Guitar Ensemble
Find out how the Guitar Ensemble at St Margaret's School (Primary) helps students build musical skills, strong character, and lasting friendships through weekly practice and performance.
Guitar Ensemble session schedule, venue and teachers-in-charge
Day | Time | Venue | Teachers-In-Charge |
Wednesdays | 2 - 4 pm | Music Room 1 | Mdm Esther James (OIC) |
Introduction
The Guitar Ensemble has evolved over the past 3 years to become a full-fledged CCA in St Margaret’s School (Primary). With a firm belief in nurturing music talent and an appreciation for musical styles of all genres, Students are encouraged to pursue their interest in this instrument and to practise their skills with a spirit of excellence. Through a combination of team-building activities and technical practice, students in the CCA are able to realise their full potential whilst experiencing the joy of learning through their guitar playing.
Vision
Every Girl, A Servant Leader
Mission
To be an ensemble of excellence in both musicianship and character
Objectives
To inculcate a love for music performance with a passion for learning
To develop students’ character and citizenship skills which students can use beyond the classroom
To grow and foster friendships and camaraderie amongst peers in St Margaret’s School (Primary)
Activities Outline
The Ensemble has weekly practices where they do a range of guitar technical exercises and play both chords and accompaniment for a variety of popular songs.
They learn to listen to one another and to perform both individually and as a group with different sections playing different layers of music.
Target
Build a strong CCA culture of camaraderie and leadership development with team spirit.
Expose students to the guitar and a repertoire of chords to equip them with lifelong skills.