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Course Catalog2015-2016

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About Upper Valley Music CenterThe Upper Valley Music Center (UVMC) was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 1995 and now serves 500 students from over 70 Upper Valley communities. The Upper Valley Music Center’s mission is to provide and promote the best in music education and ensemble opportunities for children and adults in the Upper Valley and beyond. Now 20 years old, UVMC has grown into a full-service, community music school serving the needs of musicians of all ages and skill levels. Use this program book as an introduction to the UVMC’s offerings, but for the most up-to-date information on programs and faculty, visit www.uvmusic.org.

New This Year: We are pleased to welcome Tristan Bellerive, guitar, Lisa Carlson, flute, Allison McCann, Suzuki violin and Jane Woods, theory to our faculty. We also have new classes in chamber music, traditional folk music, music theory, and workshops and masterclasses featuring UVMC Faculty and guest teaching artists.

Participation: UVMC offers lessons, classes, ensembles, and workshops available for everyone ages 8 months to over 80, from complete beginners to advanced level players.

Program Costs: We strive to keep our tuition rates as low as possible, as a comparison with other area music centers will show. We are able to offer tuition assistance to families in need (see page 13 for information on applying or contact [email protected]). A significant portion of UVMC’s general revenue depends on the generosity of the many organizations and individuals who contribute to our Annual Fund. Please consider including a tax-deductible contribution with your registration — every donation makes a difference.

UVMC Office Information

Location and ContactOffice hours: 12-5 weekdays. Location: 63 Hanover St., Lebanon, NHMailing address: PO Box 826, Lebanon, NH 03766Phone: 603-448-1642Email address: [email protected] Website address: www.uvmusic.org

StaffBenjamin Van Vliet, Executive DirectorEileen Moran, RegistrarAnne Sailer, Bookkeeper

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Individual Instruction

Instruments and VoiceUVMC offers vocal and instrumental instruction in a variety of styles (see below for information on the Suzuki Program). Our teachers are among the best in the area and teach all ages, includ-ing children, adults, and seniors. A listing of our faculty is on page 15. For brief biographies of these outstanding teachers, visit our website, www.uvmusic.org. If you wish to study an instrument that is not listed in this program, give us a call: chances are we can help you find a teacher.

Instruments: Bass, Cello, Clarinet, Fiddle, Flute, Folk, Guitar, Jazz, Percussion, Piano, Recorder, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Viola, Violin, and Voice.

Suzuki ProgramBased on the idea of learning music in the same way children learn their first language, the Suzuki Program at the UVMC offers a joyful, nurturing way to learn an instrument. Suzuki students are both accomplished musicians and fine young citizens following the motto, “Beautiful tone, beautiful heart.”

Participants in the Suzuki Program attend an individual lesson and a group lesson each week and play in group and solo concerts throughout the year. Parents play an active role in attending lessons and in home practice. The pro-gram also includes opportunities to participate in workshops with guest master teachers and parent education workshops. Piano accompaniment is provided for group lessons and concerts.

The Suzuki Program welcomes students ages three and older in cello, viola, violin, and flute.

Suzuki Faculty: Lisa Carlson, flute Allison McCann, violinAlicia Casey, violin* Jennifer Turbes, viola/violinBenjamin Kulp, cello Benjamin Van Vliet, violin/viola*Suzuki Program Coordinator

Instrumental Ensembles and Group Classes

Music Together® Early Childhood Music ProgramMusic Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement curriculum for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners and the adults who love them. Music Together classes involve


(Music Together cont.)both children and parents or other caregivers in informal singing, chanting, moving, listening and instrument playing activities that are developmentally ap-propriate for very young children. (10 Weeks)

“Music Together classes prepared my child with an excellent foundation for start-ing Suzuki lessons at the age of 4!” – a current Suzuki parent

