VOICE/GENERAL MUSIC
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Imagine That and Sing! | 6 Weeks | $75
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Ages 4-5 years
Read and recreate new stories each semester! Children’s imaginations will soar as they recreate storybook tales through dramatization, music and dance. Each week your child will bring music and performing arts themed books such as Swimmy and Down by the Bay to life using theatrical exercises, sing-alongs and movement games. Children will explore pitch, volume, rhythm and space as they learn fundamental concepts of music.
Prospect • Thursdays 6:00-6:40pm
3927 • Starts 6/14/12 (no class 7/5)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
Audubon Court • Thursdays 4:00-4:40pm
3925 • Starts 6/14/12 (no class 7/5)
Instructor: Nathan Wesselowski
Wilson Center • Fridays 2:00-2:40pm
3928 • Starts 6/15/12 (no class 7/6)
Instructor: Elise Pennington
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| Singing Exploration | 8 Weeks | $100 |
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Entering Grades 1–3
Sing your way through this theme-based class! Each week children will explore the components that go into writing a song while learning beginning vocal technique. Students will have fun with improvisation and acting games, lyric writing, melody creation, and exploring notation. This semester focuses on "Exploring The Forest” The last class culminates in a presentation of the piece for parents/ caregivers. Students will receive a printed copy of the music they created!
Audubon Court • Thursdays 4:45-5:25pm
3930 • Starts 6/14/12 (no class 7/5)
Instructor: Nathan Wesselowski
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Make Music with Me | 8 Weeks | $100
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Entering K5-Grade 2
Learn new concepts and songs each semester! Introduce your child to the joy of making music with others. This class emphasizes the ensemble aspects of music through playing wooden mallet Orff xylophones, song, expressive movement, improvisation and storytelling. While enjoying creative musical games, your child will learn musical concepts such as form, dynamics and phrasing. Your child will also develop skills such as singing in tune, recognizing rhythm patterns and melodic intervals, and reading and writing music. Your child will gain both music literacy and an enjoyment of music, which will prepare them for further instrumental or vocal studies.
Prospect • Mondays 5:45-6:25pm
3929 • Starts 6/18/12
Instructor: Julio Pabon
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| Summer Fun in Milwaukee for Young Singers | 8 Weeks | $132 |
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Entering Grades 2-6
Singing in a fun, social and supportive group will help children discover their natural voice. Emphasizing the fundamentals of good vocal technique, this class will also help children develop their creativity and self-expression through song.
Prospect • Mondays 5:00-5:55 pm
3931 • Starts 6/18/12
Instructor: Phillip Pearl
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| Kid's Cabaret | 8 Weeks | $132 |
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Entering Grades 4-8
Let’s put on a show! If you love to sing, dance, and act this class is for you. Join the Conservatory and Milwaukee Opera Theatre tenor Nathan Wesselowski as he works with students teaching some great musical theater songs, both old and new as well as basics of stage movement. This class provides opportunities to learn the fundamentals of singing, learn solo and ensemble repertoire, develop creativity, make friends and build self confidence. No experience necessary.
Audubon Court • Saturdays 12:15-1:10pm
3932 • Starts 6/16/12 (no class 7/7)
Instructor: Nathan Wesselowski
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PERCUSSION
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Hand Drumming Discoveries | 8 Weeks | $100
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Entering Grades K4-K5
Children will learn to keep a steady beat and play basic rhythm patterns through music games and activities. Beginning musical concepts and listening skills will be introduced and developed. Purchase of a hand drum is not required. Instruments are provided for class use.
Prospect • Saturdays 10:00-10:40am
3933 • Starts 6/16/12
Instructor: Bony Plog-Benavides
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Hand Drumming for Kids | 8 Weeks | $100
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Entering Grades 1-3
Learn the basic hand patterns and -techniques to play Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Traditional rhythms and exercises will be combined with improvisational rhythm games. Emphasis will be placed on proper technique for congas with the goal of performing together in an ensemble. Purchase of a hand drum is not required. Instruments are provided for class use.
Prospect • Saturdays 10:45-11:25am
3934 • Starts 6/16/12
Instructor: Bony Plog-Benavides
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| World Music Ensemble for Kids | 8 Weeks | $100 |
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Entering Grades 3-5
This class emphasizes the ensemble aspects of world music utilizing hand drums, small percussion instruments and Orff xylophones. Students will explore the cultural history of music from Africa, the Caribbean and Brazil. The class enhances listening skills, musicality, working as a team and recognizing polyrhythmic patterns. Students will learn to improvise and have the opportunity to compose their own pieces while learning traditional drumming/percussion skills and music reading. A performance at the last class completes the experience.
Prospect • Mondays 6:30-7:10pm
3946 • Starts 6/18/12
Instructor: Julio Pabon
Performance: August 6, 7:15pm at Prospect Ave.
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| PIANO |
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Prelude to Piano Discoveries | 7 Weeks | $94
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Child must be entering K5 in the fall of 2012.
Your child will experience, discover and learn basic musical concepts that are age-appropriate and presented in a fun setting. Children will learn a new piano piece each week. A piano or electronic keyboard at home is required. Parents are required to attend the last 5 minutes of each class. Music books for this class will be provided.
