'A Session with the Composers' is an excellent opportunity to meet and talk with the composers of the popular 'Starters' series, which includes 'Fiddle Time Starters', 'Viola Time Starters', 'Cello Time Starters' and the new 'Starters Teacher's Handbook'. This seminar is designed for string teachers, but parents are more than welcome to attend.
Fiddle/Viola/Cello Time Starters are great beginner book for the budding player. Carefully paced to suit young learners, they support players through the important early stages, step by step-from how to hold your instrument and bow, through basic notation, to exciting pieces in a range of styles. With plenty of entertaining illustrations and a CD to play along to, with these new editions it really is fun to play!
Kathy and David Blackwell will be talking about their new books in detail, sharing teaching ideas and will be available to chat and answer any questions you may have. The sessions will look at ideas for developing general musicianship skills and good technical habits for beginners, drawing on material from Fiddle, Viola and Cello Time Starters. Topics covered will include fun ways to teach pulse and rhythm, songs and games to help establish good bow hold and posture and some simple pieces. Bring your instrument and join in!
- A FREE, informal seminar
- An interesting talk from the composers on the new books
- Meet Kathy and David Blackwell - get tips & techniques
- Question and answer session
- Meet other teachers, swap ideas
- Special prices on the new editions
- Glass of wine to celebrate the end of term!
This is a FREE event, brought to you by Oxford University Press with Ackerman Music.
When & Where?
Friday 20 July, 2012 from 2:30pm at:
Ackerman Music
70 Portland Road
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 5DL
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Getting Here
By Car:
Parking is available on Portland Road and in the surrounding side streets (pay & display).
By Rail:
Hove Station and Aldrington Station are conveniently located and are about 5 minutes walk from the shop.
By Bus:
There are many buses that stop opposite the Hove shop, extremely convenient if you live in the area.
How do I book?
Simply email us at hove@ackermanmusic.co.uk with your name and phone number
or give us a call on 01273 702444.
Kathy Blackwell: Biography
Kathy Blackwell studied music at Edinburgh University and continued with post-graduate studies in music at the University of Oxford. Kathy is a string teacher with many years experience of teaching violin and viola. She was a strings consultant for the ABRSM Music Medals, and a contributor to the accompanying book All together! Teaching Music in groups (ABRSM, 2004). She has worked for Music Services and privately and her teaching experience has led her to co-author Fiddle, Viola, Cello Time, and String Time with her husband, David.
David Blackwell: Biography
David Blackwell studied music at Edinburgh University, since when he has pursued a career in music publishing, first at ABRSM, where he became Editorial Director, and then at Oxford University Press, where he is now Head of Music Publishing. He is co-editor of OUP's In the Mood: 17 Jazz Classics for Choirs and Carols for Choirs 5, and has published a number of single choral arrangements. He is co-writer with his wife Kathy of OUP's award-winning string series, Fiddle/Viola/Cello Time, which have twice won the MIA award for Best Educational Publication.
