NoFCAD Overview
Who Are We?
The Instrumentals, (our formal name is North Fremantle Community Arts Development Inc. - NoFCAD) provides quality, accessible and inclusive community ensemble music making to mostly string instrument players – woodwind also appear - of all ages.
It is friendly, relaxed and un-auditioned...just requires some idea about reading music and the capacity to revisit a hidden childhood talent or start anew as an adult learning an instrument.
The ensembles currently represented include;
- Buds 5-8 year olds learning technique and ensemble playing,
- String Beans 8-12 year olds developing technique and performance skills and
- the Dorkestra adults enjoying the challenge of reacquainting themselves with an earlier musical interest or starting at the beginning in ensemble playing.
We aim to provide these opportunities as cost effectively as we can and also have a number of instruments particularly in children’s sizes which can be lent or hired to try out the experience.
The ensembles, particularly the junior ensembles, are involved in performances at local events and we welcome this opportunity to add to our community.
History
The String Beans ensemble was set up in 2000 by a group of parents whose children were learning string instruments at a local school. Parents got together to share the cost of paying a conductor to create an ensemble. Although originally designed purely to meet the needs of these particular students, it became apparent that there was a need for a local community string ensemble that did not have strict entry requirements.
Support NoFCAD
At The Instrumentals: Community Orchestras (NoFCAD Inc) we believe that the Arts are pivotal in creating a strong, growing, cohesive community.
Sponsors
North Fremantle Community Arts Development Inc. gratefully acknowledges the support of its sponsors.
