GORDON METHOD LISTENING APPROACHES - for students of all instruments -ages 5 and up   Learning how musical sounds are created. Experience, hear, and feel the fascinating rhythms that make music so exciting.  Students  will be listening to (audiating), creating, and performing music in a new way - from "the inside."  Different techniques will be demonstrated each day. One hour daily, register for Sa or Su or both. (1:30)

HANDBELLS INTRODUCTION - Learn basic handbell techniques and fun pieces by participating in this ensemble. No previous handbell experience necessary. This class is appropriate for students from beginning to more advanced levels as as it will be taught utilizing Orff method principles that emphasize coordinating the simplest few note melodies for the earlier students with longer, more complex rhythms and melodies for the more advanced students. (ages 5 and up)  Basic note reading helpful but not required. One hour daily. register for Sa or Su or both (10:30)

HARP INTRODUCTION -  Discover the joy of music-making at the harp! Learn the basics of playing this unique instrument. By attending this “harp tasting” class students will have the opportunity to play on a lever or pedal harp, get the financial facts about renting or buying a harp and will learn to play a simple folk song. Class size limited to 4 students per hour. EXTRA FEE: $15.00. One hour daily, register for Saturday or Sunday at 2:30 (ages 5 to 9) or 3:30 (ages 10 and up) You are also invited to register for a private lesson with Ms. Kulick either Sat or Sun or both by choosing the half hour lesson option on the registration form and signing up for harp. Sa or Su or both

IMPROVISATION FOR PIANISTS - Improvising classical, and popular styles such as blues, ragtime, rock and jazz at the keyboard. Each style will be broken down into basic harmonic, melodic and rhythmic concepts. Students are introduced to basic 7th and 9th chords, and jazz scales and modes. (pianists level late book 2 or early sonatinas and above). Register for either Sa or Su or both. (11:30)

IMPROVISATION FOR STRINGS - Introducing jazz, blues, new age, fiddling and other popular styles. Emphasis on melodic and jazz scale patterns, popular/jazz chord structuring, instrumental techniques - bass, cello, viola, violin. (mid-book 2 and up) **requires registration for both Sa and Su, meets two hours each day and counts as two classes each day. both Sa and Su required (10:30 to 12:30)

KARATE - Beginning; Intermediate-Advanced Sections - Covers the basics of the Martial Arts. Stances, blocks, strikes, and kicks are covered in addition to the practice of meditation and coordinated breathing. Martial Arts is taught as a way of living a healthy, long life, and as a means of helping with mental discipline in music and other studies. This class will meet for two hours. It will count as two classes per day on the registraiton form.  Students may register for either or both Sa and Su; different techniques will be demonstrated each day  Sa or Su or both (1:30 to 3:30)

MUSIC APPRECIATION THROUGH FILM - A fun and educational look at the lives of the great composers and their times from various historical eras as presented through viewing entertaining segments from famous commercial films, videos, and television presentations.  Commentary will be offered to help in appreciating the music. A printed list of available materials will be given to all registrants. (ages 7 and up)  This class meets two hours daily and will count as two classes. It is recommended, but not required, that a student register for both Saturday and Sunday as different films will be shown each day. Recommended for students ages 8 and up. Note that teachers who register for the teacher film course will observe this class.  Sa, Su or both (1:30 to 2:30)

MUSIC MIND GAMES- Introductory to note reading for book 1 level students - all ages. Use of the creative and popular approach of Michio Yurko. Motivational and structed hands on games to introduce note reading concepts.  Taught by an instructor trained under the tutelage of the orignator of the course, Michio Yurko.  Sa, Su or both (9:30)

PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS: AN INTRODUCTION - an energetic fun approach sampling various instruments such as drums, bongos, congas, etc. through ensemble performance of stimulating music. A special treat will be playing the middle eastern Dabuki drums. No experience necessary. (ages 6 and up, all levels)  Different instruments will be covered each day. One hour Sat and one hour Sun. Register for Sa or Su or both (3:30)