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Igor Stravinsky once said, “The trouble with music appreciation in general is that people are taught to have too much respect for music; they should be taught to love it instead.”

At the JCC Music School, our primary goal is to instill this love of music in all our students. We provide the highest quality student-centered music education to children and adults at all levels. With a talented faculty of conservatory graduates, we focus on individual instruction in piano, guitar, voice, flute, recorder, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, violin, viola, cello, bass and percussion. Our programs also include classes in music theory/history, composition, appreciation, and ensembles.

Music School Policies
Students may be enrolled for the semester (15 weeks) or the academic year (30 weeks), unless otherwise indicated. In order to reserve a specific time slot, you may submit a $150 nonrefundable deposit. Payment plans are also available - please call for information. For children ages 5 and up.

Make-up classes are scheduled for lessons missed by the instructor or if cancelled by the Music School due to inclement weather. Private lessons missed by students may be rescheduled only when a minimum of 24 hours advanced notice is given. Two make-up lessons per student per year will be allowed and scheduling of make-up is at the discretion of the teacher. Absences from group classes will not be made up.

Starting Dates
Classes begin the week of September 13, 2010 and they continue through June 2011. Summer lessons are available. Please contact Music School for more information.

Recitals
Music students of all ages will have opportunities to perform for friends and family at recitals in our very own Bendheim Performing Arts Center!

Individual Music Lessons
Individual private lessons are offered in EVERY instrument. We recommend that students aged 5 -9 sign up for a 30 minute lesson, students aged 10 -13 for 45 minute lessons, and all students age 14 and older 1 hour lessons.

Annual Tuition (30 Weeks) 

Semester Tuition (15 Weeks) 
Choose Fall (F) or Spring (S)

Music Classes

Introduction to Music for Kids
5 - 7 years
This class will introduce children to the fundamentals of music through imaginative and interactive games. Students will learn general concepts (volume, tempo, pitch, and duration), increase their ability to feel rhythm and beat, and discover their own voice through songs and ear training. This class encourages creativity through movement, body percussion, listening, exploring different sounds and playing musical instruments.  Call Music School for times and information.

MMM! Music and Mitzvah Mania   New!
Grades 6 and up
MMM musicians and singers will collaborate and perform at a variety of outreach and concert venues. Share your talents, good deeds and Mitzvah at an array of functions within our community. Previous “gigs” have included Madison Square Garden, the Intrepid, nursing homes, and our own Bendheim Performing Arts Center. MMM is now open to instrumentalists of all levels!

Applicable toward community service and/or Bar and Bat Mitzvah requirements.

Debra Katz, Melissa Healy & Kat Raio, Directors (See Theatre Institute for more information, specific rehearsal dates and performances)

Day Rock' a the JCC New!
Learn how to rock at the JCC Music School: NO musical experience required! Bob Angelo from ‘Day Rock’ joins the JCC staff and brings his rock expertise to teach and coach the next generation of rock stars.

KIDDIE JAMZ
Grades K – 4
A great introduction to instruments and rocking out! Kids will “jam” on various drum, percussion, and keyboard instruments.
A truly fun and creative class where kids rock!

JCC SCHOOL OF ROCK
Grades 4 and up
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to learn how to play one - or even SEVERAL – instruments in a coached rock band of your peers. All levels and instruments are welcome to rock!

*Please note times are subject to change based on varying levels of experience. Call music school for information on Spring Semester.

JCC’S VOCAL POP SCHOOL
Kathryn (Kat) Raio, who has worked with great artists such as Ray Charles, Alicia Keys, Ashanti, Carole King (and many more!), brings her many talents as a singer, songwriter, commercial and recording artist to the JCC. 10 Private lessons in voice will be supplemented with studio workshops, recording sessions, as well as numerous concert, “gigging” and performance opportunities. Our in house rock star Kat will help you sing at a gig, make a demo CD, write a song, or simply just become a better singer. (Call Music School for scheduling and placement)

Faculty
We have an extremely talented faculty that has taught and performed throughout the world.  For more detailed bios, please call the Music School.
 

Bob Angelo	School of Rock
Andrew Baker	trumpet, trombone & tuba
Matt Garrison	woodwinds & piano
Kristopher Hayes	guitar
Melissa Healy	Music School Director, flute, recorder, piano & theory
Adriana Pera	strings & piano
Kathryn Raio	voice & piano
Bess Rogers	guitar

About the Director, Melissa Healy
Melissa Healy is currently working on her Doctorate of Musical Arts at Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of Music. Ms. Healy received her Master’s Degree in 2004 from the SUNY Purchase Conservatory, where she was formerly the Director of Outreach. Melissa was also Orchestra Manager and the Assistant Director of Career Services at the Duquesne School of Music. A founding member of the Artemis Chamber Ensemble, Ms. Healy has worked with many groups in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania and has performed in Australia, Ireland, Germany, Russia, Estonia, Poland and the Czech Republic. As an educator, Melissa maintains a private studio in Westchester and has organized numerous outreach concerts, children and teen festivals, and music workshops throughout the Northeast.