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NEWHAM MUSIC TRUSTPROSPECTUSRecipient of Hub Diploma Award awarded by the National Music Council.

“A distinctive feature of the best lessons is the very effective team-teaching that has been developed between staff from Newham Music Trust and class teachers.” Ofsted

www.newham-music.org.uk

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About Newham Music Trust and Hub 5

Newham Music Hub partners 5

Newham Academy of Music 7

Instrumental lessons 8

Rock and pop takeover 10

Ensembles, bands and Newham Youth Orchestra 12

Singing and choirs 16

Projects and performance 18

Our services to primary schools and secondary schools 19

Music technology and radio production 22

Special projects and music therapy 23

Advice and support 24

Continuing education and into industry 24

FAQ 24

Contact us 26

Contents


Newham Music Trust (NMT) is a charity that provides music education to schools and communities throughout the borough of Newham. NMT also runs Newham Academy of Music, a thriving after school and weekend music academy. Newham Music Trust is the lead organisation for Newham Music Hub.

Newham Music Hub is a dedicated partnership between musicians, educationalists, schools, colleges, community groups and cultural organisations. It is committed to providing, facilitating and funding high quality, accessible and wide-ranging music services to enhance and enrich the cultural, social, educational and economic opportunities for the whole community. Newham Music Hub is funded by Arts Council England.

Newham Music Hub is part of the East London and City Cultural Partnership

Newham Music Hub partners steering group: Stratford Circus, Urban Development, New London Orchestra, Barbican Centre, London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, The Jazz Warriors International, WOMAD Foundation, Kuumba, Bollywood Brass, London Youth Choir, Water City Festival and Roma Group.

Schools: Gallions Primary School, Nelson Primary School, Southern Road Primary School, St Angela’s Secondary School, Plashet Secondary School, Royal Docks Secondary School, Langdon Secondary School.

Further and Higher Education: New VIc 6th Form College, University of East London, Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

About Newham Music Trust and Newham Music Hub

“Thank you so much for coming to Gallions and allowing us to take part in the GarageBand training sessions. The staff came away with some great ideas for creative music making in class, and the children absolutely loved exploring the app and having the opportunity to use the iPads.”


Newham Academy of Music was one of the first formal music services in England and has been a strong part of the community in Newham since the early 1960s. NAM provides individual and group music lessons for all ability levels, across all styles of music and provides a range of ensembles for just about every kind of music making. So whether your child wants to play for fun of for their future career, Newham Academy of Music is the right place.

About Newham Academy of Music (NAM)

“The staff and teaching experience for my children has been wonderful for over a decade and I’m convinced that you have all made a positive difference in my children’s lives. Thank you so much for your dedication, support and providing life enhancing experiences.”

“Newham Academy of Music is a fantastic organisation that has given our son so much over the years. He has had experiences and opportunities that he, and us, will never forget.The Academy has been a major part of his life from a young age and has nurtured him through the years. It has given him a lasting and strong network of friends and has had such a positive and significant impact on his life.”


We teach almost every instrument including:

About instrumental lessonsNewham Music Trust provides instrumental lessons in primary and secondary schools and at our famous ‘Academy of Music on weekday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Age is not a barrier to learning, although some instruments are not suitable for under 8s owing to the physical challenges of the instrument.

Lessons are taught by qualified expert tutors in one-to-one 20 or 30minute classes or in small group lessons which last 30 minutes.

Please contact us, or ask your school for further information on all instrumental lessons. If we don’t teach it then we can signpost you to one of our hub partners that does.

You can register your child by calling us on 0207 5406923. Lesson fees can now be paid online via www.newham-music.org.uk

If your child is under 6 you can enroll them in our Early Years classes: First Steps. See page 10.

Piano and Keyboards

KeyboardsKeyboard is the ideal way to learn familiar tunes quickly. It’s great for exploring harmony, improvising and composing, whether you use these skills in school or as part of a band with your friends. You can make the sound you want: a flute, a tuba or even heavy rock guitar. It also gives you key skills for GCSE and for learning the piano and if you are serious about music technology, keyboard skills are a must. Just like piano, you can even take exams as you progress. We recently had 5 keyboard players performing with the musicians from the amazing Academy of St Martin in the Fields as part of our Summer School. Having your own keyboard and headphones means you can make a lot of noise without upsetting your neighbours!

PianoPiano can be fun as you can start to pick out tunes quite quickly, but it’s also a great instrument for those who are serious about music, whether it’s classical, jazz or for writing and performing your own material. Classical music for piano is written all over the world. Jazz piano players like Jools Holland and Zoe Rahman lead their own bands, and songwriters like Alicia Keys accompany themselves. It’s a very useful skill for GCSE, A Level and beyond. You might even find yourself accompanying your friends in concerts!

