INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAMMES INCLUDING PIANO

PROGRAMME CONTENT
Classes, lessons, rehearsals and student concerts. Students will be prepared for the performance of repertoire appropriate to their individual level of achievement.
Technique and Repertoire classes • Private Lessons • Ear Training • Concerts • Ensembles • Performance Practices • Masterclasses • Trad Music • Percussion Improvisation • Art • Chamber Music • Supervised Leisure Activities • English as a Second Language (ESL)

PROGRAMME DATES, ALL ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENTS:
Junior
(Ages 5 - 8; Grades 1 & 2 or equivalent)
Ennis, half days, Monday, July 25th - Friday, July 29th
Galway, half days, Tuesday, August 2nd - Saturday, August 6th
Intermediate
(Ages 8 - 13; Grades 2 to 5 or equivalent)
Galway, full days, Tuesday, August 2nd - Sunday, August 14th
Senior & Pre-Professional
(Ages 17 - Adult; post Grade 8 or equivalent)
Galway, full days, Monday, August 1st - Sunday, August 14th

CLASS & REHEARSAL TIMES
Full day classes commence at 9.30am and end at 4.30pm, followed by half-hour student concert.
Half day classes commence at 1.30pm.

ADMISSION
No audition is required for admission to SMG programmes. Students will be assigned to teachers, classes, ensembles and options upon registration.
Registration: Intermediate & Senior Instrumental students, between 8.45 and 9.15am, Monday, August 1st or Tuesday, August 2nd.
Junior students, 1.30pm, Tuesday, August 2nd.

STUDENT SUPERVISION & SMG CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
Qualified Student Supervisors will be in attendance during all hours that students are on campus, in student residences andon all off-campus trips.
SMG is committed to providing a safe environment for children and we comply with Children First National Guidelines for Child Protection and Welfare.