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SUMMER 2014Monday July 7 - Friday August 29

Carter Center for Music Education & Performance East Providence, 401.248.7001

East Greenwich Branch, St. Luke’s ChurchEast Greenwich, 401.885.9117

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LESSONSSUZUKI • PRIVATE LESSONS • MUSIC WELLNESSNote: Age and grade ranges listed throughout the catalog are meant as guidelines; exceptions may be possible on a case-by-case basis.

PRIVATE LESSONS all ages

Private lessons are the core of a student’s musical training. During the summer, the Philharmonic Music School offers lessons on over 20 different instruments and voice. Private lessons are 30, 45 or 60 minutes long, arranged to fit the student’s and teacher’s schedules.

New students interested in private lessons:Creating a successful teacher/student relationship is very important. Faculty members have many specializations, teaching styles and personalities. The more we know about the way you or your child learns, personal goals and interests, the more likely that we will create a lasting and rewarding partnership.

First step: fill out the profile form online at riphil.org/musicschool. Paper copies of this form are also available at the front desk of each branch. After careful review of your form, a member of our student services team will contact you to discuss placement with a faculty member. We may recommend a trial lesson to assure assignment with an appropriate teacher. The trial lesson fee is the same as that of a 30-minute lesson.

PRIVATE LESSON SUMMER TUITION RATE8 Weeks, 30-minute lessons: $292 ($36.50 per lesson)8 Weeks, 45-minute lessons: $438 ($54.75 per lesson)8 Weeks, 60-minute lessons: $584 ($73 per lesson)

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT PRIVATE LESSON TUITION8 Weeks, 30-minute lessons: $356 ($44.50 per lesson)8 Weeks, 45-minute lessons: $534 ($66.75 per lesson)8 Weeks, 60-minute lessons: $712 ($89 per lesson)

Special Arrangement Teachers:Gene Crisafulli, Lois Finkel, Jorge Gardos, Ian Greitzer, Ron Haroutunian, Mark Schroeder, Alexey Shabalin, Charles Sherba, Consuelo Sherba, Susan Thomas and Sarah Young. Music Therapists are included in this category.

There is a maximum of 8 weeks in our Summer Session.

Tuition fees are pro-rated based on the number of lessons.

Music is a Gift… for Life!

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SUZUKI ages 4 to 9

Children all over the world receive their first musical experiences through the Suzuki Method. Developed by the late Japanese teacher Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, the method employs the “mother tongue” approach to learning, based on the ease with which young children learn to speak. It is through constant listening, imitation and encouragement that very young children learn to speak their language. Dr. Suzuki discovered that these same principles apply when teaching young children to become fine musicians. Suzuki lessons focus on ear training, developing good instrumental technique and producing a beautiful tone. After these fundamental skills are established, and when the young student is old enough to read words, we introduce step-by-step music reading. This marvelous early childhood approach helps parents create positive musical environments in their homes and guides them in their daily schedule of helping their children learn to play an instrument.

Parental Involvement: The Suzuki approach stresses a balanced, triangular relationship with the teacher, the parent and the student. Parental attendance is required at lessons so that he/she can generate effective practice sessions at home.

We offer Suzuki instruction in Violin, Piano, Guitar and Flute.

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WORKSHOPS grades 1 - adult

Students are placed according to their musical interests, age and performance level. Classes are taught by dedicated music educators, well known in their fields. For your convenience, staff members are present in the building for optional 9am drop-off, or arrangements can also be made for later pick-up at the end of the day, if necessary.

For more information contact:Susan Curzio • 401.248.7038 • [email protected]

CHAMBER MUSIC elementary school through adultLois Finkel, Chamber Music Department Chair

DATES JUNE 21 – 25 (Sat – Wed) TIME 10:00am – 2:30pm LOCATION Carter Center RECITAL Wednesday @ 2:30. Open to the public, free of charge.

This five-day intensive chamber music workshop is for young people and adults who play strings, woodwinds, brass or piano. Although prior chamber music experience is not required, applicants should have good music reading skills. In addition to daily coachings, the schedule includes rehearsals, master classes and performances. Already established chamber groups are welcome, and we also offer a one-day enrollment for adults.

