Music Explorers  (for 5-9 yrs.), Chinese Arts Program  (ages 5 - 9)  & KIDS' CABARET  (for 8-14 yrs.)

Music Explorers  (for 5-9 yrs.)

An amazing new program for ages 5-9 to explore the world of music
with master musicians, through instruments, dance, singing, and fun!
Team-taught by seven teachers with different specialties!
August 11-15, 2008
Monday-Friday 9am-3pm
Fee: $350 (10% discount for a sibling)
Early drop-off (8:30am) fee: $25 for the week
Aftercare (3-5pm) fee: $80 for the week
♪ Hands-on introductions to Western musical instruments,
including winds, strings, piano, percussion and voice!
♪ Daily workshops in African & Caribbean dance,
leading to a class performance on Friday for parents!
♪ Learn traditional songs and dances from China!
♪ Daily recreational activities and musical crafts!

Offered during February Vacation Week too every year!

Chinese Arts Program  (ages 5 - 9)

A one-of-a-kind program to introduce children ages 5-9 to the arts of China, including
ribbon and yo-yo dancing, singing, traditional musical instruments, and calligraphy painting.

Team-taught by master artists, including dancer Chiao-Bin Huang, painting instructor
Wei Du, and famed instrumentalist Zhantao Lin of the Silk Road Project.
August 18-22, 2008  Monday-Friday 9am-1pm
Fee: $300 (10% discount for a sibling)
Early drop-off (8:30am) fee: $25 for the week
    ♪ Class presentation and performance at 12pm on Friday for family and friends!

KIDS' CABARET  
Kids' Cabaret Summer Program  (for 8-14 yrs.)

 The New School of Music has a long history of high-quality musical theater programs. At NSM, every child is a star. Kids work in a fun, up-beat, and supportive atmosphere; workshops incorporate singing, acting, and dancing, as well as set, prop, and costume design. Team-building is an integral part of the learning process and is explored through theater games, writing exercises, and improvisation. The programs culminate in a performance of various songs and themes from the musical theater repertoire. Each production is original, hilarious, and tailored specifically to the students in the class. Each three-week intensive course culminates in a performance on the last day of each session.
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Session I: June 23 – July 11 (no class on July 4)
Session II: July 14 – August 1
Fee: $850 per session, $1,700 for both sessions
Early drop-off at 8:30am and Aftercare from 3-5pm are available for additional fees.

Offered during April Vacation Week too every year!