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The strong connection between movement and the development of listening
skills and a good musical ear makes these classes an important element of
musical growth. The classes are designed to enhance the development of our
students’ musicianship by exploring the elements of music such as rhythm,
shape, stillness, energy and expression through improvisation and creative
interaction with the other children and their teacher. They are also
designed for girls and boys to enjoy together.
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Dance-a-Story ~ ages 5 and 6
Instructor: Anne Edgerton
Monday 4:00 - 4:45 Tuition $410 ($205)
Classes will be based on the stories and themes presented
in a series of specially chosen children’s books. After a book is read, the
students will explore and recreate the story through music and movement. For
example, each character might be given its own musical theme and
characteristic way of moving. The number of weeks spent on each story will
depend on how involved the children get with their interpretation.
Throughout the series, the students will explore many aspects of creative
dance and musical awareness, including locomotor movements, qualities of
movement, the use of phrases and motifs in music and dance, and the
cooperative nature of group interaction. At the end of last year the
children created and danced their own story.
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Creative
Dance I ~ ages 7 and 8
Instructor:
Anne Edgerton
Monday 4:45 -
5:30 Tuition $410 ($205)
Through
stretching, creative exercises, improvisation and use of props, children
will be introduced to basic dance technique and movement. They will also
learn to work co-operatively as they experience the excitement of creating
their own dances together.
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*Creative
Dance II ~ ages 9 - 11
Instructor:
Anne Edgerton
Monday 5:30 -
6:30 Tuition $550 ($275)
Students will
focus on stretching, alignment, body dynamics and basic dance technique at a
more advanced level. Rhythm, musical expression and interpretation
will be emphasized as students apply these skills in experiencing a variety
of dance styles and exploring dance composition and choreography.
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Creative
Movement & Drama
Instructor:
Patti Puracchio-Lahey
Tuesday 4:15 -
5:00 ages 5 and 6
Tuesday 5:00 -
5:45 ages 7 to 9
Tuition $410
($205)
This class is
designed to tap into children’s creative energies and potential through
movement and drama. Using children’s literature, music, and theatre games as
a basis, students will create their own interpretations through individual
and group improvisation and choreography.
Children’s
Chorus ~ Creative Movement &Drama Combo
CC 4:15 - 4:55
~ CMD 5:00 - 5:45
Combo Tuition
$546 ($273) ~ 30% discount
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CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH CHORUSES ~ Instructor: Nan
Gibbons
Experience the power, beauty and fun of singing songs
from around the world. Chorus members will learn and refine vocal
techniques, paying special attention to breathing and blending with other
voices. They will also build musicianship and listening skills as they
explore the elements of music (rhythm, melody, harmony, pitch, timbre, etc.)
Each chorus becomes a singing community as individual members discover and
develop their own unique talents, support each others' gifts and create
something greater together than they could alone. Children's Chorus will
join with Youth Chorus for a Combined Chorus from 4:15 - 4:55. Youth Chorus
will stay for their own rehearsal of more advanced repertoire until 5:30
Session 1 ~
13 weeks Sept 16 - Dec 16 Concert (7:15 p.m.)
Session 2 ~ 13
weeks Feb. 3 - May 12 Concert (7:15 p.m.)

Children's
Chorus ~ Grades 2 to 5
Tues. 4:15 -
4:55 Tuition $370 ($185)
Children’s
Chorus ~ Creative Movement &Drama Combo
CC 4:15 - 4:55
~ CMD 5:00 - 5:45
Combo Tuition
$546 ($273) ~ 30% discount

Youth Chorus ~
Grades 6 to 9 Tues. 4:15 - 5:30
Tuition $450
($225)
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