Creative Arts for Children Music / Arts / Dance See Session Ages Below
MUSIC ! During this camp we will provided experience with important music concepts and skills through different songs and games including singing, movement, dancing, games, stories, and activities focusing on different concepts. Rhythminstruments are used to help the child develop a good sense of beat and rhythm, and resonator bars and desk bells are used to introduce melody and harmony. Children get to experience some time at the piano, learning basic skills and keyboard geography. We play our desk bells to teach beginning note reading and introduce the Solfege (do, re, mi) language. DANCE ! Taught by a professional dancer, this portion of the camp will be crazy fun! The children will learn basic dance techniques, positions and terminology, along with an introduction to musical theater, story telling, and movement. They will learn fun choreography to songs they love!
ARTS AND CRAFTS ! Each day the children will do fun and age-appropriate arts and crafts projects that they will delight in sharing with you!
SESSION I: June 10 - June 14 Rising Kindergarten - Grade 2 9:00am - 12:00pm (healthy snack provided) ========================= SESSION II: July 8 - July 12 Rising Pre-K - Kindergarten 9:00am to 12:00pm (healthy snack provided)
All sessions run Monday through Friday. Tuition is $150.00 - Tuition includes a music book and t-shirt. A healthy snack is provided. To Register: Register on this site - click on the Register Now button at the top of the page Please note that Summer camps are non-refundable.
Young Composers (Ages 7 - 10)*
You have been taking piano lessons for awhile. You really enjoy playing other people's compositions. But, have you ever thought about how cool it would be to actually compose your own piece? Come be inspired by great repertoire written by master composers. Learn how to analyze pieces you are studying and currently playing.
Each day includes time to work in your "Essentials of a Great Composition" workbook, listening to and studying pieces by great classical composers as well as modern pedagogical composers, short composition activities, improvisation, making an instrument, and a hour of free composition time.
On the last day of camp, we will have a "Composition Showcase" where parents and siblings are invited for a "gallery time" to view your compositions and a recital time to hear selected compositions.
SESSION I: June 24 - June 27 AGES 7 - 10 9:00am - 12:00pm ========================== SESSION II: July 22 - July 25 AGES 7 - 10 9:00am - 12:00pm Tuition: $150
*Students must have studied piano for a least a year. Basic skills are necessary. All sessions run Monday through Thursday. Tuition includes a composition workbook, supplies, and a t-shirt. A healthy snack is provided. *If there is a food allergy or your child is a really picky eater, feel free to pack a snack! To Register: Register on this site - click on the Register Now button at the top of the page
*Please note that summer camps are non-refundable.
TAKE THE STAGE! Garage Band Camp Ages 8th grade to 12th grade Get ready to "Take The Stage!" with The Music Garden's new Summer Garage Band Camp adventure! In just one short week, YOU will have the basics you need to: 1. Start a Band 2. Find a sound and build on it 3. Song write and perform 4. Book shows 5. Connect with fellow musicians
Here at The Music Garden, our team of like-minded musicians, such as yourself, are ready to rock out and amp up the energy, technique, and passion in your musical endeavors! Sign up now and we'll see you backstage!
SESSION I: June 17 - June 21 Beginner skill level: 9:00 - 12:00 Intermediate skill level: 2:00 - 5:00 *submit audition video *submit a short audition video of you playing your instrument to neal.wauchope@gmail.com ========================== SESSION II: July 22 - July 26 Beginner skill level: 9:00 - 12:00 Intermediate skill level: 2:00 - 5:00 *submit audition video *submit a short audition video of you playing your instrument to neal.wauchope@gmail.com Tuition: $ 300
All sessions run Monday through Friday. To Register: Register on this site - click on the Register Now button at the top of the page
*Please note that summer camps are non-refundable.
Ukulele Magic (see session ages below) *Parents: want to learn ukulele with your child? Bring it!! :) Ukulele Magic gets you strumming and finger picking in styles from rock to ragtime, bluegrass, calypso and the blues. In this fun-filled camp, you'll learn how to hold, tune, strum, and sing along with your ukulele: all the basics you need to know to get you started on a life filled with ukulele fun!
