MUSIC CLASSES & ENSEMBLES
 
2010 - 2011 Season
Fall/Winter Session Begins: Wednesday, September 8 and ends on Monday, June 13. Summer Session Begins: Monday, June 20. New Tuition Rates May Apply
 
School Hours
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

 
Session Dates
Six (6) six-week sessions
Session I: Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Session II: Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Session III: Monday, December 6, 2010
Session IV: Monday, January 31, 2011
Session V: Monday, March 14, 2011
Session VI: Monday, May 2, 2011
 
MUSIC CLASSES & ENSEMBLES
Introducing: Mariachi Corazon del Valle de CMS SILVER WINDS FLUTE CHOIR THURSDAY PLAYERS – FLUTE CHOIR
JAZZ ENSEMBLE – IMPRESSIONS FLUTOPHONE CLASS SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE – INTRO
ROCK AND ROLL VOCAL CLASSES MUSICAL ACOUSTICS
 
Always available: Private, semi-private instruction in nearly every instrument and voice.
INTERVIEWS & SCHEDULING
Please contact the Business Manager by e-mail at offmgr@cmslv.org or telephone 610.435.7725 to schedule your lessons.
Mariachi Corazon del Valle de CMS
New students and current students alike will enjoy our journey into Mariachi. The journey of discovery begins. Students find themselves at the crossroads of musical traditions from different continents – Classical, Baroque, and Folk.
Ages: Intermediate – Advanced students of strings, brass and voice.
Knowledge of Spanish is not required but is helpful.

First Session Begins: Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Instructor: Greg Guzevich
$ 60.00 per student per session
Ensemble exercises based in rhythm begin each session. Mariachi terminology in Spanish and proper pronunciation of the lyrics will come next as it is an important part of Mariachi tradition – the chorus. Each music discipline will focus on their part; all coming together each lesson. Needed: guitarron, vihuela, trumpet, violins, violas, voice.
 
SILVER WINDS FLUTE CHOIR
All Ages
Must be at an advanced level.

First session begins Sunday, September 12, 2010. There are six lessons per session; six sessions during the school year.
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Instructor: Dr. Nora Suggs
$ 168.00 per student per session
High quality performance techniques will be honed during these sessions. Leadership skills continue with rotation of parts. The CMS Silver Winds have performed throughout the Valley as ambassadors for CMS. If you really enjoy performance with a great group of young musicians then the Silver Winds is the place for you. Call for placement interview.
 
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THURSDAY PLAYERS – FLUTE CHOIR
All ages, all levels

Begins: Thursday, September 9, 2010. Flute choir meets each Thursday. There are six lessons per session; six sessions during the school year.
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Instructor: Dr. Nora Suggs
$ 156.00 per student per session
CMS encourages all flute students to participate in our CMS Flute Choir. The joy of performing music with others is a super experience; learn from the teacher and learn from each other. All genres of music from Bach to the Blues are learned. There is no audition necessary. CMS does require a minimum of six students to enroll for the program to begin. Six weeks, 1.5 hours each week of great flute playing, plus, enjoy performance in numerous venues at CMS and in the Valley.
 
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JAZZ ENSEMBLE – IMPRESSIONS
All Ages

First Session Begins: Tuesday, September 14, 2010. Sessions are one time each week; 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Each session is six weeks; there are six sessions during the season.

Instructor: Clifford Tracy
$ 72.00 per student per session
Join one of the hottest groups around and perform with others at CMS and throughout the Valley. Our group includes percussion, saxophones, trumpets, keyboards, more. Impressions have performed at Symphony Hall, Mayfair, CMS Events, more. We really wish you were playin’ with us. For more information, contact CMS; 610.435.7725 or visit CMS on Facebook. Sign up today and become a member of Impressions tomorrow!
 
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FLUTOPHONE CLASS – Learn to play the very first day!
Ages: 6 – 10

Begins on Wednesday, September 8, between 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Each session is six weeks; there are six sessions during the season.

Educator: Mr. Cliff Tracy
$60.00 per student per session
The easy and inexpensive way to introduce children to the world of great music – the Flutophone. Learn proper fingering techniques, how to read music and have fun. From the very first lesson your son/daughter will be playing their very own flutophone. CMS does require a minimum enrollment of six students to begin each session.
 
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SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE – INTRO
Ages: Beginning Saxophone Students

Begins: Wednesday, September 8. The Program meets each Wednesday, one hour each week for six weeks. There are ongoing sessions throughout the school year. Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Instructor: Cliff Tracy
$ 60.00 per student per session
If you really want to learn to play the saxophone, enroll in our Saxophone Ensemble and you will be on your way to great Sax performance. Once you learn the basics you will be on your way to joining Impressions, THE Jazz Ensemble that performs throughout the Valley. It is loads of fun! CMS does request a minimum enrollment of six students to begin the class.
 
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ROCK AND ROLL – Let’s get the band together!
Ages: 10+

Begins: Wednesday, September 8. Lessons are one hour in length one day each week for six weeks. There are six six-week sessions during the school year.
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Instructor: Cliff Tracy
$ 84.00 per student per session

Explore the fundamentals of performing real rock and roll music. Play rock songs from the 60‘s all through the 80’s. Great music making for all music disciplines.

 
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VOCAL CLASSES
Ages: 6 – 9

First Session Begins: Thursday, September 9, 6:00 – 6:45 pm.

Instructor: Mary Schatkowski
$ 108.00 per session per student

Auditions will be held the first Thursday of each session for placement. Participants learn the basics of vocal production, intonation, harmony and rhythm. Reading and listening skills are taught, as the children learn songs and rhythm exercises to develop their musical talents. Our goal is performing together in a small choir. CMS requests a minimum enrollment of six youngsters for the program to begin.

 
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MUSICAL ACOUSTICS
Ages: 13+

Begins Tuesday, September 14, 4:00 – 4:45 pm. Six lessons each session; six sessions throughout the year.

Instructor: Dr. David Saturen
$108.00 per session per student

Learn how frequencies and wave lengths relate to musical notes. Understand the specifications of electronic equipment so as to make informed purchases. Students will need to know the names of musical notes. Enrollment requirement of six students to begin the group session.

 
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