FALL 2010 Semester Begins August 16th!

Group Keyboard Classes

Less than half the cost of private lessons! Books and materials included in tuition. For more info or registration, contact Katie Fillius at (858) 663-8230 or kfillius@gmail.com.

Beginning Keyboard Fundamentals: Level 1

This is an introduction to keyboard music for those children who are not yet ready for the structure of private lessons. As they progress, students will learn to play songs by ear, finger number, letter, and note, while exploring the many possibilities of making music on the keyboard.

Beginning Keyboard Fundamentals: Level 2

For students who have completed Beginning Keyboard Fundamentals: Level 1, or have similar prior keyboard experience. This course will review the concepts learned in Level 1 and build on these skills for continued study of piano and music theory.

Ages	4-5 years, Level 1
Instructor	Yukiko Kimura
Time	Thursday 1:00-1:45 pm or Friday 2:45-3:30 pm
Dates	Session I: August 19 - October 14 or August 20 - October 15 Session II: October 21 - December 16 (no class Nov. 25)              or October 22 - December 17 (no class Nov. 26)
Cost	$170 per 8-week session

Ages	4-5, Level 2
Instructor	Yukiko Kimura
Time	Thursday 1:45-2:30 pm
Dates	Session I: August 19 - October 14 Session II: October 21 - December 16 (no class Nov. 25)
Cost	$170 per 8-week session

Ages	5-8, Level 1
Instructor	Bette Weir
Time	Tuesday 4:15-5:00 pm
Dates	Session I: August 17 - October 12 Session II: October 19 - December 14 (no class Nov. 23)
Cost	$170 per 8-week session

Ages	6-8, Level 1
Instructor	Bette Weir
Time	Tuesday 5:00-5:45 pm or Thursday 4:00-4:45 pm
Dates	Session I: August 17 - October 12 or August 19 - October 14 Session II: October 19 - December 14 (no class Nov. 23)              or October 21 - December 16 (no class Nov. 25)
Cost	$170 per 8-week session

Ages	6-8, Level 2
Instructor	Bette Weir
Time	Monday 4:45-5:30 pm
Dates	Session I: August 16 - October 11 Session II: October 18 - December 13 (no class Nov. 22)
Cost	$170 per 8-week session

Ages	8-11, Level 1
Instructor	Katie Fillius
Time	Thursday 5:00-6:00 pm
Dates	Session I: August 19 - October 14 Session II: October 21 - December 16 (no class Nov. 25)
Cost	$186 per 8-week session

Ages	8-11, Level 2
Instructor	Katie Fillius
Time	Monday 5:30-6:30 pm
Dates	Session I: August 16 - October 11 Session II: October 18 - December 13 (no class Nov. 22)
Cost	$186 per 8-week session

Ages	12-14, Level 1
Instructor	Angela Miller
Time	Wednesday 5:30-6:30 pm
Dates	Session I: August 18 - October 13 Session II: October 20 - December 15 (no class Nov. 24)
Cost	$186 per 8-week session

Adult Keyboard Fundamentals

Have a child in piano lessons and want to be able to help with practice? Want to learn how to navigate a keyboard? Interested in brushing up your piano skills? This class is for adults and high-schoolers who are new to piano or those who would like to study again after time off. Also a great class for singers who would like to work on their piano skills!

Ages	14 - Adult
Instructor	Angela Miller
Time	Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm
Dates	Session I: August 18 - October 13 Session II: October 20 - December 15 (no class Nov. 24)
Cost	$186 per 8-week session

Pre-School Musical:

Circus, Circus!

By John Higgins and John Jacobson

Preschool Musical is a great class for your little ones to explore theater through playacting, music, and movement. Your young one will have wonderful memories of their first experience in theater through this fantastic and fun musical.

