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Academic Year Commencing - September 5th,
2011
Currently enrolled students:
You may pre-enrol by downloading the form and submitting
a non-refundable deposit of €50 (or the full fees for Term One – see below)
before August 15th. Then you must attend enrollment day
Saturday, August 27th between 9:00am and 11:00am
to pay the balance for term one and organise theory classes.
If you are unable to attend enrollment day you may pre-enrol by phone and pay in full before August 27th. Please note all timetables will be ready by August 15th.
New students:
You may attend Saturday, August 27th between 11am and 12.30pm.
Regrettably, there are always changes to the staff
and therefore schedules each year.
Most staff are professional musicians who work part-time as teachers.
Many will have changing circumstances
which is why our enrolment is from a ‘clean slate’ each August.
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Application Form
MS Word or PDF
Using the links above, please download and print our application form.
Remember to read the policy statements, sign and return to us at:
Wicklow School of Music & Drama
c/o East Glendalough School,
Station Road, Wicklow Town
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Fees: The application fee is €35 per year,
siblings are an additional €5
The standard tuition rate is:
€24.00 for 30 minute lesson - Term One 2011/12 totals (14 weeks) €336.00 excl app fee
€36.00 for a 45 minute lesson - €504.00 excl app fee
€48.00 for a 60 minute lesson - €672.00 excl app fee
Monthly instalments are available by standing order only. We regret that we cannot offer credit card facility at this time. Enrolment is based on 31 weeks of tuition from September to May and students wishing to pay by instalment are required to set up a standing order with the school to cover this period.
All students studying grade 6 or higher must purchase 45 minutes.
The school requires all students from age 8 to 13 years (students over 13 optional) to attend a weekly 40 minute free theory class. These times are available on enrolment day.
Group rates: are available subject to specifications based on age and ability. Subject to numbers enrolled.
Cashier: Therese Porter will process all payments in room 21. She will issue you a receipt with dates for your calendar. Please note you are required to purchase a theory book at this time.
Why theory classes? Most instrumental teachers will tell you that they spend a lot of time each lesson on music literacy (how to read music) and basic things like keeping a steady beat. This is a source of frustration because their primary function in 30 minutes is to focus on technique and interpretation. These classes will nurture good musicianship and we hope these skills will last for life. Class times will be available on enrollment day. These classes are included in fees.
ShantiCeol©
This is a curriculum created by the WSMD which uses an alternative and very effective method to teach the elements of music AT PRE-INSTRUMENTAL LEVEL. The ShantiCeol method also uses movement to aid concentration and stimulates different parts of the brain to reinforce learning and enhance memory. The benefits go well beyond music education because yoga postures and philosophy are used to bind the course from start to finish. The main aim of the course from 18 months all the way to seven years, is to prepare children for the study of an instrument. However the WSMD has found that this is an opportunity to incorporate ideas which enhance the process, such as physical movement to music from dance and yoga postures; and art projects. This course replaces Kinder Music, as it incorporates all the successful elements of Kinder Music plus the added benefits of yoga, which improves your child's physical co-ordination, growth and development. More information will be available at the enrolment weekend.
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