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PRIVATE LESSONS
Individual Instruction
Individual lessons are designed to help students develop musical skills at an ever-increasing level of proficiency. Piano, cello, violin,
viola, guitar, harp, flute, piccolo, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, voice, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, percussion, and organ lessons are
offered. Other instruments are available upon request. Students may participate in one or more recitals held regularly throughout the
school year. Fall and spring semesters, summer instruction also available.
Suzuki Instruction
Suzuki, the Japanese music educator, based his concept of learning music on the child's learning of language, or "mother tongue," by
repetition and imitation. Very young children begin by listening to music and then repeating the music on their instrument. The parent
plays an active role in the Suzuki program, attending classes with their child and supervising practice sessions. Suzuki piano, violin,
and cello instruction is offered.
MUSIC THERAPY
Registered music therapist designs classes to address goals of the student. The classes include moving, listening, singing, and
playing a variety of instruments. These music classes seek to improve communication, cognition, social, emotional, and motor skills of
each participant. These classes enhance self-esteem and quality of life. Please call for schedule and fee information.
GROUP CLASSES
Music Together®
A music education program for very young children, their parents and/or caregivers. Classes include an artistically conceived flow of
songs, movement, nursery rhymes, instrumental jam sessions, and finger plays. These activities help children develop rhythm and
tonal skills. Three 10-week series throughout the year, in fall, winter, and spring at several CMSP locations, as well as a 6-week
summer session. Please see calendar for session start dates.
Early Childhood Music (Infant to five years)
An outreach program conducted on site at the Piedmont Childcare Center. Presents a specially designed curriculum for the childcare
center. Children explore sounds, rhythms, and music patterns through songs, movement and instrumental play. This program of ten
classes is offered in the fall and spring.
Fun with Music (ages 4 -6)
This class is an exciting introduction for children to the world of music. Children enjoy active music-making through a variety of musical
activities such as creative movement, singing, and playing simple instruments. Basic music theory (notes, rhythm, dynamics, tempo) is
introduced. 10 week sessions in the spring and fall. Please see calendar for session start dates.
Musical Journey (ages 6-8)
Children will work on basic musical concepts and skills while learning games, songs, and folk tales from many cultures. They will
explore their own music making using various percussion instruments. Beginning music notation will be introduced. Emphasis is
placed on the creative process, a unity of music, movement, speech, and improvisation.
PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES
Piedmont Chamber Players
An instrumental chamber music ensemble for children and teens. The Players rehearse weekly, and perform two concerts each year.
Players repertoire ranges from classical to contemporary. Audition required.
Piedmont Adult Players
An instrumental ensemble for "mature" musicians, rusty or not! The players rehearse weekly and perform a wide variety of music in
several concerts each year. Audition required.
Piedmont Community Children's Choir
CMSP invites young singers to join the Piedmont Community Children’s Choir, directed by Karen Chase. Members will receive
instruction targeting young vocal development while preparing fun music to be performed at the end of the semester. Membership is
open to all interested singers ages 8-11.
Piedmont Youth Choir
An ongoing choral group that provides excellent vocal instruction to the members, and performs as an outreach group of the Community
Music School of the Piedmont. Directed by Marlene Baldwin, participation provides vocal training, both individually and as a group, and
performance coaching. Performances build self-confidence as well as choral and theatrical skills. Each semester consists of at least
two performances and at least eight rehearsals that include vocal instruction. Audition required.
Ashburn Girls Guitar Ensemble
The Ashburn Girls Guitar Ensemble is a group of high school girls who play music of six centuries, all in classical style. Under the
direction of Jan Edmondson, they rehearse once a week for two hours and perform at special events in the community. Membership is
by audition. Prerequisites are fluent reading in positions 1, 5, and 7 and participation in a school guitar program or private lessons.
Please contact the CMSP office for additional program information.
Individual Instruction
Individual lessons are designed to help students develop musical skills at an ever-increasing level of proficiency. Piano, cello, violin,
viola, guitar, harp, flute, piccolo, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, voice, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, percussion, and organ lessons are
offered. Other instruments are available upon request. Students may participate in one or more recitals held regularly throughout the
school year. Fall and spring semesters, summer instruction also available.
Suzuki Instruction
Suzuki, the Japanese music educator, based his concept of learning music on the child's learning of language, or "mother tongue," by
repetition and imitation. Very young children begin by listening to music and then repeating the music on their instrument. The parent
plays an active role in the Suzuki program, attending classes with their child and supervising practice sessions. Suzuki piano, violin,
and cello instruction is offered.
MUSIC THERAPY
Registered music therapist designs classes to address goals of the student. The classes include moving, listening, singing, and
playing a variety of instruments. These music classes seek to improve communication, cognition, social, emotional, and motor skills of
each participant. These classes enhance self-esteem and quality of life. Please call for schedule and fee information.
GROUP CLASSES
Music Together®
A music education program for very young children, their parents and/or caregivers. Classes include an artistically conceived flow of
songs, movement, nursery rhymes, instrumental jam sessions, and finger plays. These activities help children develop rhythm and
tonal skills. Three 10-week series throughout the year, in fall, winter, and spring at several CMSP locations, as well as a 6-week
summer session. Please see calendar for session start dates.
Early Childhood Music (Infant to five years)
An outreach program conducted on site at the Piedmont Childcare Center. Presents a specially designed curriculum for the childcare
center. Children explore sounds, rhythms, and music patterns through songs, movement and instrumental play. This program of ten
classes is offered in the fall and spring.
Fun with Music (ages 4 -6)
This class is an exciting introduction for children to the world of music. Children enjoy active music-making through a variety of musical
activities such as creative movement, singing, and playing simple instruments. Basic music theory (notes, rhythm, dynamics, tempo) is
introduced. 10 week sessions in the spring and fall. Please see calendar for session start dates.
Musical Journey (ages 6-8)
Children will work on basic musical concepts and skills while learning games, songs, and folk tales from many cultures. They will
explore their own music making using various percussion instruments. Beginning music notation will be introduced. Emphasis is
placed on the creative process, a unity of music, movement, speech, and improvisation.
PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES
Piedmont Chamber Players
An instrumental chamber music ensemble for children and teens. The Players rehearse weekly, and perform two concerts each year.
Players repertoire ranges from classical to contemporary. Audition required.
Piedmont Adult Players
An instrumental ensemble for "mature" musicians, rusty or not! The players rehearse weekly and perform a wide variety of music in
several concerts each year. Audition required.
Piedmont Community Children's Choir
CMSP invites young singers to join the Piedmont Community Children’s Choir, directed by Karen Chase. Members will receive
instruction targeting young vocal development while preparing fun music to be performed at the end of the semester. Membership is
open to all interested singers ages 8-11.
Piedmont Youth Choir
An ongoing choral group that provides excellent vocal instruction to the members, and performs as an outreach group of the Community
Music School of the Piedmont. Directed by Marlene Baldwin, participation provides vocal training, both individually and as a group, and
performance coaching. Performances build self-confidence as well as choral and theatrical skills. Each semester consists of at least
two performances and at least eight rehearsals that include vocal instruction. Audition required.
Ashburn Girls Guitar Ensemble
The Ashburn Girls Guitar Ensemble is a group of high school girls who play music of six centuries, all in classical style. Under the
direction of Jan Edmondson, they rehearse once a week for two hours and perform at special events in the community. Membership is
by audition. Prerequisites are fluent reading in positions 1, 5, and 7 and participation in a school guitar program or private lessons.
Please contact the CMSP office for additional program information.
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