Group Classes & Chamber Ensembles

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY & RECORDING PROGRAMS
The state of the art Music Technology Lab and Recording Studio will contain workstations with iMac computers and Roland synthesizers. Classes in various recording techniques, electronic music, mixing, podcasting, & more! Master the leading technologies: Pro Tools, Sibelius, Garage Band, etc. Click here for class descriptions.



INSTRUMENT CHOIRS

Beginner: Rainbows

Time: Tuesday 6:00 pm

Tuition: $150**

 

Intermediate: Ballet Music

Length: 60 minutes/14 weeks

Time: Saturday 9:30am

Tuition: $255**

Advanced: Worldwide Adventures

Length: 60 minutes/14 weeks

Time: Thursday 6:30pm

Tuition: $255**

Time: Wednesdays 5:30 to 6:30
Length: 60 minutes/12 week session
Tuition: $220**

High School Woodwind Choir

Instructor: Judy Teehan
Time: Wednesdays 5:30 to 6:30
Length: 60 minutes/12 week session
Tuition: $220**

High School Saxophone Choir
Instructor: Don Davis
Time: Wednesdays 5:30 to 6:30
Length: 60 minutes/12 week session
Tuition: $220**




DYNAMIC STARTS

 

This new unique Group Instrument Lessons program is modeled after Dynamic Starts at Chicago's esteemed Merit School of Music.

14 week sessions - Beginning February 3, 2009

Through small group instruction, our expert faculty encourages beginning students to get excited about learning an instrument. Your student will learn the musical fundamentals that are essential to every student’s education. Small group classes of 4-6 students also provide the opportunity to further develop social skills as they play and interact with other young musicians and teachers. Each instrument class will be taught by a specialist on that instrument. MCMS has information about instrument rental.
The suggested grades for each instrument are:
Grades 3-6: violin, viola, double bass and recorder
Grades 4-6: guitar, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion.

Beginner Group String Lessons - Violin , Viola and String Bass

One class for Each Instrument
Time: Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:15 PM
Length: 45 minutes/14-weeks
Tuition: $240

Beginner Group Lessons -Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion
One class for Each Instrument
Time: Wednesdays 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Length: 45 minutes/14-weeks
Tuition: $240

Beginning Group Recorder Lessons
Time: Saturday 10:00 - 10:45 AM
Length: 45 minutes/14-weeks
Tuition: $240

Intermediate Group Lessons for students grades 5-9 with one year of experience.
flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion
One class for Each Instrument
Time: Wednesdays 4:45 - 5:30 PM
Length: 45 minutes/14-weeks
Tuition: $240
Intermediate students receive a discount on tuition for Concert Band, which will meet from November to April.



CLASSES & CHAMBER MUSIC

The Piano Lab at MCMS is equipped with 6 Roland Digital Pianos, allwoing innovative piano instruction where tradition and technology meet in Harmony. with an emphasis on hand-on learning, MCMS provides the ideal setting in which to develop your musical creativity. Piano Lab time is available for free for registered students to practice.

 

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.

Ages: Kindergarten to Grade 4

Length: 60 minutes/14 week session
Class Times: Monday and Wednesday 2:30 - 3:30 PM

3:30 - 4:30 PM

4:40 - 5:30 PM

Tuesday 3:15 - 4:14 PM

Thursday 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Reduced Tuition: $320

 

 

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

Class Times: Wednesday 6:30- 7:30 PM
7:30 - 8:30 PM

Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Length: 60 Minutes/14-week session
Reduced Tuition:$320

This course is designed for students with no prior (or very little) keyboard experience who currently study an instrument. a perfect complement to your primary instrument, emphasis will be placed upon the development of fundamental piano skills including development of piano technique, harmonization of melodies, study of chords and accompaniment styles and music theory.
Ages: All Ages
Class Times: Tuessday 5:15 - 6:15 PM

6:15 - 7:15 PM

Length: 60 Minutes/12-week session
Tuition:$280

 

Complement your private instruction with a group activity, piano ensemble. Join with friends to play together in an ensemble setting. Build musicianship and develop playing skills by working with others on music suited to your level of ability. Piano ensembles are now forming, so call today.

Ages: Early intermediate ability and up for all ages
Length: 12-week session
Tuition: for Duos: 60 minutes $380; 45 minutes $330 **

               for Trios, Quartets, Quintets: 60 minutes $280; 45 minutes $230 **

               for Ensembles larger than 5 players: 60 minutes $250 **


Music Theory

Every musician needs to know the basics of music theory.  Learn the science behind the music in this music theory class. This class will be held in the piano lab utilizing a hands-on practical approach to music theory.  Youu will learn about intervals, scales, chords, inversions, transpositions and much more.

Class time: Tuesday  4:15 - 5:15 pm

Length: 60 minutes/14 week session

Tuition: $280**

Custom Designed Ensembles for All Ages
Length: 12-week session
Tuition** for Duos: 60 minutes: $380; 45 minutes $330

Tuition** for Trios, Quartets, Quintets: 60 minutes: $280; 45 minutes $230

Tuition** for ensembles larger than 5 players: 60 minutes: $250

Having a musical conversation with fellow players is what ensembles are all about. If you would like to participate in a duo, trio, or quartet for strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, or piano, chamber ensembles are for you. Ensemble experience is an essential element in music education, and MCMS continues to expand it Chamber Music Program in order to offer this exciting educational experience to more students. Musicians will be asked to participate in placement consultation/auditions to enable the faculty to form ensembles of players at similar ability levels. Recital and performance opportunities for these ensembles will be offered. MCMS forms new youth and adult chamber ensembles throughout the year, so call today or click here to email the registrar about joining a group!

Beginner String Ensemble

Instructor: Deborah Markow
Time: Thursdays 4:30pm
Ages: 6-11 (Grades 1 - 5)
Length: 60 minutes/12 week session
Tuition: $246**

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.

Adult String Chamber Ensemble - Starts September 25, 2008
Director: Deborah Markow
Class Time: Thursday 6:30 pm
Age: Adults
Length: 2 hours/12-week session
Tuition: $250
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.

Jazz Theory and Improvisation 
This 12-week course will focus on the construction and use of chords, scales, and modes in jazz improvisation. Study will be reinforced with relevant recordings and solo transcriptions.

Prerequisite: Ability to read music
Instructor: Don Davis
Class Time: Monday 5:00 pm
Length: 60 minutes/12 week session
Ages: All ages, including adult
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.