MUSIC

All music classes are on a trimester payment and class schedule.
Tuition is due September 8, 2008 & January 5, 2009

Group Piano Preparation Class (ages 5-7years/ with caregiver)

SATURDAYS 10:15-11:00 AM
TUESDAYS 5:30 - 6:15 PM
FEE: 160.00 / 10 week session
(materials $25 per session) includes CD and Workbook

Instructors: Melissa Williams-Saturdays / John O’Neil - Tuesdays
Minimum – 4 students
Session I– Week of September 8, 2008
Session II—Jan 2009 Session III- March 2009

This course is designed primarily for children ages 5 – 7 in a group setting with parents. Group lessons can offer significant benefits compared to private lessons:

· It’s fun to be in a class with friends,
· Ensemble playing offers important musical training,
· The social experience helps to motivate each child
to practice.

Riverside takes up to 6 children in a class and each child is with a parent. Our classes meet once a week for 45 minutes. Students who have not had early childhood music classes may have better success starting at ages 6 or 7. Parent participation is a big part of what our classes are about. By participating in class, parents are fully aware of the practice expectations and are well prepared to help their child at home. There are 30 lessons in this curriculum, divided into three 10-week sessions: fall, winter and spring. The last class of each ten-week session is a recital. Upon completion of the curriculum we recommend our students continue with either a group lesson or private piano teacher.

French’s Chorus (ages 18 & older)

TUESDAYS 7:30 – 9:00 PM
FEE: $100.00 / semester ($200.00 / year)
Instructor: Dan Moore

Open to anyone who loves to sing. Develop and strengthen your singing voice while rehearsing with a 4-part mixed chorus. Have fun and be challenged in learning a wide choral repertoire of classical and popular music. The chorus performs during the December Holidays and in June.

Children’s Voice Class (ages 8-11years)

WEDNESDAYS 4:00 –5:00 PM
FEE: $360 / year ($180/ semester)
Instructor: Jan Zimmerman

Do Re Mi is a fun group vocal class offered to students ages 6-9 years old. Group classes are offered for this age group so that students who would like to explore & learn more about singing, but without the strenuous nature of a private lessons. Fun songs and basic music theory is taught to the students at this level. Performance opportunities will be offered throughout the year.

Adult Voice Class

(ages 18 years and older)
THURSDAYS 7:00-8:00 PM
12 week Fall Session $120 (September 10- December 3)
12-week Spring Session $120 (March 11-May 20, 2009)
Instructor: John O’Neil

Have you always wanted to sing, but think that voice lessons aren’t right for you? Try a voice class! Learn to sing in a supportive, challenging, and fun environment. This course introduces the principles of good singing- posture, breath support, tone production, resonance, and singer’s diction- and is ideal for beginning and intermediate singers who wish to better understand and strengthen their singing voice. Practice singing in a small group, and receive individual feedback on the qualities and strengths of your voice. Students then apply their knowledge by preparing songs of their choice, which are performed in class and coached by the instructor. Emphasis is placed on increasing confidence and enjoyment as well as developing skills. Class participants are strongly encouraged to bring a portable, battery-powered recording device, binder and pencil to class.

PRIVATE LESSONS

All lessons are scheduled through the RTW office.

All lessons are scheduled individually with the instructor – please call the office to schedule lessons. All private studios present a recital during the year. A $25.00 recital fee is charged to each student participating in a recital. All lessons are paid for at the first of each month. Please check student handbook for policies.

PRIVATE LESSON FEES: 27.00 per ½ hour
Voice (ages 8-adult)
Guitar (ages 8-adult)
Piano (ages 8-adult)
Acting (ages 8 -adult)
Ballet (ages 8-adult) semi private also available

Please see Private lesson policies and payments under the Performing Arts Classes

Private Vocal Coaching

I Hour Vocal Coachings with John O’Neil
TUESDAYS or WEDNESDAYS 6:00-9:00 PM
(Sign up for 1 hour slots)
$50 / hour

Are you working on an audition song or rehearsing for a
recital? John O’Neil coaches some of the top performers in Boston and is now available to our students on Tuesdays or Thursdays. If you are interested in private coachings on musical theatre and cabaret repertoire, please let the office know so we can book you in an open time slot. These coachings do not have to be weekly….just when you need them. Spaces will fill quickly.