Music Mania
Carnival of the Animals—A Beloved Classical Music Story Meets Music Mania 2011!
Saturday, April 30 and Saturday, May 7, 2011
For Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Six
Registration is now open, enroll your young musician today!
Gordon College will host its annual Music Mania music workshop for students in Pre-Kindergarten (age 5) through grade six on Saturday, April 30 and May 7 beginning at 9 a.m. Admission for the two-Saturday workshop is $35 per child. Classes fill quickly, register today to save your child's space!
WHAT IS MUSIC MANIA?
In a continuing effort to instill music appreciation at an eary age, Music Mania 2011 promises to increase knowledge in musical theater, symphonic music, theory, world music and learning to listen—all presented in exciting and fun ways tailored especially for kids. Creativity and imagination are strongly encouraged.
Students will explore basic concepts like pitch matching, healthy use of the singing voice, and proper technique for classroom instruments (xylophones and basic rhythm instruments). Students in grades four through six will also have the opportunity to take part in instrumental ensembles, a voice class, and a composition class.
| Saturday, April 30 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Classes |
| Saturday, May 7 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Classes |
| 12–1 p.m. | Performance for friends and family |
Friends and family are invited to a closing program on May 7 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm as Music Mania participants share what they have learned!
Cost: $35 per child / $20 per sibling
$20 per child / $15 per sibling
(Gordon College & Gordon Conwell faculty, staff & student discount)
THE BENEFITS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY INSTRUCTION
Music Mania instructors include distinguished Gordon College music faculty, and a combination of alumni and undergraduates, who have received their training and education through Gordon College's highly regarded undergraduate program in music education.
Come join us for an exciting musical experience and a boost in creativity and imagination.
Register online today!
Enrollment is based on a first-come-first-served basis and classes fill up quickly.
Questions? Call 978-867-4429 or email Kristen Harrington.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Music Mania Director Sandra Doneski has had the pleasure of teaching music to students in Kindergarten through graduate school and conducting choral ensembles of varying ages and voicings. She is currently Assistant Professor of Music at Gordon College, where she teaches courses in music education methods, supervises student teachers and conducts the Gordon College Children's Choir. She founded the Children's Choir in 2000 to give children in the community an opportunity to grow as musicians and music education majors an opportunity to develop as teachers and conductors. Sandra has also served on the faculty of the New England Conservatory Preparatory School, where she was Associate Conductor of the Children's Choir Program. Under her guidance, NEC implemented choral programs for early elementary and middle school students that focused on vocal pedagogy and building musicianship.
She is a graduate of Gordon and received her Master's and Ph.D. in Music Education from The Hartt School, University of Hartford. Dr. Doneski's research interests include the development of children's and adolescents' singing skills, music classroom pedagogy, the acquisition of aural understanding and its relationship to music literacy, and curriculum development and assessment in music education.