Faculty: Gary Barton, Brooke Wilkinson, and Katie Kitchel Semesters: Fall (September 14 – November 21) Winter (January 4 – March 12) Spring (March 28 – June 6)Class Times: Please visit www.uvmusic.org/programs_music_together.html

Music Together: Guitar for Grownups NEWImagine the joy of playing music for your child while they dance, sing, and laugh. Our Guitar Class for Grownups was designed for parents and caregivers of chil-dren currently enrolled in Music Together. In this 60-minute class, you’ll learn to play selected songs from the current song collection so you can make even MORE beautiful music at home. This class accommodates both beginners who have never held a guitar and those who already have some skill. You’ll be playing Music Together songs in no time! (8 weeks)

Fall: Sept. 21 - Nov. 9; Winter Jan. 11 - Feb. 29 Minimum Enrollment: 4Faculty: Brooke Wilkinson Mondays 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Chamber MusicExperience the exhilaration of ensemble playing combined with the intimacy of a small group where each player is responsible for her own part. Study and perform great works of the masters from Haydn, Beethoven and Schubert to Shostakovich and more. Groups are formed based on experience and interests of the players. Coachings cover rehearsal and communication techniques, ensemble skills, and musical interpretation, valu-able skills for beginning to advanced level students. Ensembles receive one hour of coaching per week. Each session culminates with a master class style dress rehearsal and a concert. (10 Weeks)Chamber Music Coordinator: Benjamin Kulp

Faculty: UVMC Faculty (see page 15) Coachings scheduled by group

Fall Session: September 14 – November 14 (includes 11/13 dress rehearsal)Spring Session: February 22 – May 8 (includes 5/6 dress rehearsal)

A La Carte Option – Have a regular group that meets on your own schedule? Work with a UVMC coach on an as needed basis. Please contact us for details.


Chamber Music Sight Reading Potluck Parties – Make new friends, play with old friends, these free events are great fun for everyone. Participants are assigned to reading groups and given repertoire to sight read together. Between reading ses-sions we share a potluck meal. What could be better than music and food? Keep an eye out for dates.

Cello Choir and Technique ClassFor adult cellists who are currently studying or who have previous playing expe-rience, this weekly class will include work on technique as well as cello choir en-semble pieces. Participants will also have the option to practice performing solo repertoire in a supportive setting and to receive constructive feedback. (Must be enrolled in lessons or have previous experience. 10 Weeks)

Fall: Sept. 16 – Nov. 18; Spring: Jan. 13 - Mar. 30 Minimum Enrollment: 4Faculty: Benjamin Kulp Thursdays 9:30 - 10:30 am

Music TheoryHow Music Works (Topics in Music Theory)Sharpen your skills and deepen your understanding of rhythm and pitch reading, scale and chord structures, harmony and analysis, form and style. A variety of short courses focused on specific topics, as well as longer, overview courses will be offered. Skill levels can range from beginner to advanced. Let us know your particular area of interest or need for improvement to help us design courses that will best enhance your musical endeavors. Course descriptions and dates will be posted throughout the year. Contact the office for more information.

Faculty: Jane Woods Class Times: To be posted; contact the office for details

Beginning GuitarAlways wanted to play guitar at jam sessions or with friends? Played in the past but need a refresher? Learn the fundamentals of the guitar in this group class for beginning players including use of guitar picks, helpful posture and finger picking patterns, how to tune the instrument, alternate tunings and when to use them, building muscle memory, and how to use strength without over exertion. Participants will learn commonly used chords so they will be able to learn new songs independently, and most importantly, the class will focus on keeping a steady yet flowing beat and rhythm. (Ages 12 & up; 10 weeks)

Fall: Sept. 15 - Nov. 17; Spring: Jan. 26 - Apr. 5 Minimum Enrollment: 4Faculty: Tristan Bellerive Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:30

