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Edit category Alumni
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Edit category Special Offers

Our latest offer! Join a Maestros beginner ensemble at a special introductory rate of just £20 for the first term.**

**Please note that subsequent terms will be charged at our usual rate (see tuition fees). If you have lessons with Maestros, and continue with the ensemble after your first term, you will be eligible for a 25% discount on membership of the same ensemble. Offer only applies to the beginner ensembles and Mini Maestros classes (but not the Mini Maestros Saturday Carousel). Offer valid until 31 July 2011.
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 Courses & Workshops

Welcome to our Courses & Workshops section where we have a selection of current and past events for you to explore.

If you would like more information on any of our one off weekend and short holiday courses and workshops for children with some experience, lasting one or two days usually, please contact us on 0118 901 2356 or email: courses1@berkshiremaestros.org.uk.
If you enquiry is about lessons and longer-term tuition for your child in school or at music centre, please contact admin@berkshiremaestros.org.uk or call 0118 901 2370
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Edit category 2012 Music and Literacy Courses for Teachers - click here...

Music and literacy courses

See the range of courses we have offered recently as well as application forms for courses planned for Teachers, Assistants and PGCE students for the Academic Year.

Dates are yet to be organised to suit the majority; courses are usually held in Tilehurst but can be arranged to take place as a cluster group at a local school or venue if more appropriate to the group.

Course duration is varied depending on the course content - being half-day, full day, 2 hour or twilight session and dates will be advertised on the website in the Courses and Workshops section for the forthcoming Term and full academic year on an ongoing basis.
Some courses remain Free of Charge where funding is available.
Take a look below to see what may be relevant to your school situation and email to express interest or apply via dawngarside@berkshiremaestros.org.uk Click here to print off booking form

Examples of some of our most popular courses:

KS2 Music Assessment (2 hours)
Creativity for All Primary Teachers (One Day)
Music for New and Inexperienced Coordinators (One Day)
Choral and Percussion Workshop (Half Day)
Effective Wider Opportunities (2 hours)
Boomwhackertastic ! KS1 and KS2 (One Day)
Confidence in Conducting for beginners (One Day)
Vocal Gymnastics for KS1 + Early Years (Half Day)
Vocal Gymnastics KS2 (Half Day)
Enhancing Cross-Curricular Links through KS1 Music (One Day)
Early Years “Rocking Rhythms, Raps & Rhymes” (One Day)
Discover Singing - Reception to KS2 (One Day)
Getting the best from a Keyboard in the Classroom (One Day)
Aural examination preparation (One Day)
Composition (One Day)
Music Technology KS1/KS2 (Twilight session)
Music Technology KS3/KS4 (Twilight session)



If there is a something specific you are interested in or particular professional development requirements, please contact dawngarside@berkshiremaestros.org.uk - we would be pleased to discuss your dates and requirements.

We have highly experienced adult education tutors who are also QTS to run these courses. All course tutors have between them a combination of the following experience/qualifications.... ofsted inspectors, music directors for other LEAs, leading practitioners in adult education, keynote workshop leaders/presenters for organisations such as the National Association of Music Educators (NAME) and the Federation of Music Services (FMS).

All tutors prepare their course content with the delegate in mind (generalist classroom teacher, specialist, TAs etc). All courses provide the attendee with resources and/or instruments/books/music, refreshments and lunch if relevant. We provide a lovely venue so that our delegates can move out of the school environment. Therefore the cost does not only reflect the tutor fee. You might want to attend just one of our courses so that you can see for yourself how we are different!
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Edit category Who's Who The smooth running of Berkshire Maestros depends on successful teamwork amongst many different people across the music centres and at Head Office. To help you understand the key roles and their responsibilities - and so you know you who you might need to contact for further information or advice - here is a brief guide to some of our key people. Each member of staff can contacted using the following format: forenamesurname@berkshiremaestros.org.uk
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Edit category Company Details (including Public and Employers' Liability Insurance Certificates) Berkshire Young Musicians Trust Limited, trading as Berkshire Maestros is registered in England as a private company limited by guarantee (Company No. 1673689). Registered Office: Stoneham Court, 100 Cockney Hill, Reading, Berkshire RG30 4EZ. Registered Charity No. 284555
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Edit category Child Protection All Berkshire Maestros employees and volunteers are CRB checked. Find out more about CRB checks from the Criminal Records Bureau website at www.crb.gov.uk

View the Berkshire Maestros child protection policy here
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Edit category Hearing Protection Advice on how to protect your hearing.
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