Music
The purpose of the music program is to develop well-rounded musicians, to broaden the perspective of the participants and to develop skills and comprehension of the arts.
Courses and instructors are subject to change.
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All Ages
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday (30 minute, 45 minute, and 1 hour classes) |
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Cello, Clarinet, Composition, Double Bass, Drums(African), Flute, French Horn, Guitar,Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Recorder, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Voice, Viola, Violin and Suzuki Violin
* Students taking private lessons receive theory/solfege/Orff and ensemble training where applicable at no additional charge. |
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Ages 4-7
Saturdays, 10:00 or 11:00AM, 1 hour |
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| This is a beginning class for young children and their parents. The Orff/Kodaly concept uses traditional children's songs, games and dances to experience movement and melody for the very young child. The class incorporates rhythm instruments as well as tuned percussion and eventually introduces the recorder with more advanced students. |
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African Drums (Group Class) |
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Ages 5 and up
Thursdays, 7:30PM, 1 hour |
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| Traditional African rhythms and melodies on the djembe drum. Drums are provided; you are welcome to bring your own. |
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| Theory classes explore the rudiments of music and music history. Mandatory for music students. |
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| The goal of this mandatory class for vocal students is to enable the student to sight-sing. |
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Choral & Instrumental Ensemble |
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| There are a variety of vocal and instrumental ensembles at NSA. Participation in ensembles is by faculty recommendation. |
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Ages 5 to 8
Saturdays at Noon |
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| The repertoire selected for this group is designed to develop the vocal, auditive and rhythmic capacities of children with instruments and movement as part of performance. In addition, children will learn basic breathing techniques and posture for singing as well as work on ear training, articulation and intonation. Repertoire would be selected from traditional and children's songs in accordance with the Kodaly methode. Choir will participate in at least one music hour per semester and activities though out the city. This class is open to all students. |
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| QUICK DOWNLOADS |
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Download Newark School of the Arts flyers and paperwork. All documents below are available as Adobe Acrobat .pdf files.
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