Beginning FiddleLearn tunes and style pointers in this group class for beginning fiddle players or folks who just prefer more relaxed tempos. Tunes will be chosen from Old Time, Irish, and French Canadian traditions. Classes are taught by ear with sheet music


provided as a backup. In addition to learning tunes, the class will cover basics of fiddle technique. Participants are encouraged to bring a recording device. (Begin-ning adult; 12 Weeks)

Fall: Sept. 15 - Dec. 8; Spring: Feb. 2 - May 3 Minimum Enrollment: 5UVMC Tradtional Music Faculty Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Monday Night Fiddle Learn tunes and styles from Celtic, French Canadian, Cape Breton, and New Eng-land Contra Dance traditions. Classes taught by ear with sheet music provided as a backup. Participants are encouraged to bring a recording device. In addition to learning tunes, the class addresses relevant instrumental technique and theory for harmonization. Prerequisite: Some prior playing experience and comfort with the scales of A, D, and G major. (Intermediate adult; 16 Weeks)

Fall: Sept. 14 - Jan 18; Spring: Feb. 1 - June 6 Minimum Enrollment: 6Faculty: Benjamin Van Vliet Mondays 7:00-8:30 pm

Fiddle Ornamentation, Harmonization and Set Building (Advanced Adult)Playing repertoire from a variety of traditions, learn how to implement stylistic ornamentations, harmonize melodically and rhythmically, and how to build sets and medleys. For players comfortable learning by ear and playing at faster tem-pos. (Advanced adult; 8 Weeks)

Dates to be announced Minimum Enrollment: 3UVMC Traditional Music Faculty Class time to be arranged with instructor

Slow JamMonthly jam session at a slow tempo guided by an experienced faculty member. A tune list is distributed in advanced of each session, but participants are wel-come to bring tunes as well. Open to all instruments. Call for schedule.

Trad Ensembles: Dance Music from France and BrittanyIn this class we’ll focus primarily on dance music from France, including Breton tunes from Brittany in the Northwest, as well as from the Limousin and Auvergne regions in Central France. We’ll talk about the origins of Breton and French dance tunes, their history as well as their use today, including regional styles, ideas for medleys and arrangements, melodic variations, options for harmonies, ornamentation and chordal accompaniment. But first and foremost we’ll learn lots of tunes! All instruments are welcome, open to musicians of an intermediate level on up. (10 weeks)

Fall: Sept. 24 - Dec. 10 Minimum Enrollment: 4Faculty: Jeremiah McLane Thursdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm


Orchestras

Orchestra Explorers Build your note reading skills in a fun group setting. Orchestra Explorers is for string students who are just starting to read music, designed as a supplement to their lesson note reading in a group setting. Students will develop fundamental orchestral skills such as following a conductor, reading music in a group, creating a group sound, and rehearsal vocabulary. (All string instruments; Beginner age 6 and up; 6 weeks)

January 13 – March 2 Minimum Enrollment: 6Faculty: Jennifer Turbes Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:15

Sinfonia Join fellow string players for a supportive and exciting beginning string orchestra experience. Sinfonia (formerly Baroken) is for string students who can read notes in first position on all 4 strings of their instrument and play at a Suzuki book 2-3 level or equivalent (keys of A, D, G, Bb, and D min). Students will learn how to play in a section, holding their own on a part that is rhythmically & melodically different than other parts of the ensemble. (String instruments; Ages 6 and up; 10 weeks)

Fall: Sept 16 – Nov 18; Spring: Mar 9 – May 18th Minimum Enrollment: 6Faculty: Jennifer Turbes Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:15

Harmonic Orchestra (Intermediate Youth Orchestra)Offered in partnership with the Green Mountain Youth Symphony. Learn orches-tral literature and enjoy performance opportunities with this fun and educational ensemble. Prerequisites: Play comfortably in the keys of C, G, D, A, F & B-flat. Auditions will be held for those needing placement advice. For audition dates contact [email protected]. (13 Weeks)

Conductor: Robert Blais Wednesdays 4:15-5:45 pm Location: Our Savior Lutheran Church at 5 Summer St. in Hanover, NH.

