The Music Academies Homeschool Partnership

The Pianorama Primary Piano Course is aimed for students with no previous experience in piano tuition. The focus primarily is to teach the piano as the practical instrument, whilst simultaneously developing strong aural and theoretical skills. Teaching in a group environment for this age is particularly beneficial from the learning perspective, as the students enjoy learning together and aspire to reach standards set by one another. With regular home practice, the students fly through this curriculum and can feel progress from the early stages, which encourages them to continue through to more advanced levels.

The course includes:

•Aural – to develop a musical ear both melodically and rhythmically.
•Finger Gym – to develop technically.
•Repertoire – graded pieces covering all musical styles.
•Harmony – practical understanding of harmonic processes.
•Ensembles – to enjoy playing different parts as a group.
•Theory – consolidation theoretically of music and rhythmic notation and additional music elements.
•Music Appreciation – to analyze popular musical classics.
•Musical Games – to enjoy testing learned skills through fun activities.

A comprehensive musical education developing not just the technician but also the musician!

School Year 2019-2020 Classes/Lessons	Day	Time
Private Music Lessons in the following instruments: piano, violin, fiddle, viola, cello, chincello, classical guitar, voice, recorder and ukulele. Days and times vary depending on each individual student. Each week students will be given assignments based on their individual level of performance. Each student will be given assignments to be practiced at home on at least 5 days of the week. On a weekly basis the instructor will have the student play his or her pieces and correct any errors, give examples of how to play their pieces correctly to encourage progress and learning in both physical skills and musical concepts. Students will review with the instructor on a weekly basis musical notation, rhythm patterns and theory assignments to ensure they are making progress. Students will perform in a fall or spring recital, dates to be determined. Location: 115 N 3rd St, Niles, MI Additional Costs: instruction Book (varies by instrument) - approx. $10-12	M-Sa	Arranged
Pianorama Junior Music Course comprises all the elements required to develop musical and technical skills for the young beginner. The curriculum is specifically written to encompass a wide range of musical activity, which enables concentration levels to be kept at the optimum during the lesson. A focus on developing a musical ear accelerates the process of achievement. Our classrooms are equipped with a digital piano for each student in the classroom, as well as a full range of percussion instruments. Magnetic music boards for all students simplify theoretical work and all piano pieces are learned with the additional support of speed variable backing tracks. Our teachers are qualified both musically and in teaching young students. Piano tuition – technical development, with solo and ensemble experience; • Aural (Ear) – to train the musical ear for faster comprehension; •Singing – pitch and vocal expression through original, contemporary songs; •Percussion – practical experience of learned rhythmic patterning; •Theory – intellectual confirmation of music notation and theoretical elements; •Music Appreciation – to develop listening skills and through actions understand musical structure; •Musical Games – Fun activities involving learned skills Teacher and Director: Valerie Rumpf, MM	Tue age 6-7 Wed age 5-7	9:45-10:30 level 2 230-3:15 level 1a
The Pianorama Primary Piano Course is aimed for students with no previous experience in piano tuition. The focus primarily is to teach the piano as the practical instrument, whilst simultaneously developing strong aural and theoretical skills. Teaching in a group environment for this age is particularly beneficial from the learning perspective, as the students enjoy learning together and aspire to reach standards set by one another. With regular home practice, the students fly through this curriculum and can feel progress from the early stages, which encourages them to continue through to more advanced levels. The course includes: •Aural – to develop a musical ear both melodically and rhythmically. •Finger Gym – to develop technically. •Repertoire – graded pieces covering all musical styles. •Harmony – practical understanding of harmonic processes. •Ensembles – to enjoy playing different parts as a group. •Theory – consolidation theoretically of music and rhythmic notation and additional music elements. •Music Appreciation – to analyze popular musical classics. •Musical Games – to enjoy testing learned skills through fun activities. A comprehensive musical education developing not just the technician but also the musician!	Tue age 7-12 Tue ages 5-6	9:00-9:45 beginner level 10:30-11:15 beginner level
KiddyKeys is a multi-faceted approach to learning music at a young age. This course emphasizes creativity and self-worth to introduce music appreciation and understanding to young children. Students will learn basic note reading, rt hymn notation, musical symbols. This class teaches the young child hand-eye coordination through use of rhythm instruments and piano technique, with a dedicated music time focusing on composers and listening skills. Max per class 6 min per class 2	Thu	9-9:45am
Does your child love to: Play music or sing? Compose their own songs? Sight read popular music? Play familiar tunes by ear? Perform in recitals or concerts? Then your child needs Ultimate Music Theory Club classes! Theory club classes teach your child music theory by learning the fundamental building blocks of music for sight reading and ear training, how to speak, write and read the universal language of music. They will receive the knowledge to improvise and compose. To be creative and learn a new way to communicate through music and develop the skill to play by memory and technique to study the elements of music. Number of students min. 2 max. 15	Mon	12:30-1:15pm
Youth Choir This course will provide students with a positive musical experience. Students will learn the lines and space names for bass and treble clef, basic rhythm patterns, musical symbols, key signatures. They will learn to sing scales on the solfege system and beginning sight-reading skills will be taught.Ages 8+	Wed	noon-12:45pm
Drum Circles This course is designed to teach students what a steady pulse is. Students will learn to keep a steady beat, how to use synchronicity and learn to be aware of others, listening and tempo. They will learn leadership abilities and how to instruct others. Learn to be a composer of different styles of music with the help of a steady beat. Drums will be used in classes and students will be responsible to bring their own drum sticks	Thu	11-11:45am
Music Appreciation This class will teach students a short history of composers, music theory and concert etiquette. Students will learn the elements of music and how they relate to musical pieces. They will learn of the different types of performances media. Students will learn Music from the Middle ages through present day. They will also learn about Nonwestern Music and their styles.	Thu	12:30-1:15pm
Symphonic Youth Orchestra This course is designed to offer a study into both classical, patriot and popular music, bringing together all the different parts of an orchestra to perform various styles of music. We will learn about the composers who wrote our performance pieces. There will be two concerts for the semester, the first concert will consist of classical music and the second will be a holiday performance. Students will learn proper performance technique, increase their sight reading skills, how and what to listen for when playing with a group and perfecting rhythm skills. Students must have at least one year experience playing their instrument and will have to perform an audition to determine level of proficiency. All students will have the opportunity to perform with the group. Min. 4 max. 40 For ages 10+	Sat	11-noon
String/Symphonic Orchestra This course is designed to offer a study into both classical, patriot and popular music, bringing together all the different parts of an orchestra to perform various styles of music. We will learn about the composers who wrote our performance pieces. There will be two concerts for the semester, the first concert will consist of classical music and the second will be a holiday performance. Students will learn proper performance technique, increase their sight reading skills, how and what to listen for when playing with a group and perfecting rhythm skills. Students must have at least one year experience playing their instrument and will have to perform an audition to determine level of proficiency. All students will have the opportunity to perform with the group. Class Minimum 4 maximum 40. For ages 7+	Mon	10-10:45am
Niles Area Community Orchestra This course is designed to offer a study into both classical and popular music, bringing together all the different parts of an orchestra to perform various styles of music. We will learn about the composers who wrote our performance pieces. There will be two concerts for the semester, the first concert will consist of classical music and the second will be a musical performance. Students will learn proper performance technique, increase their sight reading skills, how and what to listen for when playing with a group and perfecting rhythm skills. Students must have at least two years experience playing their instrument. For ages 14+. Location: 1451 E Broadway, Niles, MI	Sun	2:00pm