| The
school is introducing a new appraoch to music
education for very young children. These classes
we call ShantiCeol© (pronounced Shahn-tee)
are profiled below in more
detail. |
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ShantiCeol©
There are some places available for the remainder of Term 2 - please contact the office if interested. |
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| East Glendalough
School, Wicklow |
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| Saturdays |
Per class |
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| Age 2 to 3.5
years (accompanied) |
10.30 - 10.10 am |
€9 |
Kerry Anderson |
| Age 4 to 5 years |
Waiting List only |
€12 |
Kerry Anderson |
| Age 5.5 to 7 years |
Waiting List only |
€12 |
Kerry Anderson |
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| Colaiste
Chraobh Abhann, Kilcoole |
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| This
premises is available subject to demand. If
you are happy to travel to Wicklow Town but
would prefer Kilcoole, then we would be happy
to run classes as soon as we have the numbers.
Please let us know as soon as you can. |
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More about
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 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 believes that this is an opportunity
to incorporate ideas which enhance the process,
such as physical movement to music from Dance
and Yoga postures. Another goal is to improve
physical co-ordination, growth and development.
The course contains modules taught
over 32 weeks, each with a different theme. These
themes such as The Ocean used in this year's Summer
Camp, help to give the course meaning and interest.
The children will spend 50 minutes in a fun setting
playing games, creating art projects and telling
stories using yoga postures and dance. This year's
summer camps used this method and were a great
success.
The school has worked with a number of
consultants, including Mairead Ni Chondran, one of the country's leading music education specialists and member/exponent of the Kodaly Society of Ireland, to create this curriculum to ensure
that it is an effective educational process and
a fun, caring environment for your children.
Fees are €9 for 40 minutes /€12 for 50 minutes and
are held each Saturday morning at the East Glendalough
School. See the Schedule
for ages and class times.
ShantiCeol© incorporates ideas
from the following sources: The
Mozart Effect, harnessing the Power of
Music in Health, Education & Wellbeing
as well as The
Listening Program which uses the benefits
of classical music for the developing brain.
The school is a member of the Kodaly
Society and The
Association of Music Schools.
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Music Appreciation & Theory
Classes
This is a mandatory requirement of study with
the WSMD. These classes are a necessary aid to
the study of an instrument. Without them a student's
progress is slower due to the fact that instrumental
teachers are able to focus on technique instead
of music lietacy and other elements covered in
theory classes. Many parents have commented that
they studied an instrument but cannot remember
how to play. It is my belief that these classes
will promote good musicianship and will promote
life long skill.
Alternatively Children's
Choir seeks to accomplish fundamentals in
literacy and aural skills through singing. Both
classes are informal and aim to be fun. HOWEVER
the children are expected to work hard in class
and at home.
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