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2009 Summer Programs  All Ages
Summer Arts       Beginning Instrument, Technology & Theory Classes        Ensembles         Private Instruction         Dance

2009 Summer Programs offers similar classes as previous years, as well as new offerings!
Be sure to get on our mailing list so you can receive a summer brochure.
To download a Summer 2009 registration form click here

Summer Arts

Meet the Instruments (Ages 6-9 years by Sept. ‘09)
Cello, clarinet, drums, flute, guitar, Latin percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, violin and more! During this four day course, your child will learn the basics of each instrument, decide on a favorite and, by the end of the session, be able to play a tune!

Dates: Monday, June 29 - Thursday, July 2
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $240

Music & More (Ages 4-8 years by Sept. ‘09)
Now in its 15th 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, welcoming environment.

Session I: Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 17
Session II: Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 31
Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cost: $550 per session

Optional Add-On Classes

Stay & Play
Children can stay for an extra hour and a half for lunch and supervised play time.
There will be no Stay & Play on the final Friday of each session
(7/17 & 7/31).

Session I: Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 17
Session II: Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 31
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Cost: $150 or $20/day

Discounted Stay & Play With Beginning Instrument Class
If your child is taking Music & More AND a Beginning Instrument Class, you can add Stay & Play at a discounted rate! This will give students a supervised break between their Music & More class and their group instrument class. Stay & Play with a 1:00pm Beginning Instrument Class:  12:30 - 1:00pm, FREE!

Stay & Play with a 2:00pm Beginning Instrument Class: 12:30 - 2:00pm, $100


For more information on these programs, please contact Teri Boucher at  617.277.4593, ext. 235
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Musikgarten Music & Movement  (Ages 18 - 40 months) 2-week class
Based on child development research, Musikgarten takes children on an age-appropriate musical journey.  Encouraged by an attending parent or adult and children playfully engage with music that connects them to their everyday world. Classes focus on stimulating a child's social, emotional and physical development in a loving atmosphere.  In class, parents or adults and children will learn and explore musical themes, songs, dances, and rhythms.  50-minute classes.

Instructor: Jeanne Rintell     
Dates: Tuesdays (August 4 & 11) and Thursdays (August 6 & 13)
18-30 Months   Time: 9:30am                              
30-40 Months   Time: 10:30am                
Cost:
$88                                      
Younger siblings are welcome to join the classes listed above with teacher's approval.
One sibling allowed per class.  Fees: 0 to 3 months - Free, 4 to 12 months - 50% of class fee

Don't see a class for your child's age? Call us at 617-277-4593 or email info@bmsmusic.org.
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Dance

Creative Dance   (3-4 years)
Free movement, self-expression and imagination are encouraged as children respond to music and sound. 

Instructor: Tom Krusinski     
July Classes (4 weeks)  
Mondays
(July 6, 13, 20 & 27)
Wednesdays
(July 8, 15,22, 29)
Time: 2:00pm                             
Cost: 
$88                 

Instructor: Tom Krusinski     
August Classes:  
(3 weeks)           
Mondays
(August 10, 17, 24)
Tuesdays (August 11, 18, 25)
Wednesday (August 12, 19, 26)
Thursdays (August 13, 20, 27) 
Time:
10:00am                           
Cost: 
$66 

Pre-Ballet   (4-6 years)
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of ballet including the five basic positions, bar, center and across-the-floor exercises.

Instructor: Tom Krusinski                      
July Classes (4 weeks)  
Tuesdays
(July 7, 14, 21 & 28)
Thursdays
(July 9, 16,23, 30)                       
Time:
2:00pm                             
Cost:
$88

Instructor: Tom Krusinski   
August Classes:
(3 weeks) 
Mondays
(August 10, 17, 24)
Tuesdays
(August 11, 18, 25)
Wednesday
(August 12, 19, 26)
Thursdays (August 13, 20, 27) 
Time:
11:00am                           
Cost:
$66

Don't see a class for your child's age? Call us at 617-277-4593 or email info@bmsmusic.org.
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Beginning Instrument, Technology & Theory Classes

Beginning Piano Class (Ages 7-8 years)
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.

Instructor: Piano faculty TBA
Session I: July 6–16 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, two weeks)
Session II: July 20–30 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, two weeks)
Time: 12:00pm
Cost: $200 per session

Piano 4-Hands  (Ages 9 to adult)  NEW!
Playing 4-hand music is an age-old tradition and there is a wealth of material for late beginner to advanced levels. Students will be matched into pairs based on age and ability level. Some music will be prepared in advance and some music will be read together during the meeting time. There will be a celebratory performance on Thursday, July 16 at 6:00pm to wrap up the session.

Instructor: Piano faculty TBA
Dates: July 6–16 (Mon/Tues/Thurs, two weeks)
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: $150

Music for Little Mozarts  (Ages 4-6 years)
'Music for Little Mozarts' is a joyful, two-week piano course designed for children ages 4-6 years old, and includes activities that support their need to move, sing, play, and pretend. The story characters, Mozart Mouse and Beethoven Bear, model the teaching concepts of each lesson and invite the children to participate through the instructional activities. The series was designed to provide a balance between the discipline necessary for playing the instrument and the enjoyment derived from the process of music-making.

Instructor: Piano faculty TBA
Session I: July 6–16 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, two weeks)
Session II: July 20–30 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, two weeks)
Time: 1:00pm or 2:00pm
Cost: $215*per session
*Tuition cost includes a required $15 lesson book, which will be provided by the teacher on the first day of class. An optional

Materials Kit that includes a magnetic/dry erase activity board, two stuffed animals (Beethoven Bear and Mozart Mouse) and a vinyl carrying bag is available from Alfred Publishing at an
additional cost.

