Children's Classes
Turtle Bay Music School for Children
Fall 2011 I Spring 2012
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OPPORTUNITIES
TUNEFUL SEQUENCE
CHILDREN'S CLASSES
SUZUKI CLASSES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
+OPPORTUNITIES
What makes TBMS different?
Turtle Bay Music School offers a number of free +OPPORUNITIES for students and their families, including:
Young Artists Recitals
Special performance opportunities open to all TBMS young artists. Students enjoy sharing what they are working on (at all levels) and performing for their family and friends.
Second Thursday of every month at 5:00pm and 6:15pm.
Master Classes
Selected TBMS students will perform for a guest artist, who will provide feedback for improved performance. Equally fun and informative for performers and audience members alike!
Family, friends and peers are welcome to observe our students grow their musical abilities right before their eyes.
Parent Education Nights
This series educates TBMS parents in the progression of the their child’s musical education. Topics will vary throughout the year. Parent reception to follow.
BUNDLE UP!
Supplement Private lessons or Tuneful classes with one of the following
group classes and receive a 10% discount off your chosen group class.
Children’s Group Voice
A World of Music and Percussion
Dance Classes
Yoga Classes
Go beyond the +OPPORTUNITIES
And keep reading to find out more!
TUNEFUL SEQUENCE
The TUNEFUL SEQUENCE PROGRAM is based on Orff Schulwerk -
a holistic approach of teaching children music through singing, storytelling, movement, rhythmic work, instrumental ensembles, improvisation and music theory. This sequential program is designed to grow with your child, as they learn to express themselves musically in increasingly challenging (but still fun!) ways. Classes are based on the idea that all children have an innate musical sense and need only a little guidance to nurture that ability. Class times vary by semester. Please call for more information at 212-753-8811.
Semester tuition: $640 plus $45 registration fee
LEVEL I Ages 18 months - 3 years
These play-oriented classes emphasize movement and singing and introduce age-appropriate pitched and non-pitched instruments. Children learn to recognize musical symbols and note patterns. Maximum six students per class.
LEVEL II Ages 3 - 4 years
Children are ready to explore rhythm, pitch, melody and note reading in a more in-depth and independent setting. As they progress, children are introduced to the recorder. Maximum eight students per class.
LEVEL III Kindergarten - 1st grade
Children learn to create music in small instrumental ensembles, and improvise melodies on solo instruments such as the piano and recorder. Music theory games are played, focusing on note recognition, rhythmic training, musical form and solfege. Maximum nine students per class.
LEVEL IV The TBMS Tuneful Ensemble 2nd - 6th grade
The TBMS Tuneful Ensemble is a performance group that performs written compositions and improvised pieces on a variety of pitched, non-pitched and solo instruments. Students learn music theory by analyzing each performance piece for overall musical form, rhythm, intervals, scales, modes, notation, and chordal structure. Maximum nine students per class.
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
TBMS offers PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS in more than 20 instruments and voice. Please call for more information at 212-753-8811.
| Lesson Length | 30 min. | 45 min. | 60 min. |
| Semester Tuition (16 weeks)+ | $800 | $1,008 | $1,200 |
Plus registration fee: $45 per semester
+ Registration is ongoing throughout the semester. Tuition for private lessons is prorated based on your start date.
To register or for more information on GROUP CLASSES, please call 212-753-8811.
Semester tuition: $480 plus $45 registration fee
CHILDREN’S GROUP PIANO Level I and Level II Ages 4-6 years
With our small, age-appropriate group classes, students begin their exploration of the piano in a gentle and nurturing environment. Each student works at their own upright electric piano to learn the basics, including note reading.
CHILDREN’S GROUP VOICE CLASS BUNDLE UP!
This class is the perfect preparation for private voice lessons. In addition to learning basic vocal techniques, children will build their musicianship through note reading, ear training and solfege, conducting, and singing in harmony.
This class includes performance opportunities.
A WORLD OF MUSIC AND PERCUSSION BUNDLE UP!
Students are invited to explore the diverse family of percussion instruments with Congas, tambourines, bells, shakers and xylophones. In this class, movement, song and body percussion are used to introduce a multi-cutural world of music.
The MOVEMENT PROGRAM is new to TBMS, offering dance and yoga to children of all ages. Students will be placed in age-appropriare classes. Class times vary by semester. Please call for more information at 212-753-8811.
