2012 Summer Programs  All Ages

Summer Arts      Beginning Instrument Classes      Ensembles       Private Instruction      Dance 


Music For Everyone!  
Whether you're looking for a day, week, month, or entire summer of musical adventures, BMS has the right fit for you. Come as you are, bring a friend, or join a group. Whatever your style, BMS is the place to be this summer.

To Register: Download the appropriate form below, mail or fax registration
or call us at (617) 277-4593.
Download a registration form for CLASSES
Download a registration form for PRIVATE LESSONS
 

Music & More (Ages 4-6 years)
Now in its 18th year, our two-week Music & More Summer Arts Program offers children a variety of music, dance and art activities in an interactive, creative environment. Children are divided by age into small core groups, each with its own lead teacher who takes the children through daily activities. They are encouraged to talk, play and interact with fellow classmates and faculty in this safe, fun, inspirational atmosphere.

       Stay & Play after Music & More
        Children can stay for an extra hour and a half for lunch and supervised play time after Music & More.

        Discounted Stay & Play after Music & More with Dance and/or Beginning Instrument Class
        Children taking Music & More AND a Dance or Beginning Instrument Class, you can add Stay & Play at a free or discounted.   
        This gives students a supervised break between Music & More and their group instrument or dance class.

Sibling Dance  (Ages 3-7 years)
An opportunity for siblings to move artistically and make dances together! Dance games will be used so that children of all ages can move together safely with lots of creative fun. 

Young Beginners Piano:
Introduction to Music for Little Mozarts   (Ages 4-6 years)
Our Young Beginners Piano course is specifically designed for children ages 4-6 years old and includes movement, song, play and pretend activities, designed to provide a balance between the discipline necessary for playing piano and the enjoyment derived from the process of music-making. By the end of the week, students will be able to read and play simple melodies, recognize notes on the keyboard, and understand the basics of rhythm and notation. This is a great introduction to our Music for Little Mozarts class offered in both terms of the school year.


Session I: July 9-12 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, one-week)
Session II: July 23-26 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, one-week)
Time: 1:00pm/50-minutes    
Cost: $100 per session

Beginning Piano Classes  (Ages 7-12 years; 13 years and older; adult)
This class offers a creative alternative to private lessons. Students will learn the basics of rhythm, notation and ear training in a relaxed group setting that incorporates music and movement with basic keyboard skills. By the end of the session students will be able to read and play simple melodies, recognize all notes on the keyboard, and understand the basics of rhythm and notation. This class is a solid introduction for students who are planning to start individual lessons, or wanting to learn the basics of the keyboard.

Beginning Percussion Classes  (Ages 4-6; 7 years and older) 
This class  presents a fun, yet structured, introduction to drumming. Students will play assorted percussion instruments, including snare drum, drum set, hand drums, marimba, mallets, bells and shakers. The class is an excellent foundation for students preparing to start lessons on any instrument. Current students will quickly improve their rhythmic skills.

Instructor: Scott Pittman
Session I: July 16-19 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, one-week)
Session II: July 30-August 2 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, one-week)
(Ages 4-6) Time: 1:00pm/50-minutes  
(Ages 7 & up) Time: 2:00pm/50-minutes     
Cost: $100 per session

Voice for Beginners  (Ages  7-9 years; 10-12 years)
If you love to sing for your friends and family, or even in the shower, this is the class for you. Perfect for young singers who may not be ready for private lessons. We’ll explore what makes our voices tick and what qualities make a performance great.

Music Technology/GarageBand  (Ages 7 years and older)
Students will learn the basics of recording, receive education in song writing, music theory, arranging, and use their own instrumental skill to record great songs; they’ll even be singing! GarageBand is an invaluable tool for students who are interested in more than just learning the notes. No previous recording experience necessary.