This is a fantastic camp for old and young alike! We invite siblings, parents, grandparents, etc. to come and strum along with your child!
TUITION: $200 (includes a high quality soprano ukulele) SESSION I: June 3 - June 6 AGES 7 AND UP 9:00am - 12:00pm ========================== SESSION II: July 15 - July 18 AGES 7 AND UP 9:00am - 12:00pm ========================== SESSION III: July 22 - July 25 AGES 5 - 7 9:00am - 12:00pm
TUITION $200
All sessions run Monday through Thursday. Tuition includes a soprano ukulele that you can take home at the end of the week! Your new ukulele comes with tuner, soft case, and other uke goodies! Also included is a t-shirt, student book, and a healthy snack each day. Early registration will guarantee your spot in the camp. To Register: Register on this site - click on the Register Now button at the top of the page Please note that summer camps are non-refundable.
(Poppies (Ages 3-4) *Parent drop-off* This fun class helps develop intelligence and confidence in your child in a setting of music and play. This curriculum is specifically designed for ages 3 and 4. By providing a solid music and preschool foundation, Poppies prepares students for success in our popular "Let's Play Music" class and in Kindergarten. This class provides experience with important music concepts and skills through different songs and games. Classes include singing, movement, games, stories, and activities. Students are encouraged to sing, play simple percussion instruments, listen and move to music.
June 3 to July 26. (*No classes June 17 - 21 and July 1 - 6) Please choose one of the following: Mondays: 10:00 - 11:00 Fridays: 11:15 - 12:15 Tuition: $175 (includes class materials) To Register: Register on this site - click on the Register Now button at the top of the page *Please note that tuition is non-refundable.
Periwinkles (Ages Birth - 36 months) *Parent or caregiver attends with child* Full of energy, often on the move, always exploring and learning; together you will sing, chant, move, dance, listen, and play simple instruments, all activities that bridge the natural connection between music and movement through four wonder-filled semesters. Each lesson features movement activities for coordination, body awareness and control, exploration of space, and instruments such as rhythm sticks, jingles, rattles, drums, resonator bars and more.
This class will help prepare your toddler for preschool and will also prepare him for our popular preschool music class, Poppies, which is open to children ages 3 and 4.
June 3 to July 26. (*No classes June 17 - 21 and July 1 - 6) Please choose one of the following: Mondays: 11:15 - 12:00 Thursdays: 9:00 - 9:45 Fridays: 10:00 - 10:45 Tuition: $150 (includes class materials) To Register: Register on this site - click on the Register Now button at the top of the page *Please note that tuition is non-refundable
Music for Families: (Ages Babies - 4 Years) *parent or caregiver attends with child
This class provides wonderful bonding between caregiver and the young child. Through musical play, bonding and attachment is fostered simply and delightfully, and helps to assure the path to a healthy, confident, and happy childhood. This class provides engaging, fun activities that allow for the movement and exploration that young children need for healthy development. These activities help with budding social needs, and help teach them discipline and listening skills, and help prepare them for preschool.
These 45-minute, weekly classes are action-filled. Full of energy, often on the move, always exploring and learning; together you will sing, chant, move, dance, listen, and play simple instruments, all activities that bridge the natural connection between music and movement. Each lesson features movement activities for coordination, body awareness and control, exploration of space, and instruments such as rhythm sticks, jingles, rattles, drums, resonator bars and more.
June 3 - July 26 (*No classes June 17 - 21 and July 1 - 6). Please choose one of the following: Thursdays: 10:00 - 10:45am Saturdays: 9:00 - 9:45am Saturdays: 11:00 - 11:45am
Classes held once per week Class duration is 45 minutes Class size is 5 - 12 families *please note that we must have a minimum of 5 families enroll to open this class* Entry Age babies - 4 year olds Tuition: $150(includes class materials) To Register: Register on this site - click on the Register Now button at the top of the page *Please note that tuition is non-refundable
