After School Folk Ensembles
*The event has already taken place on this date: Wed, 03/15/2023
Folk Music is best made with Friends! After School Folk Ensemble is an exciting and unique way of teaching real world music skills. From the first lesson, students experience the power of making music together! Students hear how interdependent each note and strum is as they learn to play! The classes meet weekly for ten weeks, celebrating with a final recital for friends and family. Scholarships and loaner instruments available!
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Music is best made with Friends!
Folk Ensemble is an exciting and unique way of teaching real world music skills. From the first lesson, students experience the power of making music together! Students hear how interdependent each note and strum is as they learn to play.
Focus on repertoire:
- Learn classic tunes from the American folk tradition as well as favorite contemporary songs and a few originals created in the group
Explore string instruments, learning basic skills:
- Opportunities to focus on , Guitar, Ukulele, Violin/Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin and Bass
Learn music fundamentals:
- Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm
- Learn how to listen and hear musically
- Explore singing with your own authentic voice
Learning valuable life skills:
- Working in a group setting
- Listening
- Creative contribution and compromise
- Being part of a team and playing your part
- Building friendships
Each time period includes several levels of instruction. At the start of class, all students meet together then break into smaller groups according to the needs of each child.
Student: Teacher ration is 3:1 including faculty, experienced volunteers and interns
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Organization:
Caffe LenaLocation:
47 Phila St. P.O. Box 245
Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866United States
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Phone:
518-583-0022Contact name:
Vivian Nesbitt
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
03/15/2023
Time:
2:45PM, 3:40PM, 4:35PM
Price:
$195
Ages
6-8 years 9-12 yearsWeb Service