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The place for musicians of any age.We offer Bach, rock and beyond.

The Joan and Alan Bernikow Jewish Community Center opened inJanuary 2007. This magnificent building on Manor Road features awonderful place specifically designed for making music. Music instruc-tion is also available at our Avis/South Shore location, 1297 Arthur KillRoad and Aberlin/North Shore, 485 Victory Boulevard.For a JCC Program Guide, please call 718.475.5200, or visit sijcc.org

Elzbieta Seeley Director of the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute

718.475.5263 eseeley@sijcc.com

Bertha R. Mandel Director Emerita

Terry Baver, Daniel KuhnMusic Institute Committee Co-Chairs

Welcometo the

Dorothy Delson Kuhn

Music Instituteof the Jewish Community Center

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ABOUT THE DOROTHY DELSON KUHN MUSIC INSTITUTE

The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has been a powerfulstimulus to music on Staten Island since its inception. Current andformer faculty members and students are active in the cultural lifeof the community. They teach in Staten Island schools and collegesand they are performers and conductors for ensembles andorchestras locally and throughout the New York City area.

HistoryMusic instruction at the Jewish Community Center of Staten Island began in thelate 1950s in affiliation with the Bronx House School of Music. In 1970, the MusicInstitute of the JCC was founded by its co-directors, Dorothy Delson Kuhn andBertha R. Mandel, as an autonomous music school. The school received itscurrent name, The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute, in 1994.

MissionThe mission of the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute is to provide, in a com-munity music school setting at the Jewish Community Center of Staten Island,exceptionally fine instruction in the performance, understanding and apprecia-tion of music, particularly but not exclusively, to schoolchildren.

General InformationThe Music Institute is a non-profit and non-sectarian music school. It is the onlymember school of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts on StatenIsland. As a Guild School, the Music Institute provides high quality instruction ataffordable rates to all who seek it, regardless of age, income or ethnic origin. Pro-grams of instruction are available for students of all ages, from early childhood toadult, and at every level, from beginner to advanced. The faculty is composed ofhighly qualified professional musicians with extensive teaching and performingexperience. They attain fine results with students in a non-competitive environ-ment.

Music Institute students learn in an atmosphere conducive to personal and musicalgrowth. While students gain intensive training on their chosen instrument in indi-vidual lessons, they can supplement this training with classes in musicianship andtheory, and ensemble playing. Frequent student-faculty recitals provide an incen-tive for progress and an opportunity for students to share their accomplishmentswith their families, friends and other students. At these recitals, students are ableto hear their peers and teachers play.

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INSTRUMENTS FOR STUDENTS

Students enrolled for individual lessons are expected to make their own arrange-ments for an instrument for daily practice at home. Pianos, guitars and all strings,wind, brass, and percussion instruments may be rented at reasonable costthrough area music stores.

PRIVATE LESSONS - CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS

Private Lessons may be 30, 45 or 60 minutes for 30 weekly lessons fromSeptember through June. A special provision is made for late registrants.Lessons are offered at both the Joan and Alan Bernikow JCC and Avis/SouthShore JCC.

Private lessons are available in:• Piano • Guitar • Violin • Cello • Percussion • Voice • Flute • Oboe• Saxophone • Bassoon • Recorder • French Horn• Trumpet • Trombone • Tuba • Viola

Musicianship-Theory Classes provide enrichment through instruction intheory, ear training, musical forms, music history and general music appreciation.This class is included with private lesson tuition. Participation is highly recom-mended. For those not enrolled in Music Institute private lessons, a specialarrangement may be made.

Student-Faculty RecitalsStudent-Faculty recitals are held monthly, free of charge. Piano accompanimentsare provided by faculty members. In addition to student presentations, Music In-stitute faculty will be featured. Students improve performance skills, learn con-cert decorum and more. All students are urged to perform in at least one recitalduring the school year. Students receiving scholarships are required to participatein at least one recital. Recital dates and time TBA.

The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute offers preparation for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music exams.

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC PROGRAMS

For our younger students, we offer fun and interactive classes that lay the foundation for future musical experiences.

