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Music Classes
Music Classes
Little Mozarts Group Piano (ages 4-8), Ms. Lydia McCracken. Register for FALL & SPRING
Guitar Ensemble (any age; must be enrolled in guitar lessons), Chris Roseland. Register for FALL & SPRING
Piano Ensemble (Grades 4 - 8), Monica Potter (Mondays), Hannah Gruver (Wednesdays). Register for FALL & SPRING
LS Ukulele Ensemble (Grades 2-4), Kayla Collier. Register for FALL & SPRING
Theater & Musical Theatre Classes
Theater & Musical Theatre Classes
Bearcat Singers 1-2, Kayla Collier, Michelle Salerno, Sabrina Stein
Choral Theatre Players 3-4, Jeannine Ary , Kathy Chaney, Dianne Thurmond
KCD Singing for Stage Intensive (Summer), KCD Faculty & Visiting Guest Faculty from theater companies and colleges from around the country. TO learn more, email sarah.stone@kcd.org.
Lower School Classes
Lower School Classes
Level I (fall) & Level II (spring)
Level I (fall) & Level II (spring)
Introduce your child to the joys of playing the piano in a delightful small-group setting. This creative piano series uses singing, rhythmic games, and even movement to enhance your child’s learning at the keyboard. All classes are held in KCD’s digital piano lab, and all materials are included. This class is designed for JK-1st grade students and is intended to be a two-semester, full-year course with lower levels taught in the Fall and the consecutive level taught in the Spring.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays OR Thursdays, 3:45 - 4:45 pm
(check registration platform for days)
12-week session (consult our r
Cost: $400
Location: Arts Center r. 218, Piano Lab
Enrollment Limit: 7 students per section
CURRICULUM SAMPLE - Alfred Publishing
Level III (fall) & Level IV (spring). Open to students who have completed two semesters of Little Mozarts.
Level III (fall) & Level IV (spring). Open to students who have completed two semesters of Little Mozarts.
Just as Beethoven Bear and Mozart Mouse welcomed your children to the piano lab in Levels I and II of the Little Mozarts program, they are eager to continue the musical learning in year two. Once again, general musicianship activities are combined with those that develop performance skills at the piano. Each lesson will include keyboard performance work, singing, listening, movement, and music theory activities. Each lesson builds upon the skills established during Levels I and II of the program.
Day: Check registration platform for days)
Time: 3:45 - 4:45 pm
Course Length: 12-week session
Cost: $400 (materials included)
Location: Arts Center, r. 218, Piano Lab
Enrollment Limit: 8 students per section
CURRICULUM SAMPLE - Alfred Publishing
This class is open to all guitar students currently enrolled in private guitar in the KCD Fine Arts Academy and emphasizes performance techniques, playing with others, soloing and accompanying. The class culminates in an ensemble performance at the Winter and Spring recitals. Ensemble repertoire sheet music is included.
Day: Meeting time TBD based on students availability
Time: 3:40pm-4:25 pm
Course length: 12 weeks
Cost: $375 per semester (repertoire included)
Ukulele Ensemble with Ms. Kayla Collier
Ukulele Ensemble with Ms. Kayla Collier
Come play ukulele with Ms. Collier!
This class is open to all 2nd - 4th graders who would like to play ukulele as part of an ensemble. The curriculum will be tailored to the ability levels and interests of students and emphasize performance techniques such as playing chords and fingerpicking, playing with others, soloing, accompanying, and improvising. Repertoire selections will be based on student interest and include various musical genres and styles.
Classes meet on Mondays in the Lower School Music Room (r. 201) from 3:40 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Instructor: Kayla Collier (R. 201 LS Music)
Day: Mondays
Time: 3:40pm-4:30 pm
Course length: 12 weeks
Cost: $375 per semester (repertoire included)
Bearcat Singers 1-2
Bearcat Singers 1-2
Rehearsals: Tuesdays from 3:35-4:45 pm beginning August 19
Performance: in December/January and May on the KCD Theater stage
Cost: $295 (includes a digital recording of the performance)
Attention all 3rd and 4th graders! If you enjoy singing, drama, and creative movement, come join us at KCD's Bearcat Singers, directed by Mrs. Jeannine Ary . No prior experience is necessary. Bearcat Singers is an introductory choir that provides our youngest singers the opportunity to learn vocal technique, and rehearsal skills all in a highly active and engaging educational environment. Bearcat Singers fosters life-long values including the love of music, self-discipline, teamwork, self-expression and self-confidence. Our costumes spark the imagination and add to the fun!