Green Mountain Youth Symphony at Upper Valley Music CenterIn partnership with the Green Mountain Youth Symphony, UVMC offers a stimulating, high-quality musical experience and performance opportunities for advanced youth players. This partnership brings the GMYS’s Artistic Direc-tor, Robert Blais, to lead UVMC’s own youth orchestra. Audition required; for audition dates, please email [email protected]. (13 Weeks)

Conductor: Robert Blais Wednesdays 6:00-8:30 pm Location: Our Savior Lutheran Church at 5 Summer St. in Hanover, NH.


Community OrchestraThe Community Orchestra explores the rich symphonic repertoire, presenting two concerts, plus a summer pops concert each year, and holding informal three-week reading sessions between concerts.

Repertoire is chosen for adults with intermediate/advanced ensemble experience. Each concert has a 10 week rehearsal schedule, and members have the flexibility to choose concerts or reading sessions according to their schedules. For ques-tions regarding placement, consult with the conductor.

Fall: Sept. 9 - Nov. 15; Spring: Jan. 6 - Mar. 13; Summer: Jun. 8 - Jul. 17Conductor: David Wysocki and guests Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 pm

Choral and Voice Ensembles and Group Classes

Children’s ChorusSinging is a wonderfully natural way for children to experience music. In this class, your child will learn the basics of singing – the focus is on singing in tune and developing the voice through unison and simple two-part music. This is an environment of FUN! No auditions neces-sary! Grades 1-3. Kindergarten students admitted on a trial basis. (16 Weeks)

Fall: Sept. 17 - Jan. 21; Spring: Feb. 4 - Jun. 2 Minimum Enrollment: 9Director: Yvette Garnham Thursdays 3:30 - 4:15 pm Accompanist: David Chaves Location: Mt. Lebanon Elementary

Youth ChorusA group that further develops the singing voice and group singing skills. In this chorus, the music becomes more challenging. Grades 4-8. (16 Weeks)

Fall: Sept. 17 - Jan. 21; Spring: Feb. 4 - Jun. 2 Minimum Enrollment: 9Director: Yvette Garnham Thursdays 4:30 - 6:15 pm Accompanist: David Chaves Location: Mt. Lebanon Elementary

Singing for the StageA fun and energetic class where students learn the fundamentals of singing and acting using Musical Theater songs. Each week students perform solo as well as work on ensemble pieces. Students also receive indi-vidual instruction on their solo numbers. The class culminates with a performance for friends and family. (Ages 5th – 8th grade, or by approval of instructor; Private voice lessons NOT required.)

Fall: Sept. 14 - Dec. 14; Spring: Feb 1 - May 2 Minimum enrollment: 7Faculty: Jennifer Carol Hansen and Julie Ness Mondays 6:15 – 7:30 pm


Voice Performance ClassMusic study involves taking lessons, practicing alone, and performing, but students can only practice performing by doing it in front of others! This fun and energetic class allows students to hone their performance skills. In each class session, students will perform all or part of a solo currently in progress. Students must be taking private voice lessons, through UVMC or elsewhere. Piano accom-paniment provided. (6 or 12 Weeks)

Fall: Sept. 14 - Dec. 14; Spring: Feb 1 - May 2 Minimum Enrollment: 8Faculty: Jennifer Carol Hansen and Julie Ness Mondays 7:45 – 8:45 pm

Workshops UVMC offers a wide variety of workshops by guest teaching artists and faculty. Check www.uvmusic.org or call the office for currently available workshops. Listed here are a few regular favorites.

