Class sections should be selected based on the child's age as of September 1, 2008.
Dalcroze Eurhythmics- Fall
45 min. class 10 - week session
Fee $185
Maximum enrollment: 8
Fall Semester: September 22 - December 6
Winter Semester: January 5 - March 23
Spring Semester: March 30 - June 12
Instructors: Isabel Aybar , Haeeun Shin
Class sections should be selected based on the child's age as of September 1, 2008
What is Dalcroze Eurhythmics?
Dalcroze Eurhythmics is an integrated approach to learning music that nurtures the total development of the child. The goal of our Dalcroze curriculum is to develop a lifelong love and understanding of music and to make it an integral part of the child’s life.
Emile Jaques Dalcroze (1865 – 1950; a Swiss composer and educator) called his approach to music education, Eurhythmics meaning “good rhythm.” This class is wonderful preparation for later instrumental study.
In Dalcroze Eurhythmics, the joy of moving the body fosters the learning of musical concepts such as beat, dynamics, durations, melodic direction, meter, form, and phrasing.
- Listening games and activities are designed to allow the students to “find” a concept in the music, for example, high/low pitches, faster/slower rhythm patterns, loud/soft tones.
- Through movement activities, such as walking, running and galloping, children: experience beat, meter, and rhythm. As the year proceeds, children are able to describe their rhythmic movement, and, at older levels, are able to identify note values as well as effortlessly read and notate simple rhythms.
- Specific ear training games allow the students to develop their inner hearing as well as their singing voices. When singing, they use their hands and arms to show the shape of the melody or phrase. Just as the walking and running movements help children feel and internalize rhythm, arm movements help children feel and internalize the relationships of pitches while tuning the voice and ear to each other.
Improvisation is used to stimulate their young imaginations and to use their newfound knowledge and skills in creative ways. Improvisation may involve words, gestures, partner work, playing instruments, or moving the whole body.
Musical material is presented in age-appropriate ways for each age group. Comfortable clothing should be worn. Please note that classes are usually held barefoot; if your child does not like to be barefoot, please have him or her wear non-slip socks.
Music and Movement for Babies - Fall
(formerly named Dalcroze Babies)
5 - 12 mos. with parent
Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
In this course, teachers foster the musical development of infants through singing, rhythmic taps and claps, tickles and wiggles, and bouncing and rocking. Small percussion instruments, engaging props, and stuffed animals are integrated into the curriculum. Babies are exposed to a wide range of song and movement experiences as they get an early start on tuning their ears to the joy of music.
Music and Movement for Toddlers - Fall
(formerly named Dalcroze Eurhythmics I)
12 - 24 mos. with parent
Tuesday, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
This class gives the adult and very young child the experience of making music. The children will keep the beat with shakers; stop and go with the music; follow simple signals to learn the musical concept of high/low, and rhythm patterns. The instructor will foster the improvisation of rhythm or melodic patterns using her voice. Folk songs, small percussion instruments, engaging props, and stuffed animals are integrated into the curriculum.
Early Beginnings - Fall
(formerly named Dalcroze Eurhythmics II)
24 - 36 months with parent
Tuesday, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Saturday, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Movement becomes a way to explore music. The movement exercises guide the children into active listening, exploring the many elements of music: pitch, melody, tempo, duration, rhythm, and phrasing. The class is structured by the use of songs to guide the activities. Small percussion instruments and props are included to enrich the class. Children are also encouraged to start to improvise following simple melodic patterns and songs. Classes have an enriched environment of music, movement and rhythm.
Stepping Stones - Fall
(formerly named Dalcroze Eurhythmics III)
3 - 4 years old without parent
Wednesday, 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, 2:15 - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Children explore all the qualities of music through movement. Body movement is used to explore phrase, pitch, phrasing, accent, and all of the richness of music. Musical concepts are then presented in a visual manner, using a variety of visual aids to create a mental image of music in the child's brain. This will lead to musical notation. One of the focal points of this class is ear training and is a means to internalizing music; the instructor will often be heard saying "the music will tell you what to do." A wide range of songs are selected to guide the improvisation activities in the class, creating a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.