Rehearsals: Thursdays from 3:35-4:45 pm beginning September 21
Performance: in December/January and May on the KCD Theater stage
Cost: $295 (includes a digital recording of the performance)
Piano Ensemble (Grades 4 - 8), Monica Potter (Monday) or Hannah Gruver (Wednesday)
This class is ideal for pianists of all levels (experienced beginner through advanced) who would like to play piano repertoire as an ensemble. The curriculum allows students of all levels to play pieces in ensemble while tailoring the repertoire to their ability level. The class focuses on the exploration of musical styles and genres through collaborative performance. Previous experience or current enrollment in piano lessons is required.
In addition to playing their part accurately, students experience and learn to implement nuances in dynamics, rhythm, and harmony while playing out loud together. Classes meet on Mondays from 3:40 to 4:30 pm.
Who: 4th–8th grade students
Day: TBD based on students' availability
Time: 3:40 pm-4:25 pm
Course length: 12 weeks
Cost: $375 per semester (repertoire included)
Middle & Upper School School Classes
Middle & Upper School School Classes
This class is open to all guitar students currently enrolled in private guitar in the KCD Fine Arts Academy and emphasizes performance techniques, playing with others, soloing and accompanying. The class culminates in an ensemble performance at the Winter and Spring recitals. Ensemble repertoire sheet music is included. Requires re-enrollment each semester.
Who: 5th–8th grade students
Day: TBD based on students' availability
Time: 3:40 pm-4:25 pm
Course length: 12 weeks
Cost: $375 per semester (repertoire included)
Piano Ensemble (Grades 4 - 8), Monica Potter.
This class is ideal for pianists of all leveles (experienced beginner through advanced) who would like to play piano repertoire as an ensemble. The curriculum allows students of all leveles to play pieces in ensemble while tailoring the repertoire to their ability level. The class focuses on the expploration of musical styles and genres through collaborative performance. Previous experience or current enrollment in piano lessons is required.
In addition to playing their part accurately, students experience and learn to implement nuances in dynamics, rhythm and harmony while playing out loud together. Classes meet on Mondays from 3:40 to 4:30 pm.
Who: 4th–8th grade students
Day: TBD based on students' availability
Time: 3:40 pm-4:25 pm
Course length: 12 weeks
Cost: $375 per semester (repertoire included)
The KCD Singing for Stage Intensive combines the best of college-level instruction in singing and acting for the musical theater stage. This two-week program is designed for students ages 12 through 19 (or rising 6th through 12th) who are preparing for college auditions, building a performance portfolio, or simply considering a deeper dive into the world of the musical stage. The program starts the Tuesday after Memorial Day (in late May).
The KCD Singing for Stage Intensive combines the best of college-level instruction in singing and acting for the musical theater stage. This two-week program is designed for students ages 12 through 19 (or rising 6th through 12th) who are preparing for college auditions, building a performance portfolio, or simply considering a deeper dive into the world of the musical stage. The program starts the Tuesday after Memorial Day (in late May).
Our nationally recognized faculty will work with students on audition techniques, movement, fight choreography, score analysis, song interpretation, and promotional material preparation during this two-week intensive. Students entering their senior year will also be offered the opportunity to complete all the requirements for the GetAcceptd.com Musical Theatre Common Prescreen Requirements, the prescreening used by many college BFA programs, during their residency with the KCD SSI.
Each morning will begin with a group seminar such as Musical Theater Style, Surviving a Dance Call, The Healthy Belt, Dissecting the Score, and The Healthy Belt: How to last in the business. All students will also receive two 60-minute private voice lessons, with one of resident voice faculty.
Who: Rising 6th - 12th grade students
Day: Week 0 & 1 of KCD Summer Stretch (2 week program). Starts day after Memorial Day.
Time: Meets daily for two weeks (9 am - 3pm).
Course length: 2 weeks
Cost: $900
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