MINI-MUSIC: TRC's Early Childhood Music Programs for the Summer

Six 45-Minute Classes: July 7 - August 15, 2009 - (other days and times may be available)

Mini-Music is the perfect place to start your child's musical education. Offered as a special six-week mini-session during the summer, the Mini-Music program provides a gentle, joyful experience structured to meet the unique developmental needs of our youngest musicians.

• FAMILY MUSIC FOR BABIES (newborn - 16 mos.)
Family Music for Babies incorporates songs, games, dancing, moving and singing into a non-stressful, non-judgmental musical playtime.

• FAMILY MUSIC FOR TODDLERS (16 mos. - age 3)
Family Music for Toddlers stresses rote imitation of tonal and rhythmic patterns and develops creativity through singing, moving, dancing, listening and playing simple instruments.

• CYCLE OF SEASONS (ages 3 - 5 years)
Cycle of Seasons teaches rhythmic and tonal patterning to create the building blocks for musical notation through singing, focused listening and exploring musical instruments. Self-expression is taught through creative movement and storytelling.

• MUSIC MAKERS (ages 4 - 6 years*)
Music Makers builds symbolic thinking, concentration and musical language. The program includes singing, solfege, creative and structured movement, playing instruments, ear training and guided listening to develop initial music literacy.

*Pre-schoolers must have a minimum of one semester of Cycle of Seasons or equivalent program.

Note: Additional classes may be scheduled depending upon enrollment.

Early Childhood Music Program Fees:

Six 45-minute classes: $120 + $40 course materials = $160.00/program

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MINI-DANCE: TRC's Early Childhood Dance Programs for the Summer

Six 45-Minute Classes: July 7 - August 15, 2009 - (other days and times may be available)

Mini-Dance is the perfect place to introduce your child to the magical world of ballet. Offered as a special six-week mini-session during the summer, the Mini-Dance program provides your child with a wonderful opportunity to explore: movement to music: in a safe, non-competitive environment.

• TWINKLING STARS (movement to music for 3 year olds)
Twinkling Stars will learn basic positions of the feet, porte de bras or arm movements, as well as simple jumps on two feet, gallops, skips and gentle stretching. They will also learn to use dance as a way of telling a story, while learning to relate to musical rhythms. By learning simple pre-ballet movements your child will begin to explore movement as a way of self-expression.

• BALLET BUNNIES (pre-ballet for 4-5 year olds)
Ballet Bunnies will study the various positions of their feet and arms, and will begin to work at the barre. Plies, piques and passes will be introduced along with the correct terminology for each step. Children will learn transfer of weight, jumping on one foot, and the technique of turning called "spotting." Free movement and storytelling through dance will be used to encourage self-expression.

• DANCING DOLLS (intro to ballet for 5-6 year olds*)
In Dancing Dolls, we focus on perfecting the first two positions of the feet and gradually add a third. Your child will learn combinations of steps at the barre (including plies, tendues, piques and grand battements), the first turn, proper jumping techniques, more complex jumps, and the waltz step. Of course, our dancing dolls will continue to be encourage to listen to and "feel" the music as they dance.

*Pre-schoolers must have a minimum of one semester of Ballet Bunnies or equivalent program.

Note: Additional classes may be scheduled depending upon enrollment.

Early Childhood Dance Program Fees:

Six 45-minute classes: $120 + $40 ballet attire = $160.00/program

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PRIVATE INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTION*

Summer Session: June 22 - August 28, 2009

Private study during the summer offers the student musician untold benefits. Many use the time to focus on improving their overall musicianship rather than practicing songs for the school band. Others are interested in exploring new musical styles. For the novice, private instruction provides the opportunity to get a head-start on the fundamentals before participating in a school music program. Instruction is offered on woodwinds, brass, strings, piano, percussion and guitar.

Private Instruction Fees for Summer 2009:

* Piano and violin lessons are available for ages 5 years - adult; All other instruments and voice lessons are available for ages 8 years - adult.

** Available for Mr. Caimano’s current students only.

NOTE: Due to the varied vacation schedules of both students and teachers, students may select nonconsecutive weeks for private instruction during the summer. Lesson times may vary weekly.
 

DESIGN YOUR OWN SUMMER SCHEDULE AT TRC!

