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Music Classes
Private Lessons
Year Round, Call for availability
Private lessons are designed for each student. Regardless of a students’ ability, techniques will be used to bring a greater understanding of the individual instrument and its role. Each class involves a warm-up, review, and new material.
Two recitals are scheduled during the school year to provide the students with perfromance opportunities. These recitals are not required, but certainly encouraged. Teachers will work with interested students to prepare appropriate pieces for the recital and teachers will recommend students, based on skill, to participate in ensembles as well.
Guitar
-Mondays: David Sleininger
-Tuesdays & Wednesdays: David Hines
-Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: Chris Roberts
Piano
-Mondays & Wednesdays: Elena Shevalova-Howes
-Mondays & Fridays: Becki Waters
-Tuesdays & Saturdays: Richard Larraga
-Tuesdays & Wednesdays: David Hines
-Tuesdays & Thursdays: Peter Fanelli
Voice
-Mondays & Fridays: Becki Waters
-Tuesdays & Saturdays: Richard Larraga
Percussion
-Mondays & Thursdays: Jason Karol
Electric Bass and Upright Bass
-Tuesdays & Wednesdays: David Hines
Violin, Viola, & Cello
-Mondays & Tuesdays: Kate Russo
Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba & French Horn
-Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays: Peter Fanelli
Clarinet, Flute & Saxophone
-Mondays & Wednesdays : Elise Kopesky
Saxophone Ensemble
This 8-week program is a rehearsal class providing the opportunity for saxophone students to work together to explore the fun of ensemble playing. Students will also have the chance to try all types of saxophones including soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone. The class will involve many different styles of music including jazz and pop, and will culminate with an ensemble performance.
(Max. 6 students)
Wednesdays | 6:00 to 7:00 pm | February 1st through March 28th
Instructor: Elise Kopesky
$120 for the Session
$100 for the Session if the student currently takes Private Music Lessons
Brass Ensemble
The Brass Ensemble will be open to brass students of all levels. Each class will focus on the learning, rehearsal and performance of 4-5 pieces of various classical, jazz and pop styles. Class will begin with group warm-ups and exercises designed to develop breathing techniques, mouthpiece buzzing, intonation (playing in tune), playing as a group and following a conductor. This ensemble will greatly benefit students who are currently taking private lessons and involved in their school bands.
(Max. 6 students)
Thursdays | 6:00 to 7:00 pm | January 19th through March 15th
Instructor: Pete Fanelli
$120 for the Session
$100 for the Session if the student currently takes Private Music Lessons
Woodwind Chamber Music
This 8-week program is an opportunity for woodwind students to explore the many possible combinations of woodwind ensembles featuring original classical compositions as well as arrangements of jazz and pop music. The class is open to flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, and bassoon players. It will be a rehearsal based class, and will culminate with ensemble performances.
(Max. 8 students)
Mondays | 7:30 to 8:30 pm | January 23rd through March 19th
Instructor: Elise Kopesky
$120 for the Session
$100 for the Session if the student currently takes Private Music Lessons
Improvisation Workshop
The Improvisation Workshop is designed to be stylistically open and inclusive of students of all levels, instruments and musical backgrounds. Each class will focus on exploring and utilizing melody, harmony, rhythm, texture and timbre as a means to develop greater musical expression, instrumental technique and the ability to interact with other musicians. Students will be encouraged to verbalize their musical thoughts and become team leaders. The class will use open improvisations as well as repertoire of various styles brought in by both the teacher and students as a basis for improvising.
(Max. 6 students)
Tuesdays | 7:30 to 8:30 pm | January 17th through March 20th
Instructor: Pete Fanelli
$120 for the Session
$100 for the Session if the student currently takes Private Music Lessons
Jazz Combo
The Jazz Combo will serve as a great supplement to students participating in their jazz bands at school or those who are interested in learning to play jazz music. The majority of the focus will be on improvisation within the jazz genre as well as performance practice. This includes: jazz rhythmic feels, soloing techniques, arranging jazz tunes and interacting with other musicians. Each class will have a music theory component, such as learning intervals, chord symbols, chord types and jazz scales and modes. Students will be encouraged to work as a group to develop 3-4 standard jazz songs towards being ready for a performance at the end of the semester.
(Max. 6 students)
Thursdays | 7:00 to 8:00 pm | January 19th through March 15th
Instructor: Pete Fanelli
$120 for the Session
$100 for the Session if the student currently takes Private Music Lessons
Global Percussion & Culture
This Class offers students of all ages the opportunity to receive hands-on experience playing different types of hand percussion. We will explore a broad range of traditional musical styles from across the globe and connect these songs and rhythms with their background. Visual materials (pictures, films, etc.) will be used to illustrate the importance that these instruments play in their native culture, as well as to introduce the students to the works of famous performers that ply these styles and instruments. Each class will conclude with a drum-circle-style improvisation drawing upon themes discussed in that class period!
(Max. 8 students)
Mondays | 4:30 to 5:30 pm | January 23rd through March 19th
Instructor: Jason Karol
$96 for the Session
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