Huntingdonshire Music School Association - Join

Now that we’ve come over all interactive and are starting to expose our social bits (careful ) we’ve added some added a lot of capabilities that folks who register with us can make us of.

These include:-

• ability to post comments
• ability to use and post on the discussion forums
• ability to sign up for our email distribution lists so that we can keep - those that want to be - informed of what we’re up to and - occasionally - when we’re on the scrounge for help

This makes life easy for you - your sign-in works everywhere on the site and you can choose as much or as little to keep advised of. It also makes our (read ‘my’) life easier as we don’t have to maintain separate contact forms or manage email addresses - everyone looks after their own!

You don’t have to be a student or parent of a student - anyone can register with us as an ‘interested spectator’ and join in. We are a friendly bunch after all. It’s just that our students (and teachers) get to do a bit more.

Go on then - join the site

This is the start point for pupils at the Huntingdonshire Music College. In time,and with feedback, we hope to provide the information and links that are useful to our musicians - including those taking instrument tuition and those taking part in playing in a group.

Initially, information is provided on:-

• term times
• what you need and where to find it
• what a typical Saturday morning looks like
• taking exams
• keeping in contact

Term Times

The term times and half term dates are provided in the[events diary on this site.

Alternatively another online source is to look at the iCal form of diary (which can be book-marked or subscribed-to and is easier for us to maintain).

What You Need and Where to Find It

The following is a potted list of the things you might need and where to find them.

• Registration Form. Filled out at the beginning of the academic year (or first registration). Available at reception.
• For theory: Theory Books, Papers. A selection of ABRSM books and practice papers are available at reception. You’ll need to bring at least apencil and a rubber.
• For lessons: Music tutor books (your teacher will advise which ones and may have or be able to get them). Note book or practice book for the teacher to jot down what needs to be done in the coming week (available at any stationery shop or ones with special features e.g. to record practice times etc. available from good music shops. Instrument (apart from large ones, e.g. piano/drum kit you bring this with you)
• For ensemble/group work: instrument, music stand (available from music shop).

What a Typical Saturday Morning Looks Like

A lot of lessons, probably most, take place on a Saturday morning between 08:30 and 13:30 during term time.

You are likely to be involved with 1 or more of the following:-

• an individual practical instrument lesson. This might be 15 or 30 minutes long depending on grade and what you ask for.
• a group theory lesson. These last for roughly an hour and are graded from beginners to advanced (Grade 6 +).
• one or more ensemble/orchestra/band playing session, limited only by your availability and keen-ness (the fee is the same).

A break-down of the typical hectic Saturday timetable for the theory and ensemble elements is shown on a separate page.

Taking Exams

First, things first. You don’t have to take exams. Many just want to play and that’s just fine - the most important thing is that you enjoy what you do.

We have more information on taking practical and theory music examinations ....

Keeping in Contact

If you’d like to be kept up to date with news, developments, events and the occasional changes to locations/lessons then join this site. As a member you can then keep tabs on us and register your level of interest and/or music tendencies (we promise not to let on if you don’t )!