Summer 2020Monday, July 6 –

Friday, July 24, 2020

ONLINE

Carol Sharar, Director

Our new online 2020 program offers exciting virtual performing opportunities, lesson groups

and private instruction for young musicians! Students from all districts are welcome!

Program Highlights: String Orchestras

Jazz BandsWoodwind, Brass and Percussion Ensembles

Guitar ProgramDrum Set Classes

PianoMusic Production

Private Lessons available for all instruments!

Summer 2020 ONLINE Classes Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 24, 2020

Over 60 years of excellence!

40-minute sessions

Ensembles are offered in an enjoyable, stimulating, non-competitive setting with the purpose of developing listening and group performance skills, and self-esteem. For grades 4-12.

BEGINNERSEnsemble for absolute beginners: Beginning Guitar Ensemble 10:30 am

INTERMEDIATEEnsembles requiring a minimum of one year of playing experience:String Orchestra 10:30 am (violin, viola, cello, bass)Woodwind Ensemble 10:30 am (flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone)Brass Ensemble 10:30 am (trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba)Percussion Ensemble 10:30 am (all percussion instruments) Guitar Ensemble 10:30 am (acoustic or electric guitar)Junior Jazz Band 11:15 am ( all band and orchestra instruments, piano, electric guitar, and drum set)

ADVANCEDEnsembles requiring a minimum of three years of playing experience:Adv. String Orchestra 10:30 am

Adv. Woodwind Ensemble 10:30 am

Adv. Brass Ensemble 10:30 am

Adv. Percussion Ensemble 10:30 am

Adv. Guitar Ensemble 10:30 am

Senior Jazz Band 11:15 am3

ENSEMBLES

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40-minute sessions

Small group lessons are offered for the beginning, intermediate or advanced player (grades 4-12). Please call for lesson information for younger students. Lessons provide the opportunity to improve technique and overall musicianship. This summer, lessons are available on the following instruments:STRINGS: violin, viola, cello, bassWOODWINDS: fl ute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophoneBRASS: trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone horn, tubaPERCUSSION: drums and mallet instruments (preparing for school band)DRUM SET: drums (preparing for a rock band)GUITAR: acoustic or electric guitarPIANO: digital keyboards

BEGINNERSOur excellent beginners program starts at “opening the case” and takes students through most of their fi rst year of study… in just 3 weeks!! See required books/supplies below.* See master schedule on page 10 for times.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCEDLessons will be scheduled on a “skill level” appropriate basis. Please see the master schedule for intermediate/ advanced lesson times.

*Instruments Strings, Woodwinds, Brass: Rentals are available from local music stores. Percussion: rent or purchase a “bell kit” (includes sticks, drum pad, bells and mallets).Guitar: Guitarists should have an acoustic guitar, or an electric guitar with a small amplifi er and patch cord. Please consult a guitar specialist at the music store for an instrument that is the appropriate size for the student.Drum Set: Students will need to have access to a drum set and sticks to participate in this online class.Piano: Students will need to have access to a piano or digital keyboard to participate in this online class

*Books for ALL Beginning Students:Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion: Standard of Excellence – Book I. Strings: Essential Elements 2000 – Book I. Guitar: Alfred’s Basic Guitar Method – Book I. Piano - Gr. 1-4; Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book, Bk 1APiano – Gr. 5-8: Piano Pronto: Prelude (by Jennifer Eklund)

GROUP LESSONS

40-minute sessions

PIANO

Studying piano is very rewarding and provides a visual and kinesthetic connection to the study of scales and melodic patterns. Working together as an ensemble can enhance the learning and the experience of making music at the keyboard!

Piano for beginners, grades 1-4: Piano study offers young students an exciting introduction into the world of instrumental music! In this fun and fast moving class, students will learn basic piano skills, ear training, rhythm and note reading, through the use of group instruction, exercises and games. Students will benefi t from the opportunity to play for and with each other.

Piano for beginners, grades 5-8: This group class offers an opportunity for the older beginner (whether fi rst timer or returning student) to lay a foundation for piano study. Topics include: posture and technique, rhythm, melody and harmony, sight-reading, ear-training and improvisation.

Piano for intermediate players, grades 1-4 & grades 5-8: Intermediate piano class is recommended for students with prior piano experience, or for students who have successfully completed our beginning piano class. Intermediate classes offer a more in-depth study of note and rhythm reading, ear training, technique and improvisation. We recommend group lessons for beginning and intermediate students. After completion of the intermediate class, students are encouraged to move to private lessons.

DRUM SET LEVELS I & II

Drum Set I 12:00 PmHave you always dreamed of playing the drums in a rock band? If so, your day has arrived! Beginners can enroll in Drum Set I. Students will need to have access to a drum set and sticks to participate in this online class.

