If you are interested in a SLYO 1  audition you should be Grade 8+ Wind / Brass, or Grade 7+ Strings.

(Grade 8 string players do not need to audition to join, unless they are keen to lead a section. There are application forms for Grade 8+ strings on our SLYO pages)

For full information about SLYO please visit our SLYO pages – see above.

To book an audition for our next course please call Jessie on 020 8613 6444.

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Drama at Jasspa is designed to challenge, inspire and develop all round performing skills. The environment is stimulating and encouraging and promotes pupil confidence and creativity.  All our teachers bring to Jasspa a wealth of different experiences from different drama backgrounds, either as teachers, performers or directors. If  your child stays with us for a number of years they should expect to benefit from working with a variety of tutors, each of whom offer their own particular specialisms whilst following a general class format. Whilst Jasspa Drama does not have a rigid curriculum all classes are workshop in style and encourage focus, discipline and team work through:

Improvisation—fostering spontaneity, self-confidence and group awareness.
Theatre styles—eg. Physical Theatre, Mask work, Melodrama
Performance techniques—vocal work, movement skills and characterisation.
Creating a piece for presentation.
Script writing and interpretation for senior classes.

No previous experience is required to join JASSPA’s Drama classes. Pupils are grouped primarily according to age (up to a two year age band for Infants and Juniors and a three year age band for Seniors). Pupil assessment continues throughout the year. In addition we offer ADVANCED DRAMA - a challenging class for our oldest pupils. Entry to this class is by audition at the start of the Autumn term.

All classes perform once a year in our annual Dance and Drama Shows. Preparation for this begins approximately 10 weeks before the performance date and gives a fantastic focus to the summer term. Venues for our shows are: The Prissian Theatre, JAGS and The Holst Hall, JAGS. (Please note, from 2012-13  Advanced Drama will perform in the spring term to avoid clashing with school exams.)

Wear comfortable clothes to Drama – no short skirts! The Dance uniform can of course be worn to Drama classes.

Junior Drama for children in Years 2-4 (ages 6-9)
Cost £7.25 per 40 minute lesson
Lesson Length – 40 minutes scheduled between 9am – 11.30am

Autumn term £87.00
Spring term £65.25
Summer Term £65.25 + Show fee of up to £10

Junior Drama for children in Years 5-6 (ages 9-11)
Cost £8.00 per 50 minute lesson
Lesson Length – 50 minutes scheduled between 9am –  1.30pm

Autumn term £96.00
Spring term £72.00
Summer Term £72.00  + Show fee of up to £10

Senior Drama for students in Years 7-13 (ages 11-18)
Cost £8.80 per 60 minute lesson
Lesson Length – 60 minutes scheduled between 10.30am – 1.30pm

Autumn term £105.60
Spring term £79.20
Summer Term £70.20 + Show fee of up to £10

Advanced Drama for students aged 12+ by audition at the start of the Autumn Term
Cost £8.80 per 60 minute lesson
Lesson Length – 60 minutes scheduled between 10.30am – 1.30pm

Autumn term £105.60
Spring term £79.20
Summer Term £70.20 + Show fee of up to £10

No previous experience is required to join JASSPA’s Dance classes although many pupils do come to us whilst attending formal ballet, tap and modern classes elsewhere or having decided that they are looking for a new direction with their dance.

Pupils are grouped primarily according to age (up to a two year age band for Juniors and a four year age band for Seniors) but also by annual informal assessment. At the start of the Autumn term pupils and teachers work together in large classes until assessments are finished. Then each child is placed into the most appropriate class for them, still within their peer group. For pupils joining Jasspa after September an informal assessment is carried out during their first class. Assessments do not change lessons times.

All classes perform once a year in our annual Dance and Drama Shows. Preparation for this begins approximately 10 weeks before the performance date and gives a fantastic focus to the summer term. Venues for our shows are: The Prissian Theatre, JAGS and The Holst Hall, JAGS.

Dance uniform

Juniors: matt black jazz pants/black leggings/black jogging bottoms and black fitted t-shirt.
Seniors/Advanced: own choice of colour jazz pants/leggings/jogging bottoms and fitted t-shirt.

The majority of class is spent in bare feet but for routines, black school-style plimsolls or black jazz shoes may be required.

SLYO is not one orchestra but a family of orchestras each offering vision, ambition and excellence. At the heart of our organisation are professional conductors, outstanding tuition from the best musicians in the profession and fine repertoire. Serving the diverse and wide communities of South London our collaborating orchestras work with beginners to advanced students aged 8-19.

