Tuning In

18/12/2020

Wishing the lovely families who have shared in the joy of music learning and making in Tuning In this year (a year like no other!) a very safe and happy Christmas and all the very best in 2021.
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Thank you so much for your support!
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11/12/2020

Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra’s Tuning In music programs will be offered in Berry, Nowra and Kangaroo Valley in 2021. The programs include:
Tuning In Babies (6 months +), Level 1 (2 – 3.5yrs), Level 2 (3 – 5yrs), Level 3 (5 – 7yrs) and JuMP (7 – 11yrs).
Our youngest participants will discover the musical concepts of beat, rhythm, tempo and pitch through percussion instruments and creative play.
Our senior classes offer a variety of instruments (recorder, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, violin, cello, piano, percussion, guitar and drama), for children to explore and develop their skills.
More information: [email protected] / 0490 627 235

30/06/2020

Music is certainly a mood lifter, and we are keen to get our classes back up and running to provide a nurturing environment with lots of music, learning and fun for your children.
At this stage we anticipate to recommence classes in the first week of Term 3 - starting Monday 20 July 2020.
To enrol your child(ren) or for more information please contact the Tuning In Manager: [email protected], P 0490 627 235.

25/05/2020

This interview with Dr G*i Lindsay from UOW is more focused on visual arts in early childhood education and care but still provides a window into how we (as adults) think about ourselves, whether a parent or a teacher. Do you think of yourself as 'musical'? If you like music, you are musical and it's usually not having had an opportunity to practice and develop your skills that makes you think you aren't musical. Our thinking about ourselves, even when we hold it inside, influences how our children think about themselves. So now is a great time to embrace your musical self and share it with your child. Sing songs, play with words, dance. This is brain-building, wellbeing-enhancing and fun for all of us, whatever age we are! 🥰🎵🥰

17/03/2020

As Tuning In is part of Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra, our classes are also suspended until the end of Term 1 and we will look at all government advice and requirements to determine when we are able to resume. It's a sad but very important decision to contribute to the health of the community.

You can still contact us by any of the usual channels for information or to express interest in any of our classes.
We hope you all stay well! We will post updates to keep you informed about any decisions taken. Keep washing your hands really well everyone and sing while you wash because the best music is the music you make yourself. 😍

SYO response to COVID-19

Due to the current pandemic conditions, responses and recommendations from the Federal Government and recommendations from the NSW Department of Education, the Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra has decided to suspend all current operations including rehearsals, lessons and Tuning In! classes until further notice. This decision was not made lightly however our organisation believes it is important to be cautious and take precautionary measures to safeguard all parties associated with SYO and the wider community.

In the coming week SYO and SJS members will receive an emailed tailor-made rehearsal kit made by our ensemble conductors John Dunstan and Eryn Deys. Our conductors are working hard to prepare these valuable resource kits which will be a practical substitute for rehearsals. We look forward to continuing to see your musical development as a result. Tuning In! Participants will be receiving contact from the Tuning In! Manager shortly.

In addition to the suspension of our standard operations until further notice the SYO will also be postponing our annual camp (3-5 April) and our scheduled concert on Sunday 5 April. We look forward to providing these fantastic opportunities for our students in the near future and we cannot wait to show the public what our ensembles have been rehearsing all school term.

Updates regarding the recommencement of operations will be communicated to parents and students via SMS and email. Until otherwise communicated please be mindful there will be no staff to supervise students at the Nowra School of Arts or any other venue used for rehearsals and Tuning In! classes.

If we can leave you with a message it’s that we hope you remain safe, comfortable and remember the brilliance and importance of music making in trying times.

“Some days there won’t be a song in your heart. Sing anyway” - Emory Austin

27/02/2020

Tuning In is offering the JuMP program for 7 - 12 year olds in Kangaroo Valley in Terms 2 and 3.
JuMP is a two term program for children to experience a variety of instruments, including recorder, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, violin, cello, piano, percussion, guitar and drama. Children will develop music notation reading and other musicianship skills, and will be advised on which instrument(s) they are most suited to learning.
JuMP will be available at the Kangaroo Valley Hall on Thursday afternoons at 4.30pm, starting Week 1 in Term 2 (pending class interest).
If you would like more information or to register, please contact the Tuning In Manager, E: [email protected], P: 0490 627 235

26/02/2020

Something for children from 7-12 years who are interested in learning the violin...and affordable for parents! 😍🎻🎻🎻🎻

Will you be joining our family in 2020? We're offering affordable group violin lessons to more beginner school aged children from Term 2. Contact us on our page or by emailing [email protected]

28/01/2020

Hi there,
TUNING IN starts next week, Mon 3 Feb.
Some classes are full, but we have spare spots in other classes.

The Nowra timetable is as follows:
Level 1: Monday 9.30 – 10am
Level 2: Tuesday 9.30 – 10.15am
JuMP: Monday 4.00 – 4.50pm and 5.00 – 5.50pm

The Berry timetable is as follows:
Tuning In Babies: Friday 9.30 - 9.50am (just $80 per term)
Level 1: Friday 10.00 - 10.30am
Level 2: Friday 10.45 - 11.30am
Level 3: Thursday 3.30 - 4.20pm
JuMP: Thursday 4.30 - 5.20pm

The Kangaroo Valley timetable is as follows (no class on Thurs 13 Feb):
Combined Level 2/3: Thursday 3.30 – 4.15pm

For more information, visit: https://www.shoalhavenyouthorchestra.com.au/music-classes-nowra-berry/
To enrol your child(ren), please contact the Tuning In Manager, Liz at: [email protected], or phone 0490 627 235.

21/01/2020

Tuning In's parent body turns 20 this year!! Happy birthday Shoalhaven Youth orchestra! 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂

The Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra will see a former student come full circle this year, when Ryley Gillen takes the reigns as manager. In 2020 The Shoalhaven You...

20/01/2020

Hi there,

TUNING IN is back in 2020, with a range of engaging classes on offer in Nowra, Berry and Kangaroo Valley!

Our JuMP program in Nowra and Berry has been reduced to two terms (you don't have to commit to the entire year). Over two terms your child can experience a variety of instruments, including recorder, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, violin, cello, piano, percussion, guitar and drama.
Also, we are offering a new class, Tuning in Babies in Berry on a Friday morning.

The Nowra timetable for Term 1, starting the week of Mon 3 Feb is as follows:
Level 1: Monday 9.30 – 10am
Level 2: Tuesday 9.30 – 10.15am
JuMP: Monday 4.00 – 4.50pm and 5.00 – 5.50pm

The Berry timetable for Term 1, starting the week of Mon 3 Feb is as follows:
Tuning In Babies: Friday 9.30 - 9.50am (just $80 per term)
Level 1: Friday 10.00 - 10.30am
Level 2: Friday 10.45 - 11.30am
Level 3: Thursday 3.30 - 4.20pm
JuMP: Thursday 4.30 - 5.20pm

The Kangaroo Valley timetable for Term 1, starting the week of Mon 3 Feb is as follows (no class on Thurs 13 Feb):
Thursday 3.30 – 4.15pm

SYO is passionate about enriching the lives of children through music. We hope to share our love of music with you and your kids in 2020.

For more information, visit: https://www.shoalhavenyouthorchestra.com.au/music-classes-nowra-berry/
To enrol your child(ren), please contact the Tuning In Manager, Liz at: [email protected], or phone 0490 627 235.