Toddler Station (Ages 12 Months - 3 Years Old)
(Ages 1-3: Check Calendar) / $12 Per Class

In this music program designed to introduce toddlers to music, each session is structured by singing songs that will help introduce your child to learning concepts such as numbers, letters, colors, and much more. Also, small hand and rhythm instruments will be used to engage your child in instrument playing and teach coordination and rhythm. All Toddler classes are 45 minutes.

Toddler Percussion Class (Ages 2 - 5 Years Old)
(Ages 2-5: Check Calendar) / $12 Per Class

Toddler Percussion Class was created as a result of feedback from parents who sought a "hands-on" experience for their young ones. This class is focused on teaching children how to use percussion instruments, such as bongos, triangles, blocks and standard drum kit. Classes are 45 minutes.

Choo-Choo Jammers (Ages 4 - 6 Years Old)
(Ages 4-6: Check Calendar) / $12 Per Class

Our Choo-Choo Jammers class focuses on teaching kids the various sounds that instruments make, how to perform on stage, how to be a part of a band (enforcing the team concept and the importance of sharing). It's highly interactive and a great way to allow kids to explore their interest in various instruments. All Choo-Choo Jammers classes are 45 minutes.

Music Fun-damentals Class (Ages 7 - 11 Years Old)
(Ages 7-11: Check Calendar) / $15 Per Class

Designed for inquisitive fans of music, this course dives into the study of music fundamentals such as sound, rhythm, melody & harmony - along with tempo and dynamic markings and more. Hands-on experience will be conducted to convey musical concepts. This course is designed as a General Education offering and does not require previous musical experience. Classes are 60 minutes long.

Paint The Music Class (Ages 3-4 & 5-7 Yrs. Old)
(Ages 3-4: Check Calendar)

(Ages: 5-7: Check Calendar) / $18 Per Class (Incl. Materials)

This highly interactive class blends music with hands-on art expression. Students will learn the beginning elements of art, such as the color wheel and how to blend colors using different brush strokes and styles to portray the music they are hearing. Students will bring home a finished work of art after each class. All Paint The Music classes are 60 minutes long.

 

All programs are 60 minutes

The Music Station provides outreach programs for students to gain a richer fuller understanding of the arts. Programs in theatre, dance and music will be conducted in order to enrich student’s experience of the performing arts.

Studies show that students who participate in the study of the arts are more likely to:

• Have higher self esteem


• Exhibit creativity and imagination


• Are more resilient to peer pressure


• Higher scores on the SAT


• Spend fewer hours watching television


• Are less likely to engage in delinquent behavior, enter juvenile court system and drop out of school.


• Are better prepared to live in our diverse society.

1. Musical Theatre

Students will be introduced to the elements of musical theatre in a performance based workshop. Using an existing musical, students will explore script work, choreography, singing, improvisation and character development. They will be invited on the stage to showcase their new found appreciation of Musical Theatre. (Grades 6th- 8th)

2. Music to Your Ears

Poetry is the musical inspiration for this workshop. Students will explore pattern, rhythm, beat and emotion in poetry to create their own musical poetic piece. Children will be divided into groups to create their own musical creations using spoken and the singing voice as well as instruments. All poetry will be provided. They will be asked to demonstrate their creations for the group. (Two age groups: K-4th and 5th-8th)

3. Music and Storytelling

Geared to pre-school to kindergarten this workshop will use well known Nursery Rhymes. Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, Mary Had a Little Lamb, BaBa Black Sheep and others for students to explore melodic patterns, loud and soft dynamics and the elements of communication through music. (Pre-school, kindergarten)

4. Opera for Everyone

The Magic Flute will be explored using costumes, set pieces and excerpts from the opera. The day of the program students will be asked to play various characters from the opera using costumes and lip synching the music. Several groups will have the opportunity to perform the excerpts on stage. Students will be sent a study guide and a C.D. with excerpts from the opera. Teacher may wish to assign roles before the program. (Grades 4th-8th)

5. The Songs We Sing

While exploring rhythm and beat, The Songs We Sing workshop will offer students are given the opportunity to experience rhythm using clapping, foot stomping, and their own voices along with musical accompaniment. Students will learn the art of creating a song, and then, in turn, be able to create their own original and lively musical pieces. Students are divided into groups, and will ultimately perform their musical creations on stage. (Grades K-3rd)

6. The History of Chicago Blues

Students will explore the history of this wonderful musical genre by learning interesting facts and history of the Blues in Chicago, and exploring how important Chicago Blues has been on the global music scene. (Grades 6th-8th)

7. When Irish Eyes are Smiling

Irish instruments and songs are featured in this entertaining Gaelic workshop. Traditional Celtic instruments will be explored, and most importantly, traditional Irish Ballads will be taught and sung by participants to develop and continue the rich history of the Irish in our community. (All ages)