JJ's Summer Programme - Music Theory Bootcamp - Grade 6

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

Monday 3rd – Wednesday 5th August 10:00am – 4:00pm

The Grade 6 Music Theory Bootcamp is a 3 day workshop held at JJ’s Arts Academy. You are being invited as you have successfully completed the Grade 5 Popular Music Theory exam. Grade 6 is equivalent to an AS Level and carries UCAS points!

The Grade 6 Theory Bootcamp follows on from what was studied in the Grade 5 Bootcamp and looks into each subject in more depth:

* 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 and treble clef melodies

During the Music Theory Bootcamp students will:

* Receive the Grade 5 Theory Workbook

* Complete at least 50 worksheets

* Play interactive games to increase theory knowledge

* Research contemporary artists and writers

* Complete a MOCK Grade 6 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 1.5 hours 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 the student has retained the Grade 5 Theory knowledge before starting Grade 6. Therefore, to be accepted on this course, the student must sit a mock Grade 5 Theory paper at JJ’s. Please ask Reception for the paper and complete it under exam conditions AT JJ's ARTS ACADEMY. On successful completion of this paper, they will be accepted on the Grade 6 Bootcamp.

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 an AS 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: £222 (3 day bootcamp £120, Resources £50,Gr3 exam fee £52)

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.