Let’s Make Music: Composition
What makes a song pleasing to the ear? In this class students will learn about important musical elements such as melody, harmony and rhythm and how they work together in a composition. Small student groups will then have the opportunity to write, perform and record their own songs. A variety of age appropriate song writing and notation skills will be utilized to give  students an understanding of how to bring the sounds of their imagination to life.

The class will culminate in a performance and each student will receive a recording of their work

The class is appropriate for students with or without prior musical. For students with no musical training or not sure what instrument they would like to work with, the teacher will work with the student and make the recommendation.

Bring your own instrument or rent one through us (Acme House of Music) for $25 for duration of class (instrument can be purchased at end of class and rental fee applied towards instrument).  Class includes 10% off discount at Acme for private lessons during the duration of the class.

Can be taken in conjunction with private or group music lessons or band and orchestra programs to enhance overall musicianship.

Grades 3 through 6
8 classes $160
Class size limited
Tuesdays 5:30-6:20 PM starting January 31, 2012
(we can add another class for older students if there is interest!!)


Beginning Keyboarding and Musicianship
This class is appropriate for students grades 2-5 with little or no musical experience.
Musicianship is taught through the use of a keyboard. The creative act, not simply technic and performance, is emphasized and students will be involved in the following activities:
    Ear training
    Singing
    Repertoire (keyboard pieces)
    Ensemble playing (group performance)
    Keyboard harmony
    Arranging
    Keyboard technique
    Sight singing
    Sight playing
    Theory

Students will participate in activities that teach basic musical skills and encourage creativity and self-expression. Elements of rhythm, melody, pitch, dynamics phrasing, and form will be addressed. Concepts are learned through keyboard playing, solfege singing (naming notes using do-re-mi), movement activities and the use of rhythmic instruments.

Students will need a keyboard at home for practie and are available for rental through Acme House of Music for the duration of the class for $25. Instruments can be purchased at the end of the session and rental fee applied towards purchase.

Private lessons available at 10% during duration of class at Acme House of Music.

Grades 2-5
10 classes $200
Class size limited to 8 students max
Thursdays 5:30-6:20 PM starting February 2 (no class March 29)
(If there is enough interest, we can have two classes divided into younger and older students)