Welcome to NEKC.
NEKC is dedicated to electronic keyboard teaching, particularly seeking to encourage the setting up of keyboard ensembles. The people of NEKC have run many courses for keyboard players, including two national summer schools.
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Ensemble music
Many teachers are reluctant to start up a keyboard group because they have no suitable repertoire. NEKC provides mixed-ability ensemble music, all of which has been performed on courses. The pieces have anything from three to twelve different parts, and their level of difficulty is stated. Photocopying of the pupil parts is permitted. View the score and listen to a clip of the music before you buy.
Tutors
Help is at hand for those who are teaching the instrument either individually or in classes, whether within a Music Service or as part of Wider Opportunities in schools.
The Keyed Up tutor books by Nancy Litten involve ensemble from the very first lesson, with interesting harmonies and counter melodies for the teacher to play. The pace is steady enough for the slowest child and the accent is on fun and musicianship, with opportunities for improvisation. The books are on general release.
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Kath Todd’s book Keysteps is aimed at beginner keyboard pupils in Key Stage 2 and is also very suitable for group tuition. Under appropriate teacher direction every aspect of the Programme of Study 1 (NQF entry level/pre-grade 1) of the FMS Common Approach may be covered.
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Contact details
Contact NEKC for consultancy, teacher training, inset days, workshops for keyboard players etc.
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