Music for Little Mozarts (MLM)
AMUSE’s piano program for the very young child teaches the basic fundamentals of playing piano in the ways in which young children learn, through singing and moving. Students develop listening and reading skills, as well as those of improvisation, technique, ensemble playing and composition. Repertoire includes contemporary and classical music, familiar childhood songs and popular soundtracks. Performances and ensemble parties are planned at the end of each session. Our program for the very young child is based on Music for Little Mozarts, an award winning series by Alfred Publishing Company and supplementary ensemble and repertoire materials. If you are a current group piano student, please feel to contact your teacher to determine your class level for fall 2010. Teacher voice mail extensions are as follows: Katheryn Klein, ext. 245; Cindy Tseng, ext. 221 and Marisa Solomon, ext. 244. Piano rental available. 12 weeks. $216 plus materials. (10% savings for making an online payment.)
Book 1A
| Day | Dates | Times | Ages |
| Wednesday | 1/11 – 3/28 | 5:00-5:50 p.m. | Ages 4 – 6 |
| Thursday | 1/12 – 3/29 | 3:00-3:50 p.m. | Ages 4 – 6 |
Book 1B
| Day | Dates | Times | Ages |
| Thursday | 1/12 – 3/19 | 4:00-4:50 p.m. | Ages 4 – 6 |
Book 2A
| Day | Dates | Times | Ages |
| Wednesday | 1/11 – 3/28 | 3:00-3:50 p.m. | Ages 4 – 7 |
Book 2B
| Day | Dates | Times | Ages |
| Wednesday | 1/11 – 3/28 | 4:00-4:50 p.m. | Ages 4 – 7 |
Book 3A
| Day | Dates | Times | Ages |
| Wednesday | 1/11 – 3/28 | 6:00-6:50 p.m. | Ages 5 – 7 |
Book 3B
| Day | Dates | Times | Ages |
| Thursday | 1/12 – 3/29 | 5:00-5:50 p.m. | Ages 5 – 7 |
Book 4A
| Day | Dates | Times | Ages |
| Friday | 1/13 – 3/30 | 2:45-3:30 p.m. | Ages 5 1/2 – 7 |
Book 4B
| Day | Dates | Times | Ages |
| Friday | 1/13 – 3/30 | 3:30-4:15 p.m. | Ages 5 1/2 – 7 |
Premier Piano Adventures (PPA)
AMUSE’s piano program for elementary aged children is designed to develop the basic skills of playing piano, including those of listening, improvising, and composing. Students learn to read music through solo and ensemble repertoire consisting of contemporary, classical, familure childhood songs and popular soundtracks. Technical skills include correct posture, hand position and articulation concepts. This program utilizes the acclaimed series Faber Piano Adventures and Alfred’s premier series, as well as supplementary ensemble, theory, and repertoire materials. If you are a current group student please feel free to contact your teacher to determine your class level for Fall 2010. Teacher voice mail extensions are: Katheryn Klein, ext. 245; Cindy Tseng, ext. 221 and Marisa Solomon, ext. 244. Piano rental available. 12 weeks $216 plus materials. (10% savings for making an online payment.)
NOTE: Parents and students are required to attend one of the following orientation meetings prior to the first day of classes: Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 2:00pm or Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 3:00pm.
Level 1A
| Day | Dates | Times | Ages |
| Monday | 1/9 – 3/26 | 3:40-4:30 p.m. | Ages 10-12 |
| Tuesday | 1/10 – 3/27 | 3:30-4:20 p.m. | Ages 7-9 |
| (PPA Level 1A is designed for students with no prior piano experience -or- students continuing from MLM 1B.) | |||
Level 1B
| Day | Dates | Times | Ages |
| Monday | 1/9 – 3/26 | 4:30-5:20 p.m. | Ages 10-12 |
| Tuesday | 1/10 – 3/27 | 4:30-5:20 p.m. | Ages 7-9 |
| Prerequisite: PPA 1A or equivalent | |||
Level 2A/2B (Combined)
| Day | Dates | Times | Ages |
| Monday | 1/9 – 3/26 | 5:30-6:20 p.m. | Ages 10-12 |
| Tuesday | 1/10- 3/27 | 5:30-6:20 p.m. | Ages 7-9 |
| Prerequisite: PPA 1B or equivalent | |||
Level 3A
| Day | Dates | Times | Ages |
| Saturday | 1/14 – 3/31 | Time TBA | Ages 10-12 |
| Prerequisite: PPA 2B or equivalent | |||
Certificate of Merit Prep Piano (CM)
The Certificate of Merit program at AMUSE is designed to prepare students for the MTAC Certificate of Merit Exams offered each year. Students will learn both music theory and level-appropriate performance literature. Piano rental available. 12 weeks $216 plus materials. (10% savings for making an online payment.)
| Level | Day | Dates | Times |
| Prep./Level 1 | Thursday | 1/12 – 3/29 | 6:00-6:50 p.m. |
| Level 2 & 3 | Friday | 1/13 – 3/30 | 4:15-5:00 p.m. |
| Level 4 & 5 | Friday | 1/13 – 3/30 | 5:00-5:45 p.m. |
Teens and Adults
AMUSE’s piano program for teens and adults gets students quickly playing their favorite melodies and songs while developing basic music concepts and fundamental skills. Major and minor five-finger patterns and primary chord progressions are introduced to enable adults to play popular and folk standards. Background soundtracks inspire musicality. Piano rental available. 12 weeks $216 plus materials. (10% savings for making an online payment.)
Beginning
| Day | Dates | Times | Ages |
| Tuesday | 1/10 – 3/27 | 6:30-7:15 p.m. | Teens and Adults |
| (For students with no prior piano experience.) | |||
Intermediate
| Day | Dates | Times | Ages |
| Tuesday | 1/10 – 3/27 | 7:15-8:00 p.m. | Teens and Adults |
| (For students continuing from Level 1 -or- students with some prior piano experience.) | |||
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