Co-Ops & Lessons

CCRI Aquatic School is again offering swimming lessons to homeschoolers.

The plan, which is dependent on the availability of  lifeguarding staff, is to have 30 minutes of instruction, alternating with 30 minutes of free swim. The rate is $7.00 per child per lesson, payable by the month.  This is a discounted rate for homeschoolers.

The classes will be taught by Gail Steere, an instructor at the aquatic school.  Resume follows:

~ Homeschooling mom of 16 years (done now!)

~ Red Cross Water Safety

~ Instructor with multiple decades of experience

~  Pool certified lifeguard,  includes CPR and AED certification

~  USWFA Water Fitness Instructor

To register, please contact Donna Martineau at djm777@cox.net.

If you have questions regarding the lessons or pool facilities you may call Gail at 401.626.2365.

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JUNK FUNK (all ages)

Imagine. Invent. Be Creative. Make “GREEN MUSIC!”

45 Minute Classes; $8/class; Minimum class size=8; Maximum=15

10-Week Session

Based primarily in rhythm and recycling, students will create an ensemble where they will learn basic rhythm skills, invent and create musical instruments made from recycled materials, compose a musical piece utilizing these instruments, and perform the piece(s) in concert. For all willing students, we can record a short video of his/her instrument and send it to an online virtual museum of student invented instruments.

Requirements: Parents/adults may be needed to assist in the creating of some instruments, i.e. finding materials, using power tools, etc.

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DRUMMING, DRUM CIRCLE & PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (ages 8-11, 12-17)

45 Minute Classes, $8/class, Minimum class size=5; Maximum=12

15-Week Sessions (September to December, January to May)

Create an ensemble by having students learn basic to advanced drumming and rhythm skills, apply those skills to a variety of drum and percussion instruments (including hand drums, drum-set, snare drum, shakers, xylophone, etc,) and play musical pieces. This ensemble will perform at least one culminating concert at the end a session. Second session group may possibly participate in an annual adjudicated percussion festival at URI in March.

Materials: Students are responsible for acquiring a pair of drumsticks and a practice pad.

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COMPOSERS’ WORKSHOP (all ages)

45 Minute Classes; $8/class; Minimum class size=8; Maximum=15

10-Week Session

This is an opportunity for students to work individually or in small groups to learn the basics of reading/writing/composing music, playing musical instruments, and potentially utilizing music technology software/programs if computer resources are available. Students will perform their pieces in concert and record their songs to CD/digital audio file.

Materials: Instructor will provide a variety of instruments to work with, however, students are encouraged to bring their own instrument(s) to compose with.

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ROCK BAND (ages 10-17)

Form a band. Learn/write songs. Record a CD. Play a show.

1 Hour Classes, $10/class, Minimum class size=5; Maximum=12

15-Week Sessions (September to December, January to May)

Open to students who have at least one year of experience: Singing, or Playing Guitar (electric or acoustic with pick-up), Bass, Keyboard, Drum set, Horns (Trumpet, Saxophone, Trombone or other).

Materials: Students must have their own instrument and equipment. PA system, keyboard and Drum-set can be provided.

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JAZZ BAND (ages 10-17)

1 Hour Classes, $10/class, Minimum class size=5; Maximum=12

15-Week Sessions (September to December, January to May)

Similar to the Rock Band format above, but the Jazz Band will require a bit more music reading and will also be better able to include a greater variety of instruments. Open to students who have at least one year of experience playing: Violin, Viola, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, Drum-set, Percussion, or Voice

Materials: Students must have their own instrument and music stand. PA system, keyboard and Drum-set can be provided.

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ANY INSTRUMENT” ORCHESTRA (ages 8-12)

Woodwinds, Strings, Percussion, Guitar, Piano, Other

1 Hour Classes, $10/class, Minimum class size=5; Maximum=12

15-Week Sessions (September to December, January to May)

Open to students who have at least 4 months experience playing their instrument. This is an opportunity for students to play in an instrumental ensemble, which is an invaluable experience for young musicians. The Any Instrument Orchestra will explore a wide variety of musical literature, practice once per week, and will perform at least one culminating concert at the end a session.

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LESSONS (all ages)

Private Lessons: $30/30-minutes, $40/45-minutes

Group Lessons (homogeneous): $60/Hour

Beginners: Piano, Guitar, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, and Violin

All Levels: Drums/Percussion (including snare, xylophone, drum-set, etc.)

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RHYTHM TODDLERS (ages 2-4)

30 Minute Classes; $6/class; Minimum class size=5; Maximum=10

10-Week Session

Toddlers will sing and play action songs, experience many different musical instruments, move to creative, live music, and gain motor-skills and social-skills as they have fun.

Requirements: Caregivers are expected to stay and have fun moving and playing with the children.

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Classes are intended to be held at a host family’s home or other owned space. All class locations and times are to be determined by the home school coordinator/host family and Mr. Matt. Fees are full for first child, half-price for the second child, and then quarter-price if there any other siblings that remain who meet the class requirements. Fee for host family child is waived.

Programs are led by Matthew Niebels (Mr. Matt), Music Director at the Compass School in South County . He is a state certified music educator with 12 years of experience teaching in public schools, charter schools, and running programs through the South Kingstown Guild. Any inquiries please feel free to call him at (401) 935-3135, or email at mattynibbs@hotmail.com

Children’s Literature (1 hour per week)

Suitable for ages 6-12, this class will cover great works written specifically for young readers. Fee: $50/semester ($40/each additional child). The course will include such children’s literature as The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, A Wrinkle in Time, Andersen’s Fairy Tales, and (if the students’ reading level is high) The Hobbit.

