Group Instrument Classes Ages 4

   25 Kennard Road
   Brookline, MA 02445
   Phone: 617.277.4593
   Fax: 617.277.4437
   info@bmsmusic.org

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Group Instrument Classes Ages 4-18 years
2007-2008

t Two 15-week sessions
t Classes are 50 minutes in length
t All classes are held at Kennard House
t The School may cancel any class due to insufficient enrollment

Contact: Margaret Denton (ext. 243) or Frank Pesci (ext. 233)
Registration & Payment

Music for Little Mozarts   4-6 years
The Music for Little Mozarts is a joyful piano course specifically designed for children 4-6 years old, and includes activities that take into account 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. There will be a sharing time with parents and adult caregivers the last 5-10 minutes of each class.
Instructors: Maryellen Schepsis      Cost: $345*
4-5 years: Tuesdays, 2:30pm    5-6 years: Thursdays, 3:30pm

*Tuition cost includes a required lesson book ($10) 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.

Harmonica Class 5-8 years
Learn to play the Marine Band Harmonica! Class focuses on the techniques of breath control, embouchure and learning to play by ear.
Instructor: Tom Krusinski Cost: $335 When: Mondays, 2:20pm

Beginning Piano Classes 7-8 years
This class offers a creative alternative to private lessons for the beginning piano student. Students learn basics of rhythm, notation and ear training in a relaxed, creative group setting that incorporates music and movement with basic keyboard skills. By the end of the second semester students will be able to read simple melodies, improvise a melody with chords and work with basic rhythmic patterns.
Instructor: Maryellen Schepsis Cost: $335 When: Tuesdays, 3:30pm or Thursdays, 2:30pm

Drum Lab 7-18 years, for non-percussion students
Enhance your private lessons with a short 4-week series of drum lessons to work on your rhythm, timing and reading skills. Small groups of students will learn and brush up on these skills together in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Classes will be held at Scott’s studio in Brighton.
Instructor: Scott Goulding When: Flexible Cost: To be determined with the creation of the groups.