Instrumental Lessons

• Piano• Recorder• Violin• Viola• Cello• Double Bass• Guitar• Ukulele

• Percussion• Drum Kit• Trumpet• Trombone• Tuba• Euphonium• French Horn• Flute

• Oboe• Clarinet• Bassoon• Saxophone• Singing• Keyboards

Guitar

We offer a comprehensive and wholly enjoyable range of courses for guitarists of all styles and levels of ability. Choose to learn one of the following styles of guitar and benefit from group and individual lessons from expert academy tutors.

• ‘Classical Spanish’ Guitar Traditional classical guitar is rooted in the heart of Spain and uses a guitar with nylon strings. The repertoire covers early and contemporary classical music and adopts rhythms and techniques found in flamenco and other forms of world music.

• ‘Acoustic Unplugged’ Guitar This fun class focuses on the guitar as an accompaniment to the voice and covers early stage picking and strumming. This is for players who want to explore folk and pop, acoustic based music.

• ‘Loud and Electric’ Guitar Plug in, turn up, play loud and direct with a set list spanning rock soloing to funk strumming. If you want to learn the classic overdrive riffs of AC/DC and the clean funk of Nile Rogers, this class is for you.


ROCK AND POP TAKEOVER

Calling all rock and pop musicians! Friday night is rock and pop takeover for guitarists, singers, drummers and keyboardists.

Guitar, drums and keyboard lessons take the form of hour long sessions in small groups with 30 minute shared lessons for singers. As students progress they come together to form the Dub Orchestra. Newham Dub Orchestra is the UK’s first youth Dub Orchestra. This innovative ensemble is brought to Newham through our partnership with the renowned Jazz Warriors International. The Dub Orchestra will give a platform to young musicians to work alongside leading professionals from the jazz and contemporary pop music world to explore and create music in a variety of styles. The dub orchestra welcomes young musicians who enjoy any style of music from rock and funk to jazz and soul.

If you are interested in rock and pop vocals, also see our project with Urban Development on pg18.

HAVE YOU GOT A ROCK OR POP BAND AND JUST WANT TO JAM OR REHEARSE WITH A BIT OF GUIDANCE?

Friday night is jam night. Turn-up, plug-in and play. Book it now and benefit from our regular showcase opportunities and performance coaching.

Wind and Brass

Wind and brass instruments come in all shapes and sizes and create a brilliant array of sounds. From the delicate tones of the flute to the loud fanfare of the trumpet, there is a wind or brass instrument to suit everyone! Wind and brass instruments complement each other perfectly in wind bands and orchestras, and brass and saxophones are essential to any blues, jazz or ska band. Ask us for advice if you’re struggling to choose one.

RecorderFor some people the recorder is the first instrument they learn, but it is far more than just a beginner instrument. Some of our pupils carry on to take Grade 8 exams and you can even go on to music college or university to study recorder. You might start on descant recorder and then try out something a bit bigger such as bass recorder.

StringsWhether it’s Bollywood, Classical, Romany or Jazz, string players enjoy performing in a variety of styles. Cello and double bass players are always in demand for school and borough ensembles.

INSTRUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO HIRE SO JUST ASK.

Try an endangered instrument for free. Endangered instruments are instruments that not many people play, such as viola, double bass and oboe. If you can play an endangered instrument, you will always be in demand from orchestras and bands.

First Steps First Steps lessons are for Early Years children aged 3-5 and are the perfect, fun introduction to learning music. The children learn about different instruments, singing and listening. Most First Steps students move onto one of our recorder groups for ages 5 and 6, or onto instrument tuition.


We invite everyone who plays an instrument to be part of one or more of our Newham Youth Ensembles. We welcome pupils who learn an instrument with us, through ECaM or from another tutor. Pupils can join as soon as they can play 5 notes. Most ensembles happen as part of our Saturday morning music academy. Players usually start in the junior ensembles such as String Club and Blast Off before progressing through our intermediate ensembles into our highest level groups such as Newham Youth Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band and Senior Guitar Ensemble.

Ensembles, Bands and Newham Youth Orchestra

Newham CollectiveNewham Music Hub has combined with the Barbican Guildhall Creative Learning team and NewVIc Sixth Form College music department to launch an innovative new creative ensemble for committed young musicians. The ensemble will be led by second year Masters students studying on the Masters in Leadership course at the Guildhall and will be open to young people aged 16-18 in Newham who demonstrate a particular passion for original music making. Musicians meet on a weekly basis to collectively create original new music and will have the opportunity to join the Barbican’s ‘Impossibilities’ collective. This initiative will connect talented young musicians in Newham to Barbican Guildhall and provide a unique pathway experience.

