Class Descriptions 2009-2010
Music | Creative Arts | Mosaics | Private Lessons
(To sign-up, please visit our registration page)
~ MUSIC FOR CHILDREN
About the Program (Ages 3-6)
Weekly Sessions: See schedule page for dates and times
Class Size: Max -6 students, Every Friday
Fees: $125.00 (includes materials fee)
Music for Children is a balanced, sequential curriculum developed for youngsters in pre-school through second grade. This program will help youngsters to understand and express beat and rhythm, discover their singing voices, develop muscular coordination, and learn about improvisation. Ongoing, weekly 30 minute lessons where your child will...
- be introduced to ear training through echo singing songs,
chants and rhymes
- develop and improved rhythmic coordination by playing patterns on percussion instruments and moving their bodies to various meters
- learn about notation,dynamics, tempo and experience special music classes highlighting the Orchestra, Peter and the Wolf and more!
Music for Children will enhance a young persons ability to listen. It is excellent preparation for further musical education.
~ BEGINING GROUP
FOLK GUITAR LESSONS
About the program (Ages 8 and up)
8 Week Session: See schedule page for dates and times
Class Size: Max -8 students, Min. 4 students, Every Friday
Fees $150.00 (includes materials fee)
Your child will learn:
*Parts of the guitar
*How to tune their instrument
*Basic chords, strums and picks
*Note values & rhythm games
*How to play simple folk songs,sing and express their individuality
To enroll you must have your own instrument, nylon or steel string guitar and bring a three hole binder with paper.
~ PRIVATE LESSONS
PIANO AND GUITAR LESSONS
About the Program (All ages)
(see fees and policies for pricing)
*Learn how to express your creativity and play the piano naturally
*Learn fun guitar strums and picks to your favorite songs
*Lessons tailored to the individual student
*Balanced curriculum including: theory sight-reading and improvisation
*Children and Adults
*Beginners welcomed and encouraged
~ CREATIVE ARTS
DANCING IN THE TREETOPS
About the Program (Ages 6-10)
8 Week Session : See schedule page for dates and times
Class Size: Max -6 students, Every Monday
Fees: $200.00
( Includes Music CD, Activity Book and Art Supplies)
Dancing in the Treetops is a unique, interactive music and creative arts program that will introduce fun and effective ways for your child to explore and experience the arts in an exciting new way. The discussion topics, music, movement and art lessons are based on our Parent's Choice Award-Winning Dancing in the Treetops Music.
Your child will be asked to do listening assignments and bring in items to share. They will think, sing, move and create. But best of all they will have lots of fun while the seeds of self-confidence, imagination and creative expression are nurtured.
During class time we will explore themes such as:
Understanding Change...
as a constant part of life, through the song "Mr. Fuzz", a caterpillar who never wants to change.
Nutrition and Fitness...
through the songs, "A to Z with Veggies", "Eat Your Fruit", and "Grains"
Acceptance...
by studying diversity in people's cultures and attitudes through the song "It's One World"
~ MOSIACS
BITS AND PIECES MOSIACS
About the Program (All ages)
Four Day Session. Please see schedule for dates and times
8 hours of class time , Adult Class 6:30pm-8:30pm
See schedule for Childrens classes
Class Size: Max - 8 students
Fees: $120 includes pot, glue and grout materials
Bring a friend and join in the fun. Learn to create beautiful mosaic pieces using recycled pottery and found items. Let your creativity be nurtured in a relaxed and supportive environment. Students will learn the basic techniques and walk away with two completed projects!
Materials list given at registration.
