Children's Yamaha Music School
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Edina ~ Friday, February 3rd, 2012 Roseville ~ Saturday, February 4th, 2012 |
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Music Wonderland Course (3 ½ & 4 year olds) Edina = Fri, Feb 3 at 6:15pm Roseville = Sat, Feb 4 at 12:30pm
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Junior Music Course (4 & 5 year olds) Edina = Fri, Feb 3 at 5:15pm Roseville = Sat, Feb 4 at 1:30pm
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Young Musicians Course (6 - 8 year olds) Edina = Fri, Feb 3 at 4:15pm Roseville = Sat, Feb 4 at 11:30am |
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Come to a free Yamaha Music Preview Class! Experience music at Yamaha with your child!
Have all your questions answered by your future teachers who will direct the class!
***Email us at yamahamusic@cyms.ws to reserve your spot.
Please include your child's name/age, & the location/date/time you wish to attend.
Music Wonderland Course
Course Overview
| Age of Students: | 3 1/2 to 4 years old |
| Course Length: | One Semester (6 Months) |
| Class Schedule: | One 45 minute class per week Parent participation is required |
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Music Wonderland provides opportunities for children to develop a foundation for musical expression through singing and playing instruments. Nurturing the willingness and ability to listen to music will provide a solid foundation for enhanced musical aptitude. Children will experience singing and playing which helps to develop musical expression. A parent is required to attend each class and participate with their child.
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Junior Music Course
Course Overview
| Age of Students: | 4 - 5 years old |
| Course Length: | 4 Semesters (24 weeks each) |
| Class Schedule: | One 55 minute class per week Parent participation is required |
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New Students (JMC 1) - Fall 2011 Spring 2012 |
An ideal time to begin formal music training is between the ages of four and five. Yamaha's Junior Music Course is designed to make the most of this time in your child's life. The curriculum focuses on music appreciation, pitch recognition, rhythm, singing, introduction to keyboard playing and ensemble. The course provides an excellent foundation for any future direction in music. A parent attends and participates with their child each week and supervises practice at home.
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Young Musicians Course
Course Overview
| Age of Students: | 6 - 8 years old |
| Course Length: | 6 Semesters (24 weeks each) |
| Class Schedule: | One 55 minute class per week, Parent participation is required |
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New Students (YMC 1) - Fall 2011 Spring 2012 |
This is a six-semester course for beginners ages 6-8 who are studying music for the first time. Its goal is to develop each student's fundamental musicianship and to introduce basic keyboard skills, music reading, singing, ear training, rhythm, and improvisation. Students work within a music ensemble, generating individual effort and providing an accelerated learning environment.
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Junior Extension Course
Course Overview
| Age of Students: | 6 - 7 years old |
| Course Length: | 4 Semesters (24 weeks each) |
| Qualifications: | Graduate of the Yamaha Junior Music Course (1-4) |
| Class Schedule: | One 55 minute class per week |
| Class Times: | Current Students (See JMC 5-8) - Fall 2011 Spr 2012 |
Also called Junior Music Course 5-8, this four-semester course builds on the skills and musicality developed in Junior Music Course 1-4. This course is designed to strengthen keyboard technique and music reading skills, nurture musical sensitivity so that it becomes an integral part of your child's performance, and encourage self-expression by providing opportunities for musical creativity.
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Junior Advanced Course
Course Overview
| Age of Students: | 8 - 10 years old |
| Course Length: | 4 Semesters (24 weeks each) |
| Qualifications: | Graduate of the Yamaha Junior Extension Course (JMC 5-8) or Young Musicians Course 1-6 |
| Class Schedule: | One 55 minute group class per week |
| Private Lessons: | One 15 minute private lesson per week in addition to the class |
| Class Times: | Current Students (See JAC) - Fall 2011 Spr 2012 |
The Junior Advanced Course will build on the musical skills acquired in the Junior Extension Course, and apply them to keyboard and ensemble performance. This exciting new course will further develop performance skills on the piano or Electone in the private lessons, develop creative ability in musical arrangement and improvisation, and continue to emphasize hearing, reading, writing, singing and ensemble skills as part of a broader musical foundation.
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Private Lessons
Overview
| Age of Students: | 9 & above |
| Course Length: | Length and start date dependent on instructor availability |
| Class Schedule: | Once per week, length varies depending on student requirements |
We offer private piano lessons for graduating students and for students new to Yamaha. Individual lessons are also offered for piano, voice, percussion, strings & other instruments. Please contact us for further information.