Find out more about the range of ensembles by visiting our website. Our free termly Music Maker workshops are an ideal way to try out Saturday School. Pupils are also welcome to join Saturday School at any point in the year, although we prefer to know in advance so we can make you feel welcome.

Up to Grade 1 Grade 1 - 4 Grade 4+

“Newham Youth Orchestra (NYO) is widely regarded as one of the best youth orchestras in East London. It welcomes talented young musicians of all ages from grade 4 upwards. NYO has played at some of the biggest venues in the UK including the O2 and the Olympic opening ceremony. Our young musicians regularly get the chance to play with some of the most important professional orchestras in the world including the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. It’s also a great place to make friends and accelerate your learning”.

Newham Youth Orchestra

Symphonic Wind Band

Training Orchestra

String Club Blast Off

Mid-way Orchestra

Concert Band

Stringendo


Newham Music Hub Satellite EnsemblesWe support two further Saturday morning music schools, which bring pupils in nearby schools together. For more information about booking your place and to find out about any costs, please contact us.

Plashet Saturday SchoolPupils who live around the East Ham area have the option to join Plashet Saturday morning music school. This is open to boys and girls who attend Plashet School or nearby primary schools, which include Lathom, Monega, St Stephens, Hartley, William Davis and Essex. This is a great choice for primary and secondary age pupils who want to make friends and play in ensembles near where they live. Come and join the fun with a wind/brass ensemble, string ensemble and a song writing programme. Learn to improvise and create your own music with Jam Time.

St Angela’s Saturday SchoolPupils who live near to St Angelas or attend a feeder school can attend this Saturday School with it’s choir, musicianship class and orchestra. Make new friends, develop your ensemble skills and have performance opportunities. This year some pupils will have the chance to perform with members of the London Symphony Orchestra.


All NAM and hub partner choirs enjoy regular live performance opportunities in Newham and beyond. Look for the choirs on YouTube to see which one suits you!!!

Urban Development will be running vocal sessions as part of our UProgress Record Label project, see pg 18. See Rock and Pop Takeover on page 10 for a chance to be the lead vocalist in a band!

Singing and Choirs

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Newham All Stars – based at NAM, for 7-13 year olds, no singing experience necessary and covers a variety of styles from pop to classical and everything in between.

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Extraordinary Voices – based at NAM, for children in years 5-8, must be recommended by their school for exemplary attitude. Last year Extraordinary Voices sang with Andrea Bocelli at the O2 to 40,000 people, and also performed at the iconic Tower of London.

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Academy Singers – based at NAM, for secondary and college aged singers Academy Singers are an SATB choir directed by Marcio Da Silva.

Our hub partners also offer some amazing choirs

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Young N Gifted – based at Beckton Globe, for any young people, contact [email protected]

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Solid Harmony – based at New VIc, for 13-25 year olds who are confident singers. Solidharmony.co.uk

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New Young Voices Collective – Based at Stratford Circus, for 10-18 year olds, must be recommended by a teacher or vocal professional. Contact [email protected]

Everyone has a voice and singing is a fun and accessible way to join in and make music.

We offer individual and group singing lessons in popular and classical styles and have three exceptional choirs to join at the Academy. In addition, Newham Music Hub partners also offer lots of different choirs making a grand total of six different choirs to choose from. Beyond Newham, for those wanting to take their singing to the next level, we also have a partnership with the London Youth Choir www.londonyouthchoir.com.


Newham Gig Circuit

There are many benefits of a music scene – an environment in which young, DIY bands and groups can put on their own gigs, rehearse with decent equipment, and record their music. A music scene encourages and fosters creativity.

The Newham Music Hub has formed the Newham Gig Circuit; a partnership between musicians, venues and art spaces, creatives and educational organisations.

The Newham Gig Circuit provides:

• Regular performance opportunities at established music venues

• The opportunity to get involved with organising and promoting gigs

• Places to rehearse at very low rates with equipment provided

• Tutored rehearsals with advice from experienced gigging musicians

• The chance to meet other musicians and form bands

• Arranged recording days for musicians to learn about the process of recording.

• The chance to join our record label!

The Newham Gig Circuit is run in partnership with venues and art spaces throughout Newham including Arch1 music venue and rehearsal space, Red Door Studios and Cody Dock.

We are always looking for new partners who support us in our vision of making Newham the place to go for new music.

