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GET A GOOD START
Music for Children with Autism
Students in small groups experience hands-on activities emphasizing listening & interacting through music.
Dr. Doris Spooner Hall
Ages: 6 - 10 Time: 10-11 am Date: June 2-5
Ages: 11 - 17 Time: 1-2 pm Date: June 2-5
No experience necessary
Price: $60        
         
Preschool Arts Camp
Fun and educational Music, Art, and Movement activities for preschool children
Dr. Renee Collins & Staff
Ages: 4 - 6 Time: 9:30-11:30 am Date: June 16-20
No experience necessary  
Location: Creative Learning Connection, 8006 Old Madison Pike, Madison, AL
Price: $75      
         
Introduction to Piano for Preschoolers
Children learn about the piano keyboard and discover the joy of music making. Four 45 minute sessions --parent just accompany student.
Dr. Renee Collins & Staff
Ages: 4 - 6 Time: 6 pm Mondays Date: June 30-July 21
No experience necessary  All keyboards and materials are included
Price: $100    

 
TRY SOMETHING NEW
Movement for Worship
Designed to inspire a deeper connection with God through body and spirit, participants will be guided into the worship experience through movement and teaching on the biblical foundation for dance.
Ms. Samantha KnJoi
Ages: 12 & up Time: 1-4 pm Date: July 7-11
For the dancer and ‘dancer at heart’; beginning to intermediate choreography will be included.
Location: UMC Multicultural Center
                        604 Jordan Ln, NW		  
Price: $75        
         
Introduction to African Hand Drums
Meet and play the Djembe, Double Bell, and Gourd Shaker. Explore their characteristics and try your
hand(s) at rhythmic independence. A great family activity.
Mr. Joseph Cochran
Ages: 7 to adult Time: 10 am - noon Date: June 7
    Time: 2-4 pm Date: June 29
No experience necessary   Choose one session
Price: $20 Individual $30 Family up to 4 people
         
Found Object Percussion and Dance
Use your very own version of ‘Stomp’ techniques to tell a tale. Make rhythm with every-day objects. Dance to the patterns.
Ms. Deborah Hutson & Ms. Samantha KnJoi
Ages: 8 and up Time: 9 am noon Date: July 7-11
Location: UMC Multicultural Center              
                        604 Jordan Ln, NW
No experience necessary    
Price: $95    
         
Beginning Handbells

Hands-on basic bell techniques, music reading, and bell choir skills.
Ms. Lynn Wallace
No experience necessary. Note reading skills desirable, but not required.
Location: Lakewood United Methodist Church 2614 Mastin Lake Rd.
Grades: 4-6 Time: 10 am-noon Date: July 14-18
Price: $80        
Grades:  7-12 Time: 9 am-noon Date: June 16-20
Price: $90        
         
American Taiko
Introduction to rhythm and group drumming in Japanese Taiko with ‘Kudzu Domo”. The drums are AWESOME! A great family activity.
Mr. Joseph Cochran    
No previous experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothes. Choose one session.
Ages: 7 to adult Time: 10 am-noon Date: July 12
    Time: 1-3 pm Date: July 12
Location: UMC Multicultural Center              
                        604 Jordan Ln, NW		    
Price: $20 Individual      $30 Family up to 4 people
 
GROW AS A MUSICIAN
Woodwind Chamber Music
Develop sight reading skills and musical independence. Work with other woodwind players in small ensembles
Dr. Doris Spooner Hall
Requires: Minimum 9 months' playing experience, note reading skills
Bring: Your instrument, pencil
Middle School: Time: 10-11:30 am Date: June 9-13
High School: Time: 1-2:30 pm Date: June 9-13
For the dancer and ‘dancer at heart’; beginning to intermediate choreography will be included.
Price: $75        
         
Brass Chamber Music
Develop sight reading skills and musical independence. Work with other brass players in small ensembles.
Dr. Daniel Hornstein
Requires: Minimum 9 months' playing experience, note reading skills
Bring: Your instrument, pencil
Middle School: Time: 1:30-3 pm Date: July 7-11
Price: $75
High School: Time: 10 am-noon Date: July 7-11
Price: $85        
         
Skills and Techniques for Orchestral Strings
Develop sight reading techniques and group playing skills.
Dr. Renee Collins & String Staff
Requires: Note reading skills at Suzuki 3 level or above
Bring: Instrument, bow, rosin, pencil
Location: St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 200 Longwood Dr. SE
Ages: 10+ Time: 8:30-noon Date: June 23-27
Price: $100
         
Jam Shop
Jam with Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Specialist Roosevelt “Ruel” Rayford while covering all aspects of contemporary music as it relates to today’s integrated and elevated sounds. Includes a touch of related interactive theory (i.e.: scale system connection, chord configuration) and composing a new tune.
Requires: Intermediate or above level of familiarity with guitar playing and some understanding of basic theory.
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm Date: June 9-13
Price: $85
         
Acting for Singers
Ms. Samantha KnJoi
Week 1:
Communicating with face, body and inflection for both recital and theatrical situations. Stage comportment and working effectively as a cast member.
Week 2: Applying week 1 skills for auditions and performance of a show scene.
   Middle School:  
  Week 1:  Time: 1-3 pm        Date: July 14-18
  Week 2:  Time: 1-3 pm        Date: July 21-25
   Price: Week1 $75   ~  Weeks 1 & 2 $115
   High School+  
  Week 1:  Time: 9 am-noon  Date: July 14-18
  Week 2:  Time: 9 am-noon  Date: July 21-25
Price: Week 1 $100  ~ Weeks 1 & 2 $150
         
Basic Music Theory Concepts
A ‘survival course’ for students considering majoring in music and/or wishing to improve performance through better understanding of the music. The number one reason for students dropping a music major is inadequate theory preparation. There are no ‘magic theory pills’, but a toolkit of basic concepts and tools helps.
Dr. Daniel Hornstein
Bring: Pencil & Notepaper
Requires: Note reading skills in at least one clef
Grades: 7 & up Time: 10 am-noon Date: July14-18
Price: $85
         
Introduction to Concert Percussion Accessories
From triangle to tam-tam, percussionists need to know how to use many variety instruments. Get a hands-on intro to the most common and some not-so common items in the percussion tool kit.
Mr. Joseph Cochran
Concert band experience encouraged, but not required.
Bring: Notebook and Pencil
Grades: Middle School and High School
Time: 1-4 pm
or
9-noon		 Date: June 8
or
June 28		      
Price: $40        
           
Please register at least 10 days before your Workshop starts. There will be a $10 late fee for registrations received less than 10 days before the workshop. Most workshops have maximum class sizes; students will be accepted in the order paid registrations are received. All Workshops meet at Valley Conservatory Studios, 1025 Claude Circle, Huntsville unless otherwise indicated. Details subject to change if necessary. Registered students will be notified of changes affecting their participation.
 

 

P. O. Box 11635
Huntsville, AL 35814
(256) 534-3131 ~  Fax (256) 534-5625