Prospect • Mondays 3:30-4:10pm
3947 • Starts 6/18/12
Instructor: Rachel Fritz
Wilson Center • Mondays 2:00-2:40pm
3939 • Starts 6/18/12
Instructor: Diana Shapiro
Audubon Court • Mondays 4:30-5:10pm
3936 • Starts 6/18/12
Instructor: Andrea DeGreiff-Beisser
Prospect • Thursdays 2:00-2:40pm
3944 • Starts 6/14/12
Instructor: Teresa Drews
Wilson Center • Thursdays 4:30-5:10pm
3940 • Starts 6/14/12
Instructor: Diana Shapiro
Wilson Center • Saturdays 9:00-9:40am
3945 • Starts 6/16/12
Instructor: Diana Shapiro
Prospect • Saturdays 9:15-9:55am
3938 • Starts 6/16/12
Instructor: Kristin Collom
Audubon Court • Saturdays 10:00-10:40am
3937 • Starts 6/16/12 (no class 7/28)
Instructor: Joy Elowsky
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Continuing Prelude to Piano Discoveries | 7 Weeks | $94
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Entering K5-Grade 1
Prerequisite: Completion of Spring Semester Prelude to Piano Discoveries.
Audubon Court • Wednesdays 2:00-2:40pm
3942 • Starts 6/13/12 (no class 7/4)
Instructor: Kari Johnson
Audubon Court • Saturdays 9:15-9:55am
3943 • Starts 6/16/12 (no class 6/23)
Instructor: Kari Johnson
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Continuing Piano Discoveries | 7 Weeks | $116
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Entering K5-Grade 1
Prerequisite: Completion of Spring Semester Piano Discoveries.
Audubon Court • Saturdays 1:00-1:55pm
3948 • Starts 6/16/12 (no class 6/23)
Instructor: Kari Johnson
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Piano Discoveries & Beyond | 7 Weeks | $116
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Entering Grades 1-2
Prerequisite: One year of piano study.
Continue the fun of learning how to play the piano with other kids. Students will learn and play piano duets while improving their listening, rhythm and sight reading skills. Come and enjoy meeting other kids and making music with them!
Prospect • Mondays 5:30-6:25pm
4022 • Starts 6/18/12
Instructor: Rachel Fritz
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| GUITAR |
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Guitar Discoveries | 8 Weeks | $132
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Entering Grades K5-2
In a relaxed setting, your child will learn the basic fundamentals of playing an acoustic guitar. Students will have fun learning to read music, improvise melodies and play a variety of strums and picking patterns that are age-appropriate. A 1/2 or 3/4 sized nylon-stringed acoustic guitar is required.
Prospect • Tuesdays 5:30-6:25pm
4024 • Starts 6/12/12 (no class 7/3, 7/17)
Instructor: Jason Behr
Audubon Court • Saturdays 10:00-10:55am
4025 • Starts 6/16/12
Instructor: Carolina Folmer
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| Guitar Ensemble for Kids | 8 Weeks | $132 |
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Open to all young guitar students entering Grades 1-6.
Enjoy playing and performing with other young guitarist as you explore music arranged for 3 or more guitars. Students should have basic note reading skills in the open position, or be able to play simple melodies by ear. Open to traditional and Suzuki guitar students. Students are required to have either a nylon or steel-string acoustic guitar for use during the class and for home practice.
Audubon Court • Saturdays 9:30-10:25am
3983 • Starts 6/16/12 (no class 7/21)
Instructor: Jason Behr
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| STRINGS |
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Beginning Violin and Viola | 8 Weeks | $100
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Entering Grades 4-8
Here is an opportunity to explore the world of violin and viola in a supportive group setting. Beginner students will learn the basics of technique, music reading and simple tunes in the classic and folk tradition. Music book: String Explorer Book 1 by Dabczynski, Meyer,and Phillips. Please purchase book prior to first class.
Prospect • Fridays 3:00-3:40pm
4026 • Starts 6/15/12
Instructor: Laura Rooney
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Continuing Violin and Viola | 8 Weeks | $100
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Entering Grades 4-8
For continuing students and new students who are playing in the early to mid Suzuki Book 1 level and would like to join a group class. Students will continue to develop their technique, musical expression and ensemble skills. Music book: String Explorer Book 1 by Dabczynski, Meyer,and Phillips. Please purchase book prior to first class.
Prospect • Fridays 3:45-4:25pm
3974 • Starts 6/15/12
Instructor: Laura Rooney
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SUZUKI
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Beginning Suzuki Violin Group Class for Kids | 7 Weeks | $116
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Entering Grades K4-1
Summer is a terrific time to introduce your child to Suzuki group violin classes. Parent and child attend classes together and learn the basics of violin playing through teamwork and games. Children will receive instructions on how to make their own Pre-Twinkle violin in the first class. Supplies will be provided.
