The Arts Camps
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International Fiddle School
Week-long program where participants study with the masters of Bluegrass, Irish, Scottish, Old-time, Texas Contest, Swing, Jazz and Rock. All ages and levels welcome.
IFS Instructors have included:
Vassar Clements, Bobby Hicks, Randy Sabien, Liz Knowles, Martin Norgaard, Julie Lieberman, Seamus Connolly, Buddy Spicher, Daniel Carwile, Mark Wood, Tracy Silverman, Randy Elmore
Dates: TBA
Contact: Crystal Plohman, Director
Phone: (615) 343-6360
Website: www.crystalplohman.net
Kindermusik Summer Adventures Classes
Sponsored by the Blair School of Music
Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University offers this nationally acclaimed music programfor children birth through age six. Turn an ordinary summer into an extraordinary journey with theme-based classes where your child will discover the joy of music, movement, dance, drama and craft-making. Each class meets5 timesand includes Home Materials—complete with CD, an instrument, and follow–up activities for enrichment at home.
Registration begins, April 6, 2009. Classes may not be pro-rated, full rate will be charged.
Busy Days!
This class incorporates the most current research on early childhood development and provides families a special place for learning and connecting with other parents and babies through music and movement. A unique blend of multi-level activities that include creative movement, vocal play, object and instrument exploration, as well as a colorful literature component, will stimulate your baby’s growth and development as all of his senses are engaged.
Ages: Newborn to 18 mos. with a parent or caregiver
Dates: Wednesdays, June 10- July 8, 11:30 am; 45 minute class for 5 weeks
Cost: $125 plus $40 registration fee
Location: Blair School of Music, 2400 Blakemore Avenue, Room 1197Sign and Sing
A different approach from other sign language programs. Through songs, toys, and loving playtime between you and your child, this class shows you more than 50 signs your child can use to communicate with you. You’ll easily substitute American Sign Language (ASL) signs in familiar songs, improving your child’s language skills, fine motor skills, and strengthen fingers for zipping zippers and using scissors.
Ages: 6 months to 3 years with a parent or caregiver
Dates: Tuesdays, June 9- July 7, 9:30 am; 45 minute class for 5 weeks
Cost: $125 plus $40 registration fee
Location: Blair School of Music, 2400 Blakemore Avenue, Room 1197Creatures at the Ocean
Children love singing, moving, and playing with Mom, Dad, or a caregiver while diving into lessons like Ahoy There, On My Beach Blanket, Coastal Waters, Riding the Waves, and In the Deep Blue Sea. Put on your beach clothes and join us for a musical seaside adventure.
Ages: 18 months to 3 years with a parent or caregiver
Dates:Wednesdays, June 10—July 8, 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. or
Thursdays, June 11—July 9, 6:00pm; 45-minute class for 5 weeks
Cost: $125 plus $40 registration fee
Location: Blair School of Music, 2400 Blakemore Avenue, Room 1197On the Road
Join Ms. Amy on a musical summer road trip. We’ll sing and dance as we pretend to hike, play in a vacation cottage, stop at the carnival and go to the beach – all guaranteed to be exciting adventures for young children! Your child will experience an integrated learning approach where music is interwoven with art, language, drama and storytelling. Parents join for the last 15 minutes.
Ages: 3 and 4 years
Dates: Wednesdays, June 10-July 8, 12:30 or Thursdays, June 11-July 9, 5:00 p.m.; 45-minute class for 5 weeks
Cost: $125 plus $40 registration fee
Location: Blair School of Music, 2400 Blakemore Avenue, Room 1197Tell Me a Tale!
Each class features a different folk tale from around the world. Children will sing, dance, play instruments and make crafts as they explore each culture. This musical global journey will include South Africa, India, Malaysia, Germany, and Appalachia. Sure to be a memorable trip for your child without even leaving home! Parents join for the last 15 minutes.
Ages: 5 and 6 years
Dates: Tuesdays, June 9-July 7, 10:30 am; 45-minute class for 5 weeks
Cost: $125 plus $40 registration fee
Location: Blair School of Music, 2400 Blakemore Avenue, Room 1197Kindermusik Family Time
Each week you’ll discover how music helps your family laugh together, share, and take turns...all in the hands of a trained expert—a licensed Kindermusik Educator—who takes you through this multi-age, multi-child class, where you’ll find musical and developmental learning in a fun, family environment!
Ages: For families with two children, infant and up
Dates: Tuesdays, June 9-July 7, 5:15 pm; 45-minute class for 5 weeks
Cost: $125 plus $40 registration fee
Location: Blair School of Music, 2400 Blakemore Avenue, Room 1197
Click here for Summer 2009 Kindermusik Registration Form. Return completed form (with payment) to address on form. For additional information please contact Trisha Johns at trisha.johns@vanderbilt.edu.
Contact Information:
Name: Trisha Johns
Phone: (615) 322-7659
E-mail: trisha.johns@vanderbilt.edu
Music Theory Without Fear!
Sponsored by the Blair School of Music
Who said music theory has to give you a headache? Music theory can be fun, and this lively, interactive course for beginning theory students shows you how to read, write, and understand music theory without breaking into a sweat. This is the perfect course for aspiring singers, instrumentalists, composers, songwriters, and all who are passionate about music and want to acquire a solid grasp of music theory in a short period of time. From scales to chords to simple instrumental and choral arranging—this dynamic course teaches you everything you need to unlock the musical ideas in your head and get them down on paper using traditional and contemporary notation systems. No previous theory knowledge required. Excellent college preparation or review course!
Registrations received on first come/first served basis. Click here for registration form.
Instructor: Dr. Paul Deakin (paul.deakin@vanderbilt.edu)
Dates: Monday-Frday, June 1-5, 2009; 10:00 am-1:00 pm; Room 1167
Ages: 12 and up
Costs: $130 plus $40 registration fee
Contact Information:
Name: Trisha Johns
Phone: (615) 322-7659
E-mail: trisha.johns@vanderbilt.edu
Sarratt Youth Art Institute
The Sarratt Youth Art Institute offers opportunities for children from a variety of backgrounds to pursue their interest in art, to explore their creative abilities, to learn about the world they live in through the arts, and to gain self esteem through the process of creating original works of art.
The Sarratt Youth Art Institute offers three summer sessions that allow students, ages 5-16 the opportunity to learn through the arts. These two week sessions are designed to give students time and experience with art forms that allow them to be creative and to encourage their math, reading, and science education through an arts based curriculum design. Hours are 9-4, with before and aftercare available for an additional fee. Register before May 1 and receive a discount!
Vanderbilt Community (Vanderbilt Students, Faculty and Staff, Alumni)
Registration begins March 16, 2009 and is first come first serve
$200 (includes art supplies)
Nashville Community
Registration begins March 16, 2009 and is first come first serve
$240 (includes art supplies)
Contact Information:
Name: David Heustess
Phone: (615) 343-0491
E-mail: david.f.heustess@vanderbilt.edu
Website: www.vanderbilt.edu/sarratt/syai