TUITION $390 per week, Adult one-day enrollment $85Applications received after May 15 will be handled on a space-available basis.

JAZZ, ROCK & BLUES grades 6 - 12Wendy Klein, Jazz & Rock Department Chair

DATES JULY 21 - 25 & August 4 - 8 (Mon – Fri)TIME 10:00am – 2:45pm LOCATION Carter Center RECITALS Fridays @ 1:45. Open to the public, free of charge.

This one- or two-week summer session for middle and high school music students offers the opportunity to develop musicianship, work with our jazz/rock faculty, collaborate with other musicians and gain confidence in performance. Curriculum includes music theory, improvisation, introduction to music sequencing, styles class for drummers, and jazz and rock ensembles. Prior jazz, rock & blues experience is not required.

TUITION $390 per weekApplications received after June 15 will be handled on a space-available basis.

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PIANO PLUS & PIANO KIDS elementary through grade 12Irina Tchantceva & Karen Dingley, Piano Department Co-Chairs

DATES July 28 – August 1 (Mon – Fri) TIME 10:00am – 2:30pm LOCATION Carter Center Many activities take place in our state-of-the-art electronic keyboard lab!RECITAL Friday @ 1:30. Open to the public, free of charge.

PIANO PLUS (Intermediate & Advanced Students)

Piano Plus provides an opportunity for intermediate and advanced students to enjoy their piano studies in a varied workshop that includes piano four hands (and more!), accompaniment, coaching, supervised practicing and music appreciation classes. We have daily discussions about many aspects of piano playing, including effective practicing, performance preparation and music memorization. The Piano Plus Workshop concludes with a recital in which each participant accompanies an instrumental soloist and performs a piano piece for four, six or eight hands. Members of the piano faculty are on hand each day for coaching and discussions. Family and friends are invited to the free Friday recital.

TUITION $390 per weekStudents should be ready with 1 or 2 recently prepared pieces for a “mini audition” for placement in Piano Plus.Applications received after May 30 will be handled on a space-available basis.

PIANO KIDS ages 6 - 10(Beginning piano students who have already completed at least one year of piano lessons)

Piano Kids is designed for young pianists between the ages of 6 and 10 years-old with a focus on FUN! Each day will feature a variety of musical activities including warm-up piano exercises, musical games, introduction to favorite composers, basic music theory and small group piano lessons. Participants will learn simple duets for performance at the Friday recital. MINIMUM ENROLLMENT 10 STUDENTS.

TUITION $390 per weekAll beginners and early intermediates who have completed a year or more of piano lessons are invited to enroll. Applications received after May 30 will be handled on a space-available basis.

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CLASSESBABIES • PRESCHOOLERS • YOUNG CHILDREN • OLDER CHILDREN & ADULTS

BABIES, TODDLERS & PRESCHOOLERSOur Soundplay and Music Together® classes are designed to enhance your child’s musical development and to help you create a quality musical environment at home. The class curriculum is innovative, designed specifically to develop the music potential of young children. The first step to enrolling your child is to complete our Online Registration Form, found on our website at riphil.org/musicschool. A member of our student services team will contact you to discuss placement into one of these Early Childhood classes.

SOUNDPLAY ages 0 – 5; age-specific classesExploring your child’s musical world

Classes are designed and led by Dr. Diana Dansereau, Boston University, and Dr. Denise Guilbeault, RI College, who are national leaders in the field of early childhood music education. These age-specific classes incorporate proven early childhood music education practices

SOUNDPLAY BABIES Birth to 18 months

This class introduces children to a wide variety of musical sounds. Children will begin to build a rich listening vocabulary, the foundation for future music singing and chanting, creating, reading and writing.For schedule information, please call 401.248.7001

TUITION $114 for 6-week session

SOUNDPLAY TODDLERS 18 months to 3 years

This class expands children’s listening vocabulary to explore movement and to guide them as they begin to respond to the sounds that they hear. At this age children will begin to imitate and compare their vocal and movement responses to those of others - an important step in the developmental process.


