Summer sessions 2010

Toddlers (crawling through 3.5 years) can visit "Animals on the Farm" and float "Up in the Sky". Both 4 week sessions (for just $110.00 each!) include a CD, songbook and either hardwood rhythm sticks or a three bell jingle. Parents are included, and classes are held the same day and time for 45 minutes. Sessions start Mid May and Late June.

Children 4 - 6 Can enjoy Drums Drums Drums where they will explore African and Latin Drumming with a young boy who wants to be in a drum circle. Includes a drum, CD and song book! Classes are 60 minutes and meet for 4 weeks on the same day and time. All this for just $125.00!

Children from 4 - 8 years are welcome to learn the Rhythm of Our Lands.....the study of music in the Native American Culture. Join Ms. Sandie who is part Akwesasne Tribe Mohawk Nation in our exploration of various area tribes, culture differences, language, music, food and stories. Includes a bell jingle (various types) crafts, cd and songbook. Snacks also offered, that will include corn, egg, milk and salmon. Please advise about food allergies. 60 minute classes held 4 weeks same day and time. Just $125.00!

Piano Encounters is a perfect way for the young child to be exposed to piano in a fun camp like atmosphere. Limited to 8 children, we will be meeting for a full week each day from 9 - 11 a.m. Learn how to read note values and pitch, the difference between staccato and legato, proper position at the piano/keyboard and more! Includes all materials and a daily snack. Just $140.00!

For the entire family we have PAJAMA FAMILY TIME! Meeting Friday evenings starting in June at 730 p.m. for 60 minutes meeting for 8 weeks same day/time. The entire family will enjoy this fun way to start off the weekend. Includes 2 CD's, puppets, 2 finger drums and more! $220.00 per family fee, limited to 12 families.

FIDDLE CAMP! July 19 - 23rd 9:30 am. - 1 pm. each day. Rock n Roll Intensive for fiddlers, piano players, percussionists, guitarists too! Fiddlers must be at the end of suzuki 1 to join us. We'll be doing it like David Garrett!
Participants MUST be near the end of Suzuki 1 to participate. Bag lunch to be brought each day but Friday (pizza will be delivered and included in your participation fee) Performance to be scheduled for the weekend ending the event. Explore the history and excitment of Jazz, Rock n Roll, Popular and fiddle! Learn how to take a contemporary tune and switch it over to fiddle style. Learn the history and stories behind the pieces. We will also do fun theory based games, such as listening bingo, improv, rhythm challenges and more! Designed for children through adult, come join the fun! Includes 17.5 hours of class time, music (please bring a 3 ring binder) pizza on Friday, Performance and any props needed. Performance locations TBD. Minimum 6, Max 20. $170.00 all inclusive.

Want to make the fun of FIDDLE CAMP last? We've added an extended day option from 1 - 4 pm. Extended hours to extend the fun! Music theory games, composition work, snacks and crafts provided. Red Cross Certified babysitter will also be on hand to help. $100.00 for these additional 15 hours.

Register online at www.musicboxwithsandie.com

If you are a parent, an educator of any subject, this lecture is a must see

Though I find a connection with all of my students, it's the special needs child that tugs most at my 'heart strings'. It's this child that causes me to continually find new ways to teach and reach them.

I feel an earnest connection with Temple Grandin, a professor who was diagnosed as a young child with Autism. Here in her Ted.com lecture, she discusses why ALL classes need to be taught, as all children think and learn differently. How cutting music, art, the hands on classes such as woodworking and metal working are doing our children, our country a disservice. Please take the time to watch.

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/temple_grandin_the_world_needs_all_kinds_of_minds.html