Youth AGES 4-5
AGES 5-7
Ukulele for Kids
Music Together Big Kids
Learn the basics of music on a fun instrument the perfect size
Focusing on pre music-reading literacy, this research based
for little hands! You will learn how to hold the instrument, basic
program maintains a playful nature while teaching Sol fege,
notes and chords, strumming patterns and rhythms. We will play
conducting, leadership skills, rhythm, awareness of pitch, graphic
and sing our favorite songs while learning the basics of ukulele.
notation, story songs, dance and free movement with a variety
Instruments will be discussed at first class. You will need to buy or
of percussion instruments. Thinking of putting your child in
rent your own.
instrumental lessons? Start here first and give them a rhythmic and tonal foundation. The $45 materials fee includes CDs,
INSTRUCTOR : Jonathan Mendle LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center $99: 10 classes
$10 supply fee due at first class
Class 29699
1:30pm-2:15pm
Mon
9/14-11/16
songbook, parent guide and more. Call (925) 943-5846 to receive sibling discount. INSTRUCTOR : Music Together Tri-Valley, Inc. LOCATION Classroom, Tice Valley Gym $230: 10 classes $185: Siblings in Music Together $45 supply fee per family due at first class $10 sibling supply fee
AGES 4-7
Intro to Suzuki Violin
Class 29876
Join us for a fun-filled class with parents. Learn violin fundamentals, posture, finger movements, bowing directions,
Mon
3:45pm-4:45pm
8/31-11/9
No class 9/7
rhythms and respective behavior through games and songs. Begin to play simple melodies in the manner of the Suzuki method.
AGES 5-7
Instruments discussed at first class.
Music for Homeschoolers
INSTRUCTOR : Tonya Lei
In this fun and engaging class we will develop a strong musical
LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center
foundation by learning the concepts, language, notation, and
$115: 10 classes
vocabulary of music and its greatest composers. Through singing
Class 29700
Mon
3:30pm-4:00pm
9/14-11/16
and playing rhythm and Orff instruments, children will develop the coordination, concentration, and self-confidence necessary for future musical growth. Orff instruments include assorted
AGES 4-7
glockenspiels, xylophones, and metallophones designed just for
Intro to Suzuki Violin (Cont)
children.
Small group lessons with parent. Learn rhythm, games and
INSTRUCTOR : Cynthia Schultz
songs like “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star� from Suzuki Book I in a
LOCATION Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center
supportive, fun setting. Prerequisite: must complete Intro to Suzuki
$112: 9 classes
$22 supply fee due at first class
Violin. Bring instrument to first class.
Class 29712
9:30am-10:15am
INSTRUCTOR : Tonya Lei
No class 11/11
Wed
9/16-11/18
LOCATION Music Classroom, Shadelands Art Center $115: 10 classes
Class 29701
Mon
AGES 5-10
4:00pm-4:30pm
9/14-11/16
Drumming for Fun This class is designed to inspire children to explore their musical
Individual Music Lessons
curiosity, using a variety of hand drums. It emphasizes exposure
Civic Arts Education maintains a list of approved professional
patterns.
music teachers for instruction in voice, music therapy for special needs, jazz-improv, brass, percussion, string and woodwind instruments. Lessons are held in Civic Arts facilities.
to fun musical experiences and introduces basic rhythmic and beat
INSTRUCTOR : John Waller LOCATION Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center
Visit www.arts-ed.org for a list of instructors and contact
$120: 10 classes
information. Instructors will make the individual lesson and
Class 29723
Sat
11:00am-12:00pm
9/19-11/21
payment arrangements.
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