Intermediates
The NOW INTERMEDIATES course is the third stage of NOW’s fast track learning system. Advancing from about grade 4 ABRSM and reaching about grade 6 standard in less than 12 months. The route into the INTERMEDIATE class is directly via a successful 12 month IMPROVERS course (if you are a high flyer) , from Community Wind Orchestra A, or on production of a grade 4 or higher exam certificate. For current dates please look at the NOW Schedule page.
NOW INTERMEDIATES will build on the foundation of the IMPROVERS and the Community Wind Orchestra, developing greater control, sound quality and articulation, technical command, rhythm, reading and sight reading skills, balance, good intonation, with refined solo and ensemble skills. You will also develop your theoretical knowledge helping you to understand music to an even higher level.
From the INTERMEDIATES successful players can move up to NOW’s TRAINING WIND ORCHESTRA , to the JAZZ BANDS and/or continue with COMMUNITY WIND ORCHESTRA A.
A new INTERMEDIATE class is scheduled to begin every 12 months and falls on Wednesday evenings with the first beginning September 2010. The class requires around 25 applicants and runs for 12 months. Please fill in an INTERMEDIATE APPLICATION FORM and send to us at the address provided and you will be put on the class list. if you are not already playing in a NOW group please apply to join one of our exciting and fun Community Wind Orchestras.
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Existing players can have access to the NOW single instrument group Masterclass.