Parlando offers music and arts education for children as young as 18 months. Just as with any language, the universal language of music and the arts is best learned early. From our twice weekly "Musical Morning for Preschoolers" class to "Music with Madelyn" to Kids N Keys, you can start your child at an early yet developmentally appropriate level at Parlando.
We are now registering for Summer Programs and Camps.
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PRIVATE/GROUP LESSONS
Individual Lessons
Group Lessons
Parent/Child Duo Lesson
EARLY CHILDHOOD ENSEMBLES & CLASSES
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Music With Madelyn (walking - 5½)
Using puppets, props, instruments and movement, children advance through the eight fundamentals of early childhood musicianship in a playful and engaging manner. Madelyn presents separate challenges to children appropriate to their developmental level. For the parents, classes include tidbits on fun ways to bring more music into the home. Music in their heart, songs in their head, rhythm in their body…that is the goal of Music with Madelyn. These classes fill up quickly, so reserve your spot early.
Instructor: Madelyn Clair
W 9:15-10:00a (ages 1½ to 3½)
Spring session 1: Jan 20-Mar 10 (8 wks) $80
FREE OPEN HOUSE Jan 13 (registration required)
Musical Morning for Preschoolers (ages 3½-6)
Musical Morning for Preschoolers focuses on movement and rhythm through violin and piano study. Each morning includes group violin instruction to prepare students for the basics of violin playing. A “Kids N Keys” component is used for beginning piano and music theory instruction. Each semester includes different themes to focus on and informal times to show parents what the students have been working on. This class is a perfect way to introduce children to music in a fun, engaging and in-depth fashion.
*Keyboards and pianos are provided for class time at no charge; Violin rental is additional.
Tu and Th 8:30-10:30a
Jan 12-May 20 (18 wks)
Instructor: Liz Dinwiddie
$792Vivid Violins (ages 4-7) W 4:30-5:00p
Have fun together with violin games and beginning songs. This class will reinforce basic technical skills and knowledge for budding violinists. Intended for beginning Suzuki students, this class can be added after a couple months of lessons.
1/13, 27, 2/10, 24, 3/10, 31, 4/14, 28, 5/12, 5/19
Class performance on May 19
Instructor: Liz Dinwiddie
$120
Kids n Keys (see Piano and Keyboard Studio)
Kids N Keys N Winds (see Instrumental Studio)
Pre-Youth Orchestra (ages 6-10)
Parlando’s “Pre Youth Orchestra” has been designed to fill the gap for string students in Suzuki Books 1-3 (or equivalent) who are not yet eligible to participate in one of the local youth symphonies or are too young to participate in their school orchestra. Students will learn independent playing, working together as a section, marking parts and what it means to work with and follow a conductor. Students will further their preparations for “the next step” by participating in two informal concerts each academic year (one per semester). In late spring audition prep classes will be held to prepare for the transition to one of our local youth symphonies. These classes will be held during our regular class time and will include mock auditions.
Fridays 4:30-5:30Jan 15-May21
Instructor: Liz Dinwiddie
$270Parents’ Night Off (ages 4½ to 12)
Children will have fun in a variety musical activities while parents take the evening off. Emphasis is on creating music, exploring sounds, learning and fun. We'll have music games and activities appropriate for all ages for an evening of supervised artistic fun.)
F 7:00-9:00p
Jan 22, Feb 19, Mar 12, Apr 16, May 14
$20 per classFiddle Group (ages 5-8) W 4:30-5:15p
For string students using the repertoire from the Suzuki books and more. Students enjoy playing their pieces together and preparing for performance for friends and family at the end of each semester.
1/20, 2/3, 17, 3/3, 17, 4/7, 21, 5/5, 5/19
Class performance on May 19
Instructor: Liz Dinwiddie
$149Kids Rock Out (ages 5 to 9) M 4:15-5:15pm
This is not your ordinary children's choir. Young voices sing out with pizzazz in a variety of fun styles with limited dance steps and motions. This class is a blast with a performance at the end of the semester. No prior experience necessary. Bring a friend for double the fun!
M 4:15-5:15p
Jan 4-May 17 (17 wks)
Instructor: Ernie Hargett
$298Rock Band Junior (ages 6 to 12) Class times (choose one) 1:45-2:45p or 4:30-5:30p
Rock Band Junior is for elementary school students who want to get started playing in a rock band. Students playing piano/keyboard, guitar, bass, and drums can sign up to form a band. Pre-existing bands are also welcome. Students should have at least 1 year experience on their instrument. Additional class times will be scheduled as needed
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Day/ and time scheduled according to students’ ages and availability (7 wks)
FREE OPEN HOUSE Jan 23 at 12:30pm (registration required)
Instructor: Danny Meyer
$126
You can now register for Spring 2010 online through ACTIVENET. To register, click on the button to the right. (Private lessons are ongoing and you may register at any time throughout the year.)