Winter/Spring 2009 Programs
Programs and classes are offered on a trimester basis (Fall/Winter, Winter/Spring, Summer). At the end of the semester, players and singers perform in outreach concerts to benefit the Lakes Region community. Private lessons are offered year round.
The Winter/Spring 2009 programs begin in March and end in June.
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Download Fall/Winter Registration Form
Private Lessons
NHISOM offers private instruction in drums with Keith Doran, fiddle with Ellen Carlson,
piano with Noelle Beaudin, jazz piano and saxophone with Tom Robinson, flute with Samantha Miller, and guitar with Jeremy Morse, bass with Daniel Glynn, cello with Samuel Demers and beginning string instruments with David Young. If you are interested in signing up for private lessons, please contact the school directly at 968-7664.
Winter/Spring Ensemble Programs for Youth
Playing in an Acoustic Band
Where: NHISOM Studio, Center Harbor
When: Mondays, 6:30-8pm
Conducted by Ellen Carlson
We will explore Bluegrass, Folk, Swing and Country styles (maybe a little acoustic rock
and blues thrown in also) and prepare songs for a performance. You will learn how to figure out chords, work out a break, and arrange and sing melody and harmony. For ages 10 and older.
Youth Chamber Ensemble - Piano, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass.
Where: NHISOM Studio, Center Harbor
Conducted by Noelle Beaudin
These ensemble classes are for intermediate and advanced players
looking to study chamber music together. Instrumentation is
open to piano, strings, woodwinds, and brass. This will be an organized/coached session with the goal of improving your ability to interpret music and perform it in an ensemble setting. The focus is on the study of classical chamber repertoire and the performance of those pieces. Grade 7-12. This group will be the featured performers for the Sugar Hill Performance Series as well as area community events in December for the Holiday season.
Youth Jazz Ensemble
Where: NHISOM Studio, Center Harbor
Conducted by Tom Robinson
Open to intermediate and advanced players, emphasis is on improvisation
and jazz ensemble performance. Grades 7-12. Performance at the end of the semester.
Youth Community Chorus - Conducted by Kyle Masterson
The Youth Chorus will return in October for a special Holiday Chorale group. Stay Tuned.
Winter/Spring Programs for Adults
Adult Group Beginner Cello - read more about this class...
Where: NHISOM Studio, Center Harbor
When: Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm - Starts June 2nd, 2009, meets for 6 sessions.
Conducted by Samuel Demers
Learn how to play the Cello. Adults only! We have two rental cellos available if you do not have one.
Chamber Ensemble
Where: Center Harbor (near Waukewan Golf Course)
When: Sundays, 1:00-2:00pm
Conducted by Noelle Beaudin
These ensemble classes are intermediate and advanced players looking to study chamber
music together. Instrumentation is open to piano, violin, viola, cello, bass, oboe, bassoon,
french horn, trombone, trumpet, clarinet, and flute. This will be an organized/coached session. Focus is on
the study of classical chamber repertoire and the performance of those pieces. Ages 16
to adult welcome.
These ensembles are conducted at the String Thing Studio in Moultonborough by David Young
Adult String Ensemble
When: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8pm
Requirements: Must have own instrument. This ensemble is for string students with 2 or
more years playing experience. Should be able to read and play 16th notes and in keys with
up to 3 sharps or 3 flats with arpeggios.
Adult Jazz Ensemble
When: Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm
Starts: September 23rd, 2008 - Meets for 8 sessions
Requirements: Must have own instrument (with the exception of piano). Open to beginners
and advanced players;emphasis is on soloing and jazz ensemble performance. No
more than one piano, one bass, one drum kit, and one percussion. Remaining instrumentation
is open for guitars, woodwinds and brass.
Folk & Blues Ensemble
When: Mondays, 6:30 - 8pm
This ensemble is geared for adults looking to jam with others. This will be an organized/
coached jam session setting with a goal to making a musical connection. The instrumentation
will be for guitars (limit three), bass (limit one), strings (fiddle, viola, cello), woodwinds,
percussion or what ever we get. The focus will be on rhythms, lead improve, along
with possible sheet music and chart reading.
Registration begins now; class space is limited and registration is
on a first come first served basis. For more information about these classes,
or to register, please call the School at 968-7664 or email us at info@nhisom.org. |
New Hampshire
Independent School of Music
Center Harbor, NH 03226
603.968.7664
info@nhisom.org
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