Music Together of Staten Island @ the JCC (ages infant – 5) 45 minutes weekly. 9 sessionsMusic Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music programfor babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and the adults who love them.The classes are based on the recognition that all children are musical. They canlearn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate with confidence in the music ofour culture, when their early environment supports such learning. Book and CD included in the price of the class. Free demonstration class will be held October 3, 10:30amClasses start October 7 & 10 at the Bernikow JCC

Thursdays, 10:30am 11MU117FSundays, 10:30am 11MU118F

Fee: $185 member$205 non-member

Introduction to Music Do Re Me(ages 4-5) 45 minutes weekly. 10 weeksThis method of teaching music incorporates all the things that children love todo: sing, chant, rhyme, clap, dance and keep a beat. These instincts are directedinto learning music by making music first, then reading and writing it later. Theclass happens in a non–competitive atmosphere where one of the rewards is thepleasure of making good music with others. Special instruments will be used suchas wooden xylophones, metal glockenspiels and small percussion instruments. No prior musical knowledge required. Class size is limited. Bernikow JCC: Thursdays, 12 noon 11MU119F

Avis/South Shore: Tuesdays, 12 noon 11MU120F

Fee: $100 member$150 non-member

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A unique parent/child musical experiencethat focuses on the development of thewhole child while stressing keyboardreadiness. Each group course is designedspecifically for an age group, reinforcingand building on skills as children progress

through the curriculum. Bernikow JCC. Parent or caregiver must actively accom-pany child in class. Book and CD included for all classes. Free demonstration classeswill be held in September. Specific dates/times TBA.

Music in Me and More Music in Me (ages 3-4) 45 minutes weekly. 15 weeksA dynamic readiness program for young children with emphasis on the ear training,solfege singing, movement, pitch and rhythm awareness, keyboard geography andfinger readiness. Creativity is stressed. Parent involvement in class and at home.

Music in Me Tuesdays, 4:00pm 11MU111FMore Music in Me Thursdays, 4:00pm 11MU112FFee: $240 member/$280 non-members

Harmony Road and Harmony Road II (ages 4.5-6) 55 minutes weekly. 15 weeksCarefully constructed for children to learn the basic building blocks of music.Emphasis on ear training, solfege singing, keyboard playing, ensemble and rhythmactivities, movement and music creativity. Reading concepts are presented grad-ually and basic composing activities encourage the development of the child’s mu-sical vocabulary. This exceptional course gives the student “inner hearing”, whichmakes transposing, improvisation and composing easily accessible in their musicalstudies. Parent involvement in class and at home. Harmony Road I Tuesdays, 5:00pm 11MU113FHarmony Road II Thursdays, 5:00pm 11MU114FFee: $280 member/$325 non-member

The Young Musician (ages 6-7) 55 minutes weekly. 15 weeksThe Young Musician course introduces beginning students to keyboard perform-ance and note reading in a holistic program, including the organized developmentof pitch, rhythm, solfege singing, keyboard and movement activities. Parent in-volvement in class and at home. Young Musician I Tuesdays, 6:00pm 11MU115FYoung Musician II Thursdays, 6:00pm 11MU116FFee: $280 member/$325 non-member

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THE HARMONY ROAD MUSIC PROGRAM

Group Violin Classes (ages 4-5. 5) and their parents. 10 weeks Program geared to children who are not ready for private one on one lessons.Teacher uses some techniques from the Suzuki program adapting them to herown method. Mondays, 4:00pmFee: $175 Member/$225 Non Member

PRE-TEEN & TEEN PROGRAMS

In response to the ever dwindling opportunities on Staten Island for young mu-sicians to play together in groups, the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute ini-tiated an ensemble program open to the entire community. You do not have tobe a JCC member or a Music Institute student to participate but you do needsome experience on your instrument. Auditions are required and are held at theBernikow JCC by appointment.

