Ravinia Lawndale Family Music School 2011-2012

Ravinia Lawndale Family Music School

REACH*TEACH*PLAY Education Programs

2011-2012

Guitar • Piano • Violin • Voice

Ravinia Festival’s REACH*TEACH*PLAY education programs connect music to thou-

sands of children and families around Chicago each year. One of Ravinia’s signature

education programs is the Ravinia Lawndale Family Music School which brings fami-

lies together in Lawndale around musical experiences. The Family Music School pro-

vides access to the arts and opportunities for cultural enrichment, to this underserved

west-side community, through high-quality music instruction and performances. Rav-

inia provides free lessons in piano, guitar, violin and choral performance, with the coop-

eration of the Chicago Park District, at four park locations. The Ravinia Lawndale

Family Music School students perform regularly around Chicago and at Rav-

inia. Residents also enjoy free classical concerts in Lawndale and receive free lawn

passes to attend concerts at Ravinia.

The Family Music School offers:

High-Quality music instruction in violin, guitar, piano and voice.

Tuition-free multi-level instruction for children, parents and families.

A nurturing environment for developing student talent and fostering an appreciation

of music.

The opportunity to study music and perform in ensembles with community and

family members.

About

Ravinia Festival is in residence at Douglas, Franklin, Homan Square and Piotrowski

Parks, through the Chicago Park District’s Arts Partners in Residence Program, which

unites artists and communities in Chicago’s parks.

Instructors

Term Schedules

Sessions are held in three terms throughout the year: exact start and end dates vary from

year to year

Fall…………… (September - December)

Spring………... (January - May)

Summer……… (June - August)

Homan Square Park

Voice

3517 W. Arthington St.

Chicago, IL 60624

Park Locations

Douglas Park Cultural & Community Center

Administrative Offices

Violin, Piano, Guitar, Voice, Preparatory

1401 S. Sacramento Ave.

Chicago, IL 60623

773.522.5303

Office Hours:

Saturday, 9am-3pm; Monday & Wednesday, 3:30-7pm;

Tuesday & Thursday, 4-8pm

Franklin Park

Piano

4320 W. 15th St.

Chicago, Il 60623

Piotrowski Park

Violin, Preparatory

4272 W. 31st St.

Chicago, IL 60628

Staff Jeanne Keller, Program Administrator

Lenora Green, Community Project Coordinator

Ravinia Festival Christine Taylor, Director, REACH*TEACH*PLAY Education Programs

Isaac Sinnett, Project Manager, REACH*TEACH*PLAY Education Programs

Michel Chatara-Morse, Guitar

Clara Christian, Piano

Shanka Falls, Voice

Shana Harvey, Preparatory

Kelvin Lin, Violin

Brian Pettis, Piano & Voice Accompaniment

Jessica Sun, Violin

Students will progress through a series of programs and classes that will allow them to

develop their musical abilities as they create a life-long connection to music.

Preparatory Program (6-12yrs old; Pre-requisite for Family Programs)

A pre-requisite for instrumental or choral ensemble lessons, children ages 6-12 inter-

nalize musical concepts, (pitch, rhythm, melody) and develop an enjoyment of music

through singing, movement and rhythmic activities.

Children ages 6-8 are required to take 1 year of Prep I (Music concepts and enjoyment).

Children ages 8-12 are required to take 1 semester of Prep II (Music fundamentals).

Family Instrumental Program (8yrs-Adult; Pre-requisite for Conservatory)

Families and community members play music together as they learn the fundamentals

of an instrument in an ensemble. Through a shared repertoire of familiar pieces, stu-

dents will learn simple songs that they can perform with family members.

Students ages 8-adult can learn the guitar, violin or piano in an ensemble. Students will

progress through a series of classes in this 4-year program that allows any community

member the opportunity to learn basic technique, improve musicianship and develop

proficiency in an instrument. Students may not take more than one instrument at a time,

but can take an instrument and be in choir.

Family Choral Program (8yrs-Adult)

Children, adults and families learn the fundamentals of singing. Through a shared rep-

ertoire of familiar songs, students will learn simple pieces that they can perform with

community and family members. Through several levels of choral ensembles, students

can learn and develop technique as they become performing musicians. Choral training

is enhanced as members from the choirs combine to form a community choir. The Rav-

inia Lawndale Community Choir is the performing ensemble of the Family Choral Pro-

gram.

Conservatory (Advanced Students)

Admitted by audition, students participate in small group classes where they cultivate

the fundamentals learned in the Family Instrumental and Choral Programs and become

performing musicians as they develop a life-long connection to music.