Collaborative Art SongA weekend workshop devoted to the collaboration between singer and pianist in bringing art songs to life. Participants will study the language and text, the poetic inspiration for the music, and the process of performing collaboratively. Dates TBA. Faculty: Julie Ness and Annemeike McLane

Audition Preparation WorkshopAuditioning for Districts, Honors Band, All States or All New Englands? Work with experienced faculty to prepare your pieces, scales and sight reading. Partici-pants will practice performing audition repertoire and learn how to make their performance successful in an audition setting. Classes are available for winds, brass, voice, strings, and percussion. Contact UVMC if you are interested for further details. Dates and times are TBA.

Viola DayCome celebrate your instrument with fellow Upper Valley violists! Each year, we gather to play chamber music, share solos with one another, and appreciate our wonderful instrument’s unique qualities. Contact Jennifer Turbes ([email protected]) with questions and to be added to the Viola Day notification list. Check with the office for the 2016 date.

Strings-In-Schools ProgramUVMC provides selected area elementary schools with on-site string instruction in a group setting. All Strings-in-Schools programs are offered in cooperation with local school systems. This program is a great opportunity for children to learn a string instrument, conveniently offered at the school during the school day. Registration information for participating schools will be available at the beginning of the school year. For more information, contact the UVMC office.


Tuition FeesTuition assistance available. See Student Handbook for details.

TRADITIONAL LESSONS (all instruments – 16 week semester) 30-minute lessons ................................................................................................... $55045-minute lessons ................................................................................................... $76060-minutes lessons .................................................................................................. $970

SUZUKI PROGRAM (Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute – 16 week semester) 30-minute lessons .................................................................................................... $65045-minute lessons .................................................................................................... $85060-minute lessons .................................................................................................. $1050

CHORAL Ensembles and Group ClassesChildren’s Chorus - Thursday 3:30-4:15 pm ....................................................... $160Youth Chorus - Thursday 4:30-6:15 pm .............................................................. $260Singing for the Stage - Mon 6:15 – 7:30 pm ......................................................... $295Voice Performance Class - Mon 7:45-8:45 pm (6 weeks or 12 weeks) ... $115/$185

INSTRUMENTAL Ensembles and Group ClassesChamber Music Ensembles ................................................................................... $185Cello Choir and Technique - Thursday 9:30 - 10:30 am .................................... $175Beginning Fiddle - Tuesday 7-8 pm ...................................................................... $175Beginning Guitar - Tuesday 6:30 -7:30 pm .......................................................... $175Monday Night Fiddle - Monday 7-8:30 pm ......................................................... $225Advanced Fiddle ...................................................................................................... $185Dance Music from France and Brittany – Thursday 7-8:30 pm ........................ $225Music Theory (Included for individual lesson students) ......................See schedule Music Together ................................................................. See MT Registration Form

ORCHESTRASOrchestra Explorers - Wednesday 5:30 – 6:15 pm ................................................ $85Sinfonia - Wednesday 5:30-6:15 pm .................................................................... $145Harmonic Ensemble - Wednesday 4:15-5:45 pm ............................................... $245Green Mountain Youth Symphony - Wednesday 6-8:30 pm ............................ $335Community Orchestra – Wednesday 7-9 pm – See membership form

All students are charged an annual $25 registration fee (max $50 per family).

Tuition assistance is available. See Student Handbook for details.

Tuition may be paid in full or by electing a payment plan and is due in advance of the first lesson or class. If electing a payment plan, a credit card number must be held on file at UVMC. Past due balances will be billed to the credit card on file.


Student Handbook

Tuition and Payment PlansTuition may be paid in full or by electing a payment plan and is due in advance of the first lesson or class. If electing a payment plan, a credit card number must be held on file at UVMC. If electing a payment plan, past due payments will be charged to the card on file.

Registrations that are not paid partially or in full before the first lesson or class will be charged a late fee of $30.

Families with multiple members enrolled, or a student registering for more than one program, receive a discount of 10% off their total bill. (This discount does not apply to Music Together programs.)

Tuition fees will be pro-rated for new students who enroll after the term has started.