Musicianship/Theory ClassesThese classes provide enrichment through instruction in theory, ear training,musical forms, music history and general music appreciation. Students will beassigned to an appropriate class. Participation is highly recommended. This classis included with private lesson tuition. For those not enrolled in Music Instituteprivate lessons, a special arrangement may be made and a fee will apply. Wednesdays, 5:00pm 11MU125F

Jazz EnsembleParticipants will have the opportunity to be a member of a small group, learn newmusic, and meet fellow musicians from across the island. The ensemble will meetweekly under the direction of Fred Crisson. The class is open to all enthusiasticStaten Island musicians ages 9-18 with some prior experience on their instru-ments. 10 sessions. Wednesdays, 6:00pm Fee: $225M/$280NM 11MU127F

Youth Wind EnsembleTake the next step by expanding your repertoire while playing in an intimategroup. Advance your skills in phrasing, intonation, counting and playing with oth-ers. Chamber music offers players the perfect balance between solo and orches-tral performing. The ensemble is open to all enthusiastic players, ages 9-19however, you must be able to read music. 10 sessions.Dates and times TBA.Fee: $225M/$280NM

Singing is Fun-damental(ages 7-9). Bernikow JCC. Vocal instruction geared towards the younger childwho loves to sing and wants to learn how to use their voice but may not be readyfor private lessons. Relaxed, fun, interactive setting. Focus will be on ear training,proper use of voice and songs. 15 sessions. Thursday, 4:00pmFee: $225M/$280NM 11MU136F

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ADULT MUSIC PROGRAMS

Adult Chamber GroupExpand your repertoire while playing in an intimate group. Advance your skillsto include balance, phrasing and intonation. Chamber music offers players theperfect balance between solo and orchestral performing. Open to all levels,however, you must be able to read music. 90 minutes weekly. 15 weeks. Wednesdays, 7:30pm Starts September 22Fee: $330 member/$360 non-member 11MU128F

Adult ChoirParticipants will have the opportunity to sing Broadway hit tunes, Hebrew folkand Hassidic music, music of the Yiddish theatre and more. Members will meetweekly under the leadership of Choir Director Neil M. Giniger and accompanistYelena Khaymovich. Auditions are September 12, 10:00am - 12:00pmSundays 10:00am-12:00pm Fee: $100 members/$150 non-member 11MU122F

Recorder ClubMusicians of all levels get together and enjoy playing multi-part music on aninstrument that is easy to learn. Those who play compatible instruments or singare also welcomed. For more information please call Steve Soffer, the RecorderClub coordinator, at 718.720.1593.Avis/South Shore Mondays, 4:00pm 11MU124F Bernikow Fridays, 1:00pmFree for JCC members/$50 non-member 11MU123F

A Cappella GroupAre you devoted to advanced singing? Do you enjoy reading challenging musicfor the sheer pleasure of it? Join us for a once a month choral music session.Fee: $10M/ $15NM 11MU126F

Adult Group Piano ClassesHave you always wanted to learn to play piano but don’t have time? Now isyour chance. Come for a free demonstration class and see what you have beenmissing! Instructor Gregory Envid. 10 weeksWednesdays, 4:00pmFree demo September 15, 2010Fee: $225 members/$280 non-member 11MU129F

Lectures Jewish Composers and their contributions to different genres of music includingJazz, Rock and Classical music. Orchestral, vocal and instrumental music will bediscussed with focus on a particular period. The presentations will be open forcomments and discussion. Look for flyers, e-blasts and Monthly Bulletin forspecific topics and dates.

REGISTRATION

A registration form can be found in the centerfold of this brochure. New stu-dents should consult with Ela Seeley, Director of the Music Institute, beforeregistering. Call 718.475.5263 or eseeley@sijcc.com for a consultation. Formerstudents may register by mail. There will also be walk-in registration:

WALK-IN REGISTRATION - FALL 2010Bernikow JCC Avis/South Shore JCC1466 Manor Road 1297 Arthur Kill RoadWednesday, September 15 Thursday, September 163:00pm - 7:00pm 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Priority registration for members: September 6 -September 10General registration: September 13 - September 17

New students are welcome to register throughout the year.

PAYMENTGroup Classes/Ensembles - full payment must be submitted with registration formprior to first class.Private Lessons - there are two payment options for private lessons:1. Full payment at time of registration.2. Installment payments made with a deposit and five monthly credit card debits • In case of late registration, tuition will be pro-rated for the remainder of the year and a $25 registration fee will be applied.

• Visa/Master Card/American Express are accepted.• Please refer to the fee schedule chart on the application for details.

