Vocal Performance Classes
Group voice instruction is offered to voice students from age 9 through adults. In addition to studying age appropriate proper vocal techniques, students will receive instruction in note reading and rhythm development. Students will have the opportunity for both solo and small ensemble singing experiences. One 45 minute class per week.

• 9-12 Year Old Girls & Boys:
  Wednesdays, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Teacher: Laura Fusz
• 13-18 Year Old Girls:
  Thursdays, 6:00-6:45 p.m. Teacher: Laura Fusz

Flute Choir
Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm    Instructor:  Pauline Reimers
Cost:  $205.00
Prerequisite:  Student must have at least 2 years experience to participate

Master Piano Class
Saturdays, September 27th, October 25th, November 25th, December 6th.
Teacher: Jesse Davis
Prerequisite: Student must be currently enrolled in a private lesson through the Snyder Music Academy.

Snyder Youth Strings is open to students age 10-18 (no audition required). Younger students may participate with permission from director. This entire group will rehearse on Sundays in the Sanctuary from 4:30-5:15 PM. Rehearsals will begin in the Fall 2008. Cost: FREE

 

Private lessons are offered weekly in 30, 45, and 60-minute increments. All lessons are taught at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church. Lessons are offered every semester for the instruments listed below, and others may be offered upon request.

Private lessons are offered for the following instruments:
Piano / Organ / Harp / Voice / Suzuki Guitar / Guitar / Guitar (Classical, Jazz, Rhythm & Blue Grass)/ Flute / Clarinet / Oboe / Saxaphone / Trumpet / Trombone / Tuba / French Horn / Euphonium / Electric Bass / Banjo / Percussion & Drum Set / Violin / Viola / Cello / Mandolin / Dance.

Includes 14 Lessons
Group Lessons 30 minute private lesson 45 minute private lesson 60 minute private lesson	$205.00 $260.00 $390.00 $520.00

Tuition may be divided into 4 equal payments over the course of the semester. The first payment is due by the first lesson and each of the others by the first of the remaining three months.

All music and additional materials needed by the student will be purchased separately at the direction of the teacher.

Kindermusik Programs available Fall 2008:

Snyder Music Academy Music Therapy Services
Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages.  Music therapy improves the quality of life for persons who are well and meets the needs of children and adults with various disabilities or illnesses.  Music therapy interventions can be designed to:

• promote wellness
• manage stress
• alleviate pain
• express feelings
• enhance memory
• improve communication
• promote physical rehabilitation

Music activities such as singing/vocalizing, movement, and instrument play are designed to be success oriented and enjoyable. For more information on music therapy services, go to www.musictherapy.org.  

Music therapy services at Snyder Music Academy are provided by a Board Certified Music Therapist, who has completed at least an undergraduate degree in music therapy at an accredited school as well as a specialized 6 month internship in a specific field. 

Upon registration for music therapy services, an individual assessment with the music therapist will be scheduled at a time agreed upon by the therapist and the caregiver.  During this time, the therapist will ask questions and have the client perform specific tasks so that individual needs and goals can be established.  He/she will suggest a proper placement in one of the following groups that will meet the client’s needs and schedule. 

Classes offered in the spring 2009 semester are:  Drumming, Early Beginnings, and Music Therapy Group I. 

Early Beginnings in Music Therapy (ages 3—pre-K)
45 minutes, once a week
For children with special needs, ages three to five. This small group music therapy class is an opportunity for children, with a caregiver present, to socialize within a structured music setting. Children learn sharing play, taking turns, listening and responding to others. It will also assist in the development of verbal communication, speech, and language skills.

Music Therapy Group I (grades K-5)
45 minutes, once a week
For elementary aged school children with special needs. The group will focus on basic social interactions and involves singing, dancing, playing instruments, and musical games and stories.  This music therapy session assists in the development of verbal communication, speech and language skills, sharing, taking turns, and listening and responding to others. 

Drumming (Teens and Adults)
45 minutes, once a week
Everyone loves to make music with percussion instruments!  This group encourages self-expression, fine and gross motor skills, socialization, multi-sensory stimulation, and self-awareness.  We will explore many different kinds of percussion instruments, participate in drum circles, and play rhythm games.