2010/2011 Class Daily Schedule, Requirements and Times

***Classes have limited space.  Please register early.***

MAILING ADDRESS:  PO BOX 3084,  McDONOUGH, GA   30253

Classes are held at Southern Crescent Baptist Church

                               334 Lake Dow Road

                               McDonough, GA

Prerequisites per class

A folder with pockets, pencil and notebook paper. A music stand is usually required. Cleaning instruments if needed. It is always a good idea to have a soft cloth to keep your instrument clean.

Ballet Tap 12 years old and up

8:00 - 9:30

We will spend 40 minutes on each technique.  We will begin with ballet and end with tap.  Ballet will be a mixture of traditional and lyrical.  Tap will begin with the basics and gradually increase difficulty as the class progresses.  We will work on technique the first semester.  We will have a recital in the spring for both ballet and tap.  Christian/praise and inspirational music will be used for the performances.  Ballet and tap shoes are required.  Costume fee is required.

Dance     8 - 10 years old

8:00 - 9:30

Private guitar lessons

8:00 - 10:00 

These classes are full

(1/2 hour each class) to be scheduled with guitar teacher

Craft Class

8:00 - 9:00

High School Theory

8:30 - 9:00

A music theory class for high school students

Keyboard 2  By Audition Only

8:30 - 9:30

✶☮❤ Art ✶☮❤  ALL AGES

9:00-10:00

Beginning Violin   Age 8 and older

9:00 - 10:00 -

For the student new to strings

Percussion Ensemble   By Audition Only

9:00 - 10:00

Prerequisites

At least one year of percussion study

Requirements

Need to rent a bell and snare kit.

Beginning Music 2          Age 8-11

9:00-10:00

Sign Language I   

9:00 - 10:00

Beginning Band    Age 8 and Up

9:00-10:00

Prerequisites

For those with no experience or less than one year on a band instrument. Course designed to teach the music concepts and skills to perform on a music instrument; performance class

Requirements

To be purchased later: Essential Elements 2000 - Book 1 for their instrument and cleaning kits for specific instruments after the instrument has been determined by the band director.

Keyboard 4   By Audition Only

9:30 - 10:30

Dance - 5 to 7 years old

9:30 - 10:30

Intermediate Violin      

10:00 - 11:00

Jazz Band

10:00-11:15

Audition Only Please

Beginning Music 1   Age 6-9

10:00-10:45

Elementary Sign Language    1st-5th Grade

10:00-10:30

Beginning Guitar

10:00-10:30 - 11 years old and up

Private Classes

High School Jazz & Jive Dance Class 

CLASS IS FULL  -  SEE INSTRUCTOR 

10:00-11:00

Intermediate Band  

10:00-11:00

One year experience please

Art     All Ages

10:30-11:30

Acts 1 Choir   1st-5th Grade

10:30-11:30

Dance - 3-4 years old

10:30 - 11:00

This class will take children through a year of learning, moving, singing and dancing as they explore the world of animals.  Each class will introduce children to an animal, letter of the alphabet, number, and movement.  The class will offer four opportunities for Show and Tell.  Parent Watch Day will be offered each semester.

Advanced Violin   Age 14 and Up

11:00-12:00

Pre K Music    4 to 6 year olds

11:00-12:00

Sign Language II    Middle and High School

11:00-12:00

Messianic Dance    9 years old and up

11:00-12:00

Advanced Band   Experience required

11:00 - 12:00

Advanced Tumbling      9 Years Old and Up

CLASS IS FULL  -  SEE INSTRUCTOR

11:00-12:00

This class is for those who took tumbling last year or other gymnastics training.  You must be able to do a cartwheel, forward roll without hands. straddle rolll and a handstand.  We will cover these basic steps for a short period of time only before moving on.  We will work mainly on back bends, walk overs, handsprings, and balances.  No shoes required.

Intermediate Jazz Band

11:15-12:00

Audition Only Please

Keyboard I    Age 7 and Up 

11:30 -12:00  *This class has a half hour lunch break and then continues from 12:30 to 1:00

Each student must provide a portable electronic keyboard with headphones to bring to each class.

Requirements

A portable keyboard with a minimum of 61 full-size keys, touch sensitive, sustain pedal, head phone jacks and headphones. A music stand attached to the keyboard, an AC adapter for practice at home and two sets of batteries to bring to class. Method Book: Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Complete, Level 2-3 for the Later Beginner (green)A pencil, folder with pockets and notebook paper.

Keyboard 1    2nd half of above Keyboard I class

12:30 - 1:00

Craft Class

1:00 - 2:00

✶☮❤ Art ✶☮❤ ALL AGES

12:30-1:30

Beginning Violin    Age 14 and Up

12:30-1:30

Sign Language 3    Middle and High School

12:30-1:30

Concert Band     Experienced

12:30 - 2:00

Tap - 9 years old and up    Class is Full-See Instructor

12:30-1:00

This class is designed to teach the basics of jazz tap and apply them to routines.  Although the steps are basic, they are performed at a fast tempo.  Jazz tap means low to the ground percussive sounds with an occasional jazz step or stunt.  It is loud!  We will perform at the Christmas and the Spring Concerts.  Tap shoes are required.  Costume fee is required.  

Keyboard III     Audition Only

1:00 -2:00

Boys Tap    9 years old and up

1:00-2:00

Learn the basics of America's true original dance form and build from there!  Rhythms, games, choreography, Masters of Tap, and more.  Year two students will continue adding to their dance vocabulary with more challenging steps and conbinations.  Parent Watch Day will be offered each semester.  Participate in the End of the Year Performance.

Beginning Tumbling      4 years old and up     CLASS IS FULL

1:00-2:00

This class is designed for the beginner tumbler.  No experience required.  The class will be separated into two groups;  beginners and those with some experience.  The beginners will work on rolls, cartwheels, splits, round offs, back bends, and handstands.  Those more advanced will quickly move through the beginner steps and begin perfecting the round off, back pull up, walk over, splits, and balances.  No shoes required.

Sign Language I    Middle and High School

1:30 -2:30

Concert Choir      6th grade and Up

2:00-3:30

Brass Quintet     High School

2:00 - 2:30

Physical Education Class    All Ages   CLASS IS FULL

2:00-3:00

Students will learn the very basic fundamentals of exercise and team sports.  Weather permitting, this class will meet outside.  Otherwise, we will meet in the gym.  We will cover things such as the presidential physical fitness assessment, basketball, track and field, and soccer.  We will also play dodge ball, kickball, and run many relay races.

Elementary Sign Language    1st-5th Grade

2:30-3:00

***CLASSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO NUMBER OF STUDENTS ENROLLED***