Classes

2021-2022 Offerings

Southwestern CommUNITY Percussion Group (ages 8 to 108)

Lead by Jeremy Kirk, Associate Professor of Music

The focus of the Southwestern CommUNITY Percussion Group is to encourage and foster multi-generational relationships through a love of music and rhythm. This will be a hands-on group. Percussion instruments will be provided.

Register and pay in full by September 1 and the registration fee will be waived.

Group days/times: Tuesdays, beginning September 7; meets from 6:15-7:00 pm in Darbeth rehearsal room

Ages: 8 to 109

Cost: $35.00 per participant, per semester.

Registration fee: $10.00 registration fee will be assesed once per academic year. This fee covers up to 3 family members enrolled in any of the Community Music School group classes. (Group classes include: Beginning Group Piano class, Southwestern Children's Choir, Southwestern CommUNITY Percussion Group, and Melody Builders.) If a participant is concurrently enrolled in private lessons through CMS, the group registration fee will be waived.

Beginning Group Piano Class (ages 7-10)

CANCELLED FOR FALL 2021

Taught by Marsha Granberry

Beginning group piano class with lifelong music educator and piano teacher Mrs. Marsha Granberry is designed specifically for students aged 7-10 who are new to the piano. This class will give your child a great foundation to work from. This is an 8-week class that meets weekly on the SC campus in Darbeth room 207.

Class Days/Times:Thursdays at 7:00 pm beginning September 30, 2021

Ages: 7-10 years 

Cost: $80.00 per 8-week class

Registration fee: $10.00 once per academic year. This fee covers up to 3 family members enrolled in any of the Community Music School group classes. (Group classes include: Beginning Group Piano class, Southwestern Children's Choir, Southwestern CommUNITY Percussion Group, and Melody Builders.) If a participant is concurrently enrolled in private lessons through CMS, the group registration fee will be waived.

Melody Builders Music and Movement Classes (Spring 2022)

Led by Michelle Zakharov

Early childhood music and movement classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers with a parent or caregiver designed to engage, inspire and teach children the joys of music.

Class Days/Times: March 9, 16, 23, 30 

Level One meets 6:00-6:30 pm (up to 18 months)

Level Two meets 6:30-7:00 pm (18 months to 3 years)

All classes meet in Wroten.

Class Fee: $30.00 for 4-weeks 

Registration Fee: $10.00/year