Group Classes & Chamber Ensembles

This class introduces students to the language of music by teaching them how to see, hear and play music. Instruction will include basic musical concepts such as the fundamentals of music reading, ear training, sight-reading, improvisation, transposition and theory. This program is designed to give the novice private instruction student a head start in becoming musically literate. It can be taken prior to or parallel with private instruction. We encourage all 5-8 year olds to enroll in this class prior to beginning private instruction on an instrument. The Music Track train is pulling into the station from the last stop, so jump on board!


Piano Explorations
Ages: Kindergarten to Fourth Grade
Instructor: Lilly Palchevsky
Class Times: Wednesday 3:30pm for grades 1-2

                         Thursday 6:30pm for grades 3-4

Length: 60 minutes/14 week session (Instruction books included)

Tuition: $430

In a small class setting with a maximum of four children grouped by grade level, students are introduced to the fundamentals of music through movement, singing, games, piano improvisation, ear training, and reading notes. A piano or keyboard is required at home.

Music Theory

Learn the science behind the music in this music theory class. Find out how music is composed, the make up of chords and how they relate to each other and much more. Following a simple and methodical approach to composition, the students will compose and conduct their own music, which will be performed in class or in a student ensemble group.

Instructor: Aubrie Dionne

Class time: Thursday 6:00pm

Length: 60 minutes/14 week session

Tuition: $250**

Youth Chamber Ensembles
Ages: Through high school, early intermediate ability and up
Class Times: Call for times and days

Having a musical conversation with fellow players is what ensembles are all about. If you would like to participate in a duo, trio, or quartet for strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, or piano, chamber ensembles are for you. Ensemble experience is an essential element in music education, and MCMS continues to expand it Chamber Music Program in order to offer this exciting educational experience to more students. Musicians will be asked to participate in placement consultation/auditions to enable the faculty to form ensembles of players at similar ability levels. Recital and performance opportunities for these ensembles will be offered. MCMS forms new youth and adult chamber ensembles throughout the year, so call today!

Beginner String Ensemble
Instructor: Deborah Markow
Time: Thursdays 4:30pm
Ages: 6-11 (Grades 1 - 5)
Length: 60 minutes/12 week session
Tuition: $246**

 

This ensemble is for beginner string students who have started to read music. To qualify for this class, violin, viola and cello students need to be finishing at least book one of the string method series they are studying. This program is designed to help students learn to listen to each other, follow the conductor, follow dynamics and count while reading and playing beginning string orchestra music. An audition with the instructor is required.

Instructor: Aubrie Dionne

A great opportunity for flute players of all ages to play and perform in a positive, non-competitive environment, intended to compliment private lessons and other learning experiences. A placement audition is required.

Beginner: “Wizards and Magic” Music from Harry Potter and The Wizard of Oz.

Ages: Grades 5-7

Length: 30 minutes/14 weeks

Time: Tuesday 6:00 pm 

Tuition: $150**

 

Intermediate: “Love Stories” Music from West Side Story and Romeo and Juliet

Ages: Grades 7-9

Length: 60 minutes/14 weeks

Time: Saturday 9:30am

Tuition: $220**

 Advanced: “Outer Space” music by Holst, Debussy and Bruckner

Ages: 9^th grade – Adult

Length: 60 minutes/14 weeks

Time: Wednesday 5:30pm

Tuition: $220**

Brass Choir
Ages: All ages, including adults
Instructor: Jared Breault
Time: Call for days and times/14 week session
Tuition: $246**

Explore the unique experience of playing in an ensemble with your fellow brass players, including trumpet, trombone, french horn, tuba, and others. Learn to work together on intonation, active musical listening, and conversing musically with other players. We will explore the vast repertoire of the brass choir literature and have a lot of fun!

Guitar Ensemble
Ages: All ages including adults
Instructor: Logan Gabriel
Length: Call for days and times/14 week session
Tuition: $245**

Can you play chords on the guitar, and would like to see what it's like to play with other guitarists? This is the class for you. No music reading is necessary. We will explore music from the renaissance to classical and even jazz, through quartets, trios, and duets, as well as guitar with other instruments. This great experience will conclude with a recital.

Rock Ensemble
Ages: All ages, including adults
Instructor: Logan Gabriel
Length: Call for days and times/14 week session
Tuition: $245**

All you need to know about playing in a band is taught here through hands-on music and experience. Guitarists, bassists, and drummers who want to play in a band but haven't done so yet are welcome in this class. Players will be grouped according to level of proficiency. We will be learning blues, classic and contemporary rock. learn rehearsal techniques, communication between band members, and how to promote the band. We'll rock out at the conclusion of the semester at the recital!

Beginning Piano Class for Adults
Class Time: Wednesdays 7:30pm
Age: Adults
Instructor: Lilly Palchevsky
Length: 60 Minutes/14-week session
Tuition:$460

When you walk by a piano do you wish that you could sit down and play a favorite tune? This class is designed for adults with little or no keyboard experience. Maximum class size is 4 and students are required to have access to a piano or keyboard at home for practice.

Adult Chamber Ensembles
Class Times: Call the office
Age: Adults
Length: 12-week session
Tuition** for Duos: 60 minutes: $380; 45 minutes $330

Tuition** for Trios, Quartets, Quintets: 60 minutes: $280; 45 minutes $230

Tuition** for ensembles larger than 5 players: 60 minutes: $250

Having a musical conversation with fellow players is what ensembles are all about. If you would like to participate in a duo, trio, or quartet for strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion or piano, chamber ensembles are for you. Ensemble experience is an essential element in music education, and MCMS continues to expand its Chamber Music Program in order to offer this exciting educational experience to more students of the school. Musicians will be asked to participate in placement consultation/auditions to enable the faculty to form ensembles of players at similar ability levels. Recital and performance opportunities for these ensembles will be offered. We form new chamber ensembles throughout the year, so call today!

Adult String Chamber Ensemble
Director: Deborah Markow
Class Time: Thursday 6:30 pm
Age: Adults
Length: 2 hours/12-week session
Tuition: $250

For adults with one year of private study through advanced study. This class will be divided into 3 sections: beginner Ensemble, Intermediate Ensemble, and Advanced Ensemble. Students will be placed in ensembles based on consultation with the instructor. Enjoy this opportunity for adult students and amateurs to play chamber music with their peers in a professional, nurturing environment. Throughout the course, a variety of repertoire will be explored, with ample time to get to know your fellow musicians.

Jazz Theory and Improvisation
This 12-week course will focus on the construction and use of chords, scales, and modes in jazz improvisation. Study will be reinforced with relevant recordings and solo transcriptions.

 Prerequisite: Ability to read music
Class Time: Monday 5:00 pm
Length: 60 minutes/12 week session
Ages: All ages, including adult
Tuition: $250 **


Jazz Theory and Improvisation II
This 12-week course will focus on the study of the Blues and begin investigating standard chord changes. Study will be reinforced with relevant recordings and solo transcriptions. Prerequisite: Jazz Theory and Improvisation I or permission of the instructor
Class Time: TBA
Length: 60 minutes/12 weeks
Ages: All ages, including adult
Tuition: $250**

 

 

**Indicates classes or ensembles which are eligible for a 20% discount to students registered for private lessons or the NH Youth Ensemble Program.