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2008 Spring Semester Classes

March 1st - May 31st

 
   

Music Dept.

 

Pre-school and Early Childhood Music Classes

 


M101 – MusikGarten – Instructor – Theresa Cocci
*Family Music for Babies and Toddlers
*Cycle of Seasons for ages 3 ½ to 5 years
*Certified Licensed Instruction    
Classes paid monthly at $55.00 or 10 week session @$135.00
One time $30 registration fee required prior to enrollment
  
Please request current schedule –
csma@dejazzd.com
 

M102 – Music Readiness – Instructor – Kathryn Uhler
*Ages 4 to 6 years old
A primer piano course that introduces students to the basics
of music using singing, rhythm instruments, movement, games
and piano instruction.  Piano, digital or electronic keyboard required.
Classes paid monthly at $50.00 per class
Please request current schedule – csma@dejazzd.com

 
   

Music Dept. Classes

 

M103 – Piano Class – Instructor – Kathryn Uhler
*Ages 7 to adult
Learn to play piano with friends or family members!  Piano, digital or
electronic keyboard required.
Classes paid monthly at $50.00 per class
Please request current schedule –
csma@dejazzd.com  

M104 – Music through the Ages – Instructor – Kathryn Uhler
Music appreciation from the 1600’s to present for ages 13 to adult.  Class
Meets 1 hour for 4 weeks.  Includes all materials.
Classes paid monthly at $70.00 per class
Two 4 week sessions for $140.00
Please request current schedule –
csma@dejazzd.com

M105 – History of Opera – Instructor – Darryl Conner, Esq.
Eight 2 hour sessions via lecture, recordings, videos, and DVD’s from
1600 to the present.  Includes English and American musical theatre
Class tuition due prior to enrollment - $175.00
Please request current schedule –
csma@dejazzd.com 

M106 – Music Theory/Composition – Instructor – Cedric Elmer
Write a performable piano composition!  Prerequisite – Ability to
read music. All supplies included.  Six – 1 hour classes.
Class tuition due prior to enrollment - $70.00
Please request current schedule –
csma@dejazzd.com

 
   

Visual Arts Dept. Classes

 


A101 – After School Art for Children – Instructor – Sandra Nestlerode-Hale
Classes paid monthly - $50.00
Request materials list and schedule –
csma@dejazzd.com 

A102 – Art Expression for Adults – Instructor – Sandra Nestlerode – Hale
Classes paid monthly - $50.00
Request materials list and schedule –
csma@dejazzd.com 

A103 – Create Your Own Memory Book – Instructor – Sandra Nestlerode-Hale
Learn scrapbook and photo journal techniques. No experience necessary.
Bring your own materials, paper scraps, or photos. 
Classes run 4 weeks – Mondays from 10am to 12 noon.
Classes paid monthly - $50.00
Please request current schedule –
csma@dejazzd.com 

A104 – Youth Art – Instructor – Julie Umbenhower
*Ages 7 to 15
Explore a variety of media – painting-drawing-charcoal-pastels-and more!
Four 90 minute classes meet Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:00 am
All supplies included
Class tuition - $50.00 per month
Please request current schedule and descriptive flyer –
csma@dejazzd.com 

A105 – Spring Draw – Instructor – George Miller
An exploration into the world of freehand drawing using diverse mediums, such
as charcoals and pastels.  The basics of design and composition will be covered.
Class meets Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Class tuition - $55.00 per month
Please request current schedule –
csma@dejazzd.com 

A106 – Urban Arts – Instructor – George Miller
The art of graffiti is explored in this weekly class.  History of graffiti, styles of
graffiti and music will be part of this experience!
Class meets Thursdays 6:30pm. to 8:00 pm.
Class tuition - $55.00 per month
Please request current schedule –
csma@dejazzd.com

A107 – Handwerk Series (old time arts and crafts)
Crochet – Instructor – Barbara Breidenstein
Four 2 hour classes.  Bring your own supplies or purchase from instructor
@ $10.00.
Monthly class tuition - $50.00
Please request current schedule –
csma@dejazzd.com

 
   

Dance Dept. Classes

 

Spring Semester Latin Dance Explosion Special!                        
Receive unlimited class instruction (per schedule listed below), a Salsa
and timing practice CD and a T-shirt. All for the $60 per month tuition fee. 
International World Salsa Championship Instructor – Wanda Holdren-Vega

 
   

Class Schedule - Spring 2008

 


Mondays –
Latin Dance for Children (D101) – 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Salsa Latin Basic I (D102) – 6:10 pm. to  7:10 pm.
Salsa Latin Basic II (D103) – 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm.  

Tuesdays – Hip Hop (D104) – 5:00pm to 6:00 pm
Salsa Latin Intermediate(D105) – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm 

Wednesdays – Salsa Latin Intermediate(D105) – 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Salsa Latin Basic (D102) – 6:00 pm. to 7:00 pm.
Latin Hustle – (D106) – 7:00 pm. to 8:00 pm. 

Thursdays – Salsa Latin Intermediate (D105) – 5:30 pm. to 6:30 pm.
Merengue/Bachata (D107)/ (D108) – 7:00 pm. to 8:00 pm.

Fridays – Advanced Salsa (D109) – 5:00 pm. to 6:00 pm.
Latin Hustle (D106) – 6:00 pm. to 7:00 pm. 

Saturdays – Folklore Dance for Adults (D110) – 9:00 am. to 10:00 am.
(offered two Saturdays per month)
Folklore Dance for Children (D111) – 10:00 am to 11:am.
(offered two Saturdays per month)
Salsa Latin I (D102) – 12:00 pm. to 1:00 pm.
(offered two Saturdays per month)
Body Movement/Styling (D112) – 1:00 pm. to 2:00 pm
(offered two Saturdays per month) 

**All classes require special shoes

 
   

Spring Semester - Private Instruction

 


Private instruction with the Community School is available in all departments. Private instruction tuition varies with each instructor. Tuition quotes can be obtained by calling the main office after 4pm weekdays at 610-374– 7167.

 Instrumental Instruction
(*Instructor teaches in English and Spanish)
 

Violin, Viola
Juan Palacios*
Todd Sullivan
Kathryn Uhler 

Guitar
John Kilgore
Greg Millard
Juan Palacios*
Kenneth Rohrbach
Josh Sceurman
Tom Shugar

Bass Guitar
Josh Sceurman
Greg Millard 

Mandolin
Josh Sceurman

Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone
Frank Guido
Kathryn Uhler
Darryl Yokley 

Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba
Steven Holgate
Matthew Niesney

Percussion, Drums, Latin Percussion
Gary Beck
Joel Cabrera*
Fatih Rasul*
Michael Nederhool 

Electronic Keyboard & Piano
Cedric Elmer
James Neher
Ray Rhoads
Fatih Rasul* (Latin Piano)
Kathryn Uhler 

Organ
James Neher

Voice
Ray Rhoads
Cheryl Ziemba
Scotti Mann 

Theory and Composition
Cedric Elmer
James Neher
Fatih Rasul* 

Visual Arts
Sandra Nestlerode-Hale
George Miller III
Julie Umbenhower
Patricia Friedman 

Dance Dept.
Wanda Holdren-Vega
Latin Flair 

Theatre, Musical Theatre, Acting
Kelly McGillis
Ray Rhoads
Janine Surmick