Summer Classes are open for registration!
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VIOLIN/VIOLA
STRING FLING SUMMER INTENSIVE (all ages, int level)
Teacher: Anna
Dates: Monday, August 1- Friday, August 5
Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Cost: $130
Increase your knowledge of music theory, gain confidence in sight reading, and turn the corner in your playing! With both one-on-one and group support, students will learn the ins-and-outs of new pieces and old. We will dive into rhythm, key signatures, time signatures, and more as we develop personal goals and technique. Through hands-on activities, games, and musical application, students will be ready to take on new material with a whole new set of tools in their musical belt! This intensive is open to violin and viola players who have at least 1-2 years of music experience. Space is limited!
TINY FIDDLERS (ages 2-4)
Teacher: Anna
Session 1 - CLASS FULL
Dates: Mondays, June 13-July 18 (5 classes - no class on 7/4)
Time: 5:15-5:45pm
Cost: $80
Session 2 - 3 SPOTS LEFT!
Dates: Mondays, July 25-August 22 (5 classes)
Time: 5:15-5:45pm
Cost: $80
It's fiddle time! We are starting our tiniest friends on little foam fiddles ($20 addtl) that they get to keep and "practice" on whenever they want. In this joyous class, Tiny Fiddlers dance, sing songs, play rhythm games, and learn the first basics of playing and caring for the violin. Rumor has it that some also choose to sleep with their violins, too! Children get a great start on learning music by ear, using their voices to make music, practicing violin position, exploring hand percussion instruments, playing with rhythm sticks, and further developing motor skills through hand/eye coordination games. This is a class full of musical explorations that enrich a child's development and sense of belonging. Tiny Fiddlers is an on-going class that many families take repeatedly!
STRING FLING SUMMER INTENSIVE (all ages, int level)
Teacher: Anna
Dates: Monday, August 1- Friday, August 5
Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Cost: $130
Increase your knowledge of music theory, gain confidence in sight reading, and turn the corner in your playing! With both one-on-one and group support, students will learn the ins-and-outs of new pieces and old. We will dive into rhythm, key signatures, time signatures, and more as we develop personal goals and technique. Through hands-on activities, games, and musical application, students will be ready to take on new material with a whole new set of tools in their musical belt! This intensive is open to violin and viola players who have at least 1-2 years of music experience. Space is limited!
TINY FIDDLERS (ages 2-4)
Teacher: Anna
Session 1 - CLASS FULL
Dates: Mondays, June 13-July 18 (5 classes - no class on 7/4)
Time: 5:15-5:45pm
Cost: $80
Session 2 - 3 SPOTS LEFT!
Dates: Mondays, July 25-August 22 (5 classes)
Time: 5:15-5:45pm
Cost: $80
It's fiddle time! We are starting our tiniest friends on little foam fiddles ($20 addtl) that they get to keep and "practice" on whenever they want. In this joyous class, Tiny Fiddlers dance, sing songs, play rhythm games, and learn the first basics of playing and caring for the violin. Rumor has it that some also choose to sleep with their violins, too! Children get a great start on learning music by ear, using their voices to make music, practicing violin position, exploring hand percussion instruments, playing with rhythm sticks, and further developing motor skills through hand/eye coordination games. This is a class full of musical explorations that enrich a child's development and sense of belonging. Tiny Fiddlers is an on-going class that many families take repeatedly!
LITTLE FIDDLERS (ages 5-7)
Teacher: Anna
Session 1 - CLASS FULL
Dates: Mondays, June 13-July 18 (5 classes - no class on 7/4)
Time: 5:45-6:15pm
Cost: $85
Session 2 - 2 SPOTS LEFT!
Dates: Mondays, July 25-August 22 (5 classes)
Time: 5:45-6:15pm
Cost: $85
Little Fiddlers is a beginning small group class rooted in the folk music tradition. Students learn the basics of violin and how to play simple songs (learned first in Tiny Fiddlers!) through a fun and engaging class involving fiddles, rhythm sticks, gleeful singing, movement, and lighthearted games to further fine motor skills. There is emphasis on violin posture, position, and care to provide a solid foundation for continued success in learning.
Grow Music has a very limited supply of violins for rent for each session - if interested, please inquire.
YOUNG FIDDLERS (ages 7-9)
Teacher: Anna
Session 1 - CLASS FULL
Dates: Mondays, June 13-July 18 (5 classes - no class on 7/4)
Time: 6:15-6:45pm
Cost: $85
Session 2 - 3 SPOTS LEFT!
Dates: Mondays, July 25-August 22 (5 classes)
Time: 6:15-6:45pm
Cost: $85
Young Fiddlers is a small group violin class pulling from both folk and classical music traditions. Students learn to play tunes at a slightly faster pace than Little Fiddlers. Young Fiddlers is a class that builds on excellent violin set-up, technique, bow hold development, tone production, and rhythm. Songs are taught by ear as well as with sheet music to develop note-reading skills. Grow Music has a very limited supply of violins to rent for this session - Please inquire if interested.
JR. FIDDLERS (ages 10-13)
Teacher: Anna
Session 1 - CLASS FULL
Dates: Mondays, June 13-July 18 (5 classes - no class on 7/4)
Time: 6:45-7:30pm
Cost: $125
Session 2 - 2 SPOTS LEFT!
Dates: Mondays, July 25-August 22 (5 classes)
Time: 6:45-7:30pm
Cost: $125
Junior Fiddlers is a small group violin class pulling from both folk and classical music traditions. Students learn to play through tunes at a faster pace than Young Fiddlers. Junior Fiddlers is an excellent start or supplement to MCPS school strings classes! Get a head start and learn a bunch of fun fiddle tunes!
STRING MAFIA - 1 VLN SPOT LEFT!
Teacher: Jessica
Dates: Tuesdays, June 14-August 9, 2022 (9 classes)
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Cost: $195
The String Mafia is an intermediate/advanced multi-age ensemble that plays arrangements of classic and modern pop/rock tunes. Parts are arranged specifically for the players involved and the focus is making really great music together! This class is open to VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, and CONTRABASS players. Students should feel relatively comfortable reading music and have knowledge of 1st-4th positions. This is a fantastic intro to the basics of playing chamber music. There is a very special performance opportunity on Wednesday, August 10th! Inquire for more information.
ADULT BEGINNING VIOLIN - 2 SPOTS LEFT!
Teacher: Larysa
Dates: Wednesdays, July 6-August 17 (7 classes)
Time: 7-8pm
Cost: $189
This class is a special offering for adults! Learn the basics of playing the violin - get set up correctly, make excellent tone production, learn all about relaxed bow hold, and learn a handful of fun songs! This is a low-pressure, casual, and enjoyable class to get you started on your journey to becoming a violinist! If not now, then when?
PRIVATE VIOLIN/FIDDLE/VIOLA LESSONS (all ages/levels)
Private lessons are available from our wonderful roster of teaching artists via Zoom or in person! Weekly 30/45/60min slots available and/or by appointment. Hit the "Register Here" button to inquire.
CELLO
JUNIOR CELLISTS (ages 12+)
Next class Fall 2022
Junior Cellists is a small group class for beginners. Students dive into the basics of cello technique, learn both comfortable and proper set-up, relaxed bow hold, and the physicality of good tone production all while playing catchy folk songs and classical melodies. There is emphasis on developing excellent position to provide a solid foundation for continued learning. Junior Cellists is a great start and/or supplement to MCPS school strings class!
CELLO BRIGADE - CLASS FULL
Teacher: Jessica
Dates: Tuesdays, June 21-August 9, 2022 (8 classes)
Time: 6:15-7:00pm
Cost: $125
NEW CLASS! The Cello Brigade is a multi-age beginner cello ensemble that plays simple arrangements of pop/rock tunes. Parts are arranged specifically for the players involved and the focus is making some really fun music together! For enjoyment and success in this class, students must have the equivalent of at least 1 year of school strings class or private lessons and be comfortable reading bass clef. The class culminates with a fun performance opportunity on Wednesday, August 10th! Please inquire for more information.
CELLO MAFIA
Coming again Fall 2022
The Cello Mafia is a multi-age ensemble that plays arrangements of classic and modern pop/rock tunes. Parts are arranged specifically for the players involved and the focus is making some really fun music together! For enjoyment and success in this class, students must have the equivalent of at least 2 years of school strings class, a basic understanding of 1-4 positions, be comfortable reading bass clef, and have some knowledge of tenor/treble clefs. But never mind any of this, join String Mafia for summer!
STRING MAFIA - CLASS FULL
Teacher: Jessica
Dates: Tuesdays, June 14-August 9, 2022 (9 classes)
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Cost: $195
The String Mafia is an intermediate/advanced multi-age ensemble that plays arrangements of classic and modern pop/rock tunes. Parts are arranged specifically for the players involved and the focus is making really great music together! This class is open to VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, and CONTRABASS players. Students should have a few years of school strings/orchestra experience or private lessons, feel relatively comfortable reading music and have knowledge of 1st-4th positions. This is a fantastic intro to the basics of playing chamber music. There is a very special performance opportunity on Wednesday, August 10th! Inquire for more information.
ADULT BEGINNING CELLO
Date and time tbd
This class is a special offering for adults! Learn the basics of playing the cello - get set up correctly, make excellent tone production, learn all about relaxed bow hold, and learn some fun songs! This is a low-pressure, casual, and enjoyable class to get you started on your journey to becoming a cellist! If not now, then when?
PRIVATE CELLO LESSONS (all ages/levels)
Private lessons are available from our wonderful roster of teaching artists via Zoom or in person! Weekly 30/45/60min slots available and/or by appointment. Hit the "Register Here" button to inquire.
Next class Fall 2022
Junior Cellists is a small group class for beginners. Students dive into the basics of cello technique, learn both comfortable and proper set-up, relaxed bow hold, and the physicality of good tone production all while playing catchy folk songs and classical melodies. There is emphasis on developing excellent position to provide a solid foundation for continued learning. Junior Cellists is a great start and/or supplement to MCPS school strings class!
CELLO BRIGADE - CLASS FULL
Teacher: Jessica
Dates: Tuesdays, June 21-August 9, 2022 (8 classes)
Time: 6:15-7:00pm
Cost: $125
NEW CLASS! The Cello Brigade is a multi-age beginner cello ensemble that plays simple arrangements of pop/rock tunes. Parts are arranged specifically for the players involved and the focus is making some really fun music together! For enjoyment and success in this class, students must have the equivalent of at least 1 year of school strings class or private lessons and be comfortable reading bass clef. The class culminates with a fun performance opportunity on Wednesday, August 10th! Please inquire for more information.
CELLO MAFIA
Coming again Fall 2022
The Cello Mafia is a multi-age ensemble that plays arrangements of classic and modern pop/rock tunes. Parts are arranged specifically for the players involved and the focus is making some really fun music together! For enjoyment and success in this class, students must have the equivalent of at least 2 years of school strings class, a basic understanding of 1-4 positions, be comfortable reading bass clef, and have some knowledge of tenor/treble clefs. But never mind any of this, join String Mafia for summer!
STRING MAFIA - CLASS FULL
Teacher: Jessica
Dates: Tuesdays, June 14-August 9, 2022 (9 classes)
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Cost: $195
The String Mafia is an intermediate/advanced multi-age ensemble that plays arrangements of classic and modern pop/rock tunes. Parts are arranged specifically for the players involved and the focus is making really great music together! This class is open to VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, and CONTRABASS players. Students should have a few years of school strings/orchestra experience or private lessons, feel relatively comfortable reading music and have knowledge of 1st-4th positions. This is a fantastic intro to the basics of playing chamber music. There is a very special performance opportunity on Wednesday, August 10th! Inquire for more information.
ADULT BEGINNING CELLO
Date and time tbd
This class is a special offering for adults! Learn the basics of playing the cello - get set up correctly, make excellent tone production, learn all about relaxed bow hold, and learn some fun songs! This is a low-pressure, casual, and enjoyable class to get you started on your journey to becoming a cellist! If not now, then when?
PRIVATE CELLO LESSONS (all ages/levels)
Private lessons are available from our wonderful roster of teaching artists via Zoom or in person! Weekly 30/45/60min slots available and/or by appointment. Hit the "Register Here" button to inquire.
