New piece lambada and Lessons

Hi everyone,
This is wayway too early but just an idea of what we will be playing. This is the new piece from Mr Shi. Its called Lambada its a latin dance. Hear an extract of it here.

An update of pieces we're playing and when we can finish (hopefully)

Samba-Etude (7th Nov to finish all notes and dynamics, final brush up by Mr Shi on 12th Nov)
Lambada (To be given out on 7th Nov. Start learning by 19th Nov. Finish by End of Dec)
Spring Message (Already given out. To be learned co-currently with pieces at all times. Finish by End of Dec)
Can't Help Falling in Love (1st Combined piece with J1s next year. to be given out when J1s come in)


This may seem alot but it really isn't. Samba is a combined score so each page only has like 3 lines. We usually ask to finish 1 page within a week or so, which is probably around 12 bars or so, unless you missed out on trainings. But anyway, now that everything is over it is time to really focus on cca and make sure that we can establish ourselves as a strong ensemble.



Just another random update: Future J1s (current Sec 4) may be joining us for our holiday trainings so. ya. jiayou.






The 2nd thing involves lessons. From next year onwards, while the club will always keep its stand that its members do not require musical bg to join, members must take lessons after joining. This is really to prepare the next batch well for the syf 2009 so that they can get their gold with honors. So technically speaking it only applies to the next batch. However, since we're arranging lessons for them, those of you who are interested can also join lessons as they are cheaper and in school.

Pricing at the moment: $40 for 4 Lessons (regardless of grade)
Duration: 1 hour
Teacher: Mr Shi
Venue: School
Class size: 6

As for the pricing we're still trying to reduce it further, the final teacher might not be Mr Shi due to pricing reasons but rest assured we'll make sure the guitar teacher is good.
(Pricing starting from next year might increase to $48)

Just a brief overview of other music schools and wht not for comparison sake:

Yamaha:
Group Individual
Fundamental: $53.50 $74.90
Level 1A: $64.20 $85.60
Level 1B: $64.20 $85.60
Level 2A: $74.90 $96.30
Level 2B: $85.60 $96.30
Level 3: $96.30 $107.00


Duration 1h/week, 4 lessons.


Cristofori

Beginner
Group $51.36
Individual $62.06

Increment for each grade around $6.




Having said this, for those who are interested in taking lessons, give me a call or sms. Ask ard if you don't have my no. Cos taking lessons in sch is not only cheaper, it allows u to learn tgtr w ur ensemble mates, learn the same pieces together, and if the instructor is Mr Shi, bond with the conductor too. Lessons will be in the afternoon probably on Tues or Thurs or Fri. (To be confirmed, so that it wont clash with training dates). If you want to know more or if you are interested pls come find me. Thx.