Prospect • Saturdays 10:00–10:55am
4014 • Starts 6/16/12 (no class 6/30)
Instructor: Julie Bamberger Roubik
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Suzuki Violin Group Class for Kids: Books 1-2 | 7 Weeks | $116
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Entering Grades 1–4
Take advantage of the summer to continue building on group skills and have fun playing with other kids. It is recommended that the parent and child attend classes together. Appropriate sized violin is required.
Prospect • Saturdays 11:00–11:55am
4023 • Starts 6/16/12 (no class 6/30)
Instructor: Julie Bamberger Roubik
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| THEORY & MUSIC APPRECIATION |
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Theory is Fun 1 & 2 | 8 Weeks | $132
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Grades 1-4
These classes will teach young string, wind, and piano players basic theory. Students will work on note reading and writing, ear training, the meaning of symbols, intervals, chords, notation, music vocabulary and how these important musical elements relate to their instrument.
Theory Is Fun 1 | 8 Weeks | $132
Entering Grades 1-3
Prerequisite: 1st grade and up or by permission of instructor.
Prospect • Saturdays 12:00-12:55pm
4016 • Starts 6/16/12
Instructor: Kristian Ring
Theory Is Fun 2 | 8 Weeks | $132
Entering Grades 2-4
Prerequisite: Theory is Fun 1 or by permission of instructor.
Prospect • Saturdays 11:00-11:55am
4019 • Starts 6/16/12
Instructor: Kristian Ring
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| CHAMBER MUSIC |
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Chamber Ensembles for Strings and Piano | 8 Weeks | $132
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Entering Grades 6-8
It's time for chamber music! Enhance your musicality, listening, rhythm, and ensemble skills while playing carefully selected pieces. Students will receive a high degree of individual attention and have fun making music with fellow musicians in a small group setting.
Requirements:
Violin-Suzuki Book 4 or equivalent
Viola-Suzuki Book 3 or equivalent
Cello-Suzuki Book 2 or equivalent
Bass-Suzuki Book 1 or equivalent
Piano-Intermediate level
Prospect • Saturdays 10:00-10:55am
3968 • Starts 6/16/12
Instructor: Kristian Ring
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| MUSIC THERAPY |
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| A consultation with our Music Therapy Department Chair, Bonnie Jean Barczak, is required prior to enrollment in the Music Therapy class listed below. Please call 414/459-3444 for more information. |
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Music Therapy for Preschool Language Development | 6 Weeks | $75
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Ages 2-4.5
This group is designed for children ages 2 through 4.5 who are showing delays in language comprehension, expressive language, and/or articulation development. Groups of 4 to 8 will be provided with music therapy experiences emphasizing vocal production, listening as well as instruction following, expressive communication, and social interaction. Call 414/459-3444 for more information and/or to register.
Off Site • Fridays 11:00-11:40am
4004 • Starts 6/15/12 (no class on 7/13 or 7/20)
Instructor: Christine Wiggin
Classes will be held at New Berlin Therapies, 2895 S. Moorland Road, New Berlin, WI.
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Music Therapy for Developing Social Skills | 6 Weeks | $100
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Entering Grades 1-6
This group is specially designed for children aged 5 through 12 who are showing delays in social development. Groups of 4 to 8 will participate in music experiences that promote social interactions by emphasizing turn taking, acceptance of leadership role, effective listening, and using verbal and nonverbal communication. This group is beneficial for children with attention disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and other social disorders. Call 414/459-3444 for more information and/or to register.
Off Site • Tuesday 5:30-6:25pm
4003 • Starts 6/12/12 (no class on 7/3)
Instructor: Liz Krickhahn
Classes will be held at New Berlin Therapies, 2895 S. Moorland Road, New Berlin, WI.
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Music Exploration for Children with Special Needs |
6 Weeks | $75
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Entering Grades 2-6
During this 6 week class, children will be exposed to various instruments and genres of music. One week will be dedicated to each instrument group (strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, voice). This class is especially useful for students wishing to participate in school band or orchestra, but who do not know what instrument to choose. Call 414/459-3444 for more information and/or to register.
Prospect • Thursdays 6:00pm-6:40pm
4032 • Starts 6/14/12
Instructor: Liz Krickhahn
Off Site • Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:10pm
4000 • Starts 6/12/12 (no class 7/3)
Instructor: Liz Krickhahn
Classes will be held at New Berlin Therapies, 2895 S. Moorland Road, New Berlin, WI.
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| Drumming Up Friendship | 6 Weeks | $75 |
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Entering Grades 2-8
Drumming is a bridge to friendship! Clients with social disorders are paired together during each class to promote friendship. The class focuses on the development and improvement of appropriate social and communication skills, and behavioral objectives necessary to develop and foster friendships. Students will be grouped according to age and developmental maturity. Call 414/459-3444 for more information and/or to register.
Entering Grades 2-4
Prospect • Tuesdays 9:30-10:10am
3999 • Starts 6/12/12 (no class 7/17)
Instructor: Christine Wiggin
Entering Grades 5-8
Wilson Center • Wednesdays 10:30-11:10am
4001 • Starts 6/13/12 (no class 7/4, 7/18)
Instructor: Christine Wiggin
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