St. Cecilia Music Center

Youth Programs

AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH PROGRAMS

Sinfonia, a beginning string orchestra
Concert Orchestra, an intermediate string orchestra
Philharmonic, an advanced full orchestra
Concert Band, grades 6-9, an advanced middle-level band
Junior Music Clubs, grades K-12
Operatunity, a collaboration with Opera Grand Rapids
Stella Royce Piano Camp, ages 8-17, in partnership with the YMCA and GRCC
Rock Band Camp, ages 12-18
Music Theory Classes, ages 10-18

SINFONIA performs Contradanse
PHILHARMONIC performs DVORAK, Symphony No 8
PHILHARMONIC and SINFONIA combined piece at Spring Concert 2011
CONCERT BAND performs King Across The Water
JUNIOR MUSIC CLUB Spring Performance at Young Musicians Club
JUNIOR MUSIC CLUB performance by Calvin VanZytveld and Tom Ryskamp
ROCK CAMP FINALE at the Intersection
ROCK CAMP ROCKS

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for any School of Music program

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact education director Martha Cudlipp at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 616.459.2224 (ext 206).

FOR SPONSORSHIP OR DONOR INFORMATION
Please contact development director Ricki L. Levine at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 616.459.2224 (ext 205).

YOUTH ENSEMBLES

Music + friends for a lifetime + An inspiring place for aspiring musicians + Expert instruction + Grades 3-12 placement opportunities + Weekly after-school rehearsals, September through May + Winter and spring concert performances

Winter Semester – Starts January 23, 2012

SINFONIA

An entry-level string orchestra, this group introduces beginners to the elements of teamwork and ensemble performance.
Conductor Sara Jager, Rehearsal Mondays, 5:30-6:45 p.m.

CONCERT ORCHESTRA

The Concert Orchestra is a preparatory string ensemble that focuses on classical music and is for intermediate students with little to moderate ensemble experience.
Conductor Becky Bush, Rehearsal Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m.

PHILHARMONIC

An advanced orchestra, complete with strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion, playing challenging works.
Conductor Dan Scott, Rehearsal Mondays, 7:15-9:15 p.m.

CONCERT BAND

A wind, brass and percussion ensemble for students grades 6-9 focusing on traditional band music and challenging works by local musicians.
Conductor David Klein, Rehearsal Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.

All ensemble tuition is $46 each month for one student. Discounts are offered for families with more than one student in the youth ensemble program and for full tuition payments at the beginning of each semester.

YOUTH CONCERT TICKET FORM

SUMMER CAMPS 2012

STELLA ROYCE PIANO CAMP

July 16-20, 2012, 8:40 a.m.-3 p.m., Ages 8-16

The theme this year is 20th-century music. Students will work directly with international rising-star pianist, composer and songwriter Kris Becker, who will coach them on his original 2-piano, 8-hand compositions.

A DAY AT CAMP:

Piano ensemble coaching
Composition / theory*
Private lessons
Music history classes
Supervised practice sessions

SWIM

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GYM

DAVID

HUNTING

FINAL RECITAL:
Friday, 11 a.m. Students perform Kris Becker’s compositions and debut their original class compositions for an audience of parents and guests. Solo honor students will present their pieces. Ice cream social to follow!

$350 per student

ROCK CAMP 2012

TEEN MUSICIANS WANTED:
12-18 year olds with some experience on guitar, bass, drum set, keyboards or vocals!
JULY 23-27, 2012 / SESSION 1: 12-4 p.m. or SESSION 2: 5-9 p.m.

A REALLY COOL GIG:

Forming bands and rehearsing for a rock concert finale at the Intersection
Coaching by The Outer Vibe
Learning tips and techniques for performance and stage presence, marketing and promoting shows, songwriting and more.

THE BIG FINALE:
Everyone will be rockin’ and rollin’ to the performances of the Rock Camp bands, The Outer Vibe and other area bands at The Intersection the evening of Friday, July 27, time TBA. Tickets $5 in advance will be available at Intersection Lounge or from any of the performing bands (Rock Camp students will receive tickets on the first day of camp to sell). SCMC Rock Camp is a collaboration with St. Cecilia Music Center, The Outer Vibe and The Intersection.

$160 tuition

JUNIOR MUSIC CLUBS

This program offers an opportunity for students grades K-12 to gain performance experience and meet professional musicians to benefit from their expertise. Club participants also have the chance to compete for scholarships to local and national summer music programs. Junior Music Clubs of St. Ceciliar Music Center are part of the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) and follow the NFMC’s rules for compensation and dues. Students must be taking lessons from a private teacher who is a St. Cecilia donor to particiapte in club performances and Festival Cup.
$15 per year, Clubs meet Fridays, October through February, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Kickoff meeting for all grades: Friday, September 30, 2011, 4:15 p.m.

Opus I – Grades K-2 (1st Friday of month)
Crescendo – Grades 3-5 (1st Friday of month)
Overtones – Grades 6-8 (2nd Friday of month)
Young Musicians – Grades 9-12 (3rd Friday of month)

Junior Music Clubs Handbook for 2011-2012

OPERAtunity

Offers middle and high school student groups, individuals and home school families an exploration of the themes, characters, or music of each opera production in Opera Grand Rapids’ season. For reservations call the SCMC education office 616.459.2224.
$10 per person per opera, includes pizza dinner, opera talk and dress rehearsal

2012-2013 OPERATUNITY SEASON includes:

_Samson and Delilah,_October 31, 2012
Don Giovanni, February 6, 2013
La Traviata, May 1, 2013

SCHOOL OF MUSIC CLASSES

MUSIC THEORY CLASSES

Music theory is the foundation on which musical excellence is built. Every musician needs to know the basics of note reading, intervals, scales, rhythm, harmony, melody, structure, form and much more. Used correctly, music theory helps students understand music in many different ways. Each class will consist of learning theoretical concepts through written projects and class interaction as well as ear-training exercises.
Instructor Lisa Kacos

MUSIC THEORY I

Provides the building blocks for improved performances by focusing on the basic elements necessary for the informed musician. 10 weeks.
$85 per student
Wednesdays, starting September 12, 2012
Time: 4-5 p.m.
Ages: 12-18

MUSIC THEORY II

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for any School of Music program

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact education director Martha Cudlipp at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 616.459.2224 (ext 206).

FOR SPONSORSHIP OR DONOR INFORMATION
Please contact development director Ricki L. Levine at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 616.459.2224 (ext 205).