Announcing....
Shrewsbury Arts Alive!
A Service of Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester
at the First Congregational Church.
Shrewsbury Arts Alive (SAA) is a new satellite service, unfolding during the 2011-2012 academic year.
Click the following headings to move to specific sections of this page:
Programs -- Schedules, including day, time, start/end dates -- Register
Click the following to move to other pages connected with Shrewsbury Arts Alive:
About to learn more about Shrewsbury Arts Alive.
People to learn more about SAA faculty and staff.
Location
The First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury (click for details)
19 Church Road
Corner of Main Street and Rt. 140
Shrewsbury Center.
2011 Program Offerings: Sessions running Fall, Winter, Spring.
For summer program information, please look for "Summer" tab on keyboard on the home page - coming in March.
| Program | Ages | Overview | Schedule | Tuition / More Information | |
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Music Together |
Ages Birth thru Four Years | With faculty member Katie O'Connor. | Wednesdays 9:30 and 10:30 | Click Music Together for more information. Please call the Pakachoag central office for more information at 508-791-8159. | |
| Private Lessons | Suzuki & Traditional; varying ages depending upon instrument choice (4 to adult). | Piano Cello Voice |
Violin
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Wednesday afternoons/early evening. Voice lessons available as an adjunct service. |
Click Private Instruction for more information. For information regarding instructors and scheduling, call Pakachoag central office at 508-791-8159. |
| More instruments to be offered in the future. | |||||
| Special After-School Group Programs | Varying Ages; K through High School | See SAA Special Programs summary below. | Please see below. | See Below. Questions? You can reach SAA special programs director Christina White at: 774-614-9620 | |
Shrewsbury Arts Alive - Special Programs For specific information surrounding SAA Special Programs, you may call Christina White, For information related to private instruction and Music Together classes, please visit the specific program pages (links in above table) |
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Program |
Ages |
Overview |
Weekly Schedule |
Fall Tuition (8 wks) | Winter Tuition (9 wks) |
Spring Tuition |
| Music Express | K-2nd Grade | Come explore the world of music through song, rhythm games, and movement. Children gain a musical foundation while doing what they love to do – playing! Younger children focus on the basics which get them ready for instrument lessons and choral singing. Older children build upon that foundation with more complicated rhythm work and an introduction to music theory. No previous music experience or Music Express classes necessary – students can jump in anytime! |
Wednesdays |
$120 | $130 |
$120 |
| Music Express | Grades 3 & 4 | Wednesdays |
$120 | $130 |
$120 | |
| Music Express | Grades 5 & 6 | Wednesdays |
$120 | $130 | $120 | |
| Group Voice Lessons | Middle School, Grades 6, 7 & 8 | Do you like to sing in chorus, on the stage, or in the shower? Our group voice lesson builds on your knowledge and gives you the tools you need to become a stronger singer. We explore a different topic each week, including proper breathing, vocal resonance, posture, rhythm, and listening skills. Join voice teacher Christina White for a fun-filled class of singing and artistry. | Mondays |
$120 | $130 | $120 |
| Art Express | K - 3rd Grade |
Experiment with paint, collage, sculpture, print-making, and recyclables and create a masterpiece or two each week. Students learn about line, shape, and composition in a fun, playful environment. Join artist Susan Slepetz to make wonderful creations! | Mondays 4:30-6:00 p.m. Faculty: Susan Slepetz |
$145 | $155 | $145 |
| Art Express | Grades 4, 5 and 6 | Mondays |
$145 | $155 | $145 | |
| Introduction to Theater | Middle School, Grades 6, 7 & 8 | Get more comfortable on the stage with this class. Students learn movement, character development and interaction, audition techniques, and basic improvisation. Join acclaimed actor and director Doug Buell in this fast-paced, hands-on class. No theater experience needed for this class. | Mondays 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Faculty: Doug Buell |
$120 | $130 | $120 |
| Theater & Monologue Workshop | High School, Grades 9-12 | Join actress Christina Pierro-Pennings to develop a character from the ground up. Students prepare monologues from a variety of sources with the goal of learning how to break a character down to make it their own. By the end of the class, students will prepare at least one monologue that they can use for future auditions. Prior theater experience is helpful but not necessary. | Mondays 7:00-8:00 p.m. Faculty: Christina Pierro-Pennings |
$120 | $130 | $120 |
Schedules
Private Lessons - rolling enrollment; running September to early June, with summer lessons available by special arrangement.Music Together - see the Special Programs schedule below which follows the school-wide MT 3-session schedule.
SAA Special Programs Schedule |
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| Session | Weeks | Start/End Dates | Days | No Class Dates |
| Fall | 8 |
10/12/11 - 12/7/11 | Mondays or Wednesdays | 11/23/2011 (Wed. before Thanksgiving) |
| Winter | 9 | 1/19/12 - 3/14/12 | Mondays or Wednesdays | 2/21/2012 |
| Spring | 8 | 4/2/12 - 6/4/12 | Mondays or Wednesdays | 4/16-4/20; 5/28 |
Registration
Music Together - Click here to jump to the MT Registration Page.Private Instruction - Please call the office in advance of registering; Click Registration Page for complete information related to Private Instruction registration, including forms and payment plans.
Special Programs - Click SAA Special Programs Registration Form to view and download a printable registration form.