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Summer Semester 2008 Classes
June 23 – August 14
Class
descriptions and schedules following general
information below
Phone Number: (206)
723-3131
Email Address: info@aimschool.org
Website: www.aimschool.org
Program Director: Denise Mimura
Program Coordinator: Larry Jones & Rosalynn DeRoos
Summer Program Hours: Mon-Thurs 1:00–7:30pm
Day Camp Program Hours: Mon-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm
Registration
Students may not begin classes or lessons until the
registration form and payment has been received or scholarship awarded. There is a $5 registration fee for summer
semester, $10 for Day Camp (if enrolling in both program – only one
registration fee of $10 is required). A
monthly payment plan is available. Make
checks payable to Arts in Motion. Drop
off or mail registration forms and payment to:
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available for children, youth and adults
to participate in any programs provided by AIM.
Income restrictions apply. Call
(206) 723-3131 or visit our financial aid page for information and
application. To qualify for financial
aid, fill out the financial application and return with documentation of your
annual or monthly income.
Summer Semester
Schedule
Summer Semester: 6/23/08 – 8/16/08 8 sessions
Summer Day Camp: July 7 – August 1
Parade Performances:
August 4 & August 16
Last Day of Semester:
8/16/08
TO REGISTER FOR
CLASSES: On the registration form, mark all the classes you would
like to take and include the tuition fee.
Be sure to pick your payment plan (add $2 for monthly payment
option). A $5 registration fee is
required for all students. If you would
like to apply for financial aid, please fill out forms for aid, registration
and send in require documentation with the $5 registration fee. You will be contacted regarding the amount
you may qualify for. Please allow two
weeks for processing. You may also come
into our office to register during office hours.
Why Musikgarten?
Only Musikgarten offers a comprehensive,
sequential plan for the musical development of your child from birth to age 9. Each
of our six courses stands on its own and fits the developmental needs of the
child. Class time is educational, fun and purposeful – a rarity in
today’s world which often confuses entertainment with education.
Music & Movement for Toddlers
Ages 14 months through
3 years old
Participate with your toddler in singing, moving, dancing, listening, and
playing simple instruments. Through activities that bridge the natural
connection between music and movement, your child's musical aptitude, listening
abilities, singing potential, and sense of beat are enhanced and
developed.
Instructor: Felicia
Strange
Item # Day (Classes) Time
Tuition/Materials
130 Wednesday (8) 3-3:35pm
$76.00
Music & Movement for Preschoolers
Ages 3 - 5 years old
Music play in this class celebrates your child's love of nature and nurtures
his growing independence. Nurturing beat competency and tuneful singing are the
primary musical goals, fostered in an age-appropriate, playful atmosphere.
Activities build attention and self-expression and include singing, moving,
focused listening, musical games, instruments, and dramatic play.
Instructor: Felicia
Strange
Item # Day (Classes) Time Tuition/Materials
135 Wednesday (8)
3:45-4:30pm $76.00
Creative Dance
Grades K- 3
Students explore moving their bodies to different sounds
and rhythms. Scarves, balls, musical
instruments help students express their creative side as they dance their way
through stories and songs.
Instructor: Felicia
Strange
Item # Day (Classes) Time Tuition
160 Wednesday (8) 4:30-5:15pm $66.00
Introduction to Drawing Grades 1 - 6
Here’s your chance to learn the skill of drawing in
scale, mastering angles, shading, and perspective and build a foundation for
creative expression. Through different exercises and assignments students will
learn the fundamentals of drawing and the primary vocabulary relevant to
understanding two-dimensional art.
Primary skills and language covered in this class will vary on age level;
all skill levels welcome, no experience necessary.
Instructor: Blake
Whitaker
Item # Day (Classes) Time
Ages Tuition/Materials
100 Monday (8)
4:15-5:00pm Grades 1-2 $66.00
101 Monday (8)
6:00-7:00pm Grades 3-6 $80.00
Cartooning & Illustration
Grades 4 - Adult
Here’s a class for all of you who have always
wanted to draw fun cartoon characters and interesting designs. Basic drawing and creative exercise will help
each student develop new skill and gain the confidence to create and express
your ideas in print. No prior drawing
skills necessary, all skill levels welcome.
Instructor: Blake
Whitaker
Item # Day (Classes) Time
Tuition/Materials
105 Monday
(8) 5:00-6:00pm $80.00
Beginning Piano Grades: Entering
1 - 6
Students learn to read and
play music through the traditional note reading method. Students that are prepared
to commit to good practice at home and a quicker pace of study will enjoy these
classes. Instructor help student choose
extra music that most inspires them.
Instructor: Rosalynn DeRoos
Item# Day(Classes) TimeAgesTuition/Materials
143 Monday(8
4-5:00pm Grades 1-2 $95.00
144 Monday(8) 5-6:00pm Grades 3-6 $99.00
Pre-Kindergarten Piano
Entering Kindergarten
Students incorporate singing and drumming as they learn
to hear sounds and patterns and play them on the piano - A fun way to get
started in your music learning adventure.
Student may continue with Kindergarten piano class in fall semester with
a great head start.
Instructor: Denise Mimura
Item # Day (Classes)
Time Tuition/Materials
145 Tuesday (8) 4-4:45pm $70.00
Voice Development Grades
1- 12
Discover your true singing
voice using your whole body as an instrument.
Develop vocal skills, pitch control and stage presence through fun
singing & music activities.
