Children's Classes

"The lively combination of music theory, practice and performance is what makes the Orff program a very special feature of TBMS. My three daughters have fun and take great pride in making beautiful music together with Ms. Patti and friends using different instruments. More importantly, they are learning the fundamentals of music theory which enhances their individual piano training."

-Celeste Coruzzi, TBMS parent

SPRING CLASSES RESUME FEBRUARY 2

18 months — 12 years

"Tell me, I forget. Show me, I remember. Involve me, I understand." -- Carl Orff

At Turtle Bay Music School, we believe in nurturing students' creativity from an early age. Based on the musical approach of Carl Orff, our Tuneful Sequence classes involve and engage children at all levels in active music making and listening through the use of traditional Orff instruments, singing, creative movement, storytelling and music theory games. These sequential classes are the foundation for a life-long love of music.

Half-year program: $560
Full-year program: $1120

LEVEL 1:

TUNEFUL TOTS

18 months — 3 years with parent or caregiver
These play-oriented classes emphasize movement and singing, as well as introduce age appropriate pitched and non-pitched instruments. Children learn to recognize musical symbols and note patterns. Maximum 6 students per class.

18 months – 2 years
Class times offered Monday-Saturday
Please call for class schedules.

2.1 - 2.5 years
Class times offered Monday-Saturday
Please call for class schedules.

2.6 - 3.0 years
Class times offered Monday-Saturday
Please call for class schedules.

LEVEL 2

TUNEFUL 3s & 4s

3 - 4 years without parent or caregiver
Children are now ready to explore rhythm, pitch, melody and note reading in a more in-depth and independent setting. 4-5 year old classes are introduced to the recorder. Maximum 8 students per class.

3 – 3.5 years
Class times offered Monday-Saturday
Please call for class schedules.

3.6 - 4 years
Class times offered Monday-Saturday
Please call for class schedules.

4 - 5 years
Class times offered Monday-Saturday
Please call for class schedules.

LEVEL 3:

TUNEFUL KINDERS

K - 1ST grade Children learn to create music in small instrumental ensembles. Some segments of the class focus on improvising melodies on the piano and the recorder. Music games focus on note recognition, rhythmic training, and solfege. Maximum 9 students per class.

Maximum 9 students per class
Class times offered Monday – Saturday
Please call for class schedules

SIX-WEEK SUMMER SESSION AVAILABLE FOR TUNEFUL SEQUENCE CLASSES!
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LEVEL 4:

ORFF ENSEMBLE

For children 7 years and up—The TBMS Orff Ensemble is a performance group for elementary school aged children. The Ensemble performs written compositions and improvised pieces on a variety of pitched and non-pitched instruments. Students learn music theory by analyzing each performance piece for overall musical form, rhythm, intervals, scales, modes, notation, and chordal structure.

Maximum 9 students per class
Tuesday 4:15-5:00
Wednesday 4:15-5:00 (advanced)

MORE CHILDREN'S CLASSES

GROUP VOICE CLASS FOR CHILDREN

For children ages 7-12

Does your child love to sing? Here’s the perfect opportunity to get them ready for the stage!

An introduction to ensemble singing for children, this class is the perfect preparation for private voice lessons. In addition to learning basic vocal techniques (breathing, phrasing, pitch control), children will build musicianship skills, including note reading, ear-training and solfege (do, re, mi, etc.), conducting, and singing in harmony. Students will also have the opportunity to sing in duos, trios, and quartets, and class performances will be held throughout the year.

Wednesday 4:30-5:30

NEW! FAMILY PERCUSSION CLASS

Learn to play rhythms and instruments of Afro/Brazilian percussion. Enjoy together with your child 7 years & up. Students will learn about the essential rhythms that are combined to create what we know today as Samba.

Please call for class schedules.

Information on Children's Classes

TUITION

Tuneful Sequence
Half-year program: $560
Full-year program: $1120

Children’s Chorus Half-year program: $420

Family Drumming Half-year program: $420 per family

SIBLING DISCOUNT 10% off of tuition for each sibling enrolled for a full-year (32 week) or half-year (16 week) of Tuneful Sequence.

Pre-Suzuki Violin and Cello Program
A gentle first step toward becoming a Suzuki student.
Our unique approach combines 16 weeks of Level II Tuneful Sequence class with 12 weeks of 30 minute group instruction in the basic principals of the Suzuki Method. Children spend the first 7 weeks working with box instruments created by their teacher, graduating to real instruments for weeks 8 through 12.

Group Violin Class Schedule
parent/caregiver participation required
4 students per class required

Please call for group class schedules.

Group Cello Class Schedule:
Please call for group class schedules.

Suzuki Violin and Cello Program
ages 4 & up

Combines the discipline of formal instrumental training with an age-appropriate, interactive curriculum.

The Suzuki strings program combines 32 weeks of 30 minute private lessons and 24 weeks of 45 minute group instruction. Both private and group lessons are required.

A parent must attend all private lessons
A parent/caregiver must attend all group lessons

Please call for private and group class schedules.

half-year program: $1,052
full-year program: $2,104

A precursor to private piano lessons. Learn piano basics in a comfortable group setting: note reading, fingerings, rhythm, and ensemble playing.

4 year olds
Please call for class schedules.

5 – 6 year olds
Please call for class schedules

Half-year program: $420
Full-year program: $820

For More Information

To register or for more information please contact Karin Carleton, Associate Director at (212) 753-8811, ext. 19 or karin@tbms.org. While we encourage full-year or half-year enrollment, registration is on-going. Call to inquire.

Young People's Recitals
Fridays at 5:00 & 6:15
10/16, 11/20, 12/18, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16
Monthly recitals for students 18 years and under. Two recital times (5:00
and 6:15 pm) are arranged to accommodate all participants.

Piano Master Class for Young People
Tuesday, April 28 at 5:30 pm

Suzuki Recitals
Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Friday, April 30, 2010 at 5:30 pm

Suzuki Master Class
Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 2:30 pm

6th Annual Perform-A-Thon
Friday-Sunday, May 14-16, 2010

All events will be held in the Em Lee Concert Hall unless otherwise noted.