Our Littlest music makers have a busy time ahead, with our Mini Music Makers Saturday club starting again soon as well!

Our regular Wednesday class will be preparing for a wee summer show, nothing too serious, we like to make sure at this age that the focus is not on traditional ‘shows’, but on performance preparation, fun, creating a love of music, singing in the mic, taking the stage, trying lots of different kinds of music and instruments, sharing and learning together and fostering confidence that will stay with our children.  We’ll be singing you a few songs we’ve been learning together before we break for Summer hols, and we think you’ll love them ❤

Wednesday class continues till the end of June, but we’ll also be re-starting our SATURDAY MORNING CLUB soon too in The Exchange!  2 hours of crafts, instrument making, and singing dancing, trying new instruments, parachute games, microphone work etc.  This MINI MUSIC MAKERS series was always jammers last year so keep an eye out on the page for upcoming dates OR pm me now if you’d like to be contacted about those classes.

As summer approaches, we can also welcome some new kiddos to our Wednesday Boogie Bugs class which runs from 4-5pm in The Exchange in Buncrana, so let me know if you have a wee one that wants to be part of our happy musical family!

Well it’s a hive of activity among all our groups at the minute.  Lots of new challenges across all the guitar groups, from new chords, to tabs and power chords, barre chords, songs, solos and our amazing resident guest tutor Rickey!

Singers have their SECOND outing of the year on May 11th, singing 3 songs at a Cashel na Cor fundraiser in the Lake of Shadows.  We’ll be meeting in the Lake at 7.45pm, and we’re on second, so probably around 8.15pm.

Believe it or not, summer shows are on our minds already, Attendance is really needed so pls keep the work up!

SUMMER CAMP is filling up already – there are two camps – guitar/songwriting OR singing/songwriting, with discounts for families or those attending both. I’ll be sure everyone gets forms/info this week that hasn’t yet before it’s opened to non members. GUITARISTS – Rickey is back this week for Thursday groups – I’m teaching the same exercises to our Wed class, and mentoring for our beginners starts in two weeks time. Full attendance and practice needed from now till summer

SUMMER CAMP DEETS BELOW:

MUSIC BOX SUMMER SCHOOL 2017

GUITAR/SONGWRITING CAMP OR SINGING/SONGWRITING CAMP.

THE EXCHANGE BUNCRANA.  Phone Bernie @ 0863068655 if you have any questions.

10 – 13 July, 2017.  Singing/Songwriting 10 – 1pm, Guitar/Songwriting 1.30 – 4.30pm.

PLS BRING LUNCH DAILY (TWO IF ATTENDING BOTH CAMPS)

Music Box camps offer a great opportunity to further explore singing and guitar skills.  All campers will take part in a songwriting module with experienced songwriters.  Guitarists & Singers will have visiting tutors to give fresh perspective on old and new skills.  Places are always limited, so book early!!  Open to Music Box members and non members, Singers must be age 6 and up, and Guitarists must have 6 months experience at least.  Each Camp is €45, discounts are offered for those attending both camps (€70), or for siblings attending (€70).

Deposit of €20 payable upon booking.  

Songwriting Module (BOTH CAMPS). Where do song ideas come from?  How are songs structured?  Explore the art of songwriting in a relaxed atmosphere with experienced songwriters and craft a song with fellow campers.

Singing Module (Singing/Songwriting Camp only.)

Tone, Breathing, Chest & Head Voice exploration, Projection, Lots of exciting songs & harmonies. Guest tutor, Confidence building, stage work, performance skills.

Guitar Module (Guitar/Songwriting Camp only.)

Tabs, picking, new chords, challenging group, solo work and songs, and guest tutor to push our limits!

SHOWCASE (Both Camps)

Last half hour of each camp on Thursday 13th will be open for families to join us for a listen to what we’ve been learning.

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BOOKING FORM:

STUDENT NAME:___________________________________________________________

CHOSEN CAMP: (Pls circle all that apply)

GUITAR/SONGWRITING.  SINGING/SONGWRITING

PHONE NUMBER:__________________________________________

ALLERGY INFORMATION:____________________________________________________

DEPOSIT ENCLOSED:_______________________________________________________

PERMISSION FOR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR MEDIA/SOCIAL MEDIA. Pls circle YES   NO