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| May 2010 |
Newsletter |
Vol. XIII, No.
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Our Spring Session will conclude on Monday, June
21, 2009. The Summer Session will run this year from Tuesday, July 6,
through Thursday, August 26. This will allow eight weeks of private lessons, which will be offered
in piano, voice, saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, violin, viola, guitar,
banjo, electric bass, trombone, and other low brass instruments.
The cost for the 8-week session is $280, or $35 for each lesson you sign
up to take. Payment may be made in two installments, due at the first lesson
of each month. Scheduled make-ups will not be available. Remember that
the Center can now accept credit card payments, using Visa or Master Card.
Group programs for the summer are listed below, with information about
instructors, schedule and cost. To register, please call Anne Westerman
at (203) 264-0405.
| Congratulations on Spring Recital! |
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The Spring Recital this year was exceptionally entertaining. We had
56 students perform over the course of the weekend, and we had a variety
of solo instruments play, including singers and even a harmonica! It
was also exciting to see some duets, ensembles, and accompaniments by
students. Job well done!
We welcomed Joe Albertario as our newest piano instructor in the last
newsletter, and now we welcome Caroline Strange, who is assisting Kenneth
Lundquist, Jr. with the Broadway Performance group.
Joe recently graduated from the University of Connecticut where he obtained
a B.A. in psychology. He believes in the power of music therapy and enjoys
performing and teaching the music he loves.
Caroline is currently pursuing a BA in voice performance from Western
Connecticut State University. She is a polished vocal performer in her
own right, having sung since she was 7, and participating in vocal competitions
since she was 10. She is a member of a show choir called Continental
Singers, and she promises to be a cheerful addition to our vocal instruction
staff!
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The Summer Session will run this
year from Tuesday, July 6, through Thursday, August 26.
This will allow eight weeks of private lessons, or a nice
opportunity to try a different approach to music instruction,
perhaps with an ensemble, or singing, or learning some
music theory. We are offering SUMMER SPECIAL pricing, because
it is likely that you would miss a class due to important
family vacations, etc.
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African Drumming Workshop -- Unlike the drop-in circle offered during
the school year, this is a seven-week class open to both adults and older
children. Beginners are welcome, and drums are available to borrow. Experience
the joyful community that emerges when we drum together!
Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Dates: July 6 – August 17, 2009, 7 lessons
Cost: $100
Instructor: Jan Gregory
Broadway Performance – To sing & act within a theatrical scene
means a performer must create a character both vocally and physically.
This group workshop for boys & girls ages 6 - 9 will focus on learning
and performing these skills & techniques. The course will result in
a live performance of selected songs from “Annie, Jr” for
family and friends, at the end of the session. All voices and ability
levels are welcome.
Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Dates: July 7 - August 25, 2010, 7 lessons and a performance
Cost: $120, including materials
Instructor: Kenneth Lundquist, Jr., assisted by Caroline Strange
Cabaret Performance – In the spirit of the popular television series “GLEE,” we
believe that everyone has the ability to sing if they want to work at
it. We invite anyone, 10 years old through high school, to select songs
that are appropriate to their level of experience, and through the direction
and coaching offered by the instructor, build the necessary vocal and
physical character to perform the songs. The course will result in a
live performance by each student, or group of students, for an audience
of family and friends, at the end of the session.
Time: Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:45 p.m.
Dates: July 7 - August 25, 2010, 7 lessons and a performance
Cost: $120, including materials
Instructor: Kenneth Lundquist, Jr.
Introduction to Jazz Improvisation -- Join Dr. Martin for this 4-week
workshop; you need not have any experience in jazz improvisation, and you
may play on almost any instrument. Please just let us know what instrument(s)
you play when you sign up.
Time: Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Dates: July 7 - 28, 4 lessons
Cost: $75, including materials
Instructor: Dr. Al Martin
Guitar Ensemble – Explore and enjoy playing music as a group,
creating an ensemble of guitar enthusiasts, ages 10 through adult. You
will need your own acoustic guitar, and have the ability to read music
and play the notes and chords.
Time: Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Dates: July 6 – August 24, 2010, 7 lessons
Cost: $100
Instructor: Henry Church
Woodwind Ensemble -- Have you been playing your instrument for at least
two years? Then it’s time to take your playing to a new level,
and have some extra fun with it. Any student of clarinet, saxophone,
or flute can join an ensemble of musicians playing the same, or related,
instruments, to enhance their private lessons. Al Martin will conduct
a class which allows time for students to play individually (in a master
class fashion), and as a group to create new and beautiful sounds together.
Time: Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Dates: August 4 - 25, 4 lessons
Cost: $75, including materials
Instructor: Dr. Al Martin
Piano Lab -- Come experience our digital Yamaha keyboards, which allow
a small group of students to experience both private, one-on-one instruction
as well as group playing. We encourage this class for young students who
are planning independent study on the piano, and we have had lots of fun
and success with adults too!
Beginner, ages 5 to 7; Thursdays 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. (with parent
in attendance)
Beginner, ages 7 to adult; Thursdays 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Beginner, for adults; Thursdays 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Instructor: Estelle Mackenzie Cost: $125, including materials
Schedule: Eight weeks beginning July 8
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