GarageBand  (Ages 6 to adult)
This class will use Apple’s ‘GarageBand’ application to teach the 3 R’s: "‘riting, ‘ranging, and ‘recording’." Start with the basics and finish with an album of songs in two weeks! No previous recording experience necessary. Students may arrange extra lab time to work independently.

Instructor: Scott Pittman
Session I: July 6–16 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, for two weeks)
Session II: July 20–30 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, for two weeks)
Time: 3:00pm
Cost: $200 per session

Theory and Ear Training  (Ages 8 to adult)
Summer is the perfect time to work on the theory skills that compliment private instruction on an instrument or voice. The new Technology Lab allows the flexibility for all ages and levels to work simultaneously in a class setting. The curriculum follows the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) theory requirements supported by 'Auralia' ear training software in the lab. Class size limited to 6.

Instructor: BMS faculty TBA
Session I: July 6–16 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, two weeks)
Session II: July 20–30 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, two weeks)
Time: 10:00am or 4:00pm
Cost: *$210 per session
*Tuition cost includes a required $10 theory lesson book, which will be provided by the teacher on the first day of class.

Introduction To Sibelius  (Ages 9 years to adult)
Learn the basics of the popular notation program 'Sibelius'. Sessions are flexible and can be arranged individually (private lesson rates apply) or in groups (pricing depends on group size and number of meetings).

Instructor: BMS faculty TBA
Time: TBA. Please call to sign up.
Cost: Varies

Beginning Percussion Classes  (Ages 5 to 11 years)
This two-week 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 increase their rhythmic skills.

Instructor: Scott Pittman
Session I: July 6–16 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, two weeks)
Session II: July 20–30 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, two weeks)
Ages 5-6: 1:00pm
Ages 7-11: Time TBA
Cost: $200 per session

Beginning Guitar Class  (Ages 9 years & older)
Whether you aspire to be the next great guitar virtuoso or just want to strum a few chords around the campfire, this introductory class will give you a great start! Students will learn the fundamentals of chords, scales, strum patterns and finger picking. Concepts learned in class will be applied to songs and chord progressions. Bring your own guitar or borrow one from BMS for class use.

Instructor: BMS guitar faculty TBA
Session I: July 6–16 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, two weeks)
Session II: July 20–30 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, two weeks)
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: $200 per session

Discounted Stay & Play with Beginning Instrument Class
If your child is taking Music & More (see Summer Arts) AND a Beginning Instrument Class, you can add Stay & Play at a discounted rate! This will give students a supervised break between their Music & More class and their group instrument class.
 

All classes are 50 minutes in length, unless otherwise noted. For more information on these classes, contact Margaret Denton 617.277.4593 (x243) or mdenton@bmsmusic.org
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Ensembles

Jazz in July  (All ages)
A Two-Week Intensive Ensemble Program John Purcell’s popular program, 'Jazz in July', offers students of all ages an opportunity to experience the excitement of group playing in a relaxed, yet challenging, atmosphere. Ensembles will meet for 2 hours, three days per week for two weeks (total of 12 hours). Novice, Intermediate and Advanced ensembles are available. Placement is determined by audition (improvising skills are not required). Students will receive a CD at the end of each session.

Session I: July 6–16 (Mon/Tues/Thurs, two weeks)
Session II: July 20–30 (Mon/Tues/Thurs, two weeks)
Time: Afternoons and evenings, TBA
Cost: $320 for one session or $600 for both sessions

For more information on Jazz in July, please contact John Purcell at 617.964.8868 or via email at jazzbms@aol.com

Summer Suites  (Ages 10 years and older)
A Two-Week Chamber Music Session (strings, woodwinds, piano)
For many young people, the best part of playing an instrument is making music with others in a group. This session is for students interested in playing classical style music, regardless of ensemble experience. Students will hone their listening skills and develop ensemble skills such as following the leader and learning to balance parts. Students will be placed into groups by audition prior to the session (arranged individually) and will prepare music before the first meeting. Ensembles will meet for one hour, three days per week for two weeks (total of 6 hours). There will be a celebratory performance on Thursday, July 16 at 6:00pm to wrap up the session.

Dates: *July 6--16 (Mon/Tues/Thurs, two weeks)
Time: 4:00pm–5:00pm
Cost: $160
Qualifications: Students should be at an early intermediate level or higher.
*In conjunction with Piano 4-Hands .

If you are unsure about your level, check with your teacher or contact Margaret Denton at 617.277.4593 (x243) or mdenton@bmsmsuic.org
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Private Instruction
Summer is the perfect time to learn a new instrument or to get a head start on the upcoming school year. Scheduling is flexible – sign up for as few or as many lessons as you’d like. Lessons are offered all summer and are taught at Kennard House.

Instruction available for:
Accordion, Baritone/Euphonium, Banjo, Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Composition, Flute, French Horn, Guitar and Bass Guitar, Harp, Harpsichord, Marimba, Music Technology, Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Recorder, Saxophone, Theory, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukelele, Vibraphone, Viola, Violin, and Voice.

Private Tuition Rates
Please call for Private Tuition rates. Lesson duration may be 30, 45 or 60 minutes in length. There are no registration fees in the summer.

Registration for 2009-2010 School Year: The School will accept returning student registrations in May 2009. Register early for the best selection of days and times. Families will hear from the school over the summer to arrange the details of the lesson placement. New students may register in July.

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Summer Payment Policies
THERE ARE NO WITHDRAWALS OR REFUNDS FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS OR CLASSES.
Payment in full is due at time of registration.


For more information on Summer Session Policies click here.

 

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