Afterschool Institute

CHILDREN GROUP CLASSES (Grades PK – 5)

Offered during the 12-week Fall & Spring semesters – For Pricing Info (click here)

MUSIC

Music & Games I

Fun singing songs, playing instruments and learning the fundamentals of music.

Instructor: Elizabeth Nino

Music Ensemble

Students continue building their basic music skills and work as group learning how to create their own music using xylophones, boomwackers, marimbas, and more!

Instructor: Elizabeth Nino

Piano Lab I

Learn to play piano, read music, practice notation & fingering skills.

Instructor: Catherine Capac, Jane Keitel

Piano Lab II

Advance piano skills, build song repertoire and continue to learn music theory.

Instructor: Catherine Capac, Jane Keitel

Violin Basics

Learn to play violin, read music, bow technique, fingering & intonation.

Instructor: TBA

Rhythm & Drumming I

Make music with congo drums, claves and other percussion instruments

-Bang with Purpose! Instructor: Hector Morales, Rudy Bird

Rhythm & Drumming II

Learn drumstick technique, timing and drum notation to create group rhythms & songs.

Instructor: Rudy Bird

Group Guitar

Students explore the basics of guitar learning how to read music, develop rhythm, and play chords.

Instructor: Catherine Capac

PERFORMING ARTS

Dance Exploration

Have fun learning the basics of Ballet & Jazz.

Instructor: Rhonda Holland

Singing & Dancing

Explore all types of songs while building vocal and movement skills.

Instructor: Janeece Freeman-Clark, Jane Keitel

Latin Dance

Simple and fun movements from salsa, merengue & bacchata to burn calories and strengthen muscle.

Instructor: Ivette Ramirez

Acting

Learn how to take the stage, create characters, and rehearse

ALSO….

Creative Writing

Drawing and Painting

YOUTH & TEEN SCENE GROUP CLASSES (Grades 6 – 12)

Offered during the 12-week Fall & Spring semesters – For Pricing Info (click here)

MUSIC

Harmonies~a Vocal Performance Group

Build a choral group, work on original & popular songs, complete with choreography strengthen your voice, train your ear & much more.

Instructor: Omar Goodwin

Guitar & Bass

Jam with your classmates and work together learning popular songs while strengthening your playing, reading and writing skills.

Instructor: Antar Goodwin, Catherine Capac

Songwriting

Students put their ideas on paper and make original music by learning how to shape songs by merging words with music, develop the melody, create the “hook”, and define powerful lyrics.

Instructor: Antar Goodwin

Drum Corp

Learn drumstick technique, timing and drum notation to create group rhythms & songs.

Instructor: Rudy Bird

PERFORMING & MEDIA ARTS

Acting Troupe

Build skills in voice, expression and movement while rehearsing scenes, monologues, and/or a play to be performed for the public.

Instructor: Alysia Souder

The Dance Team

Students learn a variety or routines and dance styles including Hip-Hop, African Dance, Jazz, and Modern while building important dance skills like balance, flexibility, and coordination.

Instructor: Rhonda Holland

Poetry & Creative Writing

Students become stronger and more confident writers, letting imagination and creativity run wild on paper while writing poetry, short stories and more.

Instructor: Gha’il Rhodes Benjamin

Electronic Music Production

Create your own bass lines, intricate drum tracks or moving piano solos by learning sound design, mixing techniques, and Logic Pro software skills.

Instructor: Spencer

Filmmaking

Students learn the basics of filmmaking in a hands-on environment. Class consists of a series of exercises designed to help develop strong production skills including video camera basics, camera framing and shooting, production lighting and editing, as well as screenplay

ADULTS

Offered during the 12-week Fall & Spring semesters – For Pricing Info (click here)

Latin Dance Workout

Learn simple and fun movements from salsa, merengue & bacchata to burn calories and strengthen muscle.

Instructor: Ivette Ramirez

Acting/Public Speaking

Feel more comfortable & confident talking in front of crowds. Build skills in acting including expression, movement and creativity.

Instructor: TBA

Creative Writing

Students become stronger and more confident writers, letting imagination and creativity run wild on paper while writing poetry, short stories and more.

Instructor: Sadeqa Johnson

PRIVATE LESSONS - Kids, Youth, Teens & Adults

Private Lessons are offered in 1/2 hour and 1 hour options

Offered during the 12-week Fall & Spring semesters – For Pricing Info (click here)

• Students are evaluated by the instructor at the beginning of the semester and begin a program of study

• Parents are invited to attend open sessions throughout the 12-week semester to learn about the process and be informed about their child’s progress

• Private students must commit to at home practice and are provided with a practice booklet to keep track of theory homework and practice time.

• Each semester ends with a Showcase of students work where private students can share their progress and practice performing in front of a crowd.

*Guitar lessons can be shared if both students are at the same skill level

ENROLLING

SEMESTER INFO:

The Afterschool Institute is split into two 12-week semesters; Fall and Spring Classes take place in the evenings on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday and on Saturday mornings

PRICING INFORMATION:

Membership Program (click the Membership tab for more info)

$50 per year, per family

Tuition Policy:

Tuition may be paid in 2 ways:

Payment made in full at time of registration

Payments to be made in monthly installments. The first installment is due at time of registration.

Refund Policy:

No refunds will be issued after the 3rd class of a semester.

If a student withdraws from a class within the first three weeks, there will be a $50 registration charge and then the parent will be refunded the remainder of the cost of the program. This policy applies whether the student attended the session or not.

Discount Policy:

The discount for 1hr group class & ½ hr. private lesson applies to only one student. (This cannot be applied to 2 family members where one student wants a group class and the other wants a private lesson.)

If more than one child enrolls in a semester a 10% discount can be applied to the child with the equal or lesser tuition.

Attendance and Make-Up Class Policy:

Attendance is necessary to ensure student success in any arts program. Participants should try to limit absences.

Dropping a class: It is recommended that students attend 3 classes before they make a decision not to continue with a class.

Make-Up classes will only be issued if the Institute is unable to fulfill the semester’s scheduled dates; i.e.—due to inclement weather and/or if a teacher has to cancel a class due to illness. (In the event that the Institute cancels a class, a phone call will be made to all students/families, and a notice will be sent home to set-up a new date for the make-up class.)

Member Prices

One Group Class $96

Two Group Classes $170

½ hr Private Lesson $156

1hr. Group Lesson & ½ hr Private $225

AFTERSCHOOL INSTITUTE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

The Institute of Music for Children is a not-for-profit arts organization committed to providing all youth and families with access to quality arts experiences. The Institute works intensely on fundraising to be able to offer classes and private lessons to our community at affordable prices—well below actual cost.

During these difficult economic times, when we’ve seen business and non-profits close their doors, the new Membership Program will allow us to continue to offer these low-cost classes and other services to our families.

$50 Family Annual Membership - Applies to all family members of the same immediate family.

Membership Benefits

Continue to enjoy the Institute’s low-cost tuition for two semesters.

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