Semester tuition: $480 plus $45 registration fee
PRE-BALLET BUNDLE UP!
This movement class incorporates basic dance terminology as well as positions of feet, hands and body. Classical music and children’s songs are used to engage the imagination and enhance the joy of ballet!
BALLET/MODERN BUNDLE UP!
The perfect foundation for any young dancer, this class focuses on body placement and control; balance and alignment; and technique and terminology.
BASIC JAZZ AND HIP-HOP BUNDLE UP!
This class focuses on techniques of jazz through turns, leaps, rolls and runs, as well as the musicality and rhythms of hip-hop.
YOGA EXPRESSIONS Ages 4 - 6 years BUNDLE UP!
The foundations of yoga include; posture, strength, flexibility, and coordination ; all are key for young musicians. This class encourages students to express themselves creatively through yoga. Children will learn to concentrate and find their inner calm while having fun!
YOGA FLOW Ages 6-9 and 9-12 years BUNDLE UP!
Children who practice yoga learn to tune into their bodies early on. This class will focus on enhancing posture, strength, flexibility, coordination, and concentration as well as self-awareness, self-discipline and self-esteem.
SUZUKI PROGRAM
Our SUZUKI STRING PROGRAMS are based on the philosophies of Japanese violinist and pedagogue Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. Dr. Suzuki realized how easily children learned their native languages and incorporated these basic principles into what is now known as the mother-tongue approach to learning music. To register or for more information, please call 212-753-8811.
PRE-SUZUKI VIOLIN, VIOLA AND CELLO Ages 3 - 4 years
A gentle first step toward becoming a Suzuki student, our unique approach combines Level II Tuneful Sequence classes with 30-minute group instruction in the basic principles of the Suzuki Method.
Semester tuition: $1,000 plus $45 registration fee
SUZUKI VIOLIN, VIOLA AND CELLO Ages 4 years and up
Our Suzuki strings programs combine the individual attention of private lessons with the ensemble skills of group instruction.
Semester tuition: $1,160 plus $45 registration fee
+OPPORTUNITIES FOR REGISTERED SUZUKI FAMILIES
RECITALS AND EVENTS
As a participant in the Suzuki Program, your child will perform in the following events each year:
+ Two Suzuki Solo Recitals
+ Two Suzuki Group Recitals
+ Annual Suzuki Master Class
+ Two outreach performances at local senior centers and neighborhood spaces
+ The TBMS Annual Perform-A-Thon
TRY! SUZUKI VIOLIN AND CELLO A fun introduction for parents!
These five-week courses cover the basics of Suzuki Violin or Cello and are perfect for parents with children in the Suzuki program. Parents learn the basics of playing the instrument (no musical experience necessary!), as well as tips for helping children practice at home. Violins and cellos are provided for the duration of the class.
Five-Week Course: $200 plus $45 registration fee
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: I am all set to register now. What should I do?
A: Register for Children Classes is easy by contacting TBMS in one of two ways:
- Call or email:
For Tuneful Sequence and Children’s Classes:
Patti Onorato, Early Childhood Coordinator
212-753-8811 x14 or patti@tbms.org
For Strings Inquiries (including TBMS Suzuki program):
Laura Kay, Registrar, Coordinator of In-School Scheduling
212-753-8811 x13 / laura@tbms.org
For all other Private Lessons:
Laura Kay, Registrar, Coordinator of In-School Scheduling
212-753-8811 x13 / laura@tbms.org - Stop by to see the Coordinator of In-School Scheduling:
Turtle Bay Music School
244 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10022
Q: I think this sounds great, but I have questions. Who should I talk to?
A: We are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Please contact:
Laura Kay
Registrar, Coordinator of In-School Scheduling
212-753-8811 x13
laura@tbms.org
Q: How can I support TBMS?
A: For more information on supporting TBMS with a tax-deductable donation please:
- Contact Julie Rulyak, Development Director at 212-753-8811 x17 / julie@tbms.org
- Go online to www.tbms.org and click “A space to give.”
Q: Is there a calendar of free events?
A: All are welcome to attend our free events. To find out more, please visit: http://www.tbms.org/pages/tbms-calendar.html
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
To register or for more information, please contact Laura Kay,
Registrar, Coordinator of In-School Scheduling at
212-753-8811 x13 or laura@tbms.org.
TBMS has a wide variety of ongoing free events for children:
http://www.tbms.org/pages/childrens-classes.html
