Welcome to Strawberry Music 
Strawberry Music is a co-operative of experienced teachers and musicians based in Dorset led by Walter and Jane Brewster. We work in many settings including state schools, colleges and the independent sector. Our skill base enables us to work with whole classes including 'Wider Opportunities' programmes as well as with gifted and talented individuals who may require tuition to diploma standard and beyond.
We also have extensive experience in running music courses and tours for orchestras and bands. The first residential course organised by Strawberry Music will take place during Summer 2012 - full details will appear here and on our Facebook and Twitter feeds in due course.
A fundamental aim of the co-operative is to provide access to the best musical learning opportunties through the guidance of specialist Teaching Artists.
Teaching Artists at Strawberry Music are active musicians who have been trained to the highest professional standards both as performers and music educators. All of us are self-employed but work within the values of Strawberry Music.
Our range of services is growing and this site will shortly reflect these changes together with detailed biographies of our Teaching Artists.
If you require more information about our range of services please contact Jane or Walter via our Contact page.
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West Dorset Music
West Dorset Music - Temporary page including music
Following a very successful Orchestral Open Day on Saturday 14th January we commenced regular rehearsals at The Christian Fellowship Hall, East St, Bridport. (Click for a map). Dates are as follows: - 22 February, 7 March, 21 March, 18 April, 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 13 June, 27 June, 11 July. Times are from 6.30-7.30 pm. Initially we will focus on orchestral playing but if there is enough interest we will start other groups such as a String Training Band. An article has appeared in the local press and we expect to have a dedicated website in a few weeks.
If your are interested in registering for the start of regular rehearsals please email us at westdorsetmusic@talktalk.net. Those of you who registered for the Open Day should now have received details of forthcoming rehearsals on email. Photos of the Open Day can be found here.
Practice music for those who have requested it is here. If you wish to download parts for other instruments please email Walter Brewster.
Partnership with Dorset Chamber Orchestra
On 10 March 2012 Jane Brewster led pupils from Cerne Abbas First School together with Dorset Chamber Orchestra in a joint performance of a newly commissioned work by leading composer and community musician, Liz Sharma. This exciting collaboration gives young players who have learnt an instrument through the Key Stage 2, Wider Opportunities programme, a chance to perform a new piece by a living composer. Adding a special touch to this event was the appearance of Martin Clunes as narrator.
More details about Dorset Chamber Orchestra at www.dorsetchamberorchestra.org
The 'Cerne Cygnets' with Martin Clunes, Jane Brewster and Liz Sharma following their performance with Dorset Chamber Orchestra.
Teaching Artists
We like to call our staff Teaching Artists. We feel this more accurately describes their role and focus. All Teaching Artists with Strawberry Music are accomplished performers and music educators who are working at the highest level in their chosen field.
Teaching Artists love to perform but are equally skilled in offering a structured music education to pupils of all ages.
New Thinking
Strawberry Music does not directly employ staff but seeks to build effective partnerships between teachers and learners.
The result is a flexible and responsive organisation that can adapt to the needs of schools and individual learners.
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