Passing this along from Sharon Grous.......
HOMESCHOOL MUSIC CLASSES
Hi everyone. My name is Sharon Grous. I am a home-schooling mother of two children. I am also a musician, singer and songwriter. As a youth I studied flute ( 4th grade through High School) and played in the school band. I also played the piano. I stopped playing for many years but returned to music about 8 years ago. At that time I began studying voice, violin, and piano. I have years of experience singing in choirs and as a soloist for concerts and special music events .I am the lead vocalist for a Christian band called “Glorious Day” which leads worship and plays at nursing homes and special events. I attend worship seminars and conferences on a regular basis. When my children were young I participated with them in music classes for toddlers and pre-school children. I also have many years of experience as a teacher including 10 years teaching swimming to all ages ( I developed one of the first Water Babies and Toddler swim programs ), 17 years teaching dog training classes, 4 years as a state certified vocational teacher in Kennel Management/Animal Care, and 6 years home-schooling. As a one- income family I understand how difficult it can be to provide an affordable music education to our children so I have decided to offer music classes for home-schooled children.
I have set up 3 classes for this fall; Music Fun for the Young, Home-school Children’s Gospel Choir, and Introduction to the Violin. Class information is listed below.
Private lessons are also available for beginner students in violin, piano and flute.
MUSIC FUN for THE YOUNG (Pre-School / Kindergarten)
This class is for younger children ages 3-5 years old. Children learn about music through singing, instruments, and fun activities. Class minimum 6. Class maximum 10.
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 12:30-1:15pm
Dates: Sept. 20th – Dec. 6th (12 weeks)
Location: Rockville Baptist Church, 825 Hartford Tnpk. (Rt. 30), Vernon, CT
Fees: $72.00 or 3 payments of $24.00
Family discounts available – see schedule for gospel choir below.
HOME-SCHOOL CHILDREN’S GOSPEL CHOIR
Children will be taught proper singing/vocal technique while learning songs that glorify God. Each meeting will also include lessons and activities to teach basic music theory. At the end of the session we will sing our songs at a local nursing home. This class is for children ages 6 and up. Min. enrollment 10.
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 1:15 – 2:15pm
Dates: Sept. 20th – Dec.6th (12 weeks)
Location: Rockville Baptist Church, 825 Hartford Tnpk. (Rt30),Vernon,CT.
Fees: 1child - $72.00
2 children -$132.00
3 children -$180.00
4 children -$216.00
each additional child $24.00
Fees may be broken into three payments.
INTRODUCTION TO THE VIOLIN
If you have a child who has expressed an interest in learning to play the violin this group class is a great way to let them try without the pressure or cost of private lessons. Children will learn about the instrument, proper technique, and basic music theory while learning to play simple songs. Students will need to rent an instrument and purchase a book for this class. I will recommend the best location for violin rental and for purchase of the music book we will be using. Plan on $40-$50 dollars for rental and book. This class is for children ages 6 and up. Class Min. 4 / Class Max 10.
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 2:15 – 3:00pm
Dates: Sept. 20th – Dec. 6th (12 weeks)
Location: Rockville Baptist Church , 825 Hartford Tnpk. (Rt 30), Vernon, CT.
Fee: $102.00 or 3 payments of $36.00
PRIVATE LESSONS
$14.00 per ½ hour lesson.
Lessons available on varying days and times at same location as group classes or other convenient locations.
For more information or to register, e-mail me at ken.grous@snet.net, or call 860-872-2101.
