Friday, October 25, 2013

Colourkeys Piano Teacher's course


A course covering the Colourkeys teaching methodology. Instruction on using the ABC Colourkeys book with students. Lesson planning for students from beginner to advanced. How to teach small group classes using an “eight hands on one piano” method.
Principles of Kodály and the philosophy of Colourstrings.  The course also includes daily Kodály tuition.

Tutor: Aija-Riikka Rannanmaki, a world-leading Colourkeys tutor from the internationally acclaimed Helsinki Colourstrings Music School.

Who should attend:  Piano teachers

Only 20 spaces available.

Cost: R3400.00 per person. R1000 deposit secures your booking, balance 15th December.

Venue: Music Dept., Southdowns College, John Voster Drive ext. Southdowns, Irene.
Dates:  6 -10 January 2014

Early Bird Special R2800 (if booked and deposit paid by 15th November 2013)

To apply for this course contact:
Zelda Martin at 083 695 4721 or zelmartin@gmail.co.za

Monday, October 21, 2013

Teacher Training: The Kindergarten Foundation Course Follow up and Certification Course


Participants will consolidate the knowledge gained in the Foundation course, as well as acquire additional theoretical and practical training that will prepare them for assessment and certification as Colourstrings Associate Music Kindergarten teachers

The assessment will take place on the Sunday (12th January) and successful candidates will receive the Associate Music Kindergarten teacher’s Certificate issued by the Szilvay foundation. You will be emailed all requirements for the course and assessment once your deposit has been paid.

Participants must have completed the Colourstrings foundation course.

Cost R2500.00 per person.Deposit of R1000.00 secures your booking, balance by 15th December.

Venue: Music Dept., Southdowns College, John Voster Drive ext. Southdowns, Irene. 
Dates: 3, 4 and 5 as well as 11 and 12th January 2014.

Early Bird Special: R2000 if booked and deposit paid by 15th November 2013

Tutor: Karen Mackenzie, an internationally acclaimed Colourstrings lecturer and
practitioner based in the UK.

To apply for this course contact:

Zelda Martin at 083 695 4721 or zelmartin AT gmail DOT com
or for further details on course content contact:
Colourstrings UK: Phone & Fax: +44 (0) 1622 815578

Friday, October 18, 2013

Teacher Training: Colourstrings Kindergarten Course


A 5-day course covering the Colourstrings Singing Rascals song books, child psychology, lesson planning,repertoire for babies through to 5 years, dance and movement ideas, principles of Kodály and the philosophy of Colourstrings. The course also includes daily Kodály tuition.
Tutor: Karen Mackenzie, an internationally acclaimed Colourstrings lecturer and practitioner based in the UK.
Who should attend: Instrumental and voice teachers interested in the Colourstrings methodology; Music students interested in teaching music; Foundation phase teachers (Grade R, Grade 0, 00, 000) responsible for implementing the musical component of the NCS; Montessori 3-6 directresses; parents interested in the musical development of their children, academics and researchers working in the field of musical education.

Only 30 spaces available.

Cost: R3400.00 per person. R1000 deposit secures your booking, balance 15th December.

Venue: Music Dept., Southdowns College, John Voster Drive ext. Southdowns, Irene. 
Dates: 6-10th January 2014

Early Bird Special R2800 (if booked and deposit paid by 15th November 2013)

To apply for this course contact:
Zelda Martin at 083 695 4721 or zelmartin AT gmail DOT com
or for further details on course content contact:
Colourstrings UK: Phone & Fax: +44 (0) 1622 815578
E-mail: karen AT mussicalterms DOT org -Website: www.colourstrings.co.uk