Withdrawal/RefundsNotice of withdrawal from individual instruction and all requests for refunds must be made to the Registrar in writing or via email. Verbal notice or requests from students and parents cannot be accepted. Families who choose to use our payment plan are still obligated to pay the full tuition amount if they withdraw after the sixth lesson. Due to the increasing difficulty in filling empty lesson slots as the term progresses, refunds are made on the following basis: Withdrawal Credit Before the first scheduled lesson/class 100% of tuition payment Before the sixth lesson (individual lessons) 50% of tuition paymentFor group classes and ensembles, refunds cannot be made after the first scheduled class

Full refunds will also be made in situations where class size is not sufficient, and on request in particularly extenuating circumstances. UVMC does not refund the annual registration fee.

Absence/Attendance PoliciesTeachers are not required to wait more than 15 minutes for students late for their lesson. If you cannot attend a lesson, please call UVMC or email your private teacher at least 24 hours before the lesson time.

Faculty provide make up lessons for UVMC closings (following the Lebanon School District weather cancellations) and for lessons that the faculty member must cancel. Lessons cancelled by students are not eligible for make-up. You will receive a copy of your teacher’s teaching schedule and a list of contact informa-tion for each student within your teacher’s studio. If you discover that you must


miss a lesson, and would like to contact another student to arrange for a switch of lesson times, you are welcome to do so. Please make sure that the student you are switching with has the same lesson length as you, and that you inform your teacher of the switch. If an unplanned and unavoidable circumstance arises mid-semester that requires you to miss a lesson, please speak with your teacher directly about their ideas for make-up options.

If a faculty member must cancel a lesson, it is the faculty member’s responsibility to reschedule a make-up lesson at a mutually convenient time for both student and teacher during make-up weeks.

UVMC considers music study a year-long activity. We understand that children are active in sports, clubs and other after-school activities. However, we encour-age you to keep the same lesson time throughout the year.

Changing InstructorsIf a student desires to change instructors (including to outside local private teachers), for courtesy’s sake, both teachers should be contacted. If you have specific concerns that you are unable to discuss with your teacher, please contact the UVMC Executive Director.

Lesson Etiquette In order to start on time, please come at least 5 minutes prior to your lesson time. Be sure all young students have clean hands and faces, and have time to use the restroom, if needed.

To facilitate the highest quality learning experience for all parents and students, cooperative and appropriate behavior is necessary during lessons, classes and special events (concerts and recitals). Please turn off all electronic devices during these times.

If the student has siblings, please check with your teacher before bringing them along. In many lessons, they are welcome to come and observe, providing they are not a disturbance to the learning environment.

Emergency ClosingsFor cancellation days, the UVMC follows the Lebanon School District snow day cancellation schedule, regardless of which district your child is in! If there are other reasons the district closes, such as facility issues, lessons will continue as normal. If there are any questions, please call UVMC. You will be informed via email. Lessons cancelled for weather issues will be made up. The UVMC is not liable for accidents.

If the Lebanon School District has a 2-hour delay in starting the day, we will cancel lessons that begin before 9am.


Tuition AssistanceThe Upper Valley Music Center believes that all residents of the Upper Valley, no matter what their financial situation, should have access to quality music educa-tion. Tuition assistance is given to a student on the basis of need, availability of funds, and commitment to music study. In order to apply, please compete the Tu-ition Assistance application available at www.uvmusic.org or in the main office. As part of your application, you must send a copy of your most recently complet-ed federal tax Form 1040 (first two pages), or other verification of income.

Tuition Assistance applications must be completed at the time of registration before the first lesson or class in order to be considered.

All information is held in strict confidence. You will be notified of your tuition assistance award, if any before the first class. The remaining balance must be paid in full or by electing a payment plan before classes begin.

Please refer to www.uvmusic.org for further information on our tuition assis-tance policy.

Permission for Use of Photographs and VideoPhotographs of registered students taken during UVMC classes and events are considered eligible for publication and public use, unless the student’s family sub-mits a written request to the contrary at the time of registration. All such student requests will be honored.

