Group Lessons

INTRODUCTION OF INSTRUMENTS

Instrument Discovery Series Grades 1-4 (with adult)

FEE: $150 for one parent and one child; $25 per additional family member

Time: Monday, 6:30-7:30 pm
Schedule: 7 weeks - Sept 20, 27; Oct 4, 18, 25; Nov 1, 8 (note: no class on Oct 11 Columbus Day)

Instructors: Indian Hill Faculty

This popular series offers hands-on experience with several major instrument families: Brass, Winds, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice and Guitar. Students will learn about the history of the instrument, listen to recordings, watch student and professional musicians play, and then have ample opportunity to try out the instruments. Parents will receive valuable information about lessons, instrument costs and choosing the right instrument for their child. Students and their families are invited to an Open Rehearsal of the Orchestra of Indian Hill to experience the instruments in action.

BONUS! Participants are entitled to a 10% discount on their first term of private lessons with the instrument of their choice.

PIANO DEPARTMENT

Group Piano

$299 per semester
15 weeks starting week of September 13

The group piano curriculum covers basic music skills, keyboard notation and technique, ear training, ensemble playing, composition, and creative keyboard exploration. Piano or five-octave touch-sensitive keyboard required for home practice.

FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS

GROUP PIANO FOR CHILDREN

Continuing from Spring 2010
Thursday, 5:30-6:30 pm
15 weeks starting September 16
Instructor: Alisa Bucchiere

Continuing from Spring 2010
Saturday, 1:00-2:00 pm
15 weeks starting September 18
Instructor: Christina Dietrich

Continuing from Summer 2010
Saturday, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
15 weeks starting September 18
Instructor: Christina Dietrich

GROUP PIANO FOR ADULTS

Continuing from Summer 2010
Friday, 9:00-10:00 pm
15 weeks starting September 17
Instructor: Christina Dietrich

FOR NEW STUDENTS

BEGINNING PIANO CLASS - TIME TO BEGIN (Kindergarten)
Friday, 4:00-5:00 pm
15 weeks starting September 24
Instructor: Cyndi Bliss

BEGINNING PIANO CLASS - MUSIC TREE (Grades 1,2)
Friday, 5:15-6:15 pm
15 weeks starting September 24
Instructor: Cyndi Bliss

BEGINNING PIANO CLASS - MUSIC TREE (Grades 1,2)
Saturday, 12:00-1:00 pm
15 weeks starting September 18
Instructor: Christina Dietrich

GUITAR DEPARTMENT

STRINGS DEPARTMENT

Beginning Violin Ages 6-8

Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm
12 weeks starting September 29
$224 per semester
Instructor: Alexander Vavilov

Learn the basics of the instrument and progress from playing simple rhythms on open strings to familiar tunes like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star". Intro to music reading is also included in the course. Excellent preparation for students who wish to move on to private lessons. Students must provide own instrument. Call 978-486-9524 for a list of local resources for rental violins.

WINDS & BRASS DEPARTMENT

JAZZ DEPARTMENT

Jazz Lab Ages 8-adult

Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm
15 weeks starting September 16
$215 per semester
Instructor: Bill Jones

Ideal for beginning jazz players or classical musicians looking to try something new. Learn the essentials of group improvisation in a small combo. Each semester this class will focus on a small number of jazz standards, exploring various improvisational ideas for each. The group will perform several times during the year at Indian Hill and other venues.

VOICE DEPARTMENT

Broadway Stars Ages 8-12

Saturday, 9:00-10:00 am
12 weeks starting September 25
$160 per semester
Instructor: Rob Woodin

Sing contemporary show tunes like a Broadway star! Learn proper vocal technique, diction and ear training. Work on solo and ensemble pieces and become comfortable "strutting your stuff" on stage. No previous experience necessary.

IRISH MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Irish Guitar Accompaniment Ages 8-adult

Thursday, 7:00-8:00 pm
6 weeks starting TBA
$145 per semester
Instructor: Flynn Cohen

This class is designed to teach guitarists with conventional knowledge how to accompany Irish traditional music. It is open to intermediate to advanced students who can already play standard open chords and change freely between them. We will learn moveable chords in dropped-D tuning (DADGBE), strumming and picking patterns specific to the style, and basic theory/ear training, with the goal of being able to play effectively in sessions. Students should have a steel string acoustic guitar, thin picks and a capo.

Traditional Irish Fiddle Class Ages 8-adult

Thursday, 7:00-8:00 pm
12 weeks starting September 23
$224 per semester
Instructor: Laurel Martin

Learn traditional Irish dance tunes and the characteristic bowing and ornaments that give the Irish flavor. Designed for musicians who already have at least an intermediate level of proficiency on violin. Three years of experience and ability to read music is strongly recommended.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Indian Hill Music School reserves the right at any time to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment. We will make every effort to hold all classes offered. In the case of a cancellation, those effected will be notified as soon as possible and a full refund will be issued if another suitable class is not available.

QUESTIONS? CALL THE OFFICE AT (978) 486-9524.