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Enrichment
THE MUSIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM offers a variety of classes and ensembles that are designed to encourage
students to expand their music skills and knowledge. These classes and
ensembles may be taken alone or in conjunction with private instrumental or
vocal study. Students need not be enrolled in private study at CMS to
participate in a class or ensemble. However, for those students who are
enrolled in private instruction at CMS, the first full nine-week Music
Enrichment class or ensemble is offered at no charge! Not all classes and
ensembles are offered each quarter. Contact the Registrar
to learn when a particular class will be offered.
Classes:
| Ages 6-9 |
GarageBand for Kids - Saturdays 9-9:45AM
45-minute class
Tuition: $90 per 9-week quarter
Learn how to use the computer to help you create your own songs! The computer does most of the work for you at this stage.
Instructor: Don Reese
Click Here to Check out our Digital Music Lab
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Ages 8+
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Introduction to Guitar - Saturdays 10-10:45AM & 11-11:45AM
Requirements: acoustic guitar
45-minute class
Tuition: $90 per 9-week quarter
Learn the basics of guitar playing. By the end of the nine-week class, students will have been introduced to reading notes on each of the strings, basic rhythms, time signatures, and basic chords with simple accompaniments.
Instructor: Brad Rau
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| Ages 11+ |
Introduction to Singing - Qtr 2 Tuesdays 5:15-6PM
45-minute class
Tuition: $90 per 9-week quarter
Beginning voice students interested in future private study learn in-depth about important vocal issues such as breathing, posture and vocal production. Students practice breathing and vocal exercises to strengthen the voice and learn about breath support. Repertoire is assigned and expected to be practiced to reinforce these issues.
Instructor: Jennifer Abate Little
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Ages 4-6
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Junior Drummers - Mondays 6-6:45PM
45-minute class
Tuition: $90 per 9-week quarter
This class will introduce young students to fundamentals of drumming in a relaxed and fun atmosphere!
Instructor: Cindy Reese
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| Teens & Adults |
Music History & Appreciation - Saturdays 9:45-10:30AM
45-minute class
Tuition: $90 per 9-week quarter
This class begins with an overview of Music History, Masterworks & Composers from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras. Quarter One focuses on the Classical Masters from Bach to Mozart to Beethoven.
Instructor: Don Reese
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Ages 5-10
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Rhythm Building Through Drumming - TBA
45-minute class
Tuition: $90 per 9-week quarter
This class is for students studying other instruments besides percussion who want to develop their sense of rhythm while exploring the world of percussive instruments.
Instructor: Cindy Reese |
| Ages 7-11 |
Songsters - Qtr 1 & 3 Tuesdays 5:15-6PM
45-minute class
Tuition: $90 per 9-week quarter
For young students interested in voice study. The solfege system of sight reading is introduced with accompanying Kodaly hand signs. Students practice breathing and vocal exercises to emphasize proper breath support and vocal production. Students learn to apply these tools to repertoire appropriate for age and ability of the group.
Instructor: Jennifer Abate Little
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Teens & Adults
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Studio Voice Class - Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm
Requirements: Private vocal study
60-minute class
Tuition: $115 per 9-week quarter
Students will learn new repertoire and performance practices as they develop poise and self-confidence by singing for others in the class. Topics such as Italian, German, and French diction, the International Phonetic Alphabet, Voice Categories and Breath Control will also be introduced. Although individual students may join the class at any time, enrollment for the entire 36-week academic year is strongly encouraged.
Tuesdays 6-7PM
Instructors: Michael Ashby & Milena Urban
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Master Classes:
The master class provides a valuable learning experience for those students who participate as well as for those there to observe. This year, CMS will present four master classes with the guest musicians featured in the A Little Night Music concert series. These classes are free to CMS students. Area students and teachers are invited to attend as observers for a fee of $10.00. For more information, please contact the school at 610-489-3676 or info@cmsmusic.org
2010 Master Class Schedule:
| August 3, 2010 9:15am-12:00pm |
David Kim, violin |
Ensembles:
Instrumental students are encouraged to take on the special challenge of
participating in an ensemble. CMS offers a variety of ensembles for every level
of achievement. A placement interview or consent of the instructor is required
prior to registration for all ensembles. Ensembles meet for either two
consecutive 9-week quarters or for the entire 36-week year.
