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Mariana Iranzi, LS - Early Childhood world music teacher, offers one-on-one instrumental lessons for guitar, piano, ukulele and voice for students in Kindergarten-2nd grade. Beginner and intermediate students will learn proper technique, basic music theory and reading in a wide range of musical styles. Students will explore with improvisation and composition, and will be encouraged to find their unique talents and develop an appreciation for music.

Private lessons are available to Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students via zoom.

Fee: $60 for 30 minutes

Contact Mariana to schedule a lesson: mariana.iranzi@calhoun.org

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If you have any questions about this process, please reach out to Emily Bales, Coordinator of Lower School Operations.

Respecting that in-person music instruction is not possible during the pandemic, we are none-the-less excited about being able to offer the ASM program in a more modest way this year.

Individual instruction is one teacher with one student via Zoom. These lessons will provide an enjoyable outlet for concentrated work and individual attention. Individual lessons promote skills, achievement and enthusiasm and are offered in 30-, 45- and 60-minute increments.

Private lessons are available to LS-E, MS, and US students on the following instruments:

• Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone Horn
• Violin, Cello, Double Bass
• Guitar & Bass Guitar
• Drums
• Voice
• Piano

Fee: A lesson's duration and the number of lessons determines the full tuition, which needs to be paid in full at the beginning of each semester. For 3rd-5th graders, we recommend that lessons be 30-minutes in length:

• $65 for 30 minutes
• $95 for 45 minutes
• $120 for 60 minutes

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Students on financial aid (“FA”) who participate in Calhoun School ensembles (winds, brass, strings and chorus) who wish to further their study of that particular instrument will be charged for lessons at a discounted rate according to the percentage of their FA; there is no assistance for 3rd or 4th grade students.

Invoices will be sent from the Music Department once your lesson is arranged. A $28 registration fee for each child, each semester, is required for all lessons.

Instrument Rentals

The faculty will assist the student in arranging for the rental of an instrument, if required.

Cancellation Policy

For student absences, 2 individual lessons per semester can be rescheduled if the absence is due to student illness, religious observance, or extraordinary circumstances. There are no exceptions. The teacher must be notified 24 hours in advance for a religious observance or extraordinary circumstance. Please notify David Alpert by 8am the day of the lesson or as soon as possible in the case of a departure during the school day. Otherwise, the teacher is not required to make up the missed lesson. This year we will not be offering group and partner lessons or chamber ensemble coaching.

Thank you for your interest in Calhoun Composers for 3rd-5th grade students. This program will not run the fall of 2020. If you have a question, please reach out to David Alpert for more information.

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Is your child interested in writing their own original music and hearing it performed live in concert?

Inspired by the New York Philharmonic's acclaimed Very Young Composers program, and taught by NYPhil teaching artist and Calhoun faculty member, Like Cissell, students in grades 3-5 will have the opportunity to write their very own original music. No prior experience with composing nor proficiency on an instrument is required for this course.

Throughout the semester, students will engage in a variety of games and creative activities and will be visited by guest musical artists from the community to learn about composing for winds, strings and percussion as they work toward creating their own original piece of music.

A concert performance of Calhoun Composer original works will be given at the end of the semester, where students will have a chance to hear their music performed live.