Projects and Performances

Urban Development @ NAM

Singers, instrumentalists and producers aged 14-17 with a keen interest in urban music can apply to take part in our UProgress Record Label project with Urban Development.

Participants will explore the latest techniques and styles, both in professional studio and home studio environments. Students will draw inspiration from a range of sources including existing music making practice, alongside researching musical style and identity of artists.

On completion of the project all students will have completed a portfolio of ideas including demo recordings and marketing visualizations, and will have a clear idea of how to progress these skills further within education.

Sessions run throughout the Autumn and Spring 2013/14 terms.

We currently provide instrumental and vocal tuition to Newham Schools as part of our ‘Schools’ Enhancement Programme’.

Schools can benefit from:

• Teachers who are trained and supported• A robust QA system• Subsidised tuition• Annual reports on pupil progress• Regular meetings to discuss school

development plans and pupil progress• Bespoke provision –for example for

projects, arts weeks, concerts• Ensemble leaders who can work

collaboratively together and with schools• Opportunities for pupils to engage with

projects involving our partners such as free summer schools and half-term projects

• Performance opportunities (for choirs, ensembles, GCSE and solo performers)

• Opportunities for pupils to see live musicians

• Support for Y6-7 transition • CPD and support through Secondary and

Primary Networks as well as a year- long advisory programme which includes insets delivered with partners such as Paul Hamlyn, Sing Up and LSO

Services to primary and secondary schools

Newham Music Hub is part of the East London and City Cultural Partnership with the Barbican Centre and Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Contact us to find out how your school can become more involved with cultural education.

Whole class instrumental tuition programme (WCIT)

We continue to offer our successful programme of subsidised whole class instrumental tuition at KS2 in schools. We offer the following instruments: ukulele, recorder, violin, African/Samba drumming and keyboard. This programme has a positive impact on pupils’ overall development including developing confidence and task perseverance and improved social interaction. Whole class sessions are fun and for some pupils this is the highlight of their week. This is an excellent foundation for pupils before they take up an instrument in small groups through Every Child a Musician (ECaM).

During 2012-13 we delivered one or more core or extension roles to 91% of schools and colleges in Newham.


School ensembles/after school clubs/Clusters and transition projects

Every school has different needs and we can provide bespoke after school and lunchtime clubs. This includes recorder, keyboard, drumming and guitar/ukulele clubs as well as mixed and creative ensembles. We are experienced at working with interesting combinations of instruments. We currently provide ensembles in primary and secondary schools as well as ensembles for clusters of schools. All ensembles are invited to perform at our annual ensemble showcase.

CPD

We offer a comprehensive CPD programme for both NMT tutors and Newham schools, including:

• Primary and Secondary Networks• INSET at borough venues and NMT• bespoke advisory meetings• Open workshops and sharing sessions• Signposting through our website • Bring a trainer to the borough (schools

choose the trainer and venue, we provide booking system and marketing to schools)

• Current delivery partners include: Jazz Warriors International, Voices Foundation, London Youth Choir, GSMD, ASMF

• Our training leaders are delivering independent training for: Best Practice Network, SCITTELS, LSO On Track CPD and Sing Up

Certificate for Music Educators (CME)

From 2014 Newham Music Trust will be a centre for the new TCL Level 4 Certificate for Music Educators (Trinity CME)

The Trinity CME has been developed for anyone who works as a music educator with children and young people, whether they are new to the workforce or highly experienced. It is suitable for music educators working in any musical genre or educational setting.

Learners might include:

• Instrumental and vocal teachers working with music services, hubs, schools or privately

• Early years and primary teachers• Community musicians and workshop

leaders• Professional musicians who undertake

education work.

Instrumental Lessons in schools

We provide experienced tutors for small and large group tuition on all orchestral instruments as well as saxophone, guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, piano and vocals. Most of our tutors have a degree in music as well as extensive playing experience. All students are encouraged to be part of our ensembles and take advantage of frequent workshop and performance opportunities, and we also support schools in their own ensembles and concerts. We enter students for exams as they progress and can offer theory tuition. We support schools, students and parents at every step of the way and our new QA policy ensures that you are happy with the quality of both our communication and the progress students make.


If making big beats like Labrinth, Katy B and Dr Dre is your thing and you’re aged 14 to 19 and into music, come and spend some time on our Digital Music Production and Radio Course.

At AudioLab studios or Newham secondary schools, students can learn to record and create backing tracks with the help of our professional music producer. Workshops include live recording; radio production and presenting; DJ-ing and MC-ing; and using software such as Logic and Reason.

You can also try your hand at radio production. Our Newham Vibe Community Youth Radio is a working station offering training in radio broadcasting, production, radio DJ-ing and presenting.