History: SLYO was launched in August 2010 with 65 young musicians taking part in our inaugural course and concert. We now have over 150 members including those in our flourishing first orchestra for advanced musicians. SLYO runs three times a year – during the Summer, Christmas and Easter holidays. Attending each course is not compulsory but to get the most out of the experience it is to be recommended. Regular membership allows exciting and challenging repertoire to be explored and brings clear musical and social benefits. We hope your child will want to attend regularly, but if they are unable to do so they are most welcome to re-join us in the future where spaces permit. Rehearsals and concerts currently take place in The Holst Hall, JAGS Music School and JAPS Hall but in the future SLYO will take place in the James Allen’s Community Music Centre, all in Dulwich SE22.

Our Orchestras: Fourth Orchestra (for violin and cello) combines general musicianship, good string technique and fun repertoire. Third Orchestra (for violin, cello and double bass) continues this journey whilst introducing more challenging repertoire and developing ensemble skills. Musicians in the First and Second Orchestras (both symphony orchestras with full string, wind, brass and percussion sections) are lead through the vast classic and film orchestral repertoire. All courses culminate in inspired final performances.

With SLYO you can expect life-long friendships, leadership, tours, artistic collaboration with an underlying aim to bring a fresh musical experience to the heart of South London. Please click on individual pages for booking forms and further course details.

Easter – Four Day Course for SLYO 2, 3 and 4
8 – 11 April 2013

Summer – Four Day Course for all orchestras
27 - 30 August 2013
SLYO 1, 2, 3 and 4

Christmas – Three Day Course for all orchestras
2 – 4  January 2014
SLYO 1, 2, 3 and 4

COURSE FEES
SLYO course fees are set at a very reasonable level but in no way should be mistaken for a lack of quality or standard. We are able to offer such reasonable course fees thanks to the generous support of James Allen’s Girls’ School. All fees include lunch, refreshments at break times, tuition and performances:

Three Day Courses:
£130 (full amount)
£90 (reduced amount for siblings)

Four Day Courses:
£170 (full amount)
£130 (reduced amount for siblings)

COURSE HOURS
SLYO 1 and 2:
Daily: 9.30 am to 4.30 pm.
Performance: Final day of course – 7 pm, Holst Hall, JAGS.

SLYO 3:
Daily: 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
Performance: Final day of course – 4.30pm, JAPS Hall

SLYO 4:
Daily: 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
Performance: Final day of course – 3.30pm, JAGS 6th Form

Bursaries are available for families receiving state benefits and those on lower incomes; please contact SLYO on 020 8613 6445 to discuss the availability of bursary places.

Each orchestra has its own entrance criteria; see below for how to join:

Fourth Orchestra: SLYO 4 is for violinists and cellists Grade 1-2+ level.  Simply complete the fourth orchestra application form including teacher recommendation and return to us at SLYO.

Third Orchestra: SLYO 3 is for orchestral string players:
Violin: Grade 3-5 level
Cello: Grade 3-5 level
Double Bass: Grade 2-4 level but if you are a confident Grade 1 level do get in touch to discuss availability.
Simply complete the third orchestra application form including teacher recommendation and return to us at SLYO.

Second Orchestra: SLYO 2 is for orchestral players:
Strings: Grade 5-7 level
Wind and Brass:  Grade 6-7+ level
Percussionists:  a confident Grade 4 level or pianists Grade 6+ who are keen to get orchestral experience.
Simply complete the second orchestra application form including teacher recommendation and return to us at SLYO.

First Orchestra :
SLYO 1 is for orchestral players:
String players Grade 7+
Wind and Brass players Grade 8+.
Percussionists Grade 6 + or Grade 8+ pianists who are looking for orchestral experience.

We offer all string players a place without audition if they have Grade 8 or a teacher recommendation of Grade 8 level. Simply complete the first orchestra application form for G8+ strings including teacher recommendation and return to us at SLYO:  application form G8+ strings Summer 2013

For all other SLYO 1 musicians, informal auditions are by individual appointment at James Allen’s Girls’ School. These auditions are friendly and short; they ensure that each young musician is placed in the right place in the orchestra from the onset of our courses. To book an audition contact Jessie on 20 8613 6445.

NEXT SLYO 1 AUDITIONS – LATE MAY!!