In Circus, Circus, "The Circus is in town and there's excitement in the air! But wait, the Ringmaster has come down with a case of laryngitis and they need to find a substitute, fast! Join the clowns, jugglers, dancing bears, lions and a host of other hilarious performers as they help one very sad clown smile again." Hal Leonard description

Ages	3 1/2 - 5 years
Instructors	Dana Vachharajani and Katie Fillius
Time	Tuesdays 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Dates	August 24th - November 16th: (Final Performance at 6:00 p.m.)
Cost	$195/$15.00 per session (No extra costume or registration fees)
Note	Looking for helpful moms to volunteer time to costuming.

Flatiron Youth Chorale, 3 Divisions

The Flatiron Youth Chorale is a Louisville choir dedicated to sharing its music with members of the surrounding community. During rehearsals, the choir will explore music theory, vocal technique, languages, instrumental technique with handbells and drums, and social and ensemble behavior. The chorale is open to students of all levels, beginner to advanced, and will perform at least two times each semester. Our Intermediate choir will allow our teens to enjoy a fun "showchoir" type experience as they broaden their repertoire and vocal skills.

Check out our NEW CONTEMPORARY CHOIR for Adults!

Age	4 1/2 - 9 years
Instructor	Dana Vachharajani
Time	Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 pm (60 minutes)
Dates	August 31st-December 14th (No Rehearsal Nov. 23rd)
Location	The Art Underground Dance Room
Cost	$160

Age	10-14 years
Instructor	Amy Austin
Time	Tuesdays 4:30-6:00 p.m. (90 minutes)
Dates	August 31st-December 14th (No Rehearsal Nov. 23)
Location	Art Underground, Yellow Studio
Cost	$195

NEW! Flatiron Contempary Choir For Adults

Grown-ups need to sing too! Join this new singing group to explore our group's vocal mix and harmonies. We will be exploring our sound through all types of music but mostly contemporary and Jazz. You will also be joined by some of our teachers from Dana V. Music! There is No Audition Require for this group. Fun and exploration is key. Once our group is established we will be working to combine our talent with those from our other choirs in performance.

Age	16-Adult
Instructor	TBA and Dana Vachharajani
Time	Thursdays 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Dates	September 2nd-December 16th (No Rehearsal Nov. 25)
Location	Art Underground, Yellow Studio
Cost	$240 ($15 per rehearsal)

Vocal Workshop

Would you like some extra guidance and coaching on song repertoire or monologues? Bring in pieces and work through acting, technique and audition skills with Dana Vachharajani and a live accompanist each week. This class focuses on one specific performance or audition topic per week. Commitment to at least 4 classes is recommended. Pre-register for 4 classes to be used throughout the semester. All abilities welcome!

LIMIT: 6-8 Students per class. Please call or email ahead to drop in.

Age	10-Adult
Instructor	Dana Vachharajani
Time	Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 pm
Dates	August 31-November 9th (11 Sessions)
Location	Art Underground, Yellow Studio
Cost	$24 per session ($264 for whole semester)

Eurhythmics Exploratory

Strengthen your musicianship, and deepen and improve your musical ears rhythmically and melodically through Dalcroze Eurhythmics. Eurhythmics (translated literally meaning "good rhythm") was developed by Swiss composer, educator, pianist and head of the Geneva Conservatory, Emile-Jaques Dalcroze in the early-20th Century. This unique approach develops musicianship by combining music with rhythmic movement and active listening. In this course students will be invited to trust their own musical intuition, knowledge, and understanding, while developing a high level of musicianship that will prepare them for colligate musical studies and the demands place on young competing musicians today - all through the spirit of play! This course is excellent for those students in college prep, All State Festivals of all Instruments and anyone who wants to attain a deeper understanding of music.

The Ingredients for Building a Great Musician:

Dalcroze has three branches of study:

1. Eurhythmics trains the body in rhythm, dynamics, articulation, phrasing, and form.
2. Solfege trains the ear, eye and voice in pitch, melody, and harmony.
3. Improvisation brings all elements together according to the students' own invention-in movement, with voice, or while playing an instrument.

Age	Grades 9-12
Instructor	Emma Shubin
Time	Saturdays, 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Dates	September 4 - October 2
Location	The Art Underground, Yellow Studio
Cost	$90.00 for 5 weeks