The Music Department
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London School of Music exam fees
Parents of students at Tom Newby School may choose to pay London School of Music exam fees to allow their children to take formal music exams.
- Who it is for
- parents of students at Tom Newby School
- How to act on it
- pay London School of Music exam fees directly to support formal music assessment
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parents may be required to pay Eisteddfod entry fees and London School of Music exam fees.
Music Maestro private instrumental lessons
Learners at Tom Newby School who show potential as singers or instrumentalists (violin, guitar, piano) can access private lessons through the Music Maestro program after school hours, at a cost of between R400.00 and R1000.00 per term.
- Who it is for
- learners showing potential as singers or instrumentalists at Tom Newby School
- How to act on it
- apply to join the Music Maestro program through private service providers; pay R400–R1000 per term
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Music Maestro is available to learners who show potential as singers or instrumentalists (violin, guitar and piano). These lessons may take place after school hours and could incur a cost of between R400.00 – R1000.00 per term.
Distinction award
Students at Tom Newby School may receive a distinction award for outstanding performance in music activities.
- Who it is for
- students at Tom Newby School
- How to act on it
- earn the award by achieving outstanding performance in music activities
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Participants may be acknowledged with the following awards: participation, commitment, distinction, half colours and full colours.
Half colours
Students at Tom Newby School may receive half colours as recognition for exceptional achievement in music activities.
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- students at Tom Newby School
- How to act on it
- earn the award by achieving exceptional performance in music activities
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Participants may be acknowledged with the following awards: participation, commitment, distinction, half colours and full colours.
Eisteddfod entry fees
Parents of students at Tom Newby School may choose to pay Eisteddfod entry fees to allow their children to participate in music competitions.
- Who it is for
- parents of students at Tom Newby School
- How to act on it
- pay Eisteddfod entry fees directly to support participation in music events
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parents may be required to pay Eisteddfod entry fees and London School of Music exam fees.
Full colours
Students at Tom Newby School may receive full colours as the highest recognition for excellence in music activities.
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- students at Tom Newby School
- How to act on it
- earn the award by achieving the highest level of excellence in music activities
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Participants may be acknowledged with the following awards: participation, commitment, distinction, half colours and full colours.
Commitment award
Students at Tom Newby School may receive a commitment award for demonstrating consistent dedication to music activities.
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- students at Tom Newby School
- How to act on it
- earn the award by showing consistent dedication to music activities
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Participants may be acknowledged with the following awards: participation, commitment, distinction, half colours and full colours.
Participation award
Students at Tom Newby School may receive a participation award for taking part in music activities.
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- students at Tom Newby School
- How to act on it
- earn the award by participating in music activities
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Participants may be acknowledged with the following awards: participation, commitment, distinction, half colours and full colours.
General music appreciation
Students at Tom Newby School can participate in general music appreciation as part of the regular curriculum, learning basic instrumental skills using the descant recorder, marimbas, and djembe drums.
- Who it is for
- students at Tom Newby School
- How to act on it
- enrol through regular class registration at Tom Newby School
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General music appreciation and fundamental knowledge of music theory is included in regular curriculum delivery.
Facts
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Gauteng
Amounts
R 400, R 1 000
Key Takeaways
- Tom Newby School
- Music Department
- General music appreciation
- Music Maestro
- R400.00 – R1000.00 per term
- Junior Choir
- Senior Choir
- Marimba Band
- Eisteddfod entry fees
- London School of Music exam fees
- participation award
- commitment award
- distinction award
- half colours
- full colours
- Tom Newby School
- Descant recorder
- Marimbas
- Djembe drums
- Music Maestro
- Eisteddfod
- London School of Music