BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20130310T020000 RDATE:20130310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T083000 DESCRIPTION:EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES (3 months-5 years)\nFIRST STEPS MUSIC &\; MOVEMENT \; \;3 months - 26 months\nMOVING &\; SINGIN G WITH STORYTIME \; \;(walking toddlers - 3 years) \; \; NEW!\nINTRODUCTION TO INSTRUMENTS \;(3-4 years) \; \;NEW!\nM USIC CLASSES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS \; (3 months - 5 years) \; \; NEW!\nClasses can be created where there is a demand in First Steps Musi c and Movement\, music classes for special needs\, intergenerational pro grams and more! Please call us at (617) 277-4593 \;or email Ruth Sch echter \;rschechter@bmsmusic.org \;for more information \;an d to request a class that works for you!\n______________________________ ____________________________________________________\nDALCROZE EURHYTHMI CS: Classes for 4 to 9 Years\nDalcroze Eurhythmics approaches musical le arning through the \;use of natural bodily movement. Rhythmic feelin g\, listening\, singing and muscular coordination are developed simultan eously through musical exercise in which the body is a musical instrumen t.\nMUSICAL BEGINNINGS \; (4 years) \; \;GATEWAYS TO MUSIC&n bsp\; (5 years) \;\nEURHYTHMICS PLUS INTRO TO PIANO \; (6-7 year s) \; \;\nEURHYTHMICS PLUS INTRO TO MUSIC NOTATION \; (7-9ye ars)  \;\n__________________________________________________________ ________________________ \;\nSUZUKI: Classes for 4 Years &\; Up\n The Suzuki Method combines a music teaching method with a philosophy\, e mbracing the total development of the child\, which follows Dr. Shinichi Suzuki&rsquo\;s guiding principle\, &ldquo\;character first\, ability s econd\,&rdquo\; also known as the Mother-Tongue Approach. The Suzuki pro gram at Brookline Music School offers flute and violin instruction that involves a combination of weekly private lessons and 8 group classes per semester. \;The Suzuki approach is based on the belief that young c hildren can learn to play music in the same \; \;\nSUZUKI FLUTE GROUPS \; (4 years and up)\nSUNDAY FLUTE GROUPS \; \;(4 year s and up)\nSUZUKI VIOLIN GROUPS \; (4 years and up)\nSUNDAY SUZUKI V IOLIN GROUPS \;\n________________________________________________\nM USIC FOR LITTLE MOZARTS \; \; 4-6 years \;Music for Little M ozarts \;is a joyful piano course specifically designed for children 4-6 years old and includes movement\, song\, play and pretend activitie s\, designed to provide a balance between the discipline necessary for p laying piano and the enjoyment derived from the process of music-making. The story characters\, Mozart Mouse and Beethoven Bear\, model the teac hing concepts of each lesson\, inviting children to participate through instructional activities. \;Music for Little Mozarts \;is approx imately a two-year program. The time required for completion of each of the \;four levels \;will vary from student to student and from c lass to class. \;___________________________________________________ ______________________________\nVOICE \; CLASS for 8-10 year-oldsPer fect for students whose voices are not ready for private lessons and who have a love of singing! \;Students will learn basic breathing exerc ises\, vocal anatomy\, voice parts\, breath support and control\, dictio n and vocal dynamics. \;The class also includes general musicianship instruction including following a director and blending with others in a group. \;Each semester culminates with a public performance repres enting a broad range of repertoire. \; \; \;  \; \;& nbsp\;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \;________________________________________________________ __________________________MUSIC \;WITH IPADGARAGEBAND FOR IPAD \ ; (6 \;years &\; up) \; \;NEW!Our GarageBand classes prov ide musicians of all levels with the opportunity to turn creative aspira tions into songs and compositions. Those with a love of computers and mu sic are able create original music using many of the on board instrument s and loops\, or record themselves and add parts to their playing using iPad's 'Smart Instruments'. GarageBand has wonderful ways of playing and teaching how to use guitar\, bass\, drums\, keyboards\, and strings. Ad d them to your recordings to finish a song. Learn songwriting\, editing and arranging along the way and every student ends up with a full album! No prior experience needed. Students must bring their own iPad to class . \;\nIPAD BAND! \; (8 years &\; up) \; \;NEW!iPad Ba nd! students will form an ensemble using the myriad of different digital instruments that have been created for iPad. From traditional to strang e new ones\, they will try as many different music apps as there are son gs\; learning how they work and gaining an understanding how different i nstruments play together. All while experiencing a fun new way of being part of an ensemble.Students must bring \;their own iPad to class.__ ________________________________________________________________________ ________\nENSEMBLES: Classes for 8 - 18 YearsEnsembles provide a unique opportunity to experience the joys of music making with others. Brooklin e Music School has a wide array of ensembles - with multiple performance opportunities - catering to a variety of musical abilities and interest s. Ensembles are offered year-round. Placement interviews are held the f irst two weeks of each term.\nJAZZ/ROCK ENSEMBLES \; \;(8-18 yea rs)These small\, flexible and popular ensembles are open to players of a ll ages and instruments. Work on improvisation skills in a relaxed atmos phere and enjoy multiple performance opportunities. Non-improvising grou ps are also available. \;CHAMBER ENSEMBLES \; \;(8-18 years)  \; \;Chamber music groups are open to all instrumentalists at a ll levels. Players will be assigned to ensembles of two to six players b ased on age\, experience and ability level. Guided by a coach\, groups w ork on listening\, balance and sight reading. Multiple performance oppor tunities. \;________________________________________________________ __________________________\nADULT \;ENSEMBLES\nMusic's not just for kids. Why not get out your old violins\, clarinets\, cellos and guitars or whatever and join one of our adult classical or jazz ensembles? Group s meet weekly\, and are coached by our experienced faculty. \;ADULT CHAMBER ENSEMBLESHave you ever wanted to play in a band? Keep music in y our life by joining an adult ensemble. Bring friends or meet new ones! G roups are organized during the first two weeks of each term and meet wee kly in a relaxed\, friendly environment. Open to all instrumentalists\, intermediate to advanced. Flexible rehearsal schedules and multiple perf ormance opportunities. \;\nADULT JAZZ ENSEMBLESDust off those instru ments and bring some jazz into your life! Ensembles meet weekly. Open to all instrumentalists. Multiple performance opportunities available.&nbs p\; URL:http://brookline.patch.com/events/classes-ensembles-at-brookline-musi c-school SUMMARY:Classes &\; Ensembles at Brookline Music School LOCATION:Brookline Music School: 25 Kennard Rd\, Brookline\, MA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR