WINTER/SPRING 2010
 Adults
Celtic Music Sessions
Wednesdays:
Introductory: 7:00-8:00 pm
Advanced: 5:30-6:30 pm
Youth (11 and Up): 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Brattleboro Music Center
Learn traditional jigs and reels, and other dance music of Scotland,
Ireland and New England. All music will be taught by ear, making this
class an excellent opportunity to both develop ear training abilities
and get an introduction into these exciting musical traditions.
Instruments can include violin, flute, recorder, penny whistle,
accordion, mandolin, clarinet & piano. Instructors: Keith Murphy
& Becky Tracy. Winter session runs Jan. 13-Mar. 31, the class fee is
$150 for 10 sessions. Read more.
Awareness Through Movement For Musicians
Workshop, Two Saturday Sessions: Feb. 6 and Mar. 6, Brattleboro Music Center
The Feldenkrais Method offers a unique approach to recognizing habits
and exploring more pleasurable and efficient ways of doing and being.
Since Moshe Feldenkrais first began working with the public in the
1950’s, thousands of musicians around the world have utilized the
Method to bring greater lightness, ease, and joy to their playing.
Instructor: Lisa Nash. Class fee is $90 for two four-hour sessions, 9:00-1:00..
NEW! A New Approach to Violin Playing
Brattleboro Music Center
"New
Approach to Violin Playing" is a holistic approach of mind and body
authored by Kato Havas that uses preventive exercises to help eliminate
physical tensions, mental anxieties, and stage fright. It applies to all
ages and levels of playing, and also applies to violists. Using
"Stage Fright," by Kato Havas as a starting point instructor Michelle Liechti will
explore the basic principles of the New Approach and guide participants through
the exercises. Required reading, "Stage Fright" by Kato Havas. Class fee, $75 for the workshop. Teens & adults, all levels. Instructor: Michelle Liechti.
Solfége Sight Singing - Adults
Brattleboro Music Center
Through the joy of group singing, students will hone their skills in sight-singing, rhythm, dictation, conducting and performance of music in parts. For beginner and intermediate instrumentalists and singers for whom music is increasingly important, and who want to be better in their choruses or groups. Instructor: Richard Ullman. Also offered for Jr. High/High School musicians. The fee is $120 for 8 sessions.
Toddlers through Teens
Movin’ Into Music - Music & Movement For Toddlers and Preschoolers (Ages 1-5)
Brattleboro: 10 am, Mondays, Ongoing
Walpole, NH: 10 am, Tuesdays, Ongoing
Come sing, dance, clap, tap and make believe! A fun filled 45-minute
class for children 1-5 years and their caregivers. This dynamic class
offers sing-a-longs to original and traditional songs, a variety of
musical instruments to play, as well as some unique props and puppets!
Annie Frelich – one half of the popular duet The Annies,
leads this class. $15 per class / $120 for an 8 week session. Siblings
age 1-5 are $5 per class; siblings under 1 and over 5 are free.
Classes are ongoing - join in any time. Class CD available. Free demo class and full description.
Movin’ Into Music: Little Strummers Ukelele Club (Ages 3-5)
Brattleboro: 9:45 am, Mondays
A fun opportunity for preschoolers (ages 3 and up) to enjoy 15
minutes of Ukelele playing with Annie Frelich following their Movin'
Into Music class. $5 per class/$40 for eight-week session. This session
is for children already enrolled in the Movin' Into Music class as a
fun way to come early and play.
NEW! Ready, Set, MUSIC! (Ages 3-5)
Brattleboro Music Center
Here's a readiness class for ages 3-5 that enhances ability to keep a
steady beat, sing in tune and move to music while having fun! Classes will
include a short exploratory time with instruments, moving to music in different
meters, singing songs in major and minor modes, and playing fun music games while
learning. Studies show
that the larger the repertoire that children are exposed to, the more
creative they can be when improvising their own music.
Instructor: Kate Ullman. Class fee is $150 for ten sessions.
Music Makers (Ages 5-8)
Brattleboro Music Center
Using authentic xylophones and percussion instruments, students will
learn to keep a beat, sing on pitch while accompanying themselves
and others, and make up rhythms and melodies of their own, all while
experiencing the fun of playing music in a group. They will learn
chants, poems, and songs from all different cultures. The xylophones
are arranged so that there are no "wrong" notes and they always make a
pleasing sound. This class serves as an excellent introduction to
private music lessons. Instructor: Maggie Smith. Class fee is $168 for
12 sessions.
Jubilee Children's Chorus (Ages 8-13)
Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm
Rehearsal Location: Hilltop Montessori School, 120 Summit Circle, West Brattleboro
Following their dynamite premier performance in Songs of Divine Chemistry, the Jubilee Children's Chorus will resume on Tuesday, March 2, and will be accepting new young singers at this time. This semester will be quite different musically: the chorus will explore songs from the 20's through contemporary times, with songwriters such as Harold Arlen, Henry Mancini, Stephen Sondheim, and more. Although the music will be mostly in English, the kids may find themselves singing a French chanson or an African nastou. For more information, please contact director Susan Dedell at 348-7735.
Celtic Music Session, Youth version (11 and up)
Wednesdays, 4:15-5:15, Brattleboro Music Center
Learn traditional jigs and reels, and other dance music of Scotland,
Ireland and New England. All music will be taught by ear, making this
class an excellent opportunity to both develop ear training abilities
and get an introduction into these exciting musical traditions.
Instruments can include violin, flute, recorder, penny whistle,
accordion, mandolin, clarinet & piano. Instructors: Keith Murphy and Becky Tracy. Winter session runs Jan. 13-Mar. 31, the class fee is
$150 for 10 sessions. Read more.
BMC Music Adventure Program – For Children & Adults with Disabilities
Location: Windham Regional Career Center, Brattleboro (wheelchair-accessible)
The Brattleboro Music Center’s Music Adventure Program, for children
ages 7 through adults with disabilities and a few of their typical
peers, provides an engaging experience filled with percussion
instruments, singing, creating rhythms, making new friends and having
fun. BMC faculty member and vocalist, Kristen Carmichael-Bowers, and
musician and percussion instructor Russell Horton lead this class
promoting self-expression, communication, self-esteem and belonging to
a group. Laura Lawson Tucker and Darlene Jenson are mentors for this
program. Class fee is $250 for 10 sessions. Scholarships are
available. Read More.
Solfége Sight-Singing - Jr. High/High School
Brattleboro Music Center
Through the joy of group singing, students will hone their skills in sight-singing, rhythm, dictation, conducting and performance of music in parts. This class is for students who are considering music as a lifelong pursuit. Instructor: Richard Ullman. 8 weeks / $120. Also offered for adults.
NEW! A New Approach to Violin Playing
Brattleboro Music Center
"New
Approach to Violin Playing" is a holistic approach of mind and body
authored by Kato Havas that uses preventive exercises to help eliminate
physical tensions, mental anxieties, and stage fright. It applies to all
ages and levels of playing, and also applies to violists. Using
"Stage Fright," by Kato Havas as a starting point instructor Michelle Liechti will
explore the basic principles of the New Approach and guide participants through
the exercises. Required reading, "Stage Fright" by Kato Havas. Class fee, $75 for the workshop. Teens & adults, all levels. Instructor: Michelle Liechti.
Call the BMC Music School to register, 802.257.4523.
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