JJ's Summer Programme - Music Theory Bootcamp - Grade 5

It is the Summer Holidays which can mean only one thing - Music Theory Bootcamp at JJ’s Arts Academy!

Thursday 13th - Saturday 15th August 10:00am – 4:00pm

The Grade 5 Music Theory Bootcamp is a 3 day workshop held at JJ’s Arts Academy. Grade 5 is equivalent to a GCSE and supports GCSE, BTEC and A Level Music courses.

The Grade 5 Theory Bootcamp covers the following subjects:

* Reading and writing pitch notation – scales, keys, chords and intervals (all treble clef)

* Reading and writing rhythmic notation

* Basic knowledge of performers, instruments and different genres of contemporary popular music.

* Harmonies and Writing chord progressions

* Transposing chord sequences

During the Music Theory Bootcamp students will:

* Receive the Grade 5 Theory Workbook

* Complete at least 100 worksheets

* Play interactive games to increase theory knowledge

* Research contemporary artists and writers

* Complete a MOCK Grade 5 paper at the end of the final day

After attending the course, it is essential that one practice paper a week is completed INCLUDING the essay requirement. This will take around one hour and is to be completed at home, then handed into reception at JJ’s Arts Academy to be marked and returned with feedback.

Entry Requirements

It is essential that students are of Grade 3 Theory Level before attending the Grade 5 Bootcamp. Therefore, the following entry requirements are to followed;

* If Grade Three Popular Music Theory HAS been successfully completed in previous years, please request a gr3 mock paper from Reception and complete it under exam conditions at JJ's Arts Academy. Please complete this before 1st July and once marked, the student will be advised on how to prepare for the Gr5 Bootcamp.

* If Grade Three Popular Music Theory HAS NOT been completed, please request a gr3 mock paper from Reception and complete it under exam conditions at JJ's Arts Academy. Please complete this before 1st July and once marked, the student will be advised on how to prepare for the Gr5 Bootcamp. If there are substantial gaps in knowledge, attendance to the Gr3 Bootcamp may be required (Mon 10-Weds 12th August).

Please be advised that JJ’s has to be firm with the entrance requirements as this is a comprehensive course and one that requires commitment from the student as we are covering a GCSE Level in less than a week’s tuition.

The exam will be on Saturday 28th November 10am. The exam takes between 60 – 90 mins to complete. The date and time are non-negotiable as the whole country sits the exam at the same time.

This is a fully accredited course and the theory course goes all the way to Grade 8 - Grade 8 is equivalent to an A Level. We have found that students who study this in line with their musical instrument lessons, gain a deeper understanding of music and learn to sight read, improvise and practice their pieces more effectively.

Total Cost: £219 (3 day bootcamp £120,Resources £50,Gr3 exam fee £49)

If applicable, please add Gr3 Bootcamp reduced fee of £90

Deposit: £50 by 1st July 2015

Age: N/A

Places: 8 available

Venue: JJ's Arts Academy

Places are given on a first come, first serve basis.