APA Engage | June 2015

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INSPIRING EXPLORING ENGAGING

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Drama themed classes Music themed classes

If you want to be part of the creative life of APA, if you want to start a lifelong relationship with our venues - His Majesty’s Theatre, the Music Hall and The Lemon Tree and if you are aged between 2 - 19, then Engage! is for you.

Creative learning is at the heart of everything we do, engaging and inspiring young people of all ages and abilities to explore and participate in music making and drama. Our programmes and projects are led by experienced industry professionals in a safe and friendly environment. We offer you art form skills and techniques to a high level, performance opportunities on our stages and the chance to have fun and make friends. Your chance to get involved and be creative.

Bursary places are available in each class for those who qualify for them.

Please contact us for more details.

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Pre-school

Primary 1-3

Play!

(P1 – P3)

Creating a spark of fun by introducing you to the world of theatre through games, story and play. This class is designed to be the first step of a child’s journey with APA Youth Theatre by gently encouraging participants to enjoy performing and telling stories; it will also develop skills in listening, speaking out and working as part of a team.

Saturday 10am - 11am

Imagine!

(Ages 2 - 4 and 1 parent/carer)

Term 1:

HMT Education Studio £50 per term 5 September – 14 November 2015 (Excluding 17 and 24 October 2015)

Term 2:

16 January – 19 March 2016

Term 3:

23 April – 25 June 2016

Explore!

(P1 - P3)

Come and join us on an exciting adventure in our action packed music class, Imagine!

Our weekly classes allow young children and their grown-ups to experience new stories through music, exploring musical instruments and props, making new friends, learning new skills and having lots of fun along the way.

Explore! invites you to come on a journey of musical discovery.

Each class gives children the opportunity to explore musical instruments, develop vocal techniques and learn performance skills in a fun filled, confidence building environment. Story telling will be used to encourage children to have fun whilst learning new skills.

Saturday 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Saturday 3pm - 4pm

Term 1:

HMT Education Studio £50 per term 5 September – 14 November 2015 (Excluding 17 and 24 October 2015)

Term 1:

HMT Education Studio £50 per term 5 September – 14 November 2015 (Excluding 17 and 24 October 2015)

Term 2:

16 January – 19 March 2016

Term 2:

16 January – 19 March 2016

Term 3:

23 April – 25 June 2016

Term 3:

23 April – 25 June 2016

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Primary 4-7

Create!

(P4 – P7)

Term 1:

HMT Education Studio £55 per term 5 September – 14 November 2015 (Excluding 17 and 24 October 2015)

Term 2:

16 January – 19 March 2016

“Amazing!

Superb!

Outstanding!”

Term 3:

23 April – 25 June 2016

Kirsty, aged 11

Creating a spark of confidence by developing a love for performing and building acting skills. In Create! We explore performing skills and we encourage you to use your imagination and develop your creativity. At the end of each term you will participate in directed sharings of work for friends and family.

Saturday 11.30am - 1pm

Sing!

(P4 - P7)

Sing! offers you the chance to be part of an exciting vocal group, creating new choral reinterpretations of your favourite pop songs.

Within this class, you will develop your musicality through classes covering pitch, tone and rhythm whilst learning valuable skills such as reading music and performance techniques.

Through our exciting classes, we foster a life-long love of music, encouraging you to follow your dreams and develop confidence in singing. You will have the opportunity to share memorable performances with family and friends at the end of each term.

Thursday 4.30pm - 6pm Term 1:

HMT Education Studio £55 per term 3 September – 12 November 2015 (Excluding 15 and 22 October 2015)

Term 2:

14 January – 24 March 2016 (Excluding 18 February 2016)

Term 3:

21 April – 23 June 2016

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APA Engage!

Programme Registration Form Please tick chosen class: IMAGINE

(Saturday 1.30pm-2.30pm, HMT Studio)

EXPLORE

(Saturday 3pm-4pm, HMT Studio)

SING

(Thursday 4.30pm-6pm, HMT Studio)

A CAPPELLA

(Thursday 6.30pm-8pm, HMT studio)

CREATIVE MUSIC INDUSTRIES (CMI) PLAY

(Wednesday 7pm-9pm, The Lemon Tree) (Saturday 10am-11am, HMT Studio)

CREATE

(Saturday 11.30am-1pm, HMT Studio)

JUNIOR YOUTH THEATRE

(Saturday 4.30pm-6pm, HMT Studio)

INTERMEDIATE YOUTH THEATRE SENIOR YOUTH THEATRE

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(Wednesday 6.30pm-8.30pm, HMT Studio) (Tuesday 6.30pm-9pm, HMT Studio)

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PERSONAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION Child’s Surname:.........................................................................................

First Name:...................................................................................................

Address: ........................................................................................................

PARTICIPATING ADULT (Imagine Participants Only)

This class is designed for children to attend with their grown up. If the adult attending is different from the parent/guardian named above, please insert their details here:

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Participating Adult Name: Surname: ......................................................................................................

Postcode .......................................................................................................

Home Phone: ...............................................................................................

Alternate Phone: ........................................................................................

First Name....................................................................................................

Address: ........................................................................................................ .........................................................................................................................

Birth Date: ....................................................................................................

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School Attended: ........................................................................................

