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Group Classes

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Group Classes

The pre-registration form for all group classes is below these descriptions.

 

SUMMER 2023 GROUP CLASSES

BUSY BEAR EXPLORES STRING INSTRUMENTS

Children are naturally curious about stringed instruments. During this one week exploration, students will have the opportunity to explore various instruments of the string family (violin, viola, cello, and bass).  A different instrument (its sound quality, tone, playing technique) will be demonstrated each day. Students will have the opportunity to hold and produce sounds on each instrument. This exploration may lead to a new budding string player in your family, and could be a great segue into private lessons on their chosen instrument for the Fall 2023 Semester at The bART!

Age Group: This class is intended for children between the ages of 7 and 10 years old.

Class instances: Monday, July 17th – Friday, July 21st from 11am to 12:15pm.

Class materials/prerequisites: No class materials or prerequisite knowledge needed.

Tuition: Tuition is $200 for the week and must be paid for in full by the first day of class.

Instructor: Robin Smith

 

GROUP PIANO CLASS FOR BEGINNERS

This is a fun class for children ages 4-6 to develop basic music skills while exploring the keyboard. Students will learn to play simple songs on the piano as well as learn the fundamentals of note reading. This class, best for those who have had little to no piano instruction in the past, will incorporate listening games, singing, and simple improvisation.

Age Group: This class is intended for children between the ages of 4 and 6 years old.

Class Instances: There will be two different classes this summer! Class #1 will meet once a week on Mondays beginning June 26th – August 7th from 2:30-3:15pm. Class #2 will meet once a week on Tuesdays beginning June 20th – August 1st from 2:30 to 3:15pm.

*UPDATE: Class #2 is now FULL. If you’re interested in Group Piano for the summer, please consider joining Class #1 on Mondays!

Class materials/prerequisites: Students would order the Hal Leonard Piano Lessons Level 1 book in addition to the Hal Leonard Piano Solos Level 1 (with Online Audio and Midi access). Copies of materials can be provided, if needed. No prerequisite knowledge needed.

Tuition: Tuition is $250 for 45 minutes of group piano instruction per week for 7 weeks. Must be paid for in full by the first day of class.

Instructor: Dr. Allyson Eskitch

 

GETTING STARTED WITH MUSIC PRODUCTION

This class will be a great chance for anyone to begin learning music production. Over the span of two weeks, students will craft a short track with a user-friendly online application that will allow them to quickly learn the basics. In addition to what the application provides, a high-quality library of musical loops (short repeating audio files) will be distributed to all students that will allow them to explore many different sound palettes. Intermediate and advanced students are also welcome and are encouraged to bring existing projects in to refine throughout the class. 

Age Group: This class is suitable for students from the age of 8 and up, though it is more recommended for ages 13-18.

Class Instances: This class will meet three times a week for two weeks on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, beginning Monday, June 12th through Friday, June 23rd from 3:30 to 5:30pm.

Class materials/prerequisites: All students will need to have a laptop that they can bring to class. A pair of headphones is also recommended, although this can be provided if needed. No prerequisites are needed to participate in this class.

Tuition: Tuition is $350 for 12 hours of group instruction over the span of 2 weeks.

Instructor: Nathan Glaser

 

LISTEN, TALK, PLAY

In Listen, Talk, Play, students will be able to explore alternative methods of musical improvisation. Using our new state-of-the-art recording studio at The bART, students will listen to music by modern composers, discuss their creative methods, and create personal improvisation, which will then be recorded.

Age Group: This class is suitable for students between the ages of 13 and 18 years old.

Class Instances: This class will meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the entire month of June, beginning Tuesday, June 7th through Thursday, June 30th from 4:00 to 6:00pm.

Class materials/prerequisites: It is highly recommended that participating students have at least 1-2 years of experience on their instrument in order to receive the most benefit from this class.

Tuition: Tuition is $450 for 16 hours of group instruction over the span of 2 weeks.

Instructor: David Broome and bART-alumna Joanna McDonald

 

 

OTHER

If you feel that you or your child would benefit from a group experience, but you don’t quite see what you’re looking for, please do not hesitate to let us know. The bART can form classes based on demand for all ages, such as:

  • Group Suzuki Violin
  • Group Ukulele
  • Group Guitar
  • Group Piano for Adults
  • Music & Movement for Toddlers

… and more!

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