Musical education in the city of Valenciennes, and more generally in Valenciennois, contains some gems such as the famous CHAM class (Classe à Horaires énagés Music/orchestra/instrumental) within the Carpeaux college, but also the Lycée Watteau where the signage of the Specialty “Musical Teaching” compulsory in First and Final Years has reinforced a historical pedagogy in the subject. These two educational establishments have chosen to unite their emerging talents for a unique evening, it is this evening at the Studio du Phénix.
Virginie Belin: We are the only establishment to host the Musical Teaching Specialty in Valenciennois »
Before providing this information to the public, the teacher would like to reaffirm this artistic competence within the Lycée Watteau: “Â The musical discipline has been taught here for over 30 years. Then, since the reform and the appearance of the Specialties, we are the only establishment to host the Musical Teaching Specialty in Valenciennois “, comments Virginie Belin, music teacher for 3 years at this school.
On the other hand, everything is not going smoothly in the recruitment of students from Carpeaux College! HAS”Many learners from Carpeaux College cannot directly enter Lycée Watteau, because it is not their local high school. The future choice of the Specialty “Music Education” at the Lycée Watteau does not work automatically. It’s simply not derogatory, even some high schools suggest that it is possible at home and once there, it is no longer possible and the students no longer move!she adds. This raises questions about the consideration of musical education by the Académie du Nord. !
Currently, within the three classes, second, first, final, the Lycée Watteau includes 45 students, but the potential would be much higher given the reputation of this historic high school in this discipline. Remember that plastic art and theater (but not exclusively in Watteau) are also taught within the Lycée Watteau. If you add music and arts teaching, it’s in Watteau!
Accessible on ParcourSup, the professional opportunities are much wider than our collective unconscious might think; sound engineer, journalist in musical arts, teacher or in events, in the manufacture of musical instruments, even professional musician in orchestra in particular.
Two performances this Tuesday, May 5 at the Phénix
This is why this musical partnership seems absolutely natural. “The musical choice fell on film scores. For the CHAM class, the teacher supervises the musical choices, but for the second, first, final years, the students made their own arrangements », précise Virginie Belin.
Two performances are planned for this Tuesday, May 5 in the evening. From 7 p.m. in the Studio au Phénix and the second at 8:30 p.m. (two one-hour shows).
Daniel Carlier
