Featured Classes

Creative Movement, Dance & Percussion

This is an interactive program geared for Pre-K to age 2 using percussion instruments, shakers and Boomwhackers.
Students will create their own rhythms and movements and will be introduced to creative, expressive, rhythmic activities
as well as movement to inspire a curiosity of music and dance.

Day: Wednesdays Dates: Jan. 11 to March 1 (8 weeks)
Time: 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Fee: $99 Site: Portland Waverly Senior Ctr.

Singing Lessons for Young Beginners

Designed to give young singers grades 2 - 4 early elementary age (or older, as needed) a solid foundation in the fundamentals of singing and musicianship.

Breath support and sustain
Vocal registration (high/low voice)
Vowels and diction
Resonate tone quality

Intonation (singing in tune)
Solfege scale and intervals
Beat and rhythm
Reading music

Expressive movements, gestures and facial expressions
Performance strategies
Basic piano and percussion playing

Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Day: Thursdays Dates: Jan 12, 2017 - Feb 16, 2017 (6 weeks) Fee: $99

PIANO CLASS FOR YOUNG BEGINNERS

Learn to play Piano. This class is a six week course designed to get you playing. Learn the basics of playing melodies and songs. No prior experience is necessary.

Day: Friday’s Dates: Jan 13 – Feb. 17th (6 weeks)

Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m. Fee: $99 Site: Conn. Valley School of Music

BEGINNER STRINGS FOR VIOLIN (2ND TO 5TH GRADERS)

Students will learn basic bow grip, hand position and fingerings. Hands-on experience with a violin just your size
that ensures a fun successful introduction to violin and a great head start to private lessons. Rental violins are available.

Day: Wednesday’s Dates: Jan. 10 – Feb. 14 (6 weeks)

Time: 5:30–6:30 p.m. Fee: $99 Site: Conn Valley School of Music