PROCEDURES AND POLICIESScheduled Lessons and Classes - Students must make every effort to be on timefor all classes and lessons. In deference to subsequent students and classes, alllessons/classes will end at the scheduled time. Absence - All lessons must be paid for whether taken or missed. There is no re-fund of tuition for the student's absence nor are the teachers obligated to makeup a lesson missed by student. Lessons cancelled due to faculty absence or build-ing closure due to poor weather conditions will be rescheduled. Withdrawals and Refund - Written notice of withdrawal must be submitted to theDirector of the Music Institute before any student will be considered for a refund.The date on which the written withdrawal notice is postmarked, not the last dayof attendance, is considered as the official date of withdrawal. Tuition refundswill be considered based on number of lessons given up to the date of officialwithdrawal including student absences. No refunds are given after the fifth lesson;however, a JCC credit will be considered. Scholarship students will forfeit schol-arship money if they discontinue lessons for any reason during the year. A $25administration fee will be charged for any withdrawal, refund or credit.

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PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITYParents must accept responsibility for their children when they are not in classto insure their child’s safety. Children should not be left unattended before orafter the assigned lesson time. Parents are asked to assist in assuring thatsiblings do not disturb the lessons and classes while waiting.

RECITALS These are held monthly throughout the program year. Student participation isdetermined by the teacher. Students and guests are expected to stay for theentire recital and maintain appropriate behavior for the duration. Excessive orloud talking, walking around, or leaving the room while another student isperforming is disrespectful and strictly prohibited. An intermission will bescheduled for any recital expected to last longer than 75 minutes.

DISCONTINUANCEThe Music Institute reserves the right to discontinue any student who fallsbehind in payments, is frequently absent or tardy, or for other reasons at thediscretion of the Director.

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDSMusic instruction may be arranged, through consultation with the Director, for the child or adult with special needs.

PHOTOGRAPHSPhotographs of music students are often taken during lessons or recitals to beused for publicity purposes (flyers, bulletins, ads).

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FACULTY BIOGRAPHIES

Alan Aurelia - Tuba, Trombone, Trumpet, French HornB.M., M.F.A. Candidate at University of Connecticut. Studied at Hartt School of Music.Conducted University of Connecticut Orchestra, New York Symphonic Arts Ensem-ble, Centre Symphony, Kingsborough Band, Brooklyn Winds Ensemble. Founder andmember of Riverside Brass Quintet, founder and conductor of Riverside Opera andStaten Island Ballet Orchestra, director of Music on the Move. Performed withStuttgart Ballet and at Spoleto Festival, Italy. Played for Queen Mother and PopeJohn Paul II. Faculty member at Wagner College and Brooklyn College. Instructorat City Music School. Music Director of Richmond County Orchestra.

Thomas Baker - DrumsB.A. in Music from Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts. Private studieswith Bary Burton, Gary Chaffee, Dean Anderson, David Samuels and Ed Saidon. In-structor of master classes and clinics at universities and colleges throughout theUnited States, including SUNY, Binghamton, New York, McPael Center for the Arts,University of Minnesota, San Juan College, Farmington, New Mexico, Cameron Uni-versity, Lawton, Oklahoma. Performs frequently in clubs and festivals in New YorkCity as well as in Europe and Japan. Teaches music at Purnell School, Pottersville,New Jersey and privately since 1978.

Nelly Cherepinskaya - Piano B.M. from Kharkov College of Music, Masters of Music and Teaching from KharkovUniversity, Ukraine. Director of a Children's Music School in Ukraine. Taught pianoat the Music School in Kharkov, and privately for over 25 years. Teacher to manyaward winning and professional Russian pianists. Providing private piano lessonsin New York for past 10 years.

Tatyana Cherepinskaya - PianoB.A., Music Conservatory Ukraine, Kharkov. Taught at the Music School of Kharkov.Accompanist for Alvin Ailey Dance School in NYC. Currently, accompanist for Prince-ton Ballet and ballet at the Dance Academy of Red Bank. Faculty member of RedBank Music School. Coach to college entrants majoring in music and for the Associ-ated Board of the Royal Schools of Music exams.

Carolyn Clark - French Horn M.A., Manhattan School of Music. Toured extensively with symphony orchestras,opera companies, and Broadway shows. Performed with the Staten Island Sym-phony, the Roanoke Symphony, and the Viva Voce Chamber Ensemble, as well asfreelancing throughout the New York area. Taught at the College of Staten Island,Brooklyn College, and Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. Director ofStaten Island Philharmonic.

