For Young Children

For class meeting times and tuition rates please download the current issue of Half Notes.

MUSIC EXPLORERS

Instructor: Ann Applegate
Ages 20 months - 5

We are excited to continue our series of classes which replaced Kindermusik in our curriculum. More detailed information is available in our Registration newsletter. A link is located at the top of the home page..

FALL SEMESTER COURSES

Begins Week of September 6, 2011

 

Spotlights Voice Class

Instructor: Karen Juliano
For girls only
Available by arrangement with the instructor

Designed for the younger voice student, this class teaches the basics of singing. Students sing as an ensemble, but also have opportunities for solos. Students learn to improvise and compose both vocally and on the piano, and become familiar with playing piano. This class can be taken for multiple semesters. Each semester ends with a recital.

Boys Will Be Boys

Instructor: Shelly Bitner
For boys only
Available by arrangement with the instructor

Designed for the younger voice student, this class teaches the basics of singing. Students sing as an ensemble, but also have opportunities for solos. Students learn to improvise and compose both vocally and on the piano, and become familiar with playing piano. This class can be taken for multiple semesters. Each semester ends with a recital.

 

Kids On Keys

This 8-week long class is the perfect place to introduce Kids to the keyboard. Taught in 8 one-hour sessions
Wednesdays beginning September 14. it is designed for children ages 5-7 and is taught by Mrs. Bette Close.

An Application form and detailed information will be available from the Registrar. You may also contact the registrar at the Conservatory with any questions regarding the camp.

 

World Music Drumming

A new addition to our curriculum with a series of classes for all ages. Drums are provided and taught by Margaret Jerz.

All of the World Music Drumming classes will feature learning and developing the hand drumming techniques needed for playing authentic music from West Africa and the islands of the Caribbean. There will be many opportunities for developing percussion ensembles within a sequenced curriculum. All necessary equipment such as drums and small percussion will be provided and no previous musical experience necessary. Don't know how to read music? No problem! The drum circle experience is unique in that the musical experience evolves differently during each session.

A drum circle is a place where creativity is valued over conformity and where working together to reach a goal is the goal. It is where people learn how to listen, to share their spirit in a way that is right for them, and discover how their unique gifts contribute to a community that is playing, working, and living together in rhythm. Both drum circles and the World Music Drumming classes help participants to:

  • develop social skills such as listening, support and sharing
  • improvise as a group to solve problems and create meaningful experiences
  • develop a variety of musical and movement skills
  • gain an appreciation for diversity and each participant's unique gifts
  • reduce the effects of stress and enjoy participating in a social activity.