Summer Classes

Students will learn to improvise using simple hymns or popular music, or from chord sheets

Teacher: Patti McCallum

Ages Ages 12+ (must be 12 by June 1st)

Fee: $200 (Full payment is due before the first scheduled lesson)

Date Offered: Four one-hour sessions scheduled with the teacher between July 1 – August 31 on a Tuesday.

This class is a continuation of the Wind Ensemble Groups, but new participants are welcome if they have played their wind instruments for at least a year. The focus will be to continue to read more advanced notes and rhythms, and working on playing in a group.
(Minimum of 6 students)

Teacher: Mary Fuller, Elizabeth Taylor, and Nancy Siedschlag

Ages 8-12 (must be 8 by June 1st)

Fee: $50 (Payment is due once the minimum number is reached)

Date Offered: 10:00-11:00 AM, July 7-10

Students will learn to improvise using simple hymns or popular music, or from chord sheets

Teacher: Patti McCallum

Ages Ages 12+ (must be 12 by June 1st)

Fee: $200 (Full payment is due before the first scheduled lesson)

Date Offered: Four one-hour sessions that are scheduled with the teacher between July 1- August 31 on a Wednesday.

This is an introduction for students interested in beginner band or orchestra. Come join us for a half-day camp to meet the four instrument families: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Each participant will receive a clarinet reed and packet and have an opportunity to play various instruments along with playing interactive music games. Each student also has the option of one free lesson on the instrument of their choice.
(Minimum of 6 students)

Teacher: Elizabeth Taylor, Fern Sicilia, and Nancy Siedschlag

Ages 8-13 (must be 8 by June 1st)

Fee: $75.00 (Payment is due once the minimum number is reached)

Date Offered: July 16, 8:45 AM – Noon

This class is for more advanced students to experience a live performance band environment with the goal of collaboratively writing an original song. It is preferable students can read chord charts and music and be able to demonstrate some level of proficiency.
(Minimum of 4, maximum of 10 students)

Required Materials: An instrument, notebook, 3-ring black binder, clear insert sheets, pencil, and a willingness to
work hard, be creative, and have fun!

Participants: Students who play acoustic or electric guitar, bass, drums (percussion), piano or keyboard, vocals,
violin, cello, saxophone, trumpet, ukelele

Teacher: Fern Sicilia and Nathan Randall

Ages 11+ (must be 11 by June 1st)

Fee: $200 (Payment is due once the minimum number is reached)

Date Offered: 8:30AM-12:30PM, August 3-7