Studio Recital Series The UVMC Studio Recital Series presents an opportunity for students of UVMC teachers to perform for a small audience in a recital setting. Individuals and en-sembles are welcome. Piano accompaniment is available to all performers as part of tuition. Recitals are scheduled for the following Sunday afternoons: October 4, November 1, February 7, March 6, and May 1. Ask your teacher about perform-ing! Coordinator: Allison McCann

Showcases UVMC hosts two annual student showcase concerts in May. The Suzuki Show-case features students from our Suzuki Program and the UVMC Showcase fea-tures performances by UVMC groups, ensembles, and individual students. The showcases are free and open to the public to attend. Coordinators: Alicia Casey (Suzuki) and Allison McCann (UVMC)

Public Concerts UVMC welcomes the public to attend and enjoy concerts given by UVMC students and ensembles including orchestras, choruses and chamber ensembles. UVMC’s faculty also performs on behalf of UVMC at House Concerts and a


Faculty Showcase throughout the year. Check out www.uvmusic.org for upcom-ing events and details.

Workshops Throughout the year UVMC holds workshops and master classes given by UVMC Faculty and guest teaching artists on a variety of topics and genres. Upcoming workshops are advertised individually and registrations take place through the UVMC Office. All workshops will be posted on www.uvmusic.org and via email and print.

Other Activities and Events UVMC schedules activities throughout the year including performances at companies, senior citizen centers, churches, public events, and more. If you are interested in creating an event or collaborating with UVMC please contact [email protected].

Summer Lessons, Camps, Classes, and WorkshopsLessons, camps, classes, and workshops continue at the Upper Valley Music Center all summer long! Flexibility in scheduling lets you decide when to have lessons. Look for the Summer Course Catalog in early 2016.

School CalendarAugust 1: Fall 2015 registration begins September 1: Closed for Labor Day September 14: Fall lessons, classes & ensembles begin November 23-29: Closed for Thanksgiving December 21-January 3: Closed for Holidays December 28: Spring 2016 registration begins January 25-31: Fall Semester Make-up WeekFebruary 1: Spring 2016 lessons, classes & ensembles begin February 15-21: Closed for Winter Break April 11-17: Closed for Spring Break May 30: Closed for Memorial Day June 7-June 20: Spring Semester Make-up Week June 21: Summer 2016 Term begins


UVMC Faculty

For full biographies see the Faculty link at www.uvmusic.org.

Gary Barton – Music Together Tristan Bellerive - GuitarRobert Blais – Conductor, Green Mountain Youth Symphony, Harmonic Orchestra Lisa Carlson – Suzuki Flute, FluteAlicia Casey – Suzuki Violin, ViolinDavid Chaves - Piano, Collaborative PianoBetty Clendenning – Violin, Viola Tim Cohen – Percussion Meghan Davis- Woodwind Chamber Music Skip Downing – Trumpet, Trombone Susan Downing – Piano Pierre Fournier – Piano Yvette Garnham – Children’s and Youth Chorus Director Jennifer Carol Hansen – Voice Katie Kitchel – Music Together Benjamin Kulp – Suzuki Cello, CelloHilary Lynch – Advanced Flute Allison McCann – Suzuki Violin, ViolinAnnemieke McLane – Piano, Collaborative PianoJeremiah McLane – Accordion, Jazz/Folk PianoJulie Ness – Voice Hannah Rommer – Conductor, Chamber Music Patrick Ross- FiddleJennifer Turbes – Suzuki Viola, Suzuki Violin, Viola, ViolinBenjamin Van Vliet – Suzuki Violin, Violin, FiddleJudy Wild – Violin, Collaborative PianoBrooke Wilkinson – Music Together Meg Williams – Music Together Jane Woods - TheoryDavid Wysocki – Conductor, Community Orchestra, Classical Bass

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2011-2012 course catalog

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