Group Lessons
SPRING 2008 PROGRAMS
Intro of Instruments |
Piano |
Percussion |
Winds |
Jazz |
Musical Theater |
Theory/Performance Practice
Tuition fees are per term.
INTRODUCTION OF INSTRUMENTS
Meet the Instruments Grades 1-4 (with adult)
This class will not be offered for Spring 2008 semester. Next session Summer 2008.
Our popular series introduces Brass, Winds, Piano, Organ, Percussion, Voice, Strings, Guitar and Harp with demonstrations by Indian Hill faculty, professional guests and more. Students will have ample opportunity to play the instruments as well as listen to recordings, watch professional musicians in action, and attend an open rehearsal of The Orchestra of Indian Hill to hear all the instruments playing together.
BONUS! Participants are entitled to receive 10% off their first term of study of the instrument of their choice.
PIANO DEPARTMENT
Group Piano Kindergarten-Grade 3
$284 per semester
15 weeks starting week of February 4
Instructor: Alisa Bucchiere
The Music Tree curriculum covers eight semesters of instruction, including creative keyboard exploration, basic music skills, keyboard notation, ear training, ensemble playing, composition, semi-private lessons and interactive CDs. Piano or five-octave touch-sensitive keyboard required for home practice. Materials not included. Books may be purchased at The Minor Chord in Acton (978) 264-0299.
For continuing students
TIME TO BEGIN - Kindergarten age
Thursday, 2:00-3:00 pm
Friday, 4:00-5:00 pm
MUSIC TREE - Grade 1
Monday, 5:45-6:45 pm
MUSIC TREE - Grades 2 and 3
Friday, 6:00-7:00 pm
For new students - beginners with no previous experience with piano
TBA
PERCUSSION DEPARTMENT
Rhythm Club (Ages 4 - 6)
$120 per 10 week session plus $25 instrument fee for new students
Session C starts March 26
Instructor: Abe Finch
A foot-stomping, hand-clapping, drum-playing class that teaches kids about the world of rhythm. Using percussion instruments, children play games, sing and drum together, and communicate using rhythms and words. They learn individual parts within a group ensemble, and they learn new techniques for each instrument. Rhythm Club will expand a student's capacity for learning music and personal interaction.
| Wed. |
4:00-4:45 pm |
10 WEEKS: |
Session C |
- starts 3/26 - |
Abe Finch |
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| Wed. |
4:45-5:30 pm |
10 WEEKS: |
Session C |
- starts 3/26 - |
Abe Finch |
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STRING DEPARTMENT
Group Violin Class (Grades 2-4)
This class will not be offered for Spring 2008 semester.
This one-semester curriculum is a broad-based introduction to all aspects of playing the violin, including technique and reading notes. We will also study music theory, music history, ear training, and performance strategies. There will be a recital at the end of the semester. $30 materials fee due at first class.
WIND DEPARTMENT
Recorder Consort
Thursday, 4:15-5:00pm
$221 per semester
15 weeks starting week of February 4
Instructor: Sue Gleason
In the Consort class, the most serious and accomplished recorder students may transition to alto, tenor or bass recorders and play in four or more part ensemble repertoire.
For students in 3rd grade and up. Requires permission from the instructor.
Pre-Flute (Fife) Ages 7-11
Tuesday, 4:45-5:30 pm (continuing class)
Thursday, 3:45-4:30 pm (for new students)
$221 per semester plus $25 materials fee
15 weeks starting week of February 4
Instructor: Eileen Yarrison
Great for Early Childhood graduates looking for an instrumental experience. Learn the basics of flute playing on a fife (transverse flute similar to Colonial fife). Students will learn tone production, proper embouchure (position of the mouth) fingerings, note and rhythm reading as they play songs and games, compose, improvise and perform together. Parents are invited to the last 5-10 minutes of each class.
Students who wish to study Colonial fife for historical performance rather than as a stepping-stone to the silver flute should contact the instructor.
JAZZ DEPARTMENT
Beginning Guitar - Semi-Private Lessons Ages 8-12
$440 per semester per student
15 weeks beginning week of February 4 (schedule set on individual basis)
Instructor: Eric Baldwin
Your child will work and play along with another student to learn the basics of guitar: chords, strumming and melodic lines. Play and sing along with popular songs from folk and rock idioms. No previous music background required. Introduction to note reading will be included.
Jazz Lab Ages 8-adult
Thursday, 7:00-8:30pm
$150 per semester
15 weeks starting February 7
Instructor: Jamie Dunphy
Ideal for beginning jazz players or classical musicians looking to try something new. Learn the essentials of group improvisation in a small combo. Each semester this class will focus on a small number of jazz standards, exploring various improvisational ideas for each. The group will perform several times during the year at Indian Hill and other venues.
MUSICAL THEATER DEPARTMENT
THEORY AND PERFORMANCE PRACTICE
Music Theory: Harmony and Voice Leading Teens and Adults
Schedule arranged with student(s)
$150 per semester plus $20 materials fee
15 weeks starting week of February 4
Instructor: Joseph DiMarino
The purpose of this course is to prepare students for college-level music theory. Primary topics will include melodic and harmonic dictation, sight singing and figured bass. Geared toward high school age students who may be considering studying music at the college level as well as adults interested in learning more about this topic.
Handel Solo Sonata Intermediate Level Proficiency
Schedule arranged with student(s)
$150 per semester
15 weeks starting week of February 4
Instructor: Joseph DiMarino
Open to students of violin, flute, alto recorder and oboe. Participants will study the Handel sonatas for solo instrument and basso continuo. Students will learn how to interpret and play each sonata movement throughout the term. The group, supported by the instructor, will learn to constructively evaluate ideas, drawing from historical sources (such as Quantz and C.P.E. Bach) in matters of phrasing, articulation, ornamentation, and style. By the end of the course each student should have played at least one complete sonata, and the class members will be encouraged to perform a recital of the sonata studied throughout the course. The instructor will perform the continuo part of the harpsichord at each class session and at any performances.
Required Score: Facsimile of original edition of what is now referred to as Handel's Opus 1. This collection consists of 4 sonatas for recorder, 3 for violin, 3 for flute and 2 for oboe. Recommended edition is Broude Brothers Performers' Facsimile #151 ($20).
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Indian Hill Music School reserves the right at any time to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment. We will make every effort to hold all classes offered. In the case of a cancellation, those effected will be notified as soon as possible and a full refund will be issued if another suitable class is not available.
QUESTIONS? CALL THE OFFICE AT (978) 486-9524.