Junior High / High School Literature (1 1/2 hours per week)

Suitable for ages 12-17, this class will cover great works (poems, short stories, and novels) written in English. Fee: $70/semester ($50/each additional child). A complete syllabus for this class is available upon request. Major works will include Beowulf, The Tempest, Pride and Prejudice, David Copperfield, and The Lord of the Rings.

Both literature classes will follow a lecture/discussion format and will meet for the entire academic year (10 classes in the fall and 10 classes in the spring). Students should plan to do the required reading in advance of each class. (Jessica has helpful suggestions for parents of slow or reluctant readers!) Miss Esolen will assign an optional term paper or other suitable written assignment for each class and will upon request issue a grade report at the end of each semester.

Private Piano Lessons

( Rhode Island and Massachusetts Area)

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JoHannah Macbeth is a recent home school graduate. While growing up, playing an instrument was a requirement. At at the age of ten JoHannah began studying piano, four years later adding viola to her repertoire. Music quickly grew into more than just another subject in school. In addition to receiving private instruction, JoHannah participated in the Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School ‘s Youth Orchestra, chamber ensembles, masterclasses, music competitions, and summer camps. Passionate about classical music, JoHannah wishes to give the gift of music by mentoring and teaching those behind her.

As a student teacher, JoHannah uses the Suzuki method to establish a foundation, while combining it with a traditional classical approach. Students would be provided with a basic knowledge of rhythm, technique, theory, duet playing, musical style, and music history. JoHannah is able to teach from little to no experience up until an intermediate level. Recommendations are available upon request.

Lessons occur weekly or bi-weekly during the school semesters with a year end performance.

Private Lessons for Piano : (beginning the week of September 27^th 2010)

o 30 minute lesson for $11.00

o 45 minute lesson for $17.00

For additional information or questions please contact JoHannah Macbeth at 508.252.9868 or jamm4Him@gmail.com.

Wednesday, September 29th    7:00pm – 9:00pm

Deltic Co-Op

Blackstone, MA
Contact: Georgette Iannuzzi
faithsoldiers3@yahoo.com
508-369-2556

Logos Educational Services

http://logoseduservices.googlepages.com/
Fall River , Ma

Contact: Laura Bradley
mommydear5@gmail.com

Good Company Tutorials

www.goodcompanytutorials.com
Meets  weekly offering tutorials for home school students in middle school and high school in writing, public speaking, Spanish, science, history, geography, literature, art, music, drama.

609 North Main St
Attleboro, MA

Contact:Julie Shorey
508-695-2373
shoreyfamily7@juno.com

King’s Co-Op

Located in Newport County, Rhode Island

Contact: Carol Robb
stampinwithcarol@cox.net

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Eagle’s Wings Co-op

Fall 2009 Classes are closed for the Eagle’s Wings Co-op.   Anyone interested  in Eagle’s Wings for the Spring session is very welcome to visit us this Fall – The classes gather at Rehoboth Baptist Church in Rehoboth , MA on Friday mornings.

Contact:  Christine Guest
508 223 1828.

The temporary web site is http://test.eagleswingscoop.org/

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.HOMESCHOOL MUSIC LESSONS AND CHOIR

Private Instrumental Lessons:
Drums~Piano~Guitar~Flute~Clarinet~Violin~Voice
In tailored, individual lessons, your child will learn music theory, music history, performance, and more.  Cost is $25/ ½ hour in studio and $30/ ½ hour in your home.  A sibling discount is available for private lessons.

Recorder Class:
In this beginner music, ensemble-type class, students will learn basic skills of playing, performing, and reading.  Cost is $10/week for a 45-minute class.

Homeschool Choir:
Children will be taught a varied repertoire of music ranging from spirituals, hymns, folk, and age-appropriate material, with at least two concert features per school year.  Meet one evening per week.  Cost is $5/1-hour class.

Contact:
Mark Vadnais  (Music teacher and homeschool dad)
324 Grand Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
401-722-0695
philvad@hotmail.com

Beginning Instruments and Intermediate Orchestra

Music Classes for Homeschoolers on Thursdays at the Church of the Mediator, 50 Rounds Avenue, Providence, RI  02907 (on the Cranston line).  Classes offered will be: Move to Music, Intro to the Orchestra, Beginning Non-string instruments, Beginning String Instruments, Intermediate Orchestra, and Group Guitar Class/Ensemble.

Cost per week/per class is $5 for the first student in each family, and $4 for each additional student in a family.

Students need to bring their own instrument, music stand, and pencil.  For Beginning Instruments and Intermediate Orchestra, suitable instruments would be flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, French horn, trumpet, trombone, snare drum, violin, viola, cello, or another instrument like these that would be in an orchestra.  Teachers Heather and John Savage are experienced musicians who have more than 50 years combined experience playing and over 25 years combined experience teaching music.  Pleae inquire for a complete schedule and more information regarding these group classes, or about private lessons.

Contact:
Heather Savage
401-489-4664
newenglandsavages@hotmail.com

Stay at Home Sign Language Tutoring

* Have you always wanted to learn American Sign Language, but never took that first step?

* Well, now is your chance, from the comfort of your own home via webcam!

* We can customize lessons to meet your specific needs or use an ASL textbook series that meets national standards for foreign language learning. Perfect for high school homeschoolers!

* Information about Deaf culture and other resources to enhance your learning will also be presented.

Instructor: Kirk Von Loh *Mr. Von Loh is a Christian Deaf adult who lives in Colorado and teaches via webcam.

Text Book Used: “A Basic Course in American Sign Language” edition 2

Rate: $25 per hour up to a group of 4 students

For further information:

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