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Marianna
Udler,
MM, Director, ext. 110
Bio
Try This!
Free trial lessons
Tuesday-Friday, September
2-5
Students are invited to sample lessons with members of the
music school faculty before registering for the semester.
Call to schedule a consultation or lesson.
Sound of Music
Perform-a-thon
Students are invited to
participate in a NYSSMA-like festival. To complete each level, students
are required to show proficiency in scales, theory and performance of a
selected piece. Students will be awarded certificates of completion. A
list of requirements can be obtained from individual instructors.
Sunday,
March 22 beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Student Showcases
Instrumental Recitals
Sunday, January 25
2:00 and 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 14
3:00 and 5:00 p.m.
Musical Theatre Presentation
TBA
JellyBean Children’s Concerts
Interactive concerts feature guest musicians,
instrument demonstrations and tons of hands-on audience
participation.
Geared for ages 2-8 but all are welcome. An
adult must accompany children.
Sunday, November 9 at 2:15
p.m.
Sunday, January 11 at 2:15 p.m.
Sunday, March 29 at 1:15 p.m. following the
Chocolate Seder
*All dates are subject to
change.
Arts in February Performance Camp
(Grades K-8)
Performance
oriented intensive one-week theater camp. Daily rehearsals,
dance and art classes are dedicated to creating numbers for
the Sunday afternoon performance for parents and friends.
Campers work in small groups on all aspects of the
performance, mastering vocal and acting technique,
choreography, dialogue, and creating simple sets and
costumes. An experienced staff with extensive theater
background creates a professional and fun atmosphere that
kids enjoy.
Tuesday-Friday
February 17-20
9:00
a.m.-3:30 p.m. and
Sunday,
February 22
10:00
a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Fee:
$310, JCC member $ 260
$15
extended day 3:30-6:00 p.m.
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School of
Music & Performing Arts
Registration now taking place for Fall 2008.
Contact Marianna Udler, School of Music
and Performing Arts, ext. 110 or
musicschool@jcconthehudson.org
Fall: September 8-January 28
Spring: February 1-June 15
Fees: per student per
16-week semester. Please
consult the Music School handbook for lesson schedule.
Make-up classes: scheduled only for lessons missed by the
teacher, or cancelled by the School of Music & Performing
Arts due to inclement weather. Lessons missed by students are not
re-scheduled.
Discounts: for siblings and students enrolled in more than one
class.
Private Lessons
(4 Years-Adult)
Experienced professionals offer one-on-one instruction in
piano, violin, guitar, flute, saxophone, clarinet, cello, viola, and
voice. Recital performances are held toward the end of each semester.
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Fees |
Code |
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30 min. |
$520 |
3671A/B |
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45 min. |
$675 |
3672A/B |
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60 min. |
$825 |
3673A/B |
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Fees reflect a 16 week
semester.
Non-members
will be charged a $75 registration fee.
Fee includes a $10 insurance charge. |
3670 |
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Home Instruction
At-home piano instruction is offered in Ardsley, Dobbs
Ferry, and Hastings. Take advantage of the superb quality of our
instructors and performance opportunities.
Fees
Code
30 min.
$55 3674
45 min.
$70 3675
60 min. $80 3676
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Private Lessons for Adults
Flexible
scheduling with morning and evening
classes,
offer adults with busy lifestyles an opportunity
to
pursue musical interests at their
convenience.
Schedule weekly lessons to learn a
new
instrument, improve skills, and/or take advantage
of
performance opportunities.
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Fee/Session |
Code |
| 30 min. |
$30 |
3671A/B |
| 45 min. |
$40 |
3672A/B |
| 60 min. |
$50 |
3673A/B |
Fees reflect a 16 week
semester. Non-members
will be charged a $75 registration fee.
Fee includes a $10 insurance charge. |
3670 |
Group
Classes
Little Pianists
(4-7 Years)
Little Pianists is a fun-filled
introduction to piano playing based on the Suzuki method. The Suzuki
method is based on the principle that young children can develop
instrumental skills through listening, imitation and repetition. This
group class is intended to prepare children for private music lessons.
Class size limited.
Instructor: Bonnie Dietrich
Monday, 3:45-4:30
p.m. 3621A/B
16 sessions begin September 8 and
February 2
Thursday, 3:45-4:30
p.m. 3622A/B
16 sessions begin September 11 and
February 5
Fee: $295, JCC member, $245
Almost Home $235
Little Pianists
II
New!
