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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 14, 2009 and they continue through June 2010. There will be a total of 30 weeks for instruction. 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 -14 for 45 minute lessons, and all students age 15 and older 1 hour lessons.

Annual Tuition (30 Weeks) 

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

Music Classes

Rock School New! - COMING FALL OF '09
The JCC Rocks on! From private lessons in guitar, bass, drums, voice or any instrument that rocks, to playing in a band that is coached by musicians who are at the top of their field, the JCC Music School will provide you with the inspiration, education, training, recording, and experience you need to start your life as a rock star. Teachers of Rock School have worked with such artists as Ingrid Michaelson, Dave Matthews, Patti Labelle, Carole King, Ray Charles, and Alicia Keys. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity – call the Music School for information.

Vocal Ensemble /Choir
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn vocal ensemble techniques such as harmonization and sight singing. Students will also gather a strong vocal ensemble repertoire with musical styles varying from classical and jazz to Broadway and popular. Beginner and intermediate choirs will be available for varying skill and age levels.  Kathryn Raio, instructor

Music Composition 
Basic and advanced level composition students are taught harmonization of melodies in order to create their own compositions. Basic knowledge of music theory (scales, chords and intervals) is required for this course.

    
Music Theory/History I 
This course is designed to give beginning students an introduction to basic music theory and history. Theory games and history puzzles reinforce topics discussed while creating a fun and interactive learning environment. No prior knowledge is necessary. Theory subjects include music reading in both clefs, simple rhythmic notation and basic theoretical principles.

Music Theory/History II 
This class is a continuation of Theory/History I. Topics covered are the construction of major and minor scales, melodic and rhythmic dictation, intervals, and simple harmonization. Prerequisite: either Theory/History I or basic theory knowledge.

Music Theory/History III
Level III is an advanced theory class for those who have had at least one year of Music Theory. Topics discussed will be major, minor, augmented, and diminished intervals and chords, an introductory study of motivic development, form, composition, analysis, and ear training.

Music Theory/History I, II, and III Tuition

Afternoon Music Appreciation (For Adults Only!)
This course will include lessons on music history, the major periods in music development, notable composers and their major works.  Class will be one hour, schedule TBA.

Modern Music Appreciation
In this course students will research modern trends in music, including style, genre and recent movements of late 20th century
rock and early 21st century. Other musical styles such as jazz, rock’n roll, punk, post-punk, alternative rock, emo, techno and
electronic will also be explored. Open for ages 11 and older.

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.

Instrumental Ensemble
Participants will learn the art of ensemble playing from faculty coachings and masterclasses. Chamber ensembles enhance instrumental skills while offering students an opportunity to rehearse and perform with their peers. All instruments are welcome!

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

Andrew Baker	trumpet, trombone & uba
Jill Collura	bassoon
James Cucinotta	clarinet and percussion
Will De Vos	French horn
Matt Garrison	woodwinds & piano
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.