Music & Movement Magic (for 3-6 year olds)
Returning this spring!
An interactive musical experience for the youngest musicians. Barbara Fraser will bring alive favorite books with song, music, instruments, movement and stories from around the world; encouraging a love of music and movement through an interactive exploration of rhythms, percussion, hand-drums and melodic instruments. From jazzy nursery rhymes to Jan Brett's "The Mitten" to "Abiyoyo"- a worldwind of fun and learning.
Summer Rock Group
Thursdays, 1:30-3pm, beginning July 10th
12-15 yrs: musicians with playing experience
$300/6-week summer session
Does your student musician sing, play drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, or another instrument, but not have the opportunity to collaborate with other musicians? Rock Group offers students the chance to work with other musicians as part of a group. They will work as a team, hone their listening skills, arrange material, learn group dynamics, improvise and having fun grooving together.
Adult Campfire Guitar
Thursdays, 6-7pm, beginning July 10th
$240/6-week summer session
Whether you've played before or are completely new to the instrument, this a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals in a group setting all while strumming through some classic tunes. The class will focus on basic rhythms and chords, preparing you for future summer campfires in addition to future jams with friends and family. The material will include rock, blues and folk tunes.
Summer Jazz Ensemble
14-18 yrs: musicians with playing experience
Mondays, 1-2:30pm, beginning July 7th
$300/6-week summer session
Jesse Beckett-Herbert will be facilitating this summer jazz ensemble for musicians seeking to expand their improvisational skills, deepen their knowledge of harmony, widen their musical perspectives and explore jazz standards with a group of musicians with playing experience. This group is open to all saxophones, trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, piano, bass, drum kit and guitar.
Beginning Guitar Group
Fridays, 3:45-4:30, beginning July 11th
8-11 yrs: beginners
$200/6-week summer session
In this class, students learn the basics of reading music, understanding chord progressions, right-hand rhythm techniques, and the ins and outs of playing basic melodies. For beginner musicians, this group setting provides a comfortable and relaxed environment as everyone learns together at a gradual pace. This session is for first time players, offering them the chance to master the fundamentals and learn to read music while participating in a small ensemble.
