by on 13/02/2018 470 10019
Every parent thinks that their baby is the cutest ever and that their children is the funniest, smartest and most talented one in the whole wide world. At least secretly inside, most think so. What if there really is true talent lurking inside and the child continues to excel in music, art or dance? Parents need to realize that these talents do not come by easily and need to be carefully nurtured through the support of professionals at a specialist school. You would not come across many in the country, at least not many that offers the same kind of commitment and quality as Allegro Music & Arts studio.
Celebrating twenty-five years of providing musical and artistic inspiration to children, Allegro Music & Arts works to stimulate every child within a setting that is musically alive. The name of the school could not be more apt to the educational setting as allegro means lively and fast in Italian musical terms. The school gives meticulous attention to detail to every aspect of the learning environment, including specially installed underlays in the dance studio to reduce the impact of flooring on dancer's feet.
The school was founded on the core ideals that principal, Ms. Esther Law, promotes in her work as an educator, those of purposeful engagement and quality education, all set in a nurturing and creative environment. It all started from the love of her own two children. Today, it has grown to provide the foundational elements of specialized musical and artistic education, space for peer interaction and a wealth of opportunities to learning. Some schools are good at making children being good at the academics, here at Allegro Music and Arts, it is focused on building that foundation for life. It is a very important thing as it encompasses everything.
Music has always been the heart of the school and in the heart of the principal. The curriculum was developed through the eyes of the principal during her visits to world renowned music specialist schools abroad. It is designed to be developmentally appropriate for students in the local community.
Allegro Music & Arts boasts a comprehensive range of musical programs and artistic courses including art and dance. The varied courses in the program enable children to discover who they are, what they want and help them to realize their aspirations. For students who enrol themselves in the artistic courses, it means an opportunity to experience collaborative learning and be exposed to activities that reside outside traditional course outlines. Children do not have to wait long to unleash their creativity. Little ones as young as eighteen months are welcome to hop on in to get their first taste of music. They can explore, they can experiment and they can discover their interests. Children then learn to recognize music notation, interpret rhythmic components, and develop vocal control and audiation skills before moving on to specialize on specific instruments. For children who are overwhelmed by the choice overload, holiday camps are great taster sessions for everything that is being offered.
However careful selection is vital if students decide to embark upon a lifelong career in music in the future. Allegro Music and Arts is the official Malaysian representative for the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Auditions for applications from musicians in Malaysia are welcomed. For students who wish to further their musical studies and develop their careers in other areas of music, consultations can be arranged.
Allegro Music & Arts prides itself on the eminence of their international professional teaching staff, some hailing all the way from China, Europe, Macedonia, Russia and the United Kingdom as well as our home-grown qualified Malaysian tutors. Students are given opportunities to participate in masterclasses and workshops on an annual basis with distinguished panel of visiting artists from Austria, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
The courses are tailored to bring out every child’s innate capacity for creativity, irrespective of where they are in their learning journey. Students are inspired in their learning by their school’s motto to “LEARN enthusiastically, THINK critically, PRACTICE diligently and PERFORM passionately”. Children are valued for their individual strengths and are encouraged to “be all that they can be”. At Allegro Music & Arts, students can benefit from an array of co-curricular activities such as participating in the choir, string ensembles, guitar ensemble, cello ensemble and chamber music groups. Students are given a myriad of opportunities to perform at concerts, festivals, competitions, weekly Lunchtime Recitals and other public events. Providing that performing platform from a young age enables the students to build confidence and share their passion for their art.
The learning experience extends across the globe as the school offers unique study trips with past destinations including Vienna, Salzburg, Milan, Budapest and Singapore. Submerging students into such unique cultural experiences are invaluable for their musical development and understanding. The programme allows students to have an international perspective of art and culture as well as to find inspiration that can be related to their learning.
Teaching children goes beyond the books and classrooms. The school believes in teaching the importance of giving back. To inculcate this behaviour, students participating in the Allegro Annual Charity Concert and Dance Showcase perform with a purpose knowing that the shows go towards supporting a chosen charity for the year.
Students at Allegro Music & Arts excel artistically at national and international festivals and competitions including ASEAN International Chopin Piano Competition, Singapore Raffles International Music Festival in Malaysia 2016 and ABRSM Ensemble Competition in Peninsular Malaysia 2015.
For a wholesome journey of learning, the school’s retail section, Allegro Strings, offers high quality hand-crafted yet affordable string instruments ranging from student and semi-professional models to professional models. Allegro Strings is a proud dealer for Eastman Strings and also provide services for restoration and repair work.
Whether students decide to become a world-class musician, pursue creative arts or follow an academic path, they will be supported all the way at Allegro Music & Arts. It is about learning to grasp the emotive traits of humans – the enthusiasm to work, the yearning to learn and the empathetic sensitivity to matters – that leads to success; it is about being ingrained with an essence that cannot be replaced by machines. Have no doubt that students will be well equipped for life after Allegro Music & Arts.
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