Musical Maestros I (kindergarten and first grade students)

• Appropriately grouped children and their parents use pianos as the foundation for their musical studies. The holistic approach to instruction includes expressive singing, rhythm ensemble, note reading, ear training, solfege singing, music history, theory, and solo as well as ensemble repertoire on piano. Extensive music materials are provided with the course. Classes are 60 minutes weekly for 17-week semesters.

Musical Maestros II (first and second grade students)

• Appropriately grouped children and their parents use pianos as the foundation for their musical studies. The holistic approach to instruction includes expressive singing, rhythm ensemble, note reading, ear training, solfege singing, music history, theory, and solo as well as ensemble repertoire on piano. Extensive music materials are provided with the course. Classes are 65 minutes weekly for 16-week semesters.

Musical Madness (third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students)

• Compatibly grouped children and their parents continue their musical studies at a more advanced level this third through fifth year of instruction. Vocal and instrumental ensembles demand increased technical facility, as well as an appreciation of articulation, dynamics, voicing, and orchestration. Children study music theory and music history as a part of their weekly lesson. By “senior year,” students perform service recitals and often cooperate on special music research and development projects. Graduates of these classes rank among the top musicians in bands, orchestras, and choirs throughout Charlottesville and the surrounding counties. Classes are 65-75 minutes weekly for 17-week semesters.