Music: For the last 20 years, it has been our pleasure to give our students the BEST musical experience that can be found, and with our new facility we finally have an avenue in which to expand on our fine tradition of musical instruction. We boast a fully-trained professional staff,who will make it our first priority to help your child achieve the highest level of performance and musicality. Our staff is trained in, but not limited to, piano, voice, guitar, percussion, violin, viola, cello and flute. We teach all aspects of musical technique, performance practice, musicality, music theory and then combine them all to create a full and complete experience. Furthermore, we encourage through the study of music, a discipline that is most beneficial for improving self-confidence, cognitive development and creative expression. For students interested in an option that would give them international recognition and distinction, we offer the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music in London's program. Our music program offers students multiple opportunities to showcase their talents in several concerts spread out through-out the calendar year. The most important of these concerts being our Winter Formal and Spring Gala concerts.

Theater: "Theater, the imagined and enacted world of human beings," is another art form in which students learn what it means to be a human being in vicarious settings where thoughts and feelings can be safely explored and experienced. Through role-playing, scriptwriting, and developing characters in particular circumstances, students create situations and actions that allow them to make sense of their world and to understand those who are different from them. Children have an innate sense of drama. From an early age they create characters and stories to explore their worlds. In an effort to create a seamless transition from the natural skills of dramatic play to the study of theater, students create characters, develop action, explore situations and experiences both like and different from their own, and reflect on their work through observation, discussion, and oral and written analysis. Students are taught to collaborate and cooperate, thus laying the groundwork for greater independence and positive group interaction.

Private Music/Theater Instruction

Private lessons are offered on all popular instruments and voice. We have found that private one-on-one instruction allows students to progress at their own pace and gain the best understanding of musical techniques. Student can start private lessons as young as 5 years old. Students can start private lessons any time of the year or month so there's no need to wait to get started. A variety of styles are taught such as pop, jazz, rock and classical.

Piano
Violin
Viola
Cello
Drums
Percussion
Guitar, electric & accoustic
Electric Bass
Voice
Flute

These classes are available during the following hours
Monday - Thursday	2:30 - 8:00 pm
Friday	2:30 - 8:00 pm
Saturday	9:00 - 2:00 pm

For weekday morning private lesson times, please call for available times.

This page is constantly updated with new instruments, please continue to check back!

Associated Board of the Royal School's of Music Program (ABRSM)
For those students who wish to enroll in a program with international distinction, the school offers the ABRSM syllabus. Instruction is offered for both practical i.e technical and repertoire development and theory. Exams are held annually during Spring and Fall. Students who successfully complete each level are awarded a certificate from London. All instruments, including voice, can sit for the tests.

The ABRSM is the world's leading provider of graded music exams and assessments. Please visit www.abrsm.org for further and detailed information.

Music Group Instruction

Group music lessons scheduled with individual instructors for the following programs:

Beginner Musical Theater Workshop (1 hour/wk)

Our musical theatre program teaches stage dance and includes a voice component. Our music school provides a top quality voice instructor to cover the vocal component. Students will practice/perform in scenes from musicals working towards a full performance, for ages 8 to 15.

This will be split into 2 one semester courses/ 18 week courses, with different course material for each semester.

Semester 1: Sept. to Late Jan.
Semester 2: Late Jan. to Mid June

Classes are on Saturdays 1-2 pm

Preschool Music Program

The preschool music program is a fun, group class for children ages 3-5, designed to teach the basics of music. All classes are limited to 6 students per class and are 30 minutes once per week. The classes cover:

Movement and music
Learning to sing and listen
Making music with percussion instruments
Recognition of orchestral instruments
Rhythm
Melody
Elementary note recognition

Classes are on Saturdays 10-10:30 am

Preschool Dance and Music Class Combination

If your child loves to sing & dance then this is the class for them!
Enjoy lots of personal attention in our small classes with only 6 students per class. Your children will greatly benefit by having a specialist in preschool dance for the dance part of the class and a specialist in preschool music teach the music part. The class will be 1 hour long with 1/2 hour of dance and 1/2 hour of music.

In the music part of the class students will:
Enjoy lots of singing to teach many musical concepts
Learn about rhythm with games and percussion instruments
Learn about the instruments in the orchestra
Learn basic note and music notation recognition
In the dance part of the class students will:
Learn basic dance steps
Work on creative movement
Work on sequencing
Learn a dance routine and be part of the year end dance recital

Classes are on Saturdays 9-10 am.

Classes are on Saturdays 9:30-10:30 am.

Children's Choir

Ages 6-10. The choir program teaches vocal basics in a fun 45 minutes group session. Students learn proper warm-up and breathing exercises, and an introduction to harmony. The choir works on a wide range of musical styles from contemporary Disney songs to Holiday classics and historical folk songs.
There will be 2 classes offered : Junior choir (ages 6-7) & Senior choir (ages 8-10)

Classes for ages 6-7 Fridays 5:30-6:30 pm

Classes for ages 8-10 Fridays 6:30-7:30 pm

Mini Chamber String, Wind, and Choral Ensemble

Chamber music ensembles provide students with opportunities to showcase their skills while performing with experienced musicians from through out the area. Students will work with coaches, building technical and expressive ability within an ensemble.

