WINTER 2021 MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES
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For ALL Skills, Abilities and Challenges
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Space is limited so please register now
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Self-Direction can be used for payment
ALL AGES
MONDAY - FRIDAY
ONGOING
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Individual Music Therapy: Work with a licensed music therapist to develop functional skills including social, emotional, cognitive and motor skills. We work with children, teens and adults with a wide variety of challenges including developmental delays, autism, ADHD, developmental disabilities, TBI, dementia and Alzheimers, social/behavioral challenges, and mental health challenges.
FEE: $60/30 mins, $85/45 mins., $115/60 mins
LOCATION: Music For Life Nyack Office and Rockland Conservatory of Music
Individual Music Lessons: Individual Music Lessons: Our teachers help children, teens and adults learn to play a musical instrument. All abilities, skills and challenges welcome. From singing to piano to banjo to guitar to saxophone to flute to drums to song writing and more. No experience necessary. Self-direction funds are often used for lessons but please check with fiscal intermediary to confirm.
FEE: $60/30 mins, $85/45 mins., $115/60 mins
LOCATION: Music For Life Nyack Office and Rockland Conservatory of Music
YOUTH
AND TEEN
TUESDAYS
ONGOING CLASS
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Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm
Middle/High School Chorus Class
Participants will learn to sing and perform a wide variety music as a group. When public health situation resolves, class will have opportunities to share their music in the community.
Goals: social skills, singing skills, self-confidence and cultural literacy.
LOCATION: VIRTUAL/Rockland Conservatory of Music
FEE: $30 weekly
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SATURDAYS
Classes start January 23rd, 2021
NOW REGISTERING
Saturdays 10 -11:30am
Musical Theater Class
THE LION KING
TEEN GROUP AGES 13 - 18 yrs
Participants will rehearse songs, lines and dances for “House of Rock.” The show features popular rock songs embedded in a fun story. The class will culminate in a performance in front of friends and family.
Goals: social skills, self-confidence, music skills, acting skills and dancing skills.
LOCATION: VIRTUAL/Music For Life Nyack Office
FEE: $55 weekly
DATES:
January 23 & 30
Feb 6, 13, 20 & 27
March 6, 13, 20 & 27
April 3, 10 (SHOW)
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ADULTS 19
and older
MONDAYS
Classes start January 4th, 2021
Mondays 10:30 - 11:45am
The “I Like” Podcast Class
Participants will create and record a podcast about things they like (and dislike) including (but not limited to) music, TV, movies, food, clothing and more. Past interviewees have included a Grammy award winning musician, a local elected official and a Peabody award-winning personality and broadcaster.
TEACHER: Jeffrey Friedberg
GOALS: Communication, recreation and social skills
FEE: $37.50 weekly
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12:45 - 2:00pm
Playwriting With Rick Class
Participants will learn how to write and perform musical theater shows in a fun, stimulating and social environment! Through interactive activities, they will develop their creativity, problem solving and ability to successfully complete a group project. Their creation will be presented at the end of the class.
TEACHER: Rick Apicella
GOALS: Creativity, cooperation/team building, focus and performance skills
FEE: $37.50 weekly
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Dates:
Jan 4, 11 & 25
Feb 1, 8 & 22
March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
April 5, 12, 19 & 26
May 3, 10, 17 & 24
June 7, 14 & 21
Total classes: 22
WEDNESDAYS
Classes Stary January 6th, 2021
9:00 - 10:15am
Songwriting Class
Participants will write and record their songs! Through Zoom and digital recording technology, they will be able to bring their ideas to life and share with their friends.
TEACHER: Jeffrey Friedberg
GOALS: Creativity, communication, confidence and cooperation/team building skills
FEE: $37.50 weekly
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10:30am - 11:45am
Motown, Soul and R&B Chorus
Participants will learn to sing songs from the early/mid 1960’s in a fun social group. The early to mid 1960s produced some amazing songs out of the Motown label. From Smokey Robinson to Diana Ross and the Supremes to Marvin Gaye to Gladys Night to Stevie Wonder, this music is great!
TEACHER: Molly Gorman
GOALS: Singing, communication, social and recreation skills
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12:45 - 2pm
"In The Moment" Improv Class
Participants will have a blast doing improv theater activities with each other. These exercises help us learn to be more “in the moment” and increase social awareness and engagement.
TEACHER: Molly Gorman
GOALS: Social awareness and spontaneity, cooperation, creativity and team building
FEE: $37.50 weekly
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Dates:
Jan 6, 13, 20 & 27
Feb 1, 8, 15 & 22
March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
April 7, 14, 21 & 28
May 5, 12, 19, 24 & 31
June 2, 9, 16 & 23
Total Classes: 26
SATURDAYS
Classes start January 23rd, 2021
Class #1: 12noon - 1:30pm NOTE: Only 2 spots left
Class #2: 2-3:30pm NOTE: Only 3 spots left
Musical Theater Class
THE LION KING
Participants will learn to act, sing and perform musical theater! This session’s show is a rock music that culminates in a performance in front of friends and family.
Goals: social skills, self-confidence, music skills, acting skills and dancing skills.
LOCATION: VIRTUAL/Music For Life Nyack Office
FEE: $55 weekly
DATES:
January 23 & 30
Feb 6, 13, 20 & 27
March 6, 13, 20 & 27
April 3, 10 (SHOW)
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QUESTIONS OR TO REGISTER:
Please contact Jeffrey Friedberg MT-BC, LCAT with questions or to sign up for a class. Please note that space is limited and class sizes are small.
Phone: (845) 642-0859
Email: info@MusicForLifeCenter.com