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SOUNDPLAY PRESCHOOLERS 4 to 5 years

This class expands children’s listening and movement vocabulary and guides children as they respond with more accuracy to the sounds that they hear. They will begin to coordinate their breathing, moving and chanting and/or their breathing, moving and singing with themselves and then with others.For schedule information, please call 401.248.7001


MUSIC TOGETHER® ages 0 – 5; mixed age classes

Music Together® is an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program for children—and the grownups who love them. Mixed-age classes are for children from birth through age five. Two CDs, 1 informational DVD and a Songbook are included. For schedule information, please call 401.248.7001

TUITION $114 for 6-week session, $54 for sibling, $30 for second siblingApplications received after May 30 will be handled on a space-available basis.

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YOUNG CHILDREN

MINI MUSIC ages 6 – 8

This is an exciting 6-week class created specifically to teach younger children the fundamentals of music including instrument families, rhythm and counting, notes and rest values, keyboard familiarity, intervals and more. Mini Music is excellent preparation for private music lessons!NOTE: MINIMUM ENROLLMENT OF 4 STUDENTS REQUIRED.

TEACHER Joseph GodfreyTUITION $110 for 6-week session

INSTRUMENT SAMPLER ages 6 – 9

This 6-week class is designed to help each child choose an instrument for private study. In this fun, interactive environment, members of the faculty will introduce a new instrument family – strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, keyboard and guitar – each week. Students observe live demonstrations, listen to recordings of great performances and learn to produce a sound on each instrument.

TUITION $128.50 for 6-week session

CHILDREN’S VOICE CLASS ages 8 – 12

This 6-week class offers instruction in singing to children in an encouraging and engaging environment. Children are introduced to the principles of posture, breathing and a healthy singing tone as well as elementary rhythms and note names. Instruction is given in a group setting, with children learning age-appropriate music that includes folk songs, Broadway tunes and songs from children’s films. Participants may take part in a showcase for friends and family at the end of the semester. Classes are once per week, lasting 45 minutes each.NOTE: MINIMUM ENROLLMENT OF 6 STUDENTS REQUIRED. MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT CAPACITY IS 12 STUDENTS.

TEACHER Elizabeth GraceTUITION $110 for 6-week session

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OLDER CHILDREN & ADULTS

THEORY & EAR TRAINING Middle through High School students

BEGINNING THEORY & EAR TRAININGMiddle through High School Students

This 6-week sequential, curriculum-based class includes the study of notation, scales, chords, intervals, ear training and more. The course is for students who are interested in improving their sight reading skills or want to deepen their understanding of music. It is also a great preparation for students considering majoring in music in college. MINIMUM ENROLLMENT 4 STUDENTS.

TEACHER Roberta Janelle BishopTUITION $ 144 per 6-week session

SUMMER ALTERNATIVE STRINGS children through adults, with 3+ years experience

This 6-week summer alternative-styles string ensemble will explore different string playing techniques used in rock, jazz and folk music. Come learn to chop, improvise and play chords on your instrument along with a drummer and keyboard player, then incorporate these into some familiar songs. This group is open to any string player with 3+ years of experience. Perfect for RIPYO Repertory and Symphony players who want to have some fun, and a great challenge for Intermediate and String Orchestra players. Adults welcome.

DATES JULY 8 – AUGUST 8 (Tuesdays) TIME 6:00pm – 8:00pm LOCATION Carter Center TUITION $150 (Adults free with paying child)

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PIANO DUET & ACCOMPANIMENTMiddle & High School students

Intermediate and advanced students explore repertoire written for piano four hands and accompany students playing other instruments. This class presents pianists with a great opportunity to share the joy of music making!

TEACHER Irina TchantcevaTUITION Trios & Quartets $165 for 6-week session Duos $215 for 6-week session

GROUP PIANO CLASSES

PIANO FOR SINGERS ages 13 – adult

Learning how to successfully accompany yourself on an instrument is a powerful asset as a performing vocalist or singer-songwriter. This 6-week class challenges students of all levels to apply both theoretical and technical concepts to their piano playing. Through a study of music theory and diverse repertoire students will learn hand independence, stylistic variations, and rhythmic concepts that will expand the variety and color of their playing, bringing transcendence to their style as a performing vocalist.

INSTRUCTOR Lee MorettiTUITION $180 for 6-week session

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PIANO AS A SECOND INSTRUMENT High School students

This unique 6-week class is designed for instrumentalists who would like to develop a solid foundation on piano. Whether you’re a jazz trumpet player who wants to open new harmonic doors, or a classical violinist who wants to use the piano as a writing tool or music theory aid, this class is a great supplement to your individual lessons.

INSTRUCTOR Stan HoltzmanTUITION $180 for 6-week session

POP PIANO FOR ADULTSCombining a survey of Pop styles with a solid foundation in piano technique and music theory, students in Pop Piano for Adults will not only learn core elements of piano performance, but will use those pillars to build a repertoire in the style of Pop. From classic artists like The Beatles, Elton John, Joni Mitchell and even Donnie Hathaway to modern trailblazers like Ben Folds, Sara Bareilles, and Regina Spektor, students in this class will learn a variety of tools employed by their favorite artists, broadening their vocabulary and technique in many Pop styles.

INSTRUCTOR Lee MorettiTUITION $180 for 6-week session

ADULT PIANO CLASS FOR BEGINNERSHave you been putting off learning to play piano, but you know you’ll love it once you start? Or have you had some playing experience here and there, but you just feel rusty? This is the perfect class to kick start your piano endeavors! This 6-week class is a fun, enjoyable introduction to the fundamentals of piano playing. You’ll explore the melodic and harmonic foundations of piano, and learn to play basic tunes while gaining a better understanding of the language of music.

INSTRUCTOR Stan HoltzmanTUITION $180 for 6-week session

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MUSIC PRODUCTION

INTRO TO MUSIC PRODUCTION WITH ABLETON LIVE (ages 13 to adult)

In this week-long course, students will learn the fundamentals of music production in Ableton Live, while discovering ways to incorporate Live into their practicing, writing, recording and performing. This course will serve as an introduction to the digital audio workstation, multi-track audio recording, MIDI programming, basic performing techniques, basic songwriting and basic mixing techniques. These courses will also focus specifically on what makes Ableton Live a unique application such as its dual view interface, live performance capabilities, powerful native plug-in collection and flexibility as a collaborative tool.

HIGHLIGHTS:• The basics of music production & multi-track recording• Software & hardware optimization• User interface overview • Session view vs. Arrangement view• Recording audio• The MIDI note & drum editor• Using scenes to compose & organize ideas• Introduction to effects and automation• Introduction to MIDI mapping and key mapping

TUITION $215 for this week-long classPREREQUISITES: FAMILIARITY WITH BASIC COMPUTER USE. BASIC MUSICAL VOCABULARY AND UNDERSTANDING IS A PLUS.

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ABLETON LIVE FOR BANDS & ARTISTS (ages 16 to adult)Throughout this week-long course, you’ll be taught how to use Ableton Live to write, record, edit, mix and perform your own music. Whether you’re interested in electronic music, classical, jazz, hip-hop or folk, this course will open your eyes to the capabilities of Ableton Live as a writing and performance tool. We will cover the basics of digital audio and desktop music production, move on to what capabilities make Ableton Live such a unique program, and explore how to use Live in your home studio and on stage.

HIGHLIGHTS:• Software & hardware optimization• User interface overview • Session view vs. Arrangement view• Recording and editing audio• Using scenes to compose & organize ideas• Creative use of effects and automation• MIDI mapping and control• Mixing techniques • Basic mastering• Performing with Ableton Live

TUITION $173 for this week-long classPREREQUISITES: BASIC INSTRUMENTAL OR VOCAL SKILLS. FAMILIARITY WITH BASIC COMPUTER USE

Please call 401.248.7001 for scheduling information.

