The Manchester Community Music School offers a variety of programs, classes and ensembles to be taken alone, or to enrich, supplement and complement private lessons.
INSTRUMENT TRY-IT CLASSES
Come explore different musical instruments! These classes will give students the opportunity to have a “first lesson” on several musical instruments. There are two sections, a string instrument class and a band instrument class. Each week, students will play two instruments, covering six different instruments over the course of the three week class. All instruments and materials are provided.
Band Instruments Try-It
In this class, students will play the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and drum.
Time: Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Age: 10 years old and up
Dates: 60 minutes/3 weeks on September 14, 21, and 28
Additional classes will be offered based on demand
Cost: $75
String Instruments Try-It
In this class, students will play the violin, cello, string bass, guitar, piano, and harp.
Time: Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Age: 6 years old and up
Dates: 60 minutes/3 weeks on September 15, 22, and 29
Additional classes will be offered based on demand
Cost: $75
CLASSES & CHAMBER MUSIC
In a small class setting with a maximum of four children grouped by grade level, students are introduced to the fundamentals of music through movement, singing, games, piano improvisation, ear training, and reading notes. A piano or keyboard is required at home. Classes are arranged by grouping students of like ages together.
Ages: Kindergarten to Grade 4
Length: 60 minutes/14 week session
Tuition: 2 - 3 students $375; 4 - 6 students $250 Materials $22
Level I For first time piano students
Mondays 3:30 - 4:30 grades K-1 (Class is full)
4:30 - 5:30 grades K-1 Just added!
Tuesdays 5:00 - 6:00 grades K-1 Just added!
Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30 grades 2-4
Level II For students who have completed Piano Explorations I
Mondays 3:30 - 4:30 grades K-1
Mondays 4:30 - 5:30 grades K-1 (Class is full)
Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 grades 2-4 (Class is full)
Pending enrollment, additional times may become available. Please let us know if you are interested.
Beginning Piano Class for Adults
When you walk by a piano do you wish that you could sit down and play a favorite tune? This class is designed for adults with little or no keyboard experience. Students may utlitze the piano lab for scheduled practice time.
Ages: Adults
Length: 60 Minutes/14-week session
Tuition: 2 - 3 students $375 4- 6 students $250 Materials: $15
Adult Class Piano, Level I
Perfect for students new to the piano!
Thursday 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Adult Class Piano, Level II
Students with some playing experience would excel in this class.
Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Pending enrollment, additional class times may be added.
Complement your lessons with music theory classes. Every musician needs to know the basics of music theory. Beginning and Intermediate Music Theory instruction will enhance students' understanding of practicing and performing on their instrument. Students will learn about written notation, rhythm and counting, chord structure, transposition, and more. Students will be placed in appropriate level class based onexperience and placement exam. Music theory classes start the week of September 20.
Ages: Grades 2 - 5
Class time: Mondays 6:00 - 6:45 pm
Length: 45 minutes/14 week session
Tuition: $300, or $200 when added a private lesson package
Ages: Grades 6 - 12
Class times: Mondays 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Length: 60 minutes/14 week session
Tuition: $315, or $210 when added to a private lesson package
Custom Designed Ensembles for All Ages - Open to all, regardless of age, instrument, or performing abilityPlaying in a chamber ensemble is a very motivating experience for players of all ages. Chamber ensembles offer students a unique opportunity to develop musicianship and improve playing skills in small group setting. Ensembles will be arranged with students of like levels of ability and ages. Rehearsals will be scheduled according to student and teacher availability, much like private lessons.
Ensembles will rehearse for 12 weeks and conclude with a chamber music performance. A placement audition is required and can be arranged by contacting the MCMS office. For the placement auditions, students will play a selection of their choice. All students will sight read during the audition. Auditions are 15 minutes in length.
Tuition: $300 12 week session
$750 32 week session
20% discount to students registered for private lessons on the NH Youth Ensembles.
This ensemble is for beginner string students who have started to read music. To qualify for this class, violin, viola, and cello students need to be finishing at least book one of the string method series they are studying. This program is designed to help students learn to listen to each other, follow the conductor, follow dynamics and count while reading and playing beginning string orchestra music. An audition with the instructor is required.
Instructor: Deborah Markow
Time: Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Ages: 6-11 (Grades 1 - 5)
Length: 60 minutes/12 week session
Tuition: $200
ADULT STRING ENSEMBLE
For adults with one year of private study through advanced study. This class will be divided into 3 sections: Beginner Ensemble, Intermediate Ensemble, and Advanced Ensemble. Students will be placed in ensembles based on consultation with the instructor. Enjoy this opportunity for adult students and amateurs to play chamber music with their peers in a professional, nurturing environment. Throughout the course, a variety of repertoire will be explored, with ample time to get to know your fellow musicians.
Director: Deborah Markow
Class Time: Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 pm, starting on September 16
Age: Adults
Length: 2 hours/12-week session
Tuition: $250
Music Skills for Adult Singers
Whether you are looking to improve your singing skills or add to your general knowledge of music, Music Skills for Adult Singers is a class for you! In this class taught, with the adult learner in mind, you will increase your understanding music notation, improve your sight-singing skills, learn vocal warm-ups and techniques to maximize your voice, and understand the principles of good singing.
Instructor: Donna Lombardo
Ages: Adult
Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Length: 60 minutes/14 week session
Tuition: $250
**Indicates classes or ensembles which are eligible for a 20% discount to students registered for private lessons or the NH Youth Ensemble Program.
Brass Choir
Brass Choir is a terrific way to improve playing skills, and work and develop musicianship in a fun, team-work environtment. The perfect class for all brass players, trumpets, trombones, French horns and tubas! Placement auditions are required.
Instructor: Russ Ryan
Ages: All ages
Time: Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm beginning September 16
Length: 60 minutes/14 week session
Tuition: $255