Instructor: Denise Mimura
Item# Days
(Classes) Time Age Tuition
150 Tuesday (8)
4:45-5:30pm Grades 1-5 $80.00
151 Tuesday
(8) 5:30-6:30pm Grades 6-12 $80.00
African Drum Grades 2 -12
Learn
basic rhythms from various cultures around the world as students explore how the
many sounds of drums and percussion come together in a drum circle. Students should have their own hand drum.
Instructor: Larry Jones
Item # Day (Classes) Time
Tuition
120 Tuesday (8) 5:30-6:30pm $80.00
Second Line Drumming Corps
Grades 6 - 12
The combination of the American “march”
rhythm and the syncopated rhythm that we call jazz produced a unique rhythm
named after the “second” line or group of people at sad occasions
that turned the rhythm and the music into a joyful celebration. Students will have the opportunity to hear
local professional artists and perform in community parades and other
events. Students must have some music reading
background, experience playing drums and a snare drum for at-home practice.
FULL SCHOLARSHIPS are available to students who financially qualify.
Instructor: Larry
Jones
Item # Dates
Days & Time Tuition
200 6/23-8/16
Tues & Thurs $100.00
Snare Drum & Drum Set
Grades 2 - 6
Learn
basic snare drum and rhythms to prepare you for playing the drum set. Students will learn to read rhythms and learn
drumming patterns and techniques. Bring
your own snare drum and sticks.
Instructor: Larry Jones
Item # Day (Classes) Time
Tuition/Materials
125
Thursday (8) 4:30-5:30pm $89.00
Beginning Instrumental
Grades K - 6
Learn the basics of playing an instrument in
a fun group setting. Students will learn about the instrument
care, tuning and the technical skill of playing. Note reading and theory will be covered as
they learn each new song. Student can bring their own instrument or rent
through local music stores in the area.
Item# Day(Classes) INSTRUMENT/Age Time
Tuition/Material
170 Monday (8)
VIOLIN GradeK-2 2:00-3:00
pm $96.00 Instructor: Begin Scarseth
171
Tuesday (8) VIOLIN Grade
3-5 4:00-5:00 pm $96.00
Instructor: Sandra Layman
111 Tuesday
(8) GUITAR Grades 1-2 4:30-5:30pm
$95.00
122 Tuesday (8) GUITAR Grades 3-6 6:30-7:30pm
$95.00
180 Tuesday (8)
TRUMPET/Grades 2-5 3:30-4:30pm
$90.00 Instructor: Keith Curtis
185 Tuesday (8)
CLARINET Grades 2-5 4:30-5:30pm
$90.00 Instructor: Rosalynn DeRoos
190 Thursday (8)
FLUTE Grades 2-5 4:30-5:30pm $90.00
Instructor: Amanda Soto
Ensembles Performance
Levels - 2nd yr +
Want to play music with other musicians? Check out this mixed age performance class of
classical and jazz ensembles. Duos,
trios, and quartets will come together and learn music from a variety of
periods and styles. Various ensembles
are available to all players interested in gaining group performance
experience. Come eager to learn and have
fun! Individual participants must cover the cost
of music.
Instructors: Faculty
Item # Group
Type Day Time Tuition_
160 Classical & Jazz Thursday
Afternoon/Eve $30
Monthly Payment Plan
& Financial Aid Available call (206) 723-3131 for further assistance
LESSON
& CLASS POLICIES
Missed Lessons and
Classes Policy
Students are charged for all lessons and classes for which
they are registered, including those missed due to student absence. Teachers will not make up lessons or classes
that the student misses. Sessions missed
due to teachers absence, will be make up at a mutually agreed upon time.
Class Cancellation & Bad Weather or
Emergencies
Arts in Motion reserve the right to cancel any class for
which there is insufficient enrollment.
In case of cancellation, students will be issued a full refund including
the registration fee. Instructors may be
changed without prior notice to students.
In the case of bad weather or emergencies, AIM will call you to cancel
lessons or classes and the session will be made up at a later time.
Accident or Illness
In the event of an accident or illness while attending
activities, students will hold Arts in Motion and partnering programs harmless.
Non Discrimination
Arts in Motion does not discriminate on the basis of
race, age, religion, gender, ability or economic status. Our programs are
available and open to all.
Personal Property
Liability
Arts in Motion does not assume liability for personal
property including musical instruments used in classes and lessons.
Scholarships/Tuition
Assistance
Need-based financial aid is available, to the extent
funds permit, for qualified students who can not otherwise afford
instruction. Please call (206)723-3131 or visit our website at www.aimschool.org,
for a printable scholarship/financial aid application.
Photographs and
Recordings
Arts in Motion uses photographs and recordings made of
school sponsored functions involving students in its publications, brochures
and website. If you prefer not to be
included, please notify our office in writing.
Late Payments &
Returned Check
A non-refundable late fee of $5 will be assessed for any
payment received after the due date.
Students will be dropped from classes or lessons for nonpayment. $10 fee for all bank issues related to
cashing check.
Materials and Books
For materials or books not included in the tuition, students
must reimburse instructors for supplies and materials. Instructors may withhold items, at their
discretion, until payment has been received.
Withdrawals and Refunds
Notice of withdrawal must
be made to Arts in Motion in writing. Refunds, if applicable will be determined
by the date on which written notice is received. Registration fee and late fees
are not refundable. Refunds will be
computed as follows:
Classes: Fourteen days before class begin, 100%;
before 2nd class meeting, 50%.
No refunds after second class meeting.
AIM will take into consideration emergency withdrawal situations. Students must
contact the Director for consideration.
Individual & Team Lessons: Tuition will be calculated
at the single lesson rate for the number of weeks leading up to the date of
notification, plus two additional weeks. A refund will be issued for funds paid
in excess of calculated tuition.
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