Wednesday arts centre groups
At Swinton High School
| Time | Group | Level | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.15pm to 6.15pm | MAPAS Dance Group | Age 8 to 16 | Dance Studio |
| 5.30pm to 6.30pm | Saxophone Ensemble | Any level | RS1 |
| 5.30pm to 6.30pm | Parpers and Tooters | Beginner level | L4 |
| 6.00pm to 6.45pm | Songbirds | Year 1 to 3 | U1 |
| 6.00pm to 7.15pm | Salford Youth Choir | Year 4+ | Globe Theatre |
| 6.00pm to 7.15pm | Salford Youth Brass Band | Up to Grade 2 | Lower Hall |
MAPAS Dance Group
A new group which is being launched from the spring 2012 term. The group will explore a diverse range of dance styles and work towards a forthcoming production at The Lowry in July 2012. For more information regarding the Dance Group please contact Sarat Broughton on 0161 778 0257.
Saxophone Ensembles
Conducted by Miss Jones
A blend of four different types of saxophone designed to bring a rich tonality to all the music they play, be it jazz classics or just the classics.
Parpers and Tooters
Conducted by Mr Hylgaard
A beginner group to encourage ensemble playing. The second half of the rehearsal runs concurrent with Centre Brass to extend players repertoire.
Salford Youth Brass Band
Conducted by Mr Hylgaard and Mr Curtis
Centre Brass follows on from Parpers and Tooters to encourgae brass band stage playing. The music introduces separate parts for different instruments and part of the rehearsal runs concurrent with Parpers and Tooters to encourage the older players to act as mentors for the younger players.
Songbirds Choir
Directed by Mrs Whitehead
This informal choir has been set up to introduce younger children to the joys of singing. Parents attend the session and are encouraged to join in the songs.
Salford Youth Choir
Directed by Mr Trimble and Mrs Styles
This group is open to all pupils in year 4 and above to build on the work of the satellite choirs and high school pupils who are enthusiastic about singing. This group performed ‘Adiemus' at The Lowry with the Concert Orchestra and the Percussion Ensemble. There is no audition procedure for this group but we do ask that all members are committed.
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 24 January 2012
