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    9 September 2024

    Dear Parent/Carer,

    Music Instrument Lessons, Application & Payment

    We are pleased to announce that Autumn Term music instrument lessons will commence the
    week starting Monday 16 September at Isleworth & Syon School. Just in case your
    son/daughter/ward has not shared the necessary information regarding these opportunities, we
    have provided all essential details below.

    Students/parents/carers can apply and pay for music instrument lessons using SCOPAY (the
    school’s online payment platform) or via the school website from September 2024. We have
    improved the process of applying and paying for lessons to be more efficient and to encourage
    more students to take up the exciting opportunity of music instrument tuition.

    Please read the following information and the Frequently Asked Questions on the next page
    carefully before applying for your son/daughter/ward’s lessons online if they are interested.

    The Instruments Offered

    Tuition is currently available on the following instruments:

    • Strings: Violin & Viola


    • Woodwind: Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute
    • Brass: Trumpet & Trombone
    • Piano
    • Drums
    • Acoustic Guitar/Electric Guitar/Bass Guitar
    • Voice (Classical or Popular)

    Should a student wish to learn an instrument not listed, please see the Subject Leader: Music for
    more details.

    The Teaching Team

    Hounslow Music Service (HMS) currently provides the school with a team of peripatetic
    instrumental teachers who visit the school to teach students on a weekly basis.

    Continued on next page…


    The Cost

    The Music Instrument Tuition charge is for 10 lessons each term (3 terms per year) at a cost of:

    30 MINUTES 20 MINUTES 30 MINUTES 30 MINUTES


    (INDIVIDUAL) (INDIVIDUAL) (PAIRED – 2 (GROUP – 4
    STUDENTS) STUDENTS)

    10 lessons 10 lessons 10 lessons 10 lessons


    (£220 per term) (£146.70 per term) (£110 per term) (£55 per term)
    Not available for
    piano or drums

    These fees do not cover costs of sheet music, examination entry fees and other incidentals such
    as reeds, strings, drum sticks etc.

    How to Apply

    To apply, please visit www.isleworthsyon.org/music. On the ‘Music Instrument Lessons’ tab, you
    will see this letter, below which is an ‘Apply Now’ button. Clicking the button will take you to
    Scopay, where you can order your lessons. Please make sure that you select a quantity for each
    item (1 = 1 set of 10 lessons), and then ‘add to basket’.

    The deadline for making Autumn Term payments is Friday 13 September 2024. If this deadline
    is missed, lessons may not be guaranteed until the Spring Term.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    WHEN WILL LESSONS TAKE PLACE?


    Instrumental lessons take place throughout the school day. Lessons rotate from week to week so
    that the same curriculum subject is not missed two weeks running. It is the student’s responsibility
    to catch up on any work missed in their subject lesson due to attending instrumental tuition.
    Timetables will be emailed electronically and will also be posted on the instrument lesson
    classroom door.

    MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

    Piano Lessons Guitar Lessons Woodwind Brass Lessons Drums Lessons


    Lessons 2
    Drums Lessons
    1 Vocal / Strings
    Lessons

    Continued on next page…


    CAN LESSONS HAPPEN BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL?
    Should a student wish to have instrument lessons out of school hours, we will have to refer your
    request to Hounslow Music Service for consideration for Zoom lessons before or after school.
    Students can also study lessons at the Hounslow Music Service Saturday school.

    WHAT WILL BE LEARNED/STUDIED?


    During instrumental tuition, students will progress from their starting point to be able to play
    solo/small ensemble, as well as being prepared for entry for public graded music examinations
    and ensemble work.

    DO STUDENTS HAVE TO BRING THEIR OWN INSTRUMENT?


    All brass, woodwind and string instrument students should bring their own instruments. Pianos
    and drum kits will be available in lesson rooms. It is preferable for guitar students to bring their
    own instrument to lessons. Instruments can be dropped off on the morning of the lesson in the
    assigned music instrument lesson classroom. You can also hire instruments from Hounslow
    Music Service by contacting 0203 3253142.

    HOW DO PARENT/CARERS LEARN ABOUT STUDENT PROGRESS?


    Instrumental teachers provide a music diary to record what has been achieved and what needs
    to be practiced for the following lesson. Instrumental teachers can communicate with parents /
    carers in this diary regarding sheet music and books that may need to be purchased and also
    about any exams that may need to be taken. All instrumental teachers provide the student with
    an annual report in the Summer Term.

    WHAT HAPPENS IF A LESSON IS MISSED?


    If a lesson is missed due to an examination or school trip, students will be expected to inform
    their instrumental teacher in advance to re-arrange a different time. In the case of the instrumental
    teacher being absent or the school having an INSET day, the lesson will be rescheduled to
    another week. There are 10 lessons a term so there should be plenty of time to make up the
    lessons. In all other circumstances, lessons will not be rescheduled. The school does not
    reimburse lessons missed through non-arranged student absence.

    HOW MUCH DAILY PRACTICE IS NEEDED?


    Daily practice is a crucial part of learning to play a musical instrument. Practice needs to be
    thorough and focused on what the teacher has identified. The following is recommended:

    • Beginners - 15 minutes a day


    • Grade II - 25 minutes a day
    • Grade III - 30 minutes a day
    • Grade IV - 35 minutes a day
    • Grade V - 40 minutes a day
    • Grade VI - 45 minutes a day
    • Grade VII - 50 minutes a day
    • Grade VIII - 60 minutes a day
    • Continued on next page…
    Parents/carers have a vital role in supporting students to establish good habits regarding their
    practice at home.

    WHEN CAN STUDENTS APPLY FOR LESSONS?


    Music instrument lessons can be applied for before the start of each term as set out below:

    • Payment by Friday 13 September for lessons starting in Autumn Term 2024.


    • Payment by Friday 10 January for lessons starting in Spring Term 2025.
    • Payment by Friday 25 April for lessons starting in Summer Term 2025.

    Should you wish to enquire about any further information please contact Mr McKeever (Music
    Subject Leader) on [email protected].

    Yours sincerely,

    Mr D McKeever
    Assistant Curriculum Leader - Subject Leader: Music

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