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Parent/Guardian’s Name: .........................................................................

Postcode .......................................................................................................

Parent/Guardian’s Email: .........................................................................................................................

Parent/Guardian’s Mobile number: .......................................................

Parent/Guardian’s Work Phone: .............................................................

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Home Phone: ...............................................................................................

Alternate Phone: ........................................................................................

Relationship to Child:................................................................................

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MEDICAL INFORMATION

PHOTOGRAPHIC CONSENT FOR CHILD

Are there any allergies, medical conditions or additional support needs that we need to be aware of?

I do/do not consent to my child being photographed and filmed for educational/promotional purposes for Aberdeen Performing Arts or our partner organisations (delete as appropriate)

Yes/No (Please provide relevant details) ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... .........................................................................................................................

Signed (Parent/Guardian) .........................................................................................................................

Date ................................................................................................................

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PHOTOGRAPHIC CONSENT FOR PARTICIPATING ADULT

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

(Imagine Participants Only)

Surname: ......................................................................................................

I do/do not consent to being photographed and filmed for educational/promotional purposes for Aberdeen Performing Arts or our partner organisations (delete as appropriate)

First Name:...................................................................................................

Signed (Participating Adult): .........................................................................................................................

Date ................................................................................................................

Address: ........................................................................................................ ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... .........................................................................................................................

Postcode .......................................................................................................

Primary Phone: ...........................................................................................

Alternate Phone: ........................................................................................

Relationship.................................................................................................

Your place will be confirmed once payment is made with Aberdeen Box Office.

Please take this form to a box office counter either at the Music Hall or His Majesty’s Theatre to make payment.

Payment methods we accept are cash or debit or credit cards.

Please note that the box office are unable to accept American Express or Cheques.

Places will be confirmed on a first come first served basis.

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Secondary 1 - 6

Junior Youth Theatre

(S1 & S2)

Creating a spark of creativity through developing theatre making skills and learning the building blocks of performance. Over the three terms you will work together as an ensemble to devise a short play which will be shared with an invited audience. You will also be given opportunities to engage with professional performers who are touring to our venues and to attend productions in The Lemon Tree Studio and at His Majesty’s Theatre.

Saturday 4.30pm - 6pm Term 1:

HMT Education Studio £60 per term 5 September – 14 November 2015 (Excluding 17 and 24 October 2015)

Term 2:

16 January – 19 March 2016

Term 3:

23 April – 25 June 2016

A Cappella

(S1 - S6)

A Cappella offers you an opportunity to be part of an exciting unaccompanied vocal group, developing vibrant arrangements of your favourite pop songs along with barbershop harmonies.

This class is for you if you have a keen interest in singing and performing, looking to develop more advanced performance skills, build confidence and make new friends.

Performances will be presented to family and friends in showcase performances throughout the year.

Thursday 6.30pm - 8pm Term 1:

HMT Education Studio £65 per term 3 September – 12 November 2015 (Excluding 15 and 22 October 2015)

Term 2:

14 January – 24 March 2016 (Excluding 18 February 2016)

Term 3:

21 April – 23 June 2016

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Secondary 3 - 6

Intermediate Youth Theatre (S3 & S4)

Creating a spark of understanding by honing performance skills and learning how to stage a performance. You will work with theatre professionals– directors, actors, and technical teams - to devise a production which will be fully staged in The Lemon Tree Studio for two nights at the end of term 3.

Wednesday 6.30pm - 8.30pm

HMT Education Studio, £65 per term

Term 1:

2 September – 11 November 2015 (not on 14 and 21 October 2015)

Term 2:

13 January – 23 March 2016 (not on 17 February 2016)

Term 3:

20 April – 22 June 2016

Senior Youth Theatre

(S5 & S6)

Creating a spark of ignition by reviewing and further developing skills and working with scripts to produce high quality theatre productions. You will have the chance to explore a range of styles to create contemporary pieces of theatre. You will represent Aberdeen at national events and festivals and we encourage you to apply to take part in our international theatre projects.

Tuesday 6.30pm - 9pm

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HMT Education Studio, £70 per term

Term 1:

1 September – 10 November 2015 (not on 13 and 20 October)

Term 2:

12 January – 22 March 2016 (not on 16 February 2016)

Term 3:

19 April – 21 June 2016

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Creative Music Industries (Age 14 - 19 years)

Our Creative Music Industries programme will give you an insight into the music industry from composition to performance. It’s for you if you are considering a music career in the future or would like to improve your knowledge of the industry and performance skills.

This is a focused training course where you will work towards the completion of Arts Award, a nationally recognised qualification, with access to industry professionals to set you on your way.

Wednesday 7pm - 9pm The Lemon Tree £200 per year (one payment made at start of Term 1) Term 1:

“...you get more out of it than the chance to perform and develop your acting skills”

2 September – 11 November 2015 (Excluding 14 and 21 October 2015)

Term 2:

13 January - 23 March 2016 (Excluding 17 February 2016)

Term 3:

20 April – 22 June 2016

Katy Jane, Senior Youth Theatre member

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Aberdeen Performing Arts is a charity registered in Scotland, No.SC033733

Find out about our classes, about our workshop programme, or any other query about creative learning email creativelearning@aberdeenperformingarts.com or call 01224 337684.

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