RECORDING ENSEMBLELiam Sullivan, Music Technology Instructor

Interested in writing original music? Want to learn how to use the computer as a musical instrument? This week-long class will teach how to use the recording process to compose original music with a step-by-step approach for building a song from drums to melody. Students will learn basic digital recording operations with Apple GarageBand and will investigate composition and arrangement with hands-on experience in the Philharmonic Music School computer lab. At the end of the week you will have a recording of an original song written by you. Students must be familiar with at least 4 major scales as well as sixteenth-note rhythms. Familiarity with piano/keyboard is helpful but not a requirement.

TUITION $110 for this week-long class

Please call 401.248.7001 for scheduling information.

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GENERAL POLICIES

SUMMER SCHEDULING The Music School summer session is 8 weeks. All students should indicate the weeks they are available for lessons on the registration form. The student is responsible for paying the tuition in full at the time of registration for all registered dates, whether or not the student is absent or withdraws before the last scheduled lesson.

REGISTRATION The Music School operates on a flexible 8-week summer session. Group classes are scheduled according to faculty availability within each session. Returning private lesson students must submit a completed Registration Form with full summer tuition to be scheduled with a teacher. Group class students must submit a completed Registration Form with the class deposit. The remaining tuition balance is due at the first meeting. The Music School Office will assign registered students to a lesson or group class.

REGISTRATION FEE Individual: $26; Family (two or more): $52. The registration fee is charged once a year and is due at registration. The registration fee is not refundable.

LATE REGISTRATION FEE An additional fee of $35 will be charged to students who attend lessons, group classes or workshops without registering and paying the $26 registration fee.

NEW STUDENT PLACEMENT New students interested in private lessons:Creating a successful teacher/student relationship is very important. Our faculty members have many specializations, teaching styles and personalities. The more we know about the way you or your child learns, personal goals and interests, the more likely that we will create a lasting and rewarding partnership. The first step is to fill out the profile form online at riphil.org/musicschool. Paper copies of this form are also available at the front desk of each branch. After careful review of your form, a member of our student services team will contact you to discuss placement with a faculty member. We may recommend a trial lesson to assure assignment with an appropriate teacher. The trial lesson fee is the same as that of a 30-minute lesson.SEE TUITION RATES ON PAGE 2.New students may enroll at any time; tuition will be prorated as necessary. Classes are subject to availability and student prerequisites.

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ABSENCE/ SCHEDULE POLICY Students are charged for all the lessons for which they register, including those missed through student absence. As a courtesy, students are expected to notify their teachers directly of an impending absence from lessons. The Music School does not offer compensatory lessons for absences and/or missed lessons that occur because students have conflicts, travel out of town, etc., or due to illness. Student lessons are suspended after 3 consecutive absences without notification by the student/family. If a teacher has to cancel a lesson, it is his/her responsibility to make up the lesson at a mutually convenient time. Lessons canceled by the teacher that cannot be made up by the close of the session are credited to the student’s account. Credits remain on account for up to one year and are not subject to refunds. There are no make-up lessons or credits given for students absent from a group class, workshop program or ensemble.

TARDINESS/MISSING BOOKS We cannot guarantee full lessons for students who are late or forget their lesson book. We consider students more than 15 minutes late as absent. The teacher reserves the right to cancel the remainder of the lesson.

TUITION PAYMENT CLASSES & PRIVATE LESSONS: We require full tuition payment when you submit the Summer 2014 registration form.

WORKSHOPS: We require an $85 deposit when you submit the Summer 2014 registration form. The remaining tuition is due at the first lesson or class.

ADULT CHAMBER MUSIC: Per-day enrollment is $85 per day and due with completed registration form by May 15, 2014.NOTE: STUDENTS CANNOT ATTEND SUMMER 2014 LESSONS, CLASSES OR WORKSHOPS UNLESS ALL PREVIOUS TUITION BALANCES ARE PAID IN FULL.

REFUNDS There are no refunds for withdrawals from the summer programs except in cases of prolonged illness or injury.

NON-SUFFICIENT FUNDS A NSF Fee of $25 will be added to Music School accounts for bounced checks or declined credit cards.

FINANCIAL AID Financial aid applications are available at either Music School branch or by calling the Administrative Offices at 401.248.7001. Families applying for financial aid must submit the paperwork annually.

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