As well as teaching small group keyboards in a number of primary schools, helping to develop skills in key stage 1 and 2. I am currently teaching a wide range of whole class groups from year 1 to year 6 in primary schools across the borough in Glockenspiel, African Djembe drums as well as Brazilian Samba drumming. I have also have played in brass quintets, orchestras, wind bands, theatre bands (in the pit) as well as conducting various bands, orchestras and as theatre shows as an MD.Ĭontact details: Derek Bird This is a Championship Section Level Band which I have played with for 10 years. I currently play with the Reg Vardy Band. My main background has been in brass band playing, playing with bands for over 30 years. I have played and do play in a lot of different styles and groups. Grade 8 Tuba - Associated Board Royal School of Music.Teaching Music Effectively - Associated Board Royal School of Music. I am also able to teach piano/keyboard and recorder. I can play and teach all brass instruments but specialise in the Tuba. I then studied at Sunderland University to gain my B.A. I studied at Newcastle College to gain the Graduate Diploma in Classical Music. We rehearse popular music to perform at 5-6 concerts per year. I also conduct South Tyneside Orchestra which is a community orchestra that meets at Chuter Ede. I have been a member of staff with the Brass Band Centre that meets on a Saturday morning at Chuter Ede Centrel for the last 15 years, rehearsing, teaching, conducting and playing with all of the Centre Bands I teach brass from individual pupils up to whole class brass in the Authority's 'First Access' classes. I am a peripatetic brass teacher that goes round both primary and secondary schools, recruiting and teaching pupils from Year 4 to Year 13. I tutor many pupils through the Music Medals scheme and I'm also an ABRSM qualified teacher /Assessor The variety of music ranges from Baroque through to the Popular Music genre. My playing experience includes Solos, String Quartets, Choral Groups, Symphony Orchestras and playing for Shows. I work with young people aged 5 to 18 individually, in small groups, whole classes and as leader of various string ensembles. My first study is the Cello but I also teach the Double Bass, Violin, Whole Class Strings and Recorder. (Associate of the London College of Music) I'm a product of Barnsley Music Service (taught by the inspirational Mrs Lowe) who wanted flute lessons but, when these were not available turned to the Cello. Peripatetic Strings Teacher/Senior Teacher/Conductor - String Ensembles/Music Service Examinations Officer Most of my work outside teaching takes place in the theatre, and I perform regularly in theatres throughout the North East. My background is orchestral, and I enjoy performing with the New Tyneside Orchestra in Newcastle. My students are encouraged to perform in a variety of styles, in large and small scale events, and to enjoy their music making. Most of my students attend the Wind Band Centre, and play in orchestras, ensembles, cadet bands and jazz ensembles, and I encourage as much participation in ensemble music as possible. I have taught woodwind for South Tyneside Music Service since 1994, specialising in clarinet, saxophone and flute. Studied at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, followed by teacher training at Bretton Hall College. Thanks again for all that you do.Sessions organised by the South Tyneside Music Service in schools are all delivered by highly qualified teachers/tutors.īelow is a short profile of each music teacher / tutor in South Tyneside. You helped me through a very rough time in history, and while I have lost lots of friends and relatives the past two years, your music teaching has helped me get through it. I will contribute to your effort as much as I can afford. I cannot thank you enough for what you do. I love your teaching style, and you have helped me come a long way. I’m 65 now, I love playing classic rock songs, especially Pink Floyd, Guns & Roses, Bon-Jovi, Beatles, Stones, and many others. I try to practice for two hours during the night when everyone is asleep. On Utube I started watching your videos, and playing along with them, and I cannot believe all of the songs that I can play now. The really crazy part is I’ve known most of the chords my entire life, but didn’t know that popular songs where played using the chords I’ve always known. My dad passed in 2010, and in 2017 my sister sent me his guitar.ĭuring the plandemic, I decided to really get involved with it and learn to play better. But, with no one to teach me the songs I wanted to play, I was limited to playing some old Country songs, and a few little ditties. I’ve played the guitar every since I was about 8 years old. Thank you so very much for your contributions to the guitar enthusiasts in the world.
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