"Shaping the Future of the Arts in Maryland"
Musikgarten
The Musikgarten early childhood music and movement program teaches music literacy with a sequential method, preparing a child for each new intellectual or physical step while being mindful of the particular developmental attributes, including interests and limitations, of children of the appropriate age group. In a joyful, thoughtful, and active environment of singing, games, instrumental activities, and dances, children acquire skills that prepare a foundation to play any instrument, leading specifically into use of the keyboard. The children will experience a range of repertoire from classical and folk traditions. Parental involvement is necessary, so that musical activity may be continued at home, but no prior musical knowledge is expected of the parent. Children will learn solfege, singing, ensemble technique, keyboard technique, and listening skills. Relatively small class sizes (6 - 8 children) provide time for individual attention while allowing for socialization between children, and the development of ensemble technique in music making.
Each of the classes is offered as two 15-week sessions. The 70 - 75 minute classes end each week with 10 - 15 minutes of parent participation.
Music Makers: At Home in the World (4 & 5 years old)
Music Makers: At Home in the World lays a foundation for music literacy, music appreciation, and performance skills, as well as providing activities that are helpful for children’s cognitive and physical development through an engaging variety of songs, games, stories, movement activities, and instrumental play. Thematic content for the class is drawn from a child’s home and outdoor environment. Students will learn pitch matching, ensemble technique, an understanding of beat, and beginning concepts of music notation.
Material packets include a CD, a poster with game pieces, notation games, instrument pages, and a book. Children receive 2 packets with different themes for each of the two 15-week sessions.
Tuition: $275/session
Materials: $120/yr.
Music Makers: Around the World (5 & 8 years old)
Music Makers: Around the World is designed to add to what was learned in Music Makers: At Home in the World, but may also serve as a starting place for students of 5 to 6 years of age. As with Music Makers: At Home in the World, students learn through singing, playing games, listening, and playing instruments. The content explores other cultures through story, dance, and music. Students will learn to
recognize musical solfege patterns aurally and visually and strengthen their understanding of musical notation. At the end of the year, they will begin to play the keyboard.
Materials include a CD, a map, song pages, and notation games. Children will receive 2 packets each session.
Tuition: $275/session
Materials: $120/yr.
Music Makers: At the Keyboard (5 – 9 years old)
The final step on the pathway to music literacy and readiness for individual lessons, Music Makers: At the Keyboard is designed to teach children to play the songs they’ve been hearing, singing, and dancing to throughout the years of early-childhood. An extension of the work done in Music Makers: Around the World, this class follows a sequential approach to building piano skills and understanding musical notation as set forth in the books. The second and third years of this class require the completion of the first and second years respectively.
Children will receive 2 books, 4 CDs and notation games, and a Parent Handbook each year.
Tuition: $275/session
Materials: $120/yr.
Musical Theater
If you would like to explore the world of musical theatre, then this is the
program for you. Students, ages 6 to 18, will be accepted. Students will
develop their skills in singing, acting, and movement. The ensemble will
receive instruction through improvisations, vocal and dramatic coaching,
and related blocking and choreography. Performance opportunities
will include a presentation at the end of the session.
Day and Time: Thursdays
6:00 pm
Tuition: Music Theatre Workshop – $275
Second Instrument students – $235
Private Instruction (All Instruments & Voice)
Available for beginning, intermediate or advanced students, ages 4 and up. Students attend lessons once each week. At repertoire classes, students play and discuss music in an informal setting among friends in preparation for public recitals. These classes are offered at no additional charge to students currently enrolled in private instruction. Students who have progressed beyond the elementary level are strongly advised to supplement their studies by taking theory classes.
Tuition:** (for weekly private lessons, per semester)
30 minutes $455
(recommended for beginners)
45 minutes $610
(advanced beginners/intermediate)
full hour $770
(intermediate/advanced)
Tuition: (for study of a second instrument by currently enrolled students)
30 minutes $355
45 minutes $530
full hour $710
**Students who have been accepted for study with university-level applied faculty will be subject to the upper-division tuition rates. Likewise, students who elect to take instruction from a specific university professor are subject to that professor's rate. Please contact the MPAI office for details.
Theoretical Skills
Based on the international curriculum of the Trinity College London,
classes include the study of solfege, written theory, ear training and
harmony. Students will be placed according to age and experience.
Tuition: (for 15-weeks) Group Instruction
30 minutes weekly $125
Private Theory Lessons (all levels)*
30 minutes weekly $455
* The reduced rate for students currently enrolled in private music lessons through MPAI is $350.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition: The tuition for each 15-week semester is indicated below the individual course descriptions. Please note that music, instruments and materials are not included in the tuition.
Registration Fee: All students pay a $30 nonrefundable registration fee each academic year.
Late Fee: A $15 late fee will be assessed on outstanding balances still due after the first day of class.
Advisory Audition: $25.
Payment: Tuition and fees are PAYABLE IN FULL AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. Lesson or class times cannot be reserved unless payment is received in full.