Musical Gateway - Fall
(Dalcroze Eurhythmics IV)
5 - 6 years old without parent
Pre-K
Tuesday, 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Thursday, 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Saturday, 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
At this age, children will use movement to shape and internalize musical concepts. Solfege reading exercises are included to develop a keen sense of pitch, timing relationships and inner hearing. Students in the Dalcroze class sing with so-fa syllables, as the word "Solfege" implies. These types of exercises drive the students to an intense state of concentration, good listening and attention, and ear training development (which is always accompanied by movement, conducting, or gestures). Music notation is presented in order to connect the movements with the concept (the brain with the body). And this notation is developed even further as improvisation, composition and conducting. A wide variety of musical concepts are presented: beat and subdivisions, relationship of quarter and eighth notes, accent and groupings (leading to meter), rests, syncopation, phrase and form. This training guides the child on the path of any future instrumental or vocal studies the following year.
Group Keyboard
50 min. class - 15 week sessions
Fee $375
Maximum enrollment: 6
Fall Semester: September 11 - January 10
Spring Semester: January 22 - May 16
Instructors: Isabel Aybar , Haeeun Shin
Class sections should be selected based on the child's age as of September 1, 2008.
The Group Keyboard class is a comprehensive music program designed to help children learn about music through movement, music games, ear training, solfege singing, rhythm activities, and keyboard playing.
The small group will work through a one year book of theory and a collection of songs. Classes are age and ability appropriate. This is a good course for the student who thrives in a group setting. Most students continue on to private instruction. Parental participation is NOT necessary in this new class.
Designed as a two-year course, classes encourage development of both the individual's and the group's musical skills. Class time activities cover many aspects of musicianship and keyboard skills. Children develop a solid musical foundation, regardless of future instrument choice.
CCM provides keyboards for the group lessons: however, students must have a piano or keyboard at home to practice. Parent/Caregiver participation at lessons is NOT required. Please note that full year enrollment is required.
Level 1 (Beginners)
A. 5 year-old beginners (Pre K/Kindergarten)
Thursday, 4:00 - 4:50 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
B. 6 - 7 year old beginners (1 and 2 grade)
Thursday, 5:00 - 5:50 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
C. 6 - 7 year old continuing from spring Mini Keys 1
Saturday, 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
D. 7 -8 year old continuing from spring Kinder Keys 1
Saturday, 12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Level 2 (Intermediate)
*
prerequisite completed 1 year of Level 1
6 to 7 year old, Grades 1-2 continuing from spring Mini 2 level
Saturday, 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
7 -8 year olds, Grades 2 -3 continuing from spring Kinder 2
level
Saturday, 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Group Voice
Broadway Babies
45 min. class 10 - week session
Maximum enrollment: 10
Fee $190
Fall Semester: September 25 - December 11
Winter Semester: January 8 - March 19
Spring Semester: April 2- June 11
Class sections should be selected based on the child's age as of September 1, 2008
Ages 6 - 8, (1st and 2nd grade) Thursday 4:00 - 4:45
Ages 9 - 11, (3rd - 5th grade) Thursday 4:45 - 5:30
Instructor: Elizabeth Johnson
This is an introductory course into the singing of Broadway repertory for young singers, and for students new to lessons. The class will focus on the development of the young voice in the context of singing age appropriate songs from the Broadway repertory. Each student will be given one or two solos to work on over the course of the class as well as one or two ensemble pieces and will be coached on them in class. The class will present one ensemble to be performed at one of the CCM recitals toward the conclusion of the 10 week session. Opportunities to perform solos may exist, depending on each individual student's desire and preparation. Students will be required to bring a small recording device to all classes, and to practice outside of class.
Vocal Workshop Series for Teens
1 hour class 10 week session
minimum enrollment: 5
Fee $215
Fall Semester: September 25 - December 11
Winter Semester: January 8 - March 19
Spring Semester: April 2- June 11
Thursday, 5:30 - 6:30
Ages 12 - 16
Instructor: Elizabeth Johnson
This is a three - 10 week vocal workshop for teens, to give them an experience of singing a variety of repertory from Broadway, pop standards, jazz, folksong, and classical. The focus is on vocal technique and performance, or audition preparation as needed by the student.
This course is useful for beginners as well as those currently taking lessons. The emphasis is always on developing the voice in a healthy way, through proper warm-ups, song selection, and vocal technique and strengthening. This will be done in the context of singing in varied styles of music. Students will be required to bring a small recording device to all classes and to practice outside of class.
Junior Orchestra
1 hour, 15 min class - 13 week sessions
Fee: $240
Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
Instructor: Colleen McGary-Smith
This is an opportunity to participate and develop the student's ensemble skills. This orchestra is also available to string students who are not currently taking private instruction at CCM. Students are expected to make a full year commitment to the orchestra. To arrange for a placement evaluation call 978-369-0010
The following is the recommended minimum level of playing ability and reading notation.