A continuation of Little Pianists,
students will be introduced to a variety of piano pieces exploring
fundamentals of piano technique and music concepts.
Spring only
3623B
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Music Theory And
Ear Training
(7 Years & Up)
This course is designed to give
beginning students an introduction to basic music theory. Theory games
reinforce topics discussed while creating a fun and interactive learning
environment. Theory subjects include music reading in clefs, simple
rhythmic notation, and basic theoretical principles. No prior knowledge
is necessary.
Instructor: Bonnie Dietrich
Monday, 5:00-5:45
p.m. 3677A/B
12 sessions begin October 20 and
February 2
Fee: $140, JCC members $120,
Music School students $100
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Chamber Music
Under the guidance of dedicated
coaches, musicians explore intermediate and advanced repertoire.
Sessions concentrate on interpretation, technique, sound production, and
sound quality. Master classes and performance opportunities will be
offered. Groups will be formed based on technical ability, repertoire
interest, and scheduling constraints. Existing groups are welcome.
Fee/session: $25, JCC member $20
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Theatre Program
A nurturing professional staff offers
theatrical performance training.
We provide an enjoyable learning
experience while instilling a respect for theatre and a professional
attitude. Our students develop skills while finding their own voice,
building composure and confidence for all their pursuits, not just those
in the world of theatre.
Fairy Tale
Theatre
(4-5 Years)
This class introduces acting,
characterization, and story telling in a fun, nurturing, and
age-appropriate environment. Using acting techniques, improv, and
pantomime, kids will play, laugh and have fun while learning to use
their bodies and voices onstage. Students will have the opportunity to
act out some of their favorite fairy tales, including “Hansel & Gretl,”
“Jack and the Beanstalk,” and “Rapunzel” to name just a few.
We will share our work with an invited audience during our final class.
Instructor: TBA
Wednesday, 3:30-4:15
p.m.
3650A/B
12 sessions begin October 29, February
4
Fee: $195, JCC member $150,
Almost Home $70
Junior
Productions on Broadway (6-12
Years)
Students are trained in every aspect of
staging a professional musical theatre production. While rehearsing for
the show, which will be performed live onstage, students are encouraged
to abandon their inhibitions as they learn voice, movement, acting
technique, characterization, improv, mime, audition technique, and much
more! Students will go through the audition process and everyone will be
cast in an appropriate role chosen to stretch, challenge, and showcase
their individual unique talents.
Instructor: TBA
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30
p.m.
3651A/B
15 sessions begin September 10,
February 4
Fee: $200, JCC member $160,
Almost Home $70
Adult Classes
Private
Lessons
Flexible scheduling,
with morning and evening classes, offers adults with busy lifestyles an
opportunity to pursue musical interests at their convenience. Schedule
weekly lessons to learn a new instrument, improve skills, and/or take
advantage of performance opportunities.
Session
Fee Code
30 minutes $30 3671A/B
45 minutes $40 3672A/B
60 minutes $50 3673A/B
Non-members will be
charged a $75 registration fee. 3670
Fee includes a $10
insurance charge.
Piano Class
It’s time to stop
thinking that everyone except you can play the piano. Let a professional
pianist teach you fundamental techniques, rhythm, proper hand position,
and sight-reading through simple, tuneful pieces. Learn to play or
refresh your skills.
Instructor: Mikhail Ledyaykin
Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
3624A/B
16 sessions begin September 11and February 5
Fee: $180, JCC member $140
Chamber Music
Chamber ensemble
experience enhances instrumental skills while offering students an
opportunity to play in small chamber combinations. Grouped into duos,
trios, violin ensemble, piano duets, and jazz ensemble, intermediate and
advanced instrumentalists learn the art of ensemble playing from faculty
coaches. Adults and existing groups welcome.
Flexible scheduling.
Eight 45-minute
classes
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Fee: $195, JCC
member $145, members enrolled in private lessons $25
Summer
Programs
Private Lessons
(4 Years –
Adult)
Summer
is a great time to start or continue your
music
education. All students are encouraged to
enroll
in “summer school.”
Flexible schedule allows students to continue
or start lessons with faculty members of the school. Morning, afternoon
and evening classes can be arranged.
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sessions |
Fee |
Code |
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30 minutes |
$115 |
3671C |
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45 minutes |
$155
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3672C |
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60 minutes |
$190 |
3673C |
Performing Arts in August
(Ages
6-14)
Performance oriented intensive
one-week theater camp. Daily rehearsals, dance, and art classes
culminate in a Friday afternoon performance for parents and friends.
