Hi Folks!
My name is James Tucker
I am the Director of Music Fountain Education Ltd.
Here is some more information about what we do, and how we do it!
We are based in Teddington and we run themed music and art after-school
clubs and holiday camps for children age 5 to 10.
An engaging team brings the musical world of Mozo Island to life through
exciting workshops, with an emphasis on playing and learning instruments in
groups.
During the events Art activities balance the focus of energies and
encourage team-work through project and puzzle solving in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
The Courses
In a Mozo Island session, children jam with the band in the beach club
on a range of instruments including electric guitars, keyboards and recorders. The clubs are based on the Mozo Island story that can
be seen at the website: www.mozoisland.com
.
Art activities encourage teamwork through project and puzzle solving in a fun and
relaxed atmosphere.
Children watch the fruit characters rocking, and jam with the band in
the beach club with their instruments and voices. There are no boundaries -
everyone can join in, whatever their skills or ability.
Results: Proven to increase the uptake of ensemble instruments (with
Year 2, 3 and 4 children), by engaging them in positive musical experiences right
from the very beginning.
The Locations
We currently have a partnership with the Hurlingham School in Putney, with courses that are now in their
fourth successful year. We have established a team consisting of our staff and
Hurlingham teachers, to deliver fantastic events that run efficiently and help
the department develop award winning talented children.
We are now working in partnership with Simon Taylor owner of the widely
popular Ritz Music Shops. After
hearing about our events in the Putney area, Simon was eager to open his lovely
tuition spaces to us in the Sheen Road
branch where we will be running a five-day summer camp in July and a
regular after-school music club starting in September 2013.
The Format
Holiday
Camps
5-Day Event: Flexible one-day courses with a range of different
activities and songs to learn across the week. You can attend any combination
of days within the week switching between instruments, and getting involved
with small art pieces or larger projects where everyone makes a contribution.
Instruments – Guitars (acoustic/ electric/ bass), Keyboard, Djembe drums
and small percussion.
Currently running throughout the year at the Hurlingham School open to all in the school holidays:
Half-Terms Easter Summer
New courses begin in this summer in the Ritz Music Sheen Road Branch.
Currently £35.00 per day and runs from 9.30 – 3.00
Large groups of up to 25 children at any time (age 5-10)
After
School Clubs
45 or 60 minute Session: Registered in advance and booked for a term (10
weeks)
Instruments – Recorder, Djembe drums, Glockenspiel and small percussion.
Currently running throughout the year at the Hurlingham School exclusively to pupils of the school.
New courses begin in this September in the Ritz Music Sheen Road Branch.
Currently £9.00 per session with times to be confirmed but starting at
around 3.30pm
Large groups of up to 25 children at any time (age 5-7)
FREE TASTER SESSIONS SATURDAY 18TH MAY
AT:
For more information:
mozoisland@gmail.com
Take it from them….
“ They were playing music all day at the holiday club, then when they
got home they went straight on the website… and they have done that every day
this week!“
C. H.: Parent
“ The afterschool club has been a hugely enjoyable experience for our
young budding musicians at Hurlingham. The informal approach really helps to
hold their interest and develop their musical listening skills. The children
learn how to play a number of instruments and the interactive IT element is a
fun learning tool.“
Andy Thwaite: Director of Music - Hurlingham School
“…It seems to be really good in many ways . . . maybe this needs to be
added to the Lambeth Music Service’s online arsenal.”
Brendon Le Page: Head of Lambeth Music Service, comments on the website
and resources.
