Saturday music centres

We have two Saturday Music Centres:

• the junior centre (called CAMJAM)
• the senior centre

Choice of centre is dependent on age and previous experience.

At the Camden Saturday Music Centres we aim:

• to support, complement and extend the music activities available within your child's school


• to offer every child attending our centres a range of high quality and challenging musical opportunities in an environment which is support and safe, and staffed by experienced qualified tutors


• to create an environment where all children are encouraged to achieve their full potential, where equality, co-operation and respect are valued and the wide variety of children's backgrounds and aspirations are recognised as being of equal worth


• to provide all children with the opportunity to take part in ensemble activities using voices and/or instruments


• to provide opportunities for children to perform music to parents and in public.

What activities are on offer?

These are some of the activities currently offered:

• Camden Youth Choir
• Foundation Classes
• Instrument "Taster Sessions"
• Samba Band
• CAMBAND (orchestra for beginners)
• Camden Training Orchestra (grades 1-3)
• Camden Sinfonia (grades 4-8)
• Keyboard Ensemble
• Music Technology
• Jazz Ensembles
• Theory lessons (including a "Get your Grade 5 Theory" class)
• General Musicianship
• Examination support
• Composition
• Improvisation
• Performance
• Aural training
• Instrumental/vocal technique
• Audition technique

Where are the Saturday Centres?

Junior Centre

La Sainte Union School
Croftdown Road
London NW5

The nearest tube stations are Kentish Town and Tufnell Park (Northern Line).

The nearest National Railways stations are Gospel Oak (Silverlink) and Kentish Town (Thameslink).

Buses C11, C2 and 214 stop outside the school.

Senior Centre

Camden School for Girls
Sandall Road
London NW5

The nearest tube stations are Camden Town and Kentish Town (Northern Line).

The nearest National Railways stations are Camden Road (Silverlink) and Kentish Town (Thameslink).

Buses 253 and 29 stop outside the school. Buses 390 and 46 stop nearby.

Who can attend?

Most children attending our centre live or go to school in Camden.

We are happy to accept applications from children outside the borough if you find it more convenient to travel to Camden rather than use a local centre.

How much does it cost?

• One ensemble activity £50 per term (£5/week)
• Two or more ensemble activities £100 per term (£10/week)
• There is a reduction for siblings

Individual tuition (at Senior Centre):

• 15 mins £73.70
• 30 mins £149.60

Fees may be paid weekly or termly, in cash or by cheque, in person on Saturdays, or by post. Please note that fees are due even if your child is away for any reason. Help with fees is available for families on low incomes.

How do we apply?

Simply complete our online Saturday Centre application form. We will contact you to talk about your child's interests and let you know when they may be able to start.

• apply online to join Camden Music Service Saturday Centres

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