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SUMMER PROGRAMS
ENSEMBLES
JAZZ ENSEMBLE (BIG BAND)
Grades: entering grade middle and high (audition or instructor permission)
Teacher: Ryan Piccolo
Description: Students will play big band music. What a great way to maintain and further develop skills learned during the school year, all while having fun with friends.
Big Band Instruments: percussion, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass.
Prerequisites:
Minimum one year of band and instructor permission.
Please contact: music.school@unitedtheatre.org to enroll
JAZZ ENSEMBLE (IMPROV)
Grades: 6-12 (or instructor permission)
Teacher: Ryan Piccolo
Description: Explore music through your own creativity. We will dive deeper into jazz improvisation by applying introductory jazz theory to classic jazz songs.
Prerequisites: New participants will be asked to audition prior to enrollment.
Please contact: music.school@unitedtheatre.org to enroll
CAMPS
BAND CAMP @ the UNITED
Grades: 3rd and up
Teacher: Larry Shea, Joy Smith, Ben Boisclair
Description: Summer vacation is the perfect time to bring our local youth together through making music. Students will have the opportunity to begin their musical journey or expand their knowledge in fun and creative ways, starting with hands-on experience in the classroom and then putting their new skills to work by participating in an ensemble. Ukulele and voice work and more! Students will show off their talents with a final performance at the end of the week.
PARTICIPANTS WILL NEED TO BRING A BAG LUNCH AND A SNACK
Prerequisites: None
Please contact: music.school@unitedtheatre.org to enroll
THEATER CAMP @ the KNICK: Summer in the City
Grades: 6-12
Teacher: Joy Smith, Victoria Hamilton.
Description: Students will dive deep into the world of musical theater as they participate in activities surrounding many aspects of acting, singing, and dancing. Lessons will focus on voice, improvisation, scene work, monologues, and introductions to various dance styles. The camp will conclude with a cabaret/variety show featuring skits, monologues, and musical numbers. West side story, In the Heights, Annie, 42nd street, etc.
Notes: bring a packed lunch and snack, Showcase Friday parent arrival at noon.
Prerequisites: None
Please contact: music.school@unitedtheatre.org to enroll
THEATER CAMP @ the UNITED: Retro Onstage
Grades: 6-12
Teacher: Victoria Hamilton, Joy Smith.
Description: Students will dive deep into the world of musical theater as they participate in activities surrounding many aspects of acting, singing, and dancing. Lessons will focus on voice, improvisation, scene work, monologues, and introductions to various dance styles. The camp will conclude with a cabaret/variety show featuring skits, monologues, and musical numbers.
Notes: bring a packed lunch and snack, Showcase Friday parent arrival at noon.
Prerequisites: None
Please contact: music.school@unitedtheatre.org to enroll
ELEMENTARY THEATER DAY CAMP: FAIRIES & PIRATES (1 DAY CAMP)
Grade: 1- 4
Teachers: Joy Smith, Victoria Hamilton.
Description: Come in any fairy or pirate themed costume, from peter pan to sinbad and join our theater games, songs, prop creation and skits and performances. Music & Stage movement and presence.
Notes:
bring snack and lunch, parents come last half hour
Please contact: music.school@unitedtheatre.org to enroll
ELEMENTARY THEATER DAY CAMP: ENCANTO
Grade: 1 - 4
Teachers: Joy Smith, Victoria Hamilton.
Description: Come in any Encanto inspired costume from Maribel to Bruno and join our theater games, songs, prop creation and skits and performances. Music & Stage movement and presence.
Notes:
bring snack and lunch, parents come last half hour
Please contact: music.school@unitedtheatre.org to enroll
CLASSES
KEYBOARD FUN-DAMENTALS CLASS
Ages: high school through adult
Teacher: Patrice Newman
Description: Feel more comfortable when you pull up to the keys. Through fun music and with fun people discover how to feel better when you play! Learn in a small group to be clear-minded and not intimidated.
Prerequisites: At least 1 year of lessons or instructor permission.
Please contact: music.school@unitedtheatre.org to enroll
IVORY MAGIC CLASS: A piano ensemble for up to eight hands
Grades: For young players with at least one year of lessons through middle school.
Teacher: Lori Smith
Description: Have you been taking piano lessons for at least a year? Do you enjoy playing duets with your teacher or "Heart and Soul" with your friend? Then Ivory Magic is just for you! We will learn and practice together a magical song that we play together as a duet, trio or quartet and then share with family and friends!
Please contact: music.school@unitedtheatre.org to enroll
WORKSHOPS
OVERCOMING STAGE FRIGHT: “Being Me! Overcoming Stage Fright and More!”
Age Group: Middle – High School, or adult too
Teacher: Valerie Walsh
Description: Designed curriculum to support students overcoming stage fright. In a fun,
safe, experiential environment we explore: Writing out fears, Talking out fears, Fear Buster exercises and tools, art of supporting others. Includes mini concerts for practice.
Please contact: music.school@unitedtheatre.org to enroll
SONGWRITER WORKSHOP (Teens)
Grades: 7th and up
Teachers: Maggie Welch, Nancy Urbonas
Description: Coax the music and lyrics from your notebooks into your corner of the world... a creative and collaborative space.
Prerequisites:
none
Please contact: music.school@unitedtheatre.org to enroll
BALLET DANCE PROGRAM (Middle School)
Grades: 5-8
Teacher: Justine Jacobson
Description: A Two-day workshop @ The United Theatre
Warm-up exercises, cross the floor, and choreography to an original arrangement of Moonlight Sonata in the Black Box theatre. All invited with heartfelt welcome.
Come join the experience with other dancers from across the ocean community.
Prerequisites:
at least one year of dance
Please contact: music.school@unitedtheatre.org to enroll
BALLET DANCE PROGRAM (High School/adult)
Grades: grade 9 through age 99
Teacher: Justine Jacobson
Description: A Two-day workshop @ The United Theatre
Warm-up exercises, cross the floor, and choreography to an original arrangement of Moonlight Sonata in the Black Box theatre. All invited with heartfelt welcome.
Come join the experience with other dancers from across the ocean community.
Prerequisites: at least one year of dance
Please contact: music.school@unitedtheatre.org to enroll
WINTER/ SPRING PROGRAMS