Private instruction is available on a "per lesson" basis during the summer, in order to accommodate the varied vacation, camp and work schedules of our students and faculty. Students may enroll for as many - or as few - lessons as they like ... and add extra lessons as the summer progresses. Take a number of lessons each week all summer long, or fit in just one or two around your other summer plans! Lesson times may vary each week, depending upon your schedule.

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"Try A New Instrument on for Size" This Summer!

'TRY AN INSTRUMENT': 3-Lesson Introduction to Learning a New Instrument
Three 30-minute Sessions: June 22 - August 28, 2009

The Ridgewood Conservatory’s introduction to learning a new instrument allows students to "try an instrument on for size" before taking private lessons or starting a school music program.

In just three 30-minute private lessons given on consecutive days...
‘Try An Instrument’ students become familiar with their instruments as they learn to play two or three simple tunes in a non-competitive environment.

You choose the instrument. We’ll supply the instrument and all of the materials.
Try one – or try them all*...

*Only one instrument may be studied per three-day session.
Piano and violin lessons are available for ages 5 years - adult;
All other instruments and voice are available for ages 8 years - adult.
(7 year olds may be considered. Please call for info.)

'Try An Instrument' Program Fees:

Three 30-minute lessons per instrument...

1st instrument: $140.00; Additional instruments: $130.00 each

Please note: Lesson times may vary each day to accommodate the schedules of both students and teachers. Students will be contacted to schedule lesson days and times. TRC will refund tuition if we cannot find a time that meets your needs.

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ONE-WEEK ENSEMBLES

Five 1-Hour Sessions (Monday-Friday): August 17-21, 2009 and August 24-28, 2009

Other weeks may be available. Call for info!

CHAMBER MUSIC and JAZZ ENSEMBLES
Chamber Music and Jazz Ensembles provide the opportunity to perform challenging level-appropriate classical music in an intimate group setting. The following ensembles will be offered at the intermediate and advanced levels:

JAZZ IMPROVISATION WORKSHOPS
Designed for student musicians who are fluent in all twelve keys, Jazz Improvisation teaches the appropriate skills necessary to do much more than play the written notes on the page. Students explore their creative potential through improvisation, experience a variety of jazz styles, experiment with new techniques, and enjoy the rhythms and sounds associated with some of America's most famous musicians. Students bring their own instruments. (By audition only.)

One-Week Ensemble Fees:

Five 1-hour sessions per ensemble...

First Ensemble: $140.00; Additional Ensembles: $130.00 each

Form Your Own Ensemble

All One-Week Ensembles are designed for groups of four to six. If you have a group of children or adults who are interested in studying the same instrument or playing in an ensemble, we would be delighted to accommodate your scheduling needs. Please call us at 201-612-6686 for more information.

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PRIVATE VOCAL MUSIC INSTRUCTION*
Summer Session: June 22 - August 29, 2009

This program of one-on-one instruction offers a comprehensive study of the art of singing to both amateurs and professionals:

Whether studying to sing on stage, in church, at school or in a garage-band, vocal students of all ages will find private instruction with Mark Wilson meets the needs of beginners as well as more
advanced vocalists.

Fees for private Vocal Performance and Acting Instruction:
30-minute lessons ... $42.60/lesson
45-minute lessons ... $63.90/lesson
60-minute lessons ... $85.20/lesson

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All mini-music, MINI-DANCE, 'try an instrument'
and One-Week ensemble students will receive
a free Ridgewood Conservatory T-shirt!
 

PAYMENT

Payment in full must accompany registration. Tuition will be refunded if scheduled times do not meet your needs. Once confirmed, tuition fees are not refundable.

CANCELLATIONS

Private or group lessons cancelled by summer students will not be rescheduled.

All TRC instructors are professional musicians currently performing in the metropolitan area. In the event that a teacher is unable to be present due to performance responsibilities, the session will be rescheduled for another date during the summer or will be covered by another equally qualified instructor at the scheduled day and time.

ALL PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO ENROLLMENT

SUMMER SEMESTER BEGINS ON JUNE 22, 2009 FOR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION AND ON JULY 7, 2009 FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC.
SPACE IS LIMITED. PLEASE REGISTER BY JUNE 1, 2009 TO ENSURE ENROLLMENT. LATE REGISTRATION BY AVAILABILITY.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 201-612-6686.