Campers work in small groups on all the aspects of the performance,
mastering vocal
and acting
technique, choreography, dialogue, and creating simple sets and
costumes. An experienced staff with extensive theater background create
a professional and fun atmosphere that campers enjoy.
Performing Arts in August includes a trip to a matinee performance of a
Broadway show. An adult must accompany campers younger than seven. The
adult ticket must be requested and paid for upon registration.
Monday-Friday, August 17-21
Time: 9:00
a.m.–3:30 p.m.
8201C
Fee:
$375, JCC member $325
Extended day
(except Wednesday and Friday) 3:30-6:00 p.m., $15/day
Music School Staff
Gilad Ben-Zvi,
Guitar
BM, Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, Israel.
Faculty member Long Lake Camp for the Arts, NY. Former faculty member
Reut Regional Conservatory, Yahudand, and Nes-Ziona Regional
Conservatories, Israel. Active performer with various bands.
Bonnie
Ditrich, Piano, Group Piano
BA
in Music,
CUNY,
Suzuki Training Diploma, School for Strings,
New York
Extensive
experience teaching Suzuki private
lessons
and in groups. Former faculty member of
Thurnauer
Music
School
and
Bronx
House Music
School.
Solo piano recitals in local community venues
and
CAMI Hall. Member of the several chamber music
groups
performing in the
New York
area.
Mikhail Ledyaykin, Piano
BA, MM Manhattan School of Music. Solo debut at the Kiev State
Philharmonic Hall at the age of 14. He has since enjoyed an active career
as a soloist and as a chamber musician. Mr. Ledyaykin appeared in concerts
throughout Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, including Steinway Hall
in NYC, Shandelee Music Festival, NY, and Great Hall of Kiev State
Conservatory, Ukraine. He is a winner of the Ukraine State Chamber Music
Competition.
Gerard
Moden, Double Reeds, Saxophone,
Flute, Clarinet
MA, Hunter
College; EdD,
Teachers College, Columbia
University
. Additional
graduate studies Manhattan School of Music.
Performances with
Hudson
Valley
Philharmonic and Broadway shows: Dancin’,
42nd Street, Sweet Charity, Tap Dance Kid,
Stardust, A Chorus Line, Beauty and the Beast.
Adjunct faculty, Mercy
College
, faculty member
of Music Conservatory of Westchester
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Sergey
Nazarov, Violin
MM, BM, Manhattan
School of Music. Violin studies: Michael Gilbert,
Ariana Bronne, and Albert Markov. Soloist
with Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra; Lyric
Mountain Festival. Former Concertmaster:
New York Debut Orchestra and Festival dei
Due Mondi, Spoleto, Italy. Winner: Odessa
State Conservatory Chamber Music Competition.
Mr. Nazarov performs regularly in New
York area and has extensively performed
throughout the US, as well as in Ukraine, Europe,
Israel and Brazil.
Jeffrey
Szabo, Cello
MM
SUNY at Stony Brook.
Cello
studies with Bernard Greenhouse. Recipient of
numerous
awards including Distinguished String
Award
at Interlochen. Performances with St. Lukes
Chamber
Players, New Repertory Ensemble of New
York,
Parnassus
and many others. Orchestral engagements
with
American Symphony Orchestra,
St.
Lukes
Orchestra,
Little Orchestra Society,
New Jersey
Philharmonic.
Faculty
member of
New York
University,
Chatauqua
Music
School.
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JCC Maccabi Artsfest is a premier arts and
Maccabi experience for Jewish teens, grades 8-12.
Participants choose an art specialty and take part in
performances and master classes. This annual summer
experience, held in selected communities throughout North
America, features a wide variety of social activities,
artists-in-residence who are at the top of their fields,
opening and closing events and performances, and community
service, while it strengthens bonds to Jewish heritage,
community, and Israel.
Art specialties have included: Rock/Pop
Bands, Dance/Choreography, Filmmaking, Visual Arts,
Jazz/World Music, Classical Music, Acting, Music Theatre,
Photography, Creative Writing, Costume Design, Vocal Music,
and Culinary Arts.
Our JCC sent its first delegation to the JCC
Maccabi ArtsFest in Minneapolis, Minnesota this August.
For information about next years program,
contact MaryLouise Gladstone, ArtsFest Coordinator, ext.
138.
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