Turtle Bay Music School Summer Programs 2010

Suzuki Violin Summer Camp

Piano Camps

Summer Tuneful Sequence Classes

Suzuki Violin Summer Camp

SESSION I
June 14—June 25

Pre-Suzuki Violin Camp
For beginning Suzuki violin students 3-4 years old:

A gentle first step toward becoming a Suzuki violin student. Children work with box violins created by their teacher, and work with real violins provided by TBMS at the end of camp.

Monday thru Thursday
2:30—3:00 Group Violin Class*
3:00—3:15 Snack
3:15—4:00 Tuneful Sequence Class

Pre-Twinkle Violin Camp
For beginning or continuing Suzuki violin students who have not completed the Twinkle Variations:

Monday or Friday
one 30-minute private lesson*
Tuesday thru Thursday

3:30—4:15 Group Violin Class*
4:15—4:45 Tuneful Sequence Class

Suzuki Book 1A Violin Camp
For continuing Suzuki violin students working on Book 1 pieces before Perpetual Motion:

Monday or Friday
one 30-minute private lesson*
Tuesday thru Thursday

3:30—4:15 Group Violin Class*
4:15—5:00 Orff Ensemble

Advanced Suzuki Violin Camp
For continuing Suzuki violin students working on pieces Perpetual Motion and up:

one 45-minute private lesson each week*
Monday thru Thursday
4:15—5:00 Group Violin Class*
Tuesday and Thursday
5:00—5:45 Advanced Orff Ensemble

*Parent participation required during violin classes.

To register or for more information on:
Suzuki Violin Camps
Please contact Jackie Pinsky
212-753-8811 x20 or jackie@tbms.org
for details.

Piano Camp

SESSION I
June 14—June 25

Piano Camp
For beginning piano students 4-5 years old:

Monday thru Thursday
2:30—3:00 Group Piano Class
3:00—3:15 Snack
3:15—4:00 Tuneful Sequence Class

For beginning piano students 6-8 years old:

Monday thru Thursday
3:30—4:15 Group Piano Class
4:15—5:00 Tuneful Sequence Class

To register or for more information on:
Piano Camps
Please contact Karin Carleton
212-753-8811 x19 or karin@tbms.org
for details.

Space is limited. Register now.

Tuition: $595

Registration Fee: $10

SESSION II
July 5—July 15

Suzuki Violin Camps
Please contact Jackie Pinsky
212-753-8811 x20 or Jackie@tbms.org
for details.

Piano Camps
Please contact Karin Carleton
212-753-8811 x19 or Karin@tbms.org
for details.

Summer Tuneful Sequence Classes

Monday-Thursday

June 7-July 22, 2010

Morning and Afternoon Classes
18 months – 12 years
Full six-week semester: $210
Registration Fee: $10

LEVEL I
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 enrollment is 6 students per class.
Please call (212) 753-8811, x 14 for class schedules and registration.

LEVEL II
TUNEFUL TOTS

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.

Maximum enrollment is 8 students per class.
Please call (212) 753-8811, x 14 for class schedules and registration.

LEVEL III
TUNEFUL KINDERS

K - 1ST grade

Children learn to create music in small instrumental ensembles. Music games focus on note recognition, rhythmic training, and solfege.

Maximum enrollment is 9 students per class.
Please call (212) 753-8811, x 14 for class schedules and registration.

LEVEL IV
TUNEFUL ENSEMBLES

1st grade & up

Children create two, three and four part orchestrations using traditional Orff instruments, recorders, stringed instruments and a variety of non-pitched instruments.

Maximum enrollment is 9 students per class.
Please call (212) 753-8811, x 14 for class schedules and registration.

NEW SUMMER FAMILY CLASS
BRAZILIAN PERCUSSION

Enjoy together with your child 7 years & up
with Nick Birmelin

Learn to play rhythms and instruments of Afro/Brazilian percussion.
Percussionist Nick Birmelin will introduce the fundamental techniques of playing with hands and sticks using the various percussion instruments (congas/hand drums, bells, shakers, pandeiro/tambourine). This class covers various rhythms from Brazil and the Caribbean while encouraging improvisation and musical exploration. This all inclusive group drumming environment is conducive to involved participation regardless of age or experience level. Family Drumming allows you to be an active participant in your child’s musical development.

Dates and times to be announced.

$210 per family (6 weeks)