Fall Classes 2019

Manchester Community Music School 2291 Elm St. Manchester, NH 03104 (603) 644-4548

www.mcmusicschool.org

Free Classes for MCMS Private Lesson Students

Music Theory Students gain skills and understanding in areas including ear training, major scales, diatonic intervals, minor scales, chromatic intervals, and building chords to develop a solid foundation that will allow the pursuit of original composition. Instructor: Romeo Melloni Thursdays: September 19 - December 5 6:00-6:30pm Beginner 6:30-7:00pm Intermediate Ages: 10 and up (under 10 with approval) Tuition: FREE for MCMS private lesson students. $199 for general public.

Masterclasses

Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7:30pm All State Audition Workshop for Strings and Winds Free for MCMS private lesson students. $25 for general public.

Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 6:00pm Masterclass 7:30pm Concert Cello Masterclass and Concert with Jacques Wood Free for MCMS private lesson students. $25 for general public.

Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6:30pm Masterclass 7:30pm Concert Piano Masterclass and Concert with Paulius Pancekauskas Free for MCMS private lesson students. $25 for general public.

Osher Lifelong Learning Classes *Sign up through Olli Online

History of Drumming for Healing and Communication September 9 - 23 from 11:00 - 12:00pm with Ben Chappell

Music and the Relaxation Response September 9 - 23 from 12:00 - 1:00pm with Ben Chappell

Mozart and Beethoven: Two Geniuses Astride the Musical Divide September 3 - October 8 from 10:00 - 11:00pm with Robert Hoffman

Music of the Big Band Era October 7 - 28 from 10:00 - 11:00am with John Zevos

Folk String Orchestra

Rock Band

Sprouting Melodies

Changing lives through the power of learning, sharing, and making music.

Sprouting Melodies Sprouting Melodies® is a unique, award-winning early childhood music program in which you and your little one sing, play, and move to music that is specifically designed to promote healthy early development

Session 1 - Instructor Shannon Laine, MT-BC, Music TherapistTuesday ClassesSession 1: September 10 – October 29Sprouting Melodies 1 and 2 (0 to 18 months) 10:00 am – 10:45 amSprouting Melodies 3 (18 months – 3 years) 11:00 am – 11:45 amFriday ClassesSession 1: September 13 – November 1Sprouting Melodies 3 (18 months – 3 years) 10:00 am – 10:45 amSprouting Melodies 1 and 2 (0 to 18 months) 11:00 am – 11:45 am

Session 2 - Instructor Shannon Laine, MT-BC, Music Therapist Tuesday ClassesSession 2: November 5 – December 10Sprouting Melodies 1 and 2 (0 to 18 months) 10:00 am – 10:45 amSprouting Melodies 3 (18 months – 3 years) 11:00 am – 11:45 amFriday ClassesSession 2: November 8 – December 13Sprouting Melodies 3 (18 months – 3 years) 10:00 am – 10:45 amSprouting Melodies 1 and 2 (0 to 18 months) 11:00 am – 11:45 am

Tuition: Session 1 - 8 weeks $176 Session 2 - 5 weeks $110

Badge Classes for Girls Scouts and Boy Scouts *Sign up through Your Troop Leader

Girl Scouts Music Badge: Juniors Pop, Rock, or Jazz, what’s your musical style? Join us on a musical journey as we explore instruments, try music composition and take the stage! 11/11/19 and 1/20/20 10:00am-12:00pm

Girl Scouts Public Speaker Badge: Cadets Public speaking doesn’t have to be a scary thing. Learn how breath control, the use of empowering body language, and practice can help you captivate your audience. 11/11/19 and 1/20/20 12:30pm- 2:30pm

Boy Scouts Music Badge: “Become a Maestro” Pop, Rock, or Jazz, what’s your musical style? Join us on a musical journey as we explore the different types of musical instruments, try music composition, and take the stage! Explore how music is made, learn how to read a basic score, how to copywrite your work, and even a bit of American music history. Instructor: Ryan Striker 11/23/19 9:00am-1:00pm

Boy Scouts Public Speaker Badge: “Find Your Voice” Rule the parliament! Want to be an effective leader? It’s important to know how to lead a discussion, make positive decisions as a group, and help your group become more productive. Through improv and research, you’ll learn how to present yourself and share information in an engaging way. Instructor: Matthew Dickey 11/23/19 9:00am-1:00pm

Chamber Groups for All Ages

***NEW*** Rock Band Perform music from the Classic Rock era: Chicago, Blood, Sweat, and Tears, Steely Dan, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and more. This class is for high school students who sing, play guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, percussion, trumpet, trombone, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone. Instructor: John Zevos Mondays: 7:00-8:30pm Auditions Sept. 16 and 23, Starts Sept. 30 Tuition: $400 ($200 per semester) Flute Choir Join us for a fun experience playing flute with others and becoming more rhythmically independent. Learn symphonic repertoire such as Mozart’s Magic Flute and fan favorites such as selections from Harry Potter. Instructor: Aubrie Dionne All Ages: Intermediate-Advanced Wednesdays: 5:00-6:00pm Starts Sept. 18 Tuition: $525 per year

2G Chorus Through a collaboration between Manchester Choral Society (MCS) and Manchester Community Music School (MCMS), 2G MCS provides a unique opportunity for exceptional young singers to perform a variety of choral works. Director: Krystal Morin Accompanist: Elizabeth Blood Grades 4-8: Audition required-to be held on Monday, Sept. 16 Mondays: 5:00-6:00pm Starts Sept. 23 Tuition: $125 per semester

Folk String Orchestra For players of any string instrument looking for ensemble playing, including guitar, mandolin, ukulele, string bass, and others. Continue the old-time British American music tradition by playing classical, folk, jazz, country, and bluegrass. Instructor: John Zevos Wednesdays: 6:00-7:00pm Starts Sept. 18 Teen through Adults All Levels of Playing Ability Tuition: $525 per year

Adult String Ensemble Enjoy this opportunity for adult students and amateurs to play chamber music with their peers in a professional, nurturing environment. A variety of repertoire will be explored. Instructor: Matthew Dickey Thursdays: 6:00-7:00pm Starts Sept. 12 Intermediate-Advanced Adult String Players Tuition: $525 per year