The Formentera Office of Education is pleased to report that current students at the Formentera School of Music and Dance [Escola de Música i Dansa, EMDF] have from 6 to 12 June to enrol for classes next year. For new students, the pre-registration period runs from 13 to 17 June. Applications can be submitted online via the Virtual Citizen Information Office [OVAC] or in person at the Citizen Information Office [OAC].
In September, new applicants will be contacted with the phone number they provided at pre-registration to finalise enrolment or, if necessary, schedule an entrance exam.
For queries, please email escolamusica@conselldeformentera.cat, visit escolamusica.conselldeformentera.cat or send a message via WhatsApp to 627 642 093.
Susana Labrador, Councillor of Education and Culture, encouraged islanders to take advantage of an offer in dance and music "that is popular among children and adults alike". Labrador pointed out that the Consell offers options in "music, dance, entertainment and recreation".
The EMDF offers the following studies:
- Regulated music studies (ages 8 and up)
Instruments: flute, guitar, piano, trumpet and clarinet.
- Non-regulated studies (ages 8 and up)
Instruments: flute, piccolo, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba.
- Traditional music workshop (ages 4 and up)
Typical folklore instruments: drum, castanets and flute.
Four levels: Beginners' I and II, and Intermediate I and II.
- Initiation to music (ages 5 to 8)
First contact with instruments and music theory through songs and games.
- Free professional studies
Tailored studies for individuals holding accreditation in beginners' music studies from any regulated school or conservatory in Spain.
- Percussion workshop
Students are familiarised with rhythms and instruments typical of percussion.
- Polyphonic choir of Formentera
Free activity for anyone interested in music. No previous knowledge of music is required.
- Music band
Instrumental group featuring essentially wind instruments. The activity involves one hour of group training with the instrument of students' choice, one hour of targeted music theory for students with no experience reading music, and one hour of band.
- Regulated dance studies (ages 8 and up)
Four courses in beginners' dance are offered in the following subjects:
Classical dance
Spanish dance
Music applied to dance
- Non-regulated dance studies
Modern dance (all ages)
Initiation to dance (ages 3 to 7)
Flamenco workshop for adults
Ballet workshop for adults
The course offering may be modified based on demand.
6 June 2022
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera