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the Sizzling <strong>Sounds</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Summer</strong><br />
at the <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Music</strong> <strong>School</strong>
F or<br />
more than a quarter century, the <strong>Community</strong> musiC sChool <strong>of</strong><br />
springfield has been dedicated to making arts education, particularly<br />
music, affordable and accessible to our community. We bring together children,<br />
teens and adults in an environment that respects diversity and fosters creativity.<br />
CMSS celebrates the rich cultural heritage and sense <strong>of</strong> community that music<br />
and the arts inspire in all <strong>of</strong> us.<br />
Our summer session, while shorter than our typical fall and spring semesters<br />
is the perfect time to take a music lesson on an instrument that suits you and<br />
to engage in musical activities with others just like you. Whether interested in<br />
an individual lesson or participating in one <strong>of</strong> our lively summer music sampler<br />
classes, children and adults can combine a love and fascination for music making.<br />
Located in an historic Art Deco designed 1930’s building, the <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Music</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Springfield welcomes everyone. Our pr<strong>of</strong>essional teaching faculty <strong>of</strong><br />
fifty performing musicians and highly skilled music instructors bring many years<br />
<strong>of</strong> teaching experience and they take pride in the musical activities <strong>of</strong>fered to<br />
more than 800 students annually.<br />
F iddlers<br />
SESSION 1 MUSIC SAMPLER: SESSION 2 MUISC SAMPLER:<br />
JULY 3rd - JULY 27th July 31st – August 24th<br />
young Children<br />
Four Ages: 4-5 yr olds - Introduction to violin<br />
This program provides parents and children with a relaxed opportunity to become<br />
interested in learning to play the violin by getting involved in musical games and listening to<br />
different styles <strong>of</strong> music . Children will learn the parts <strong>of</strong> the violin, names <strong>of</strong> strings and how to<br />
pluck and use the bow.<br />
Day: Tuesday Day: Tuesday<br />
Time: 10-10:30am Time: 4-4:45pm<br />
Instructor: Ann-Marie MESSBAUER Instructor: Carol Hutter<br />
Class Size: 3-8 students Class Size: 3-5 students<br />
Dates: July 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th Dates: July 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th<br />
Tuition: $45.00 Tuition: $67.00<br />
www.<strong>Community</strong>musicschool.com
<strong>Music</strong> & Movement Ages: 3-5 yr olds. Parents and caregivers are invited to<br />
participate along with their children. <strong>Music</strong> & Movement is a perfect place for kids to<br />
jump in and get a head start on their musical education. Since children absorb much <strong>of</strong> the world<br />
around them through their bodies we introduce musical concepts such as rhythm and dynamics<br />
with movement games. <strong>Music</strong> & movement is a great place for kids to work on fine and gross<br />
motor skills, speech and vocal development, expressive movement, and important social skills<br />
like patience and turn taking.<br />
B assoon<br />
B assoon<br />
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Session 1 Dates: Session 2 Dates:<br />
July 3rd, 10th 17th, 24th July 31st, August 7th, 14th, 21st<br />
Day: Tuesday Class size: 6-10<br />
Time: 4- 4:45pm Tuition: $55.00<br />
Instructor: Jen Kass<br />
older Children<br />
Quartet<strong>Music</strong> Level required: 3 yrs or more prior bassoon<br />
study. Class will include warm ups, scales, reed adjusting and ensemble playing<br />
Day: Thursday Dates: July 12th, 19th, & 26th,<br />
Time: 11am-12pm. August 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd<br />
Instructor: Becky Eldredge Tuition: $117.00<br />
Class Size: 4 students<br />
Trio <strong>Music</strong> Level required: Sixth graders with 1 year <strong>of</strong> prior study.<br />
Class will include warm-ups, tone production, listening skills and ensemble playing.<br />
Day: Thursday July Dates: July 12th, 19th, &26th<br />
Time: 4pm-4:45pm August Dates: 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd<br />
Instructor: Becky Eldredge Tuition: $117.00<br />
Class Size: 3 students<br />
Budding Drummers Dream Ages: 8-12 yr olds<br />
An introduction into the world <strong>of</strong> percussion. One half- hour <strong>of</strong> learning basic<br />
techniques: how to hold drumsticks, basic counting with Jason Arnold. One half- hour learning<br />
ensembles, marching and street beats with Rick Marshall. One half hour <strong>of</strong> working with mallets,<br />
timpani, marimba with Kevin Sharpe.<br />
Day: Mon-Fri Class Size: 4-8 students<br />
Time: 10am- 11:30am Dates: July 9th – July 13th<br />
Instructors: Rick Marshall, Tuition: $90.00<br />
Kevin Sharpe & Jason Arnold
teens and Adults<br />
Rock and Roll Daytime Miracle Ages: 14 +<br />
This class will form 1 to 2 bands with drums, guitar, bass, vocals and keyboards.<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> the group is to learn a list <strong>of</strong> 5-6 tunes from classic rock, popular or rhythm<br />
&blues. At the end <strong>of</strong> the session, students will receive a recording <strong>of</strong> the songs learned.<br />
Day: Wed/Thursday Class Size: 8 students<br />
Time: 2pm-4pm Dates: July 11th & 12th/July 18th & 19th<br />
Instructor: Rick Marshall and Sue Burkhart Tuition: $150.00<br />
F olk<br />
Fiddle Jam Ages: teens and adults<br />
Experience music from Celtic, Bluegrass and Folk traditions and learn new songs,<br />
arrange musical harmonies and put a music set together. Classes will adjust arrangements to suit<br />
the various skill levels in the class. The ability to read music is helpful but if you already know a<br />
bunch <strong>of</strong> tunes by ear please join us!<br />
Day: Tuesday Class Size: 4-12 students<br />
Time: 6pm-7pm Dates: July 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th<br />
Instructor: Ann-Marie Messbauer Tuition: $67.00<br />
F olk<br />
songs for everyone Ages: 16-adult<br />
No prior experience necessary. You will learn to sing 6-8 familiar folk songs as a vocal<br />
ensemble, leading to a performance in a local nursing home at the end <strong>of</strong> the session. The course<br />
will cover ensemble training, listening skills, blending skills, rhythm, dynamics, breathing, diction<br />
and pronunciation, concepts <strong>of</strong> melody and harmony, performance considerations like posture<br />
and stance, appearance and facial expression, movement, communication with an audience.<br />
Song books are supplied at no charge.<br />
Day: Monday Session 1 Dates: July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd<br />
Time: 6pm-7pm Session 2 Dates: July 30th, Aug 6th, 13th, 20th<br />
Instructor: Bruce Johnson Tuition: $67.00 per 4 week session<br />
Class Size: 4-12 students<br />
Guitar Sampler No music reading skills required: Ages: 8-adult.<br />
One hour per week for four weeks. Objective: Gain a basic understanding about how<br />
guitars are played. The course will include learning proper flat pick usage, how to strum properly,<br />
and the proper use <strong>of</strong> the left hand and fingers on the neck <strong>of</strong> the guitar. Students will learn three<br />
or more basic chords. Each student must purchase a book for $7 and three flat picks for $1.<br />
Guitars are available to rent for $15 a session.<br />
Day: Tuesday Session 1 Dates: July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th<br />
Time: 6pm-7pm Session 2 Dates: July 31st, Aug 7th, 14th, 21st<br />
Instructor: Bruce Johnson Tuition: $67.00 per 4 week session<br />
Class Size: 4-8 students
First time Folk Group Ensemble Ages: 8-adult<br />
Students must have had one year <strong>of</strong> instruction in an instrument and be able to read a<br />
simple melody line <strong>of</strong> music. In this ensemble, you will learn to play in an ensemble <strong>of</strong> mixed<br />
instruments. The course will include the preparation <strong>of</strong> one or more simple songs for a videotaped<br />
performance at the end <strong>of</strong> the session. You will learn to play with other instruments, follow<br />
a beat, listen for instrument blends, and practice performance behaviors.<br />
Day: Thursday Session 1 Dates: July 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th<br />
Time: 5pm-6pm Session 2 Dates: Aug 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd<br />
Instructor: Bruce Johnson Tuition: $90.00 per session<br />
Class Size: 3 students<br />
I rish<br />
Whistle Class No music reading skills required: Age 8- Adult.<br />
Have you ever wanted to learn an authentic Irish instrument? Now is the time to learn!<br />
Even if you’ve never played an instrument before you can learn simple Irish tunes on the tin<br />
whistle - learning by ear. By the end <strong>of</strong> the session you’ll learn several favorite Irish tunes!<br />
Day: Wednesday Class Size: 4-8 students<br />
Time: 5-6pm Dates: July 25th, Aug 1st, 8th and 15th<br />
Instructor: Ellen Redman Tuition: $67.00<br />
indiViduAl instruCtion<br />
Available for children and adults at any skill level. Individual lessons encourage growth <strong>of</strong><br />
instrumental and vocal skills and develop technique, listening skills, musicality, and musical<br />
literacy through a wide range <strong>of</strong> repertoire. Our faculty musicians work well with beginning<br />
students who have never played an instrument before, coaching a pr<strong>of</strong>essional-level musician on<br />
technique, or working with any level in between.<br />
Individual Instruction Fees 4 weeks 8weeks<br />
30 minute lessons $118.00 $236.00<br />
45 minute lessons $177.00 $354.00<br />
60 minute lessons $236.00 $472.00<br />
Individual instruction during the summer is available on<br />
the following instruments including voice:<br />
piAno (Ages 5 and Older)<br />
Ashley Averin, Bruce Johnson, Marineh Kirakosyan, Joan Marcil, S<strong>of</strong>ia Shainskaya, Kevin Sharpe,<br />
Becky Eldredge, Kavan Rambukwelle, Joe Velez<br />
Classical • Gospel • Jazz<br />
strings<br />
Sue Burkhart, Jim Gustafson, Carol Hutter, Bruce Johnson, Boris Kogan, Ann-Marie Messbauer,<br />
Kavan Rambukwelle Wayne Roberts<br />
Cello (Ages 5 and older) • Double Bass (Ages 9 and older) • Guitar (Ages 7 and older)<br />
Viola (Ages 4 and older) • Violin (Ages 4 and older)
Winds<br />
Becky Eldredge, Ed Mari, Mary Ellen Miller, Ross Novgrad, Ellen Redman, Elaine Saloio<br />
Bassoon (Ages 9 and older) • Clarinet (Ages 8 and older) • Flute (Ages 6 and older)<br />
Saxophone (Ages 10 and older) • Shakuhachi (Adults)<br />
Tin Whistle (authentic Irish instrument/ all ages)<br />
BrAss (Ages 10 and older)<br />
Jim Messbauer<br />
Low Brass • Trombone • Trumpet • Tuba<br />
perCussion (Ages 9 and older)<br />
Rick Marshall, Kevin Sharpe<br />
Drum set • Hand drums • Symphonic percussion • Timpani<br />
VoiCe (Ages 12 and older)<br />
Ashley Averin, Joan Marcil, Kevin Sharpe, Montenia Shider<br />
Blues • Broadway • Classical • Jazz • Opera • Vocal Coaching<br />
2012 SUMMER TIMES<br />
Dates: Monday, July 2nd to Friday, August 24th (8 weeks, but only 7 Wednesdays)<br />
Hours: Monday & Tuesday 9am-7pm; Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9am-6pm<br />
For a more detailed list <strong>of</strong> instructors and availability please visit our website<br />
www.communitymusicschool.com<br />
Women’s Ensemble Choir<br />
Audition required (No music reading skills required): Advanced intermediate, advanced<br />
young women and adult singers are invited to share the fun and challenge <strong>of</strong> a new ensemble.<br />
The material will be drawn from medieval through contemporary music. Ensemble study<br />
includes musical practices <strong>of</strong> the time and choral technique. After the final class there will<br />
be a concert in the Robyn Newhouse Hall on August 6th 2012.<br />
Admittance into this ensemble is by invitation and/or permission <strong>of</strong> the conductor. No tuition<br />
will be charged for this new ensemble.<br />
**Audition MONDAY June 25th 5:30-6:30pm<br />
Required <strong>of</strong> Audition: Scales, Singing a song accapella and sight reading (if you can)<br />
Day: Monday Class Size: 8-20 students<br />
Time: 5:30-7pm Dates: July 9th, 16th, 23rd & July 30th<br />
Instructor: Joan Marcil Tuition: SUMMER SESSION SPECIAL<br />
FREE to qualified singers<br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Music</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Springfield<br />
127 State Street • Springfield, MA 01103 • 413-732-8428
summer 2012 poliCies & proCedures<br />
Attendance for Individual Instruction - During the summer, the schedule for individual instruction <strong>of</strong> faculty members<br />
may differ. Faculty may teach between 4 and 8 weeks. It is preferable that students study with faculty for as many weeks<br />
as the faculty member is available. However, during the summer, students may register for fewer lessons if the faculty<br />
member agrees:<br />
1. Students must speak with the Registrar regarding individual lessons registration; and<br />
2. Faculty must approve irregular schedules.<br />
Payment Policy for CMSS Students - There is a $10 individual and $20 family registration fee for all enrolled summer<br />
session group classes and individual lessons. Senior citizens only pay $5 for summer session.<br />
<strong>Summer</strong> Session Tuition:<br />
• Registration and tuition for all (4) July lessons $118 is due on or before June 15th 2012.<br />
• Registration and tuition for all (4) August lessons $118 is due on or before July 16th 2012.<br />
• Due to the short length <strong>of</strong> summer session there are no refunds, withdrawals or exchanges.<br />
There is no financial aid available for summer study.<br />
• Cash, check, money orders, Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit/debit cards are accepted<br />
STUDENT ABSENCES - Call 413-732-8428 to report student absence as a courtesy to your instructor. Absence does not<br />
exempt the student from payment as contracted. Teachers are not obliged to give make-up lessons for student absences,<br />
but may do so at their own discretion. In case <strong>of</strong> serious illness or injury, please contact the Registrar.<br />
FACULTY ABSENCES - A teacher’s absence requires that the lesson be made up at a mutually convenient time before the<br />
end <strong>of</strong> the summer session. In a rare case in which the instructor cannot make up a missed lesson due to his or her own<br />
absence, the account will be credited after the end <strong>of</strong> the summer session.<br />
SEMI PRIVATE INSTRUCTION - Semi-private lesson length will be based on the total number <strong>of</strong> students enrolled. Two<br />
students must attend at least a 45 minute lesson and 3 students must attend a 60 minute lesson. Tuition for semi-private<br />
instruction is $88 dollars per four week session.<br />
HOW TO REGISTER<br />
1. Contact the Registrar, Erika Rycina at 413-732-8428 Ext 104 to see if your class is available.<br />
2. Fill out your Registration Form in person at the school. Pay your registration fee and pay for all four lessons<br />
for the month you are attending. Signing and sending your registration form constitutes your agreement to<br />
abide by the policies and procedures as described above.<br />
The registration fee is $10 for an individual registration and $20 for a family registration.<br />
July Lessons: The all four-lesson fee <strong>of</strong> $118 is required by June 15th for July lessons.<br />
August Lessons: The all four-lesson fee <strong>of</strong> $118 is required by July 16th for August lessons.<br />
OR<br />
3. Pay your registration fee and tuition by mail and send to:<br />
Erika Rycina, Registrar<br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Music</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Springfield<br />
127 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103<br />
* Please note your registration is not complete and your time slot cannot be reserved until your four- lesson payment is received.<br />
INSTRUMENT RENTAL - Some instrument rentals are available through CMSS at a cost <strong>of</strong> $15 dollars per month. We<br />
can also suggest local instrument rental companies. Students are responsible for any damage to rental instruments<br />
during the rental period. If the instrument is not returned and /or renewed at the end <strong>of</strong> the summer session,<br />
students may be responsible for the entire cost <strong>of</strong> the instrument.<br />
PARKING - Parking is available for CMSS students and visitors in the CMSS parking lot. All vehicles parked in the CMSS<br />
lot must have a CMSS sticker affixed to the back driver’s side window. Two parking stickers for two different vehicles are<br />
allowed per family. Please see Receptionist to obtain a parking sticker.<br />
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS - Monday & Tuesday 9am-7pm • Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9am-6pm<br />
REGISTER TODAY<br />
Call today to register for Sizzling <strong>Summer</strong> Sampler Lessons at (413) 732-8428<br />
Visit us online at www.communitymusicschool.com<br />
127 State Street • Springfield, MA • (413) 732-8428<br />
STUDENT SERVICES STAFF<br />
Erika Rycina, Student Registrar – 272-0103 • Carol Derouin, Reception and Administrative Assistant – 272-0026<br />
Marsha Mansfield, Student Accounts Receivable – (direct line) 272-0190