Family Music School

Recitals: Recitals are scheduled for the end of each term and are a way for students to

showcase what they have learned to their families and the community.

Concerts in Lawndale: Live performance by guest artists

is an essential part of the learning

experience. Its a time when the

community can come together

and enjoy listening to up and

coming stars in their area of

study.

Ravinia Concerts: Learning experiences

are enhanced when students at-

tend classical concerts by promi-

nent performing artists in the pa-

vilion at Ravinia.

Pre-requisite

for the Family

Instrumental/

Choral Pro-gram

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Years 5-8

Preparatory Program Children internalize musical concepts (pitch, rhythm, melody) and develop an enjoyment of

music through singing, movement and rhythmic activities

Fun with Music

(Ages 5-8) – 1 yr Music enjoyment and fundamen-

tals through activities

Advanced Level Opportunities Additional opportunities at other music schools, orchestras and choirs are set-up for advanced

level students that want to continue in music.

Guitar Ensemble:

Beg 2/3

Learn to read/write

Piano Ensemble:

Beg 2/3

Learn to read/write

Violin Ensemble:

Beg 2/3

Learn to read/write

Guitar Ensemble:

Intermediate 1/2

Develop Proficiency

Piano Ensemble:

Intermediate 1/2

Develop Proficiency

Violin Ensemble:

Intermediate 1/2

Develop Proficiency

Guitar Ensemble:

Intermediate 3 Improve musicianship

Piano Ensemble:

Intermediate 3 Improve musicianship

Violin Ensemble:

Intermediate 3 Improve musicianship

Family Instrumental Program (Ages 8 – Adult)

Families play music together as they learn the fundamentals of an instrument in

an ensemble. Through a shared repertoire of familiar pieces, students will

learn simple songs that they can perform with family members.

Conservatory Admitted by audition, students participate in small group classes and private

lessons where they cultivate the fundamentals learned in the Family Instrumen-

tal Program and become performing musicians as they develop a life-long con-

nection to music.

Guitar:

Advanced 1-3

Chamber/Private

Piano:

Advanced 1-3

Chamber/Private

Violin:

Advanced 1-3

Chamber/Private

Guitar Ensemble:

Foundations/Beg 1

Basic technique

Piano Ensemble:

Foundations/Beg 1

Basic technique

Violin Ensemble:

Foundations/Beg 1

Basic technique

Model for Ravinia Lawndale Family Music School

Preparatory Program

Children internalize musical concepts (pitch, rhythm, melody) and develop an enjoyment of

music through singing, movement and rhythmic activities

Prep II

(Ages 8-13) – 1 semester Older children learn music funda-

mentals

Family Choral Program (Ages 8 – Adult)

Children, adults and families learn the fundamentals of singing. Through a

shared repertoire of familiar songs, students will learn simple songs that they

can perform with family members.

Ravinia Lawndale Community Choir

Choral training is enhanced as family and community members from the choirs

combine to form this community choir. The community choir is the performing

ensemble of the Family Choral Program.

Private Voice Lessons

Admitted by audition, students

learn advanced vocal techniques

Children’s Choir

Basic technique Beg Adult Choir

Basic technique

Adv Adult Choir

Develop technique

and musicianship

Honors Ensemble

Admitted by audition, students

learn advanced vocal techniques

in a group setting

Conservatory Admitted by audition, students participate in small group classes and private

lessons where they cultivate the fundamentals learned in the Family Choral

Program and become performing musicians as they develop a life-long connec-

tion to music.

Advanced Level Opportunities Additional opportunities at other music schools, orchestras and choirs are set-up for advanced

level students that want to continue in music.

Model for Ravinia Lawndale Family Music School

As a participant in the Family Music School students agree to:

Respect your teacher and fellow students

Attend each lesson, special concert and recital

Practice throughout the week

Arrive early and prepared for your lesson

Care for your instrument

Obey the rules and policies of the Family Music School

Student Agreement

Parent Support

Parents/guardians agree to support your child’s involvement by:

Attending orientation and mandatory parent meetings

Bringing your child on time each week to lesson

Attending lessons, recitals and special concerts (children under 11 yrs must

be accompanied during classes)

Encouraging your child to practice and reach musical goals

Ensuring instrument upkeep

Volunteering to help the Family Music School once per term

REACH*TEACH*PLAY

www.ravinia.org

418 Sheridan Rd

Highland Park, IL 60035

847.266.5000

Douglas Park Field House

1401 S. Sacramento Blvd

Chicago, IL 60626

773.522.5303