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Group Music Programs and Private Lessons

Programs and classes are offered on a trimester basis (Fall/Winter, Winter/Spring, Summer). At the end of the semester, players and singers perform in outreach concerts to benefit the Lakes Region community. Private lessons are offered year round.

Private Lessons

NHISOM offers private instruction in piano (Jazz and Classical), drums, guitar, band and string instruments. If you are interested in signing up for private lessons, please contact the school directly at 677-6537 or 968.7446.

Programs for the Winter/Spring 2012 semester are:

Children's Choir
When: Thursdays from 5-6pm
For children in K-4 grades. The Children's Choir was formed to provide opportunities for the children of Lakes Region and surrounding communities to participate in a quality choral music education program. This program is designed for the child's beginning musical experience. Children who exhibit varying ability but willingness to sing. Begin to learn about the 'singing' voice and experiment with their high and low voice. Begin basics of rhythm, steady beat, tempo, and dynamics. Study/discuss performance etiquette and concert procedures. We will have several opportunities to perform and have lots of fun along the way! Cost is $50 per child and includes music.

Youth Chamber Ensemble - Piano, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass.
When: Sundays from 6pm-730pm
These ensemble classes are for intermediate and advanced players looking to study chamber music together. Instrumentation is open to piano, strings, woodwinds, and brass. This will be an organized/coached session with the goal of improving your ability to interpret music and perform it in an ensemble setting. The focus is on the study of classical chamber repertoire and the performance of those pieces. Grade 7-12. Cost is $110 per student and includes music.

Youth Jazz Ensemble
When: Wednesdays from 6pm-730pm
Open to intermediate and advanced players, emphasis is on improvisation and jazz ensemble performance. Grades 7-12. Performance at the end of the semester. Cost is $75 per student and includes music.

Youth Community Chorus
Conducted by Kyle Masterson
Ages 12-16. This is a youth chorus for those wishing to advance their vocal skills and study more difficult choral repertoire. The Holiday Youth choir met for the last time during th 2011 Holiday season. They will be back again next year!

Adult Chamber Ensemble
When: Sundays from 1pm-230pm
These ensemble classes are intermediate and advanced players looking to study chamber music together. Instrumentation is open to piano, violin, viola, cello, bass, oboe, bassoon, french horn, trombone, trumpet, clarinet, and flute. This will be an organized/coached session. Focus is on the study of classical chamber repertoire and the performance of those pieces. Ages 18 to adult welcome. Cost is $110 per student and includes music

Group Beginner Guitar Class
When: Tuesdays from 430-630pm
Group Guitar classes meet for 30 minute blocks with 3 students in each block. If you need a guitar, the School has some rental instruments available. Cost is $80 per student and includes instructional book. If a rental guitar is needed, please call the School for information.

For more information about these classes, or to register, please call the School at 603.677.6537.

New Hampshire
Independent School of Music
Center Harbor, NH 03226
603.677.6537 or 603.968.7446

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