All Instruments
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Adult Jazz Ensemble
Quarters 1-4 - Saturdays 11:30-12:30 PM
Requirements: Minimum 2-3 years of instrumental study
60-minute ensemble
Tuition: $115 per 9-week quarter
Here's a chance to put your improvisational chops to the test with a small group! Songs chosen will vary from beginner to advanced intermediate. Soloing and omprovisation are a factor to small group performance, and each student will be given the tools to create their own solo part. Reading single-note melodies is strongly recommended, and students of chord instruments (guitar/piano) should have some idea of the construction of jazz chords (major 7, minor 7, dominant 7). Students are expected to enroll for two consecutive 9-week quarters.
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Voice
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Chamber Chorus
Quarters 1-4 - Tuesdays 7:15-8:45pm
Requirements: some former choral experience.
CMS is forming a new community chorus that will provide an opportunity for high school students and adults to share their passion for singing. This new chorus will explore traditional secular and sacred choral literature as well as lighter contemporary music. two consecutive 9-week quarters.
Conductor: Emilily Kosasih |
Harp
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Harp Ensemble
Requirements: Teacher Recommendation
60-minute ensemble
Tuition: $115 per 9-week quarter
Instructor: Melia Repko-Schmauk |
All Instruments
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Jazz Ensemble
Quarters 1 & 2 - Saturdays 1-2PM
Instructor: Don Reese
Requirements: Minimum 2-3 years of instrumental study
60-minute ensemble
Tuition: $115 per 9-week quarter
Students of any instrument (even voice) are welcome to join this ensemble which will study and perform repertoire in jazz and blues styles. There will be a place for students of any level (background accompaniment, doubling the melody, etc.). Students are expected to enroll for two consecutive 9-week quarters.
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All Instruments
& Voice
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Popular Music Ensemble
Quarters 3 & 4 - Saturdays 1-2PM
Instructor: Don Reese
Requirements: Minimum 2-3 years of instrumental study
60-minute ensemble
Tuition: $115 per 9-week quarter
Students of any instrument (even voice) are welcome to join this ensemble which will introduce the music and styles of popular tastes from the 1950's to the present. Students will work on rhythms, and "grooves" appropriate to various styles with limited notation. Much will be by "ear" or "lead sheet" at best. There will be a place for students of any level (background accompaniment, doubling the melody, etc.). Students are expected to enroll for two consecutive 9-week quarters.
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Chamber Ensembles
Trios, Quartets, Quintets and small ensembles of mixed instruments:
Piano
Strings
Winds
Brass
Harp
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Tuition: $90 per quarter
Quarters 1-4 - Wednesdays & Thursdays
Instructors: Eric Coyne, Belmary Lorcas, Cynthia Campetti
45-minute rehearsal year-round. Intermediate to Advanced Students
Chamber music is often regarded as the most rewarding and difficult of all music literature to perform. Participation in a three to five member chamber ensemble provides fine-tuning of rhythmic, intonation, and communication skills as well as stylistic guidance from faculty coaches. Ensembles can be comprised of a wide variety of instrumental combinations. Students wanting to form an ensemble should first discuss their interest with their private lesson teacher.
Successful chamber ensembles require a great deal of practice and compatibility between all players. For this reason, we encourage members of chamber ensembles to view it as a year-long commitment. |
BEL CANTO CHILDREN'S CHORUS
The intermediate and prep choirs of the Bel Canto Children's Chorus rehearse at Community Music School on Monday evenings. Admission to
BCC is by audition. For more information, please go to:
www.belcantochildren.com
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