Violin: Suzuki book 3 to 5, ASTA grade 1 -2 or comparable
Viola:
Suzuki book 3 to 5, ASTA grade 1 -2 or comparable
Cello:
Suzuki book 3 to 5, ASTA grade 1 -2 or comparable
Bass: Suzuki book 2, ASTA grade 1 - 2 or comparable
Chamber Ensembles
1 hour class 13 - week session, Fall and Spring
Fee $234 with CCM private lessons $260 without private lessons at CCM
Instructor: CCM Faculty
Chamber Ensembles will be available to students currently taking private instrument lessons at CCM and outside of the school. Ensembles offer students a wonderful way to learn and collaborate with their peers and experience the joy of making music together. Students of similar age and abilities are grouped together to form trios, quartets, and/or quintets.
Chamber Ensembles consist of three to five similar or mixed instruments including strings, woodwinds, piano, and guitar. Students will be coached weekly throughout the semester.
Please call the school to schedule a placement audition.
PLACEMENT AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Scale of the student's choice; musical selection currently being studied; sight-reading.
Private Lessons
Overview
Private lessons are offered for children and adults from beginning to advanced levels in piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, flute, and voice.
To arrange for private lesson instruction, please contact The Concord Conservatory of Music office at 978-369-0010, or email info@ConcordConservatory.org. The school director will discuss the student's needs and arrange for you to speak with an instructor directly.
Private instruction provides a great opportunity to learn to play an instrument or to continue building on existing knowledge and skill levels. Lessons are taught one-on-one, and are tailored to the individual student's needs and ability. This may be the only opportunity where the student has individual attention of a teacher. Over time, private music education develops patience, commitment, perseverance, logical thinking, goal-setting, time management, that lead to increased confidence and self-esteem.
Private Lesson
16 weeks |
Fee |
25% Deposit |
Balance Due
before Sept. 1 |
| 30 minute lessons |
$600 |
$150 |
$450 |
| 45 minute lessons |
$864 |
$216 |
$648 |
| 60 minute lessons |
$1088 |
$272 |
$816 |
Suzuki Instruction
The Concord Conservatory of Music also offers Suzuki training in violin and cello for students ages 4 and up. Children learn at their own pace and this philosophy includes the belief that talent is not inherent, but nurtured by a child's environment. Parents participate fully in the learning process, attending all lessons and classes, and supervising home practice. The student also participates in a weekly Repertoire Group class as part of the Suzuki program.
Repertoire Group Class
All students receiving private Suzuki violin or cello lessons are encouraged to enroll in the weekly Repertoire Classes. These classes augment the students' private lessons by providing a small group environment in which they learn note reading and music theory, plus ensemble and solo playing. Students are grouped by age and ability.
Repertoire Class Schedule and Fee
violin/cello
$221 - 13 weeks Mondays
Fall semester begins the week of September 22
Spring semester begins the week of January 26
| Violin |
Pre-Twinkle Beginners
Twinkle - Beginners
Book 1
Book 2 - 3
|
4 - 5 year olds
5 - 7 year olds
5 - 8 year olds
|
Mon. 3:45 - 4:15 p.m.
Mon. 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
Mon. 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Mon. 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. |
| Cello |
Twinkle Beginners
Book 1
Book 2 + |
4 - 5 year olds
5 - 7 year olds |
Mon. 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Mon. 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Mon. 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. |
Theory and Musicianship for Piano
45 min. class, 10 - week session, Fall and Winter
Enrollment limited: 6
Fee $174
Fall semester: September 24 - November 26
Winter semester: January 7 - March 18
Instructor: TBD
Keyboard exercises and games are used to teach the building blocks of music. This class supports private lessons by using activities that teach note reading, intervals, rhythm, sight reading, music symbols, and listening. Students are grouped by level and age.
| Elementary |
Ages 5 - 6 Beginners |
Wednesday 3:45 - 4:30 |
| Middle |
Ages 7 – 9 |
Wednesday 4:30 – 5:15 |
| Upper |
Ages 8 – 10 |
Wednesday 5:15 – 6:00 |
Composition
Private Tuition Fee
Fall and Spring semesters, 16 week session
Ages 6 and up
Lesson scheduled with instructor
Instructor: Nikan Milani
Composition is the opportunity for the student to use their imagination and develop the capacity to express their emotions with music. Students will learn how the great composers worked and expressed themselves through music and then compose their own examples.
Requirements: Composed pieces will be performed during a CCM recital. At least one piece will be completed each semester. Students must be at least six years old and have completed one year of instrument instruction.
