School of Cultural Arts

CLASSS ARE HELD AT THE ISLIP ART MUSEUM
Brookwood Hall, 50 Irish Lane, East Islip, NY 11730
To reserve a class visit the museum or call (631) 224-5402
OR VISIT THE MUSEUM
Museum Office Hours:
Weds. - Sat. 10 am - 4 pm/ Sunday - 12 pm - 4 pm
Arts Council and Museum facilities are closed on all State and Federal holidays

Or call Islip Arts Council
Mon-Friday 9 -5 PM (631) 224-5420

MUSIC CLASSES START JANUARY 10TH

Piano

With Christopher Scher
Learn piano playing basics. Improve reading and listening skills. Expand your knowledge and music in a fun and relaxed environment.
Tuesdays: 4 - 5:30 pm
Session A: January 10, 17, 24, 31
FEE: $100 per session

SAXOPHONE

With Christopher Scher
This beginner's course is designed to learn the basics of Saxophone playing which includes reading skills, breathing techniques and expanding knowledge of music theory.
Tuesdays: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Session A: January 10, 17, 24, 31
FEE: $100 per session

STRING INSTRUMENTS

With Jennifer Ruggirello
Learn violin, viola, cello, or bass. This class will enable students to learn the basics and/or hone their skills on string instruments. Individualized instruction can be arranged after first class. The classes will be held in Brookwood Hall.
Tuesdays: 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Beginner Strings
Session A: January 10, 17, 24, 31
FEE: $100 per session

Intermediate Strings
Tuesdays: 6:30 - 8 PM
Session A: January 10, 17, 24, 31
FEE: $100 per session

WIND AND BAND

ADVANCED METHODS FOR WIND INSTRUMENTS:
with Daniel Dunninger
This course is designed for students in middle school or high school concert band interested in improving their knowledge and proficiency with their instrument. Excellent way to prepare for NYSSMA solos.
Fridays:
Middle School Students Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Session A: Jan 27 Feb 3, 10, 17

Fridays:
High School Students Time: 5:45 - 6:45
Session D: Jan 27 Feb 3, 10, 17

Fee: $65 per session

CONDUCTING THE BAND:
with Daniel Dunninger
Students will learn how to conduct a concert band and lead a performing ensemble as well as develop conducting and score reading skills. Excellent for drum majors and other high school music students interested in leading large performing groups.
Wednesdays: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Jan 25 Feb 1, 8, 15
Fee: $ 50

GUITAR LESSONS

With Geovanny Santamaria
Improve reading and expand chord and scale knowledge in a fun and relaxed environment
Thursdays: 4:30 - 6 pm
Session A: February 2, 9, 16, 23

FEE: $100 per session

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