Wind Ensembles: Examples: Beethoven's "Rage Over a Lost Penny" , Mozart's Adagio and Allegro and newer works such as Gossens' "Kaleidescope"

String Ensembles: Examples: Purcell's Fantasia 4 in G, Dvorak String Quartets in F "The American", Op. 96

All students must audition, please call for dates or look back at a later date for updates.

Class will begin on January 19, 2008 and continue for six consecutive weeks with and end date of March 1, 2008.

All students invovlved must maintain an active role in their publice school music program and must have a recommendation from their public school music teacher.

Theater group instruction

K-1st Grade Creating My Story Workshop

This 9 week early childhood workshop will introduce children to the basics of storytelling. Each child will participate by creating their own personal story through simple improvisation and acting work exercises that will enhance their innate imagination.

Introduction To Acting

Classes for 3 age groups, 2nd-3rd graders; 4th-5th graders; and 6th graders!

This 18 week course lays the groundwork for the essentials of acting. Introductions to Character Study, Improvisation, and Scene Analysis will be covered, allowing the students to expand their talents and abilities within a safe encouraging environment. The result of exploring various characters and situations through creative exercises creates increased empathy self-confidence, and heightened listening and multi-tasking abilities.

*Private sessions available for introduction to acting classes!*

please refer to our private rates below

Beginning African Drumming ( 18 week course)

This class is open to all beginners of hand percussion, and focuses on the indigenous drumming styles of West Africa. Concepts covered include basic djembe techniques including tone, bass, slap and muffle strokes, instruction on various rhythms of the Ewe people, ensemble playing, call and response, improvisation, basic singing, the role of rhythms in African societies, and introduction to other percussive instruments including the bell, shaker, karimba. Private instruction is highly recommended in conjunction with this class to achieve optimal results. You should bring your own drum to every class, or be prepared to purchase one soon after classes have begun for home practice. Special discounted drums available to registered students of the class.

Classes are on Tuesdays 6-7 pm

World Drumming Ensemble: (18 week course)

This ensemble focuses on learning and performing popular rhythms from various cultures around the world. Concepts covered include the study of the rhythms of West Africa, Cuba, Brazil, West Indies, and New Orleans. At the conclusion of this 18 week course, there will be a group performance. Students must audition or have completed Beginning African Drumming to be eligible for enrollment. Private instruction is highly recommended in conjunction with this class to achieve optimal results. You should bring your own drum to every class, or be prepared to purchase one soon after classes have begun. Special discounted drums available to registered students of the class

Classes are on Tuesdays 7-8 pm

Rock Band 101 (18 week course)

This popular ensemble focuses on playing in a rock band. Slots are open to the following instrumentalists: bass, guitar, piano, drums, percussion, vocals. Concepts covered include learning to perform in various styles of rock music such as classic rock of the 60s-70s, modern rock, punk, funk, blues, jazz and more. Students will also learn how to understand their role in a group situation. Each band will be given the chance to select songs theyâ€™d like to perform, and will have an opportunity to write original material. At the conclusion of this 18 week course, each band will record a live cut cd during their end of semester performance. Students must own their own instrument. You will have to audition on your primary instrument with a rock tune. Private lessons are highly encouraged to participate in this course. Equipment for all instrumentalists is available at a discount to registered students of the class.

Classes are on Saturdays 11-12 noon

Drum set Crash Course

This 9 week group course is designed to get you on the fast track to playing the drums. Students will learn to play basic beats and fills, while also developing fundamentals of drumming at the same time. This course is equal parts of fun and learning. No experience necessary. Each student should own or have plans to purchase a drum set for home practice. . Private instruction is highly recommended in conjunction with this class to achieve optimal results. Drum sets and equipment is available at a discount to all registered students.

Classes are on Tuesdays 8-9 pm, Saturdays 10-11 am & Saturdays 12-1 pm

Music/Theater Department Fees and Tuition

Yearly registration fee	$20 per student, $40 per family
Private 1/2 hour lessons	$22 per lesson
Private 45 minutes lessons	$29.50 per lesson
Private 1 hour lesson	$37.50 per lesson
Musical Theater ( 1 hour per week) - 2 semesters: 18 sessions each semester	$113 month 1 (inc. shoes and music) $88 months 2-5 for each semester
Create My Story Workshop ( 1 hour per week): 9 sessions	$77 per month
Introduction to Acting ( 1 hour per week): 18 sessions	$88 per month
Choir (children's)	$44 per month
Preschool Music	$44 per month
Preschool Music & Dance (Plus $39 costume fee)	$77 per month
Beginner African Drumming (1 hour per week) 18 sessions each semester	$88 per month
World Drumming Ensemble (1 hour per week) 18 sessions each semester	$88 per month
Rock Band 101 ( 1 hour per week) 18 sessions each semester	$88 per month
Drum Set Crash Course-9 sessions, 1 hour per week ($11 per session)	$49.50 per month for two months

Note: All fees must be paid by pre-authorized debit or pre-authorized credit cards at time of registration.
Auto-debit from bank account and credit card payments are only available for regular auto-charge recurring monthly fees. Incidental fees such as dance recital tickets, dance recital dvds and music recital accompaniment must be paid by cash or check. Credit cards are not accepted for individual in-person payments for lessons each month.

Tuition fees subject to change