Fred Crisson – GuitarStudied at Manhattan School of Music. Formally trained to play clarinet, saxophone,piano and guitar. Studied oboe and classical music with various principal oboists ofthe New York Philharmonic Orchestra and the Metropolitan Opera Company inMilan, Italy. Recipient of scholarships from the Friends of Music and from the Boardof Education of New York. Teaching guitar and bass over 30 years. Previous mem-ber of ‘Jazz Awareness’, a musicians’ group dedicated to educating students aboutthe history and development of jazz music, via grants. Currently performing jazzat various clubs and restaurants in the metropolitan area. Current host of theaward-winning guitar instructional shows “Music and Scenes on Staten Island”,“Fred’s Guitars” and “Guitar Central”, shown on Staten Island Cable TV/VerizonFIOS.

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Previous co-director and musical arranger for a young musicians’ review at the SeaView Playwrights Childrens’ Theatre. In December 2009 will be the musical directorfor a popular musical review at SVPCT.

Masha Dubravin - PianoB.A. from University of California, Master of Music from the Manhattan School ofMusic. Studied with Vladimir Viardo, Sergio Rodriguez, and Awadagin Pratt. Pre-viously member of the piano faculty at Music School of Westchester, Mamaroneck,NY; music counselor at Manhattan Beach Jewish Center, Brooklyn, NY; teachingpiano privately since 1991 in Los Angeles and New York. Accompanied choir at theFiedston School, Bronx, voice lessons at Manhattan School of Music, dancers at LucyMoses School of Music and Dance, New York and “IL Signor Bruschino” opera re-hearsal. Performed solo at the International Music Camp “Matan”, Jerusalem, Israeland Kharkov, philharmonic Society, Ukraine. 1st Prize Winner of the Benno RubinjiMemorial Piano Award and the Atwater Piano Competition.

Gregory Envid - PianoB.A. of music from College of Staten Island, New York. Masters of Education fromCambridge College, Massachusetts. Music Teacher and Dean of Students at LincolnHigh School, Brooklyn. Music Teacher at Curtis High School, Staten Island. Musicaldirector of “Bye, Bye Birdie” and students performances for “Fleet Week.” Studiedpiano and gave several performances under Dr. Sylvia Kahan.

Rosi Hertlein – Violin, VoiceBA from Hochschule fur Wirtschaft und Politik HWP, Hamburg, Germany. A com-poser, violinist, and vocalist, classical and jazz. A native of Germany. Studied ex-tensively in Germany, and New York. Most recently with violinist John Blake andvocalist Hugh Murphy in Manhattan. Currently performs as a violinist in ensemblesled by multi- instrumentalist Joe McPhee and as a singer in Reggie Workman’sAfrican-American Legacy Project, both giving New York concerts. She is touringworld wide with various groups and on her own; most recently, she played in Brazilwith Ivo Perelman and Dominic Duval.

Lois Hinderlie - VoiceBA in Music; theatre, and composition at Sarah Lawrence College with Meyer Kupfer-man, Paul Ukena, John Braswell and Wilford Leach, Bessie Schonberg. Studied atJuilliard; privately with Chester Watson and Elizabeth Rustigian. Performed solowith Wall Street Choral Society, Trinity Choir, Wall Street. Toured with AmericanVocal Quartet, Opera performances with St. Paul Opera, Tri-Cities Opera Company,Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra. European performances in Switzerland, Germany,and England. Recorded with the New York Choral Arts Society of avant garde reper-toire. Winner of Bach Collegium First Prize for three years. Currently teaching Voiceand Repertoire studies privately.

Yelena Khaymovich - PianoB.A. in theory and music literature from Junior College of Music, Yoshkar-Ola, Russia.Master Degree in piano performance from Kazan State Conservatory, Kazan, Russia.Performed with Chamber music groups and Volga Theater orchestra. AccompaniedDance and Chorus Society and the Volga Operetta Theater. Director of piano andmusic history department; piano and theory teacher at the Music School, Russia. Faculty member of the International School of Music and Art, Brooklyn.Piano accompanist for various concerts, competitions and NYSSMA. Coach to manyaward winning students for NYSSMA and Wagner College’s Young Musician Compe-tition, Specialized Schools of Music and Art in Manhattan. Taught piano and theoryprivately for 25 years. Conducted music lectures and presentations in Russia.Taught theory and music literature classes.

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