Drum Set II 12:00 PmAn intermediate level class. To enroll, students must have taken private drum set lessons, or completed the Drum Set I class.

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Small group guitar lessons are offered for the beginning, intermediate or advanced guitarist (entering grades 4-12). Lessons provide the opportunity to improve technique and overall musicianship.

BEGINNER GUITARNo experience necessary! Program offers a 40 minute lesson and/or a 40 minute ensemble every weekday. It is recommended that students enroll in both classes.

Beginning Guitar Lesson 9:00 – 9:40, or 9:45 – 10:25 am

Beginning Guitar Ensemble 10:30 – 11:10 am

INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED GUITAROpen to all intermediate and advanced level players. Lesson groups will be assigned on a “skill level” appropriate basis. Program offers a 40 minute lesson and/or a 40 minute ensemble every weekday. It is recommended that students enroll in both classes.

Int./ Adv. Guitar Lesson 9:45 – 10:25, or 11:15 – 11:55 am

Int./ Adv. Guitar Ensemble 10:30 – 11:10 am

Guitar: Guitarists should have an acoustic guitar, or an electric guitar with a small amplifi er and patch cord. Please consult a guitar specialist at the music store for an instrument that is the appropriate size for the student.

Book for Beginning Students:Alfred’s Basic Guitar Method – Book 1.

GUITAR PROGRAM

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40-minute sessions

MUSIC THEORY/ COMPOSITION CLASSES 12:00 PmAn introductory/intermediate level study of basic musical principles, leading to the creation of original compositions. Topics to include: notation, intervals, scales, keys, chords, form, etc. (Students interested in Levels II & III must have completed prior level or will be tested.)Music Theory/Composition Levels I, II & III

INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC PRODUCTION 12:00 PmHave you ever wanted to know how to “make beats” or make a recording like they do in the studio? This course will introduce you to the evolving world of music production (composition and recording). Students will complete various projects while exploring production software, electronic music composition and editing software.

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONSThis summer is the perfect time to learn a new instrument, or increase technical and musicianship skills on your current instrument. Private lessons offer a unique opportunity to address each student’s areas of interest and development! All of our instructors are professional musicians who are also outstanding educators!

Private 30 minute lessons are now available for all instruments at the rate of $40 per lesson per day.

CLASSES

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Online classes run from Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 24, 2020

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONSummer Music Academy classes will meet online, Monday through Friday, using ZOOM and/or Google Meet. These platforms allow teachers and students to communicate in real time. Google Classroom will also be used to share information and as an ongoing resource for announcements and assignments. Additional apps may be used forprivate lessons, music production, and music theory/ composition classes.

HOW TO REGISTERONLINE ONLY: https://tinyurl.com/y9g5khze

FEE SCHEDULEClasses meet every day, Monday-Friday, from July 6 – July 24, 2020.

1 Class per day $300 2 Classes per day $5403 Classes per day $765 4 Classes per day $9605 Classes per day $1,125

*Sibling Discount: Families will receive a $25 discount off of the total cost of the tuition for each additional child registered. **If you need to withdraw your child from a class prior to July 6, 2020, your payment will be refunded, less a $25 registration fee per class. No refunds will be given after the program begins.

QUESTIONS?Program questions? Please contact Carol Sharar, Director at csharar@ridgewood.k12.nj.us or leave a message at: 201-670-2700 x 30642.

Registration questions? Please contact the Ridgewood Community School at: sstanton@ridgewood.k12.nj.us or leave a message at: 201-670-2777.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

COURSE SELECTION PLANNING FORM

BEGINNER LESSON (40 minutes each day)Strings 9:00 Violin, Viola, Cello, BassBrass 9:00 Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone

Horn, TubaWoodwinds 9:00 Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon,

Alto SaxophonePercussion 9:00 Drums, Mallet Instruments (preparing for

school band)Piano 9:00 Grades 1-4Piano 9:45 Grades 5-8Guitar 9:00 or 9:45 Acoustic or Electric GuitarDrum Set I 11:15 Drums (preparing for a rock band)

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LESSON (40 minutes each day)Strings 9:45 Violin, Viola, Cello, BassBrass 9:45 Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone

Horn, TubaWoodwinds 9:45 Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon,

Alto SaxophonePercussion 9:45 Drums, Mallet Instruments (preparing for

school band)Piano 9:00 Grades 1-4Piano 9:45 Grades 5-8Guitar 9:45 or 11:15 Acoustic or Electric GuitarDrum Set II 12:00 Drums (preparing for a rock band)

ENSEMBLES (40 minute session each day)See page 3 for offerings and times.

CLASSES (40 minute session each day) Music Theory / Composition 12:00 Music Production 12:00

PRIVATE LESSONS Private lessons (30 minutes) are available for all instruments at the rate of $40 per lesson. Please register for private lessons online, and you will be contacted for scheduling.

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