, the group is open to children and their parent / carer.

Please contact the MAPAS office on 0161 778 0256 to make sure a places are available for both the Community and Junior Steel Pan groups. Please do not just turn up.

Senior Recorder Ensemble

Conducted by Mr Lee

The entry requirement for this group is that the player has completed the John Pitts recorder book one. A lot of primary school children are encouraged to take up the recorder and we felt we needed to offer them performance opportunities outside their school environment. This group has performed at the Manchester Youth Prom on stage at The Bridgewater Hall.

Guitar Club

Led by Mr Johnson and Mr Waddecar

This group is open to anyone who plays the guitar. This group is open to all guitarists who receive instrumental guitar lessons. Acoustic, electronic and bass guitars are used. The group plays a variety of styles: rock, pop, folk and joins other groups for performances and shows. This group also has a good social life!

Rock and Pop Academy

Led by Mr Day

This group is open to all budding pop musicians. Last year a part of the group were involved in writing, composing and performing their own music as part of a scout challenge.

Junior Theatre Company

Led by Mrs Boardman

These groups are open to primary school pupils who are interested in acting. Progression from these groups is the Senior Youth Theatre Company. To book a place please contact Sarat Broughton on 0161 778 0257.

Senior Youth Theatre Company

Led by Miss Broughton

This group is open to all high school pupils who wish to improve their acting skills. As well as putting on regular shows we also encourage students to take national theatre study exams to help them progress in their chosen field.

Padraig Folk Group

Led by Mr Johnson and Miss Hubble

This group is open to all players grade 2 upwards to have a keen interest for Irish folk music.

Community Choir

Directed by Mr Trimble

An adult choir for which there is no audition just a love of singing. A variety of genres of music are sung from Thomas Tallis Madrigals to modern day medleys. Men in particular are always very welcome - you can never have enough tenors and basses.

More information

For further information about any of the activities at the arts centres please contact the MAPAS Office on 0161 778 0259 or email mapas@salford.gov.uk.

This page was last updated on 5 January 2012