What instrument is right for my child?
     This class helps make the decision and takes your child
     through three instruments (recorder, violin, piano) throughout the
     course of the semester. Basic note reading is part of the curriculum.

     Little Carousal, ages 3-5
     Mondays 3:30 pm - 4:20 pm
     Tuition: $175/semester
     Instructor:  Karen Pogorzelski
     Recommended: Little Mozart or Carousel last year

     Beginning Violin, ages 5-8
     Mondays 4:30 pm - 5:20 pm
     Tuition: $175/semester
     Instructor: Karen Pogorzelski
     Prerequisite: Carousel AND at least 6 months private lessons

     Carousal, ages 5-8
     Wednesdays 3:30 pm - 4:20 pm
     Tuition: $175/semester
     Instructor:  Karen Pogorzelski

     Carousel Violin, ages 4-8
     Wednesdays 4:30-5:20 pm
     Tuition: $175/semester
     Instructor: Karen Pogorzelski
     A continuation from the Carousel program for the very beginning violinists
     Prereq recommended: Carousel

     Carousal Piano, ages 4-7
     Thursdays 3:30 pm - 4:20 pm
     Tuition: $175/semester
     Instructor:  Karen Pogorzelski
     Recommended: Carousel

GROUP LESSONS:

     Group lessons are available in violin, recorder, flute, voice, guitar and
     percussion.  Sibling discounts available.  Inquire about scholarship
     availability.

  Violin Group Lessons

     An engaging small group lesson where students get individual attention
     while learning to play in a small ensemble.
    
     Thursdays 3:30pm – 4:30 pm, Introduction to Violin, ages 6-8

     Tuesdays 4pm – 5pm, Level 1, ages 8-11

     Tuition: $105/semester (12 weeks) for students taking private lessons,
     $175/semester (12 weeks) for students taking this class only

  Recorder Group Lessons
    
     A fun and encouraging way to gain an understanding of the building
     blocks of music through learning the recorder.
    
     Ages: 6-10
     Mondays 3:30pm – 4:30 pm
     Tuesdays 4pm – 5pm
     Tuition: $145/semester (12 weeks)

  Guitar Group Lessons
   
     Mondays 4:30pm – 5:30pm      Tuition: $175/semester (12 weeks)

  Introduction to Voice Group Lessons
    
     Based on the principles of Bel Canto (Italian for beautiful singing) and
     introduces the basics of vocal technique appropriate for beginning
     level students.
    
     Mondays 5:30pm – 7:00pm     

     Tuition: $185/semester (12 weeks)

  Music Theory
    
     Introduction to Conducting
    
     Ages 14 and up
     Wednesdays 5:15pm – 6:15pm
     Tuition: $105/8 weeks
     Instructor, Caren Reiner

  String Ensemble
    
     The string ensemble is for the intermediate and advanced 
     string player.
    
     Wednesdays 3:30pm – 4:45pm
     Tuition: $105/semester (12 weeks)
     for students enrolled in private lessons

     $175/semester (12 weeks)
     for students enrolled only in the ensemble

  Children's Choir

    Mondays: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
    Ages 8 – 14
    Instructor: Karin Wedemeyer
    Accompanist: Marj Cooke
    Tuition: $25
    Pre-requisite: audition

Instructions are given in basic vocal technique such as proper breathing, posture, vowel formation, singing in parts and sight singing. Students will be introduced to the Italian Method of singing, the Vaccai.  Repertoire is chosen in various languages . The choir will have the opportunity to perform at local venues as well as join in with other choirs. The repertoire is mostly classical oriented but not exclusively. Students receive group instructions as well as solo instructions.

LATIN CLASSES:
***These classes get credit from the Forrest M. Bird Charter School, and are a year-long commitment. Payment is by semester. There may be extra classes or projects to meet the Charter School time requirements.***

  Intermediate Latin

     Tuesdays 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
     Tuition: $125/semester
     Instructor: Karen Pogorzelski
     Prerequisite: Beginning Latin

  Beginning Latin

     Tuesdays 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
     Tuition: $125/semester
     Instructor: Karen Pogorzelski

DRAMA CLASSES:

  Shakespeare for Youth

     Ages  10 and up
     Tuesdays 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
     Tuition: $125/semester
     Instructor,  Sarah Caruso

  Musical Theater

Fall Semester:

This class offers skill building instructions for students age 8 and up in voice and movement. This class focuses on character development, scene selection and preparation of a small scale in-house performance. Instructions are given for group and solo.

     Fall semester: Introduction to Musical Theater
     Wednesday 5:30pm-7pm
     Instructor: Sarah Caruso
     Tuition: $175/semester (12 weeks)
     pre-requisite: none

Winter Semester:

This class offers more in depth instructions in voice, acting and movement. Scenes from one musical are selected and  prepared to be performed in community Theaters and in outreach programs. This class aims to prepare for a large scale performance at the end of the spring semester. Students receive instruction in their solo parts as well as their groups. Skills such as audition techniques and in depth character development are part of the skills taught.

    Wed. 5:30pm – 7pm
    Ages: 8 and up
    Instructor: Sarah Caruso
    tuition: $175/semester (12 weeks)
    pre-requisite: audition
    students are asked to enroll in winter and spring semester

Spring Semester

Students are preparing for a major performance based on the previous semester chosen musical. Instructions are given in solo and group performances, drama, movement, stage make-up, audition techniques.

    Wed.: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
    Ages 8 and up
    Instr.: Sarah Caruso
    Tuition: $175/semester (12 weeks)
    pre-requisite: enrollment in previous semester for major roles, audition