Younger Children (3-8), September to May, Classes

  • Level Four

Level Four

GROUP PIANO

GRADES 2-5

Group Piano (Year 4) builds on the groundwork laid down in the first three years of the curriculum. Classes focus on the special nature of keyboard music- reading the bass clef, playing two different parts, using open fifths to harmonize melodies, etc. Classes are limited to 10 children.

An exciting addition to the program is the required, 4 week, summer dulcimer class, in which the students build their own mountain dulcimer, learn to string and tune it, and begin learning how to play on it.

Activities:

  • Individual expression through improvisation, composition, vocal exploration, and movement
  • Writing and reading music- notation and pitch at the same time, using common musical forms
  • Playing music, especially in ensemble, with new melody instruments-
  • Lap Harp, Recorder, Piano
  • Movement in response to musical cues, more complex folk dances
  • Singing, chanting, and exploring the voice- rounds and multi-part choruses
  • Listening to longer pieces- The Magic Flute, Pictures at an Exhibition, Scenes from Childhood

Hands on experimentation with many acoustic instruments

Cost:
Summer Dulcimer Class $220 (for 4 classes, includes all materials)
Academic Year Class $450/semester, due twice yearly*
Materials fee: $100/academic year (includes Music, Kalimba, Spoons)

Times and Dates:

Summer Dulcimer Classes - Prerequisite for academic year classes- please choose one section (4 weeks)

Dates and Times: Please choose one section
Session 1 (5/26-6/17)

Section A Monday
Section B Tuesday

6:00-7:30 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15

2:30-4:00 5/26 (4:00), 6/2, 6/9, 6/16

Session 2 (6/23-7/22) Section C Monday
Section D Tuesday

6:00-7:30 6/22, 6/29, 7/13, 7/20

2:30-4:00 6/23, 6/30, 7/14, 7/21

 

Academic Year classes meet weekly, from September 21, 2009 to May 1, 2010

Class Parent Meeting
Monday 6:00-7:15 Monday, 9/14, 6:30-7:45
Wednesday 6:00-7:15 Wednesday, 9/16, 6:30-7:45
Saturday 12:45-2:00 either of the above times

$110 deposit for summer dulcimer class due due immediately to hold spot. Balance ($110) due at first class. $100 materials fee for academic year due April 1. Semester payments are due September 15 and January 15.

*or $100/month installment plan