The next step is teaching you the skills and techniques needed to get you and your music noticed and out there to build up your followers through a social media campaign. You can even gain qualifications whilst doing this – working towards an NCFE Diploma in Music Technology and completing Arts Awards will count towards UCAS points. Students work on their own audio workstation and class sizes are strictly limited to ensure 1-to-1 instruction and guidance. Tracks are available to take away on CD or USB.

AudioLab Music Technology and Radio Production

AudioLab operates at the following venues:

• Beckton Globe Community Centre• Little Ilford Community Centre• Newham Academy of Music at New VIc

6th Form College.

Our team of studio experts have worked with artists including Tinie Tempah, Jordan King, Inner City Dwellers, Ballistiq, Roll Deep, Ragga Twins, and RedNeck. They have helped many AudioLab participants to get work in the music industry as artists, with organizations, recording studios, radio stations, producers and promoters. Whatever style of music you are into, AudioLab has the knowhow to help get your future music career on track. Most of the projects are FREE or require a small entry fee, so what are you waiting for?! Contact us for more information on any AudioLab projects.

Most of our special projects are funded through charitable fundraising, so are free to participants who are eligible.

AudioLab: has specific expertise of working with young people who are looked after, not in employment, education and training, at risk of exclusion from school, or who are involved in or at risk of involvement in gang or criminal activity. Our partners, Youth1st Ltd are experts in providing life and social mentoring helping young people get back on track with their lives, alongside the music activities.

Feeling Music: helps children and young people who are deaf or hearing impaired to learn and make music, with the aim of integrating them into mainstream orchestras and ensembles.

Special Projects and Music Therapy

Being Together, Playing Together: funded by BBC Children In Need, this project assists parents with their early years children, strengthening the parent-child bond through music therapy activities.

Music Works: Music making for adults aged 19-25 who have severe, profound and multiple learning disabilities and autism. These sessions help them develop life skills aiding the transition into adulthood after leaving education.


Hiring an instrument

Most instruments are available to hire from Newham Music Trust. Don’t forget, if you would prefer to own an instrument, you can buy one through Arts Council England’s interest free loans scheme. Find out more at www.takeitaway.org.uk

Exams

When tutors feel students have reached the appropriate level they can be entered for a grade exam. The summer 2013 exam period saw Newham Academy of Music students achieving a 95% pass rate, with many students passing with merit or distinction.

Continuing education and into industry

We have strong links with many hub partner organisations who can direct students on to further music education and work experience.

NewVIc – We are based at NewVIc (Newham Sixth Form College) where we run the Music Advancement Programme offering free instrumental and group performance tuition to NewVIc students. NewVIc has an exciting music department and students of NMT and NewVIc benefit from this partnership.

Advice and Support

Urban Development have a working relationship with the music industry through a day-to-day connection with the ‘who’s who’ of popular music (including partnerships with Bucks Music, MOBO and Universal Music). They have been involved with the development of several UK artists now enjoying chart success including Labrinth and Maverick Sabre. We run projects in collaboration with Urban Development and are also able to sign post students on to their projects.

FAQs

Do you offer any bursaries or scholarships?We offer a 50% reduction in fees for families on job seekers allowance and income support.

NMT does not offer scholarships, but we support students on the Mayor’s Fund for Young Musicians www.mfym.org.uk and will accept students on other such programmes.

What about ECaM?Pupils on Newham Council’s ECaM programme are welcome at all NAM ensembles, instrumental tuition programmes and holiday activities.

How do I register my child?Please see our website www.newham-music.org.uk to decide what instrument lesson you would like your child to do, then call us on 020 7540 6923 or email [email protected] for availability. Please contact us for details of projects.


[email protected]

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020 7540 6923

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Registered Charity Number: 1050105 © Newham Music Trust 2013.

/newhammusic @newhammusicNewham Music Trust NewVIc CollegePrince Regent LaneLondon E13 8SG

Credits:Photos by Alexander Newton, Christopher Jones, Phil Castang, Molli Kaur, Simon Jay Price. Photos used with thanks to the New London Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, The Barbican, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Young N Gifted Choir.

CEO Phil Castang

Patron: Stephen Timms MP

Trustees: Christine Bowden (Chair); Jean Lane; John Barber DL; Trevor Ford; Reverend Christopher Owens; Johnny Boux.

Newham Music Trust gratefully acknowledges the financial support of

City Bridge Trust

Charles S French Charitable Trust

BBC Children In Need

The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust

The Hinrichsen Foundation

National Foundation for Youth Music

NewVIc

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