MUSIC CLASSES

Ukulele

Instructor: Gary Rogers

The small size of the ukulele makes it the perfect instrument for kids to develop their musical abilities. In this class, children will learn chords, develop strumming and rhythmic technique, and sing while playing in a group. Instruments provided with payment of a refundable deposit.

Movement, Music & More    Ages 2-5    45 min.

Instructor: Kyle Blase
Young children and their parents will explore basic musical concepts such as rhythm, dynamics, and melody through singing games, use of percussion instruments and creative movement activities.

Singing Games A    Ages 3-4   30 min.

Instructor: Katri Pitts

This class is based on the theory that children develop musical vocabulary in the same way they develop language skills. Songs, games and movement are used to help children learn to audiate, or internally become aware of pitch and beat. A diversity of musical styles is used in order to immerse children in many different modes and meters.

The Suzuki Method

Over 50 years ago, inspired by the fact that children master their native language without difficulty, Dr. Shinichi Suzuki (1898-1999) began developing a music teaching method based on the assumption that all children can learn music in much the same way. Dr. Suzuki maintained that if children hear music from an early age instead of random sounds, they develop a complex, intuitive connection to music that provides the best foundation for rational responses later in life. Since the ear is fully developed at birth if not before this method stresses the importance of imitation and rote learning, which parallels that of acquiring language skills at an early age.
As the child's first teachers, the parents play a critical role in the development of their child's musical literacy. Begun early, this relationship becomes a source of pleasure and an aid to the growth of all who are involved with it. Parents attend the lessons and work closely with their teacher to discover the most successful ways to nurture and develop the highest level of ability in their child.

 
Suzuki private Lesson 30, 45 or 60 min.

Lessons are offered in piano, violin and flute.

Introduction to Musical Theater   Ages 4 and up   60 min.

Instructor: Katri Pitts
Basic singing, acting and dancing technique for young musical theater enthusiasts. The session culminates in a performance of a complete musical skit.

Musical Theater   Ages 5 and up   60 min.

Instructor: Katri Pitts
A class designed to give children the experience of participating in a musical skit, which includes singing, dancing, acting and staging, culminating in a complete performance for the Academy’s End of Term Concert.

Advanced Musical Theater   Ages 5 and up   60 min.

Instructor: Katri Pitts
In this class children will develop their dancing, acting and singing technique. The class will culminate in a performance of a complete musical skit on the Academy’s End of Term Concert. Instructor approval is required for this class.

Academy Fiddlers Level 1    45 min.

Instructor: Sam McNeill
An introduction to fiddling for violin students playing at the Suzuki Book 1B level (Twinkle level skills learned. Must be currently taking lessons.)

Academy Fiddlers Level 2    45 min.

Instructor: Sam McNeill
A fiddling class for violin students playing at the Suzuki Book 2 level. (Must be currently taking lessons.)

Academy Fiddlers Level 3    45 min.

Instructor: Sam McNeill
A fiddling class for violin students playing at the Suzuki Book 2-4 level. (Must be currently taking lessons.)

Academy Fiddlers Level 4    45 min.

Instructor: Sam McNeill
A Celtic fiddle class and performing ensemble for violin students playing at the Suzuki Book 5 or above level. Other instruments welcome (piano, guitar, whistle, flute, etc.).

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