NEW SUMMER CAMPS & BOOT CAMPS AT CMS

CAMP CREATE!: Ages 5-10with Sean CrawfordIn this week long camp, children will explore music, art & theatre through activities designed by Community Music School, Locust Street Art and Story Time Bookshop. Campers will put on a performance for family and friends on the last day! | 2 1/2 hours per dayMonday, July 11 - Friday, July 15 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.$150 for 5 days of creativity| Elmwood

VOCAL BOOT CAMP: Teens and adultswith Maria Goodrich and Paul WaaraFive day intensive vocal experience with singing, music theory, sight reading, audition workshops & performance|4.5 hrs per day Monday, August 22 - Friday, August 26 | 1:30-6 p.m.$500 for 5 days | Elmwood

PIANO BOOT CAMP: Teens & adults with various CMS piano facultyA five day intensive piano experience focused on sight reading, dynamics, performance technique and stage presence. Designed to prepare students for the new school year| 2 hour classMonday, August 8 - Friday, August 12 | 5-7 p.m.$220 for 5 days | Elmwood

SUMMER STRINGS CAMP: Adult beginnerswith Leslie BahlerAdult beginner string players will learn through listening, playing and having fun! Performance on last session. | 60-minute ensembleTuesdays and Fridays from July 5-July 29 | 10:30-11:30$80 for 8 classes | Elmwood

SUMMERTIME ROCKS!: Teens and adultswith Kevin Helfrich and Gary RutkowskiA six week camp, open to teens & young adults who are interested in exploring & performing rock-based genres in a setting that is based on the “jam session.” | 60-minute classWed, 7-8 p.m. | July 13 - August 17$60 for 6 classes | Elmwood

ADULT CHORAL REFRESH: Adultswith Paul WaaraDesigned for adult choral singers, this course will help get you ready to jump back into singing this fall! Refresh and review vital choral sing-ing skills including breathing, sight singing, part-singing, and overall vocal technique. This class will help your voice get ready to start sing-ing again in the fall. Participants will sing a variety of choral selections throughout the course, and present a short choral concert at the end of the session (on August 18).Tues 6-7 from July 26 - August 16 $40 for 4 classes | Elmwood

CMS Summer Chamber Ensemble: Teens & adultswith Sean CrawfordPiano, wind & string players have the opportunity to rehearse & per-form in a chamber music setting. Students will learn rehearsal techniques, ensemble playing, musicianship & etiquette. A solo or etude should be prepared in advance to assist the instructor with group assignments & repertoire selection. Performance on last session. | 45-minute ensembleTimes & dates to be determined | Please contact CMS to be placed$80 for 8 classes | Elmwood

Ask about Pop Theory Class - Dates and times TBD!

HOW TO REGISTEROnline: communitymusicbuffalo.orgCall: request a registration packet at 884.4887Visit: 415 Elmwood Ave, between Bryant & Summer

INDIVIDUAL LESSONSAll schedules & locations subject to change. For younger students, see our class schedule.

Piano: Age 7-adultElmwood | Clarence | East Aurora | Larkin | Snyder

Voice: Age 12-adultElmwood | Clarence | East Aurora | Larkin | Lockport | Snyder

Strings: Age 6-adultCello, Fiddle, Mandolin, Viola, Violin, Upright BassElmwood | Clarence | Larkin | Snyder

Guitar/Electric Bass/Banjo: Age 9-adultElmwood | East Aurora | Larkin

Percussion: Age 9-adult Drums, Drumset, Marimba | Elmwood

Winds: Age 9-adultBassoon, Clarinet, Flute, French Horn, Oboe, Piccolo, Recorder, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, TubaElmwood | Clarence | Larkin | Lockport | Snyder

Theory/Composition: Age 13-adult | Elmwood

COSTLessons are held once per week.30 minutes $25 per lesson | 45 minutes $37.50 per lesson60 minutes $50 per lesson+Annual $20 registration fee, prorated for multiple students in one family. | Financial aid may be available depending on need & other requirements set by donors to CMS.

CLASSES FOR CHILDRENAll schedules & locations subject to change.

Music, My Grown Up & Me: Birth-4 years old with supervising adult with Sean CrawfordGrown ups & children bond through singing, rhythm & movement. The perfect way to introduce your child to the joy of music. Each child who attends MGM will receive a small musical instrument for take home practice & play! 25% off sibling discount. Children under six months attend free with paying sibling. | 45-minute class

Mon, 10:30-11:15am | July 18-August 29 (no class 7/25)

$90 for 6 classes | with Sean Crawford | Elmwood

Mon, 4:30-5:15pm | July 18-August 29 (no class 7/25)

$90 for 6 classes | with Sean Crawford | Elmwood

Tues, 9:30-10:15am | July 5-August 23 (no classes 7/12 or 7/26)

$105 for 7 classes | with Sean Crawford | Elmwood

Wed, 5:30-6:15pm | July 6-August 24 (no class 7/27)

$105 for 7 classes | with Sean Crawford | SNYDER

Thurs, 10:30-11:15am | July 7-August 25 (no classes 7/14 or 7/28) $90 for 6 classes | with Sean Crawford | Elmwood

Fri, 10:30-11:15am | July 8-August 26 (no classes 7/15 or 7/29) $90 for 6 classes | with Sean Crawford | Elmwood

Music & Me: On My Own: Ages 3-5; parents need not attend with Maria GoodrichYoung children learn about music through singing, movement, rhythm & percussion. | 45-minute class

Thurs, 10:30-11:15am | July 7-August 25 (no class 7/28) $105 for 7 classes | with Maria Goodrich | Elmwood

Joy of Singing Together: Ages 6-9 with Maria GoodrichYoungsters learn singing techniques by learning & performing in a group. Orff instruments will be explored, including glockenspiels, triangles & wood blocks. The Orff approach emphasizes children’s natural instinct to play through imitation, experimentation & personal expression, creating life-long musicians & creative problem solvers. 45-minute classThurs, 11:30am-12:15pm | July 7-August 18 | (no class 7/28) Recital August 18$90 for 6 classes | Elmwood

Totally Tween Voice Class: Ages 10-12with Maria GoodrichTweens learn fun songs in a group setting. Plus, choose one piece for an individual “mini” voice lesson within the group! | 45-minute classThurs, 12:30-1:15pm | July 7-August 18| (no class 7/28) Recital August 18$90 for 6 classes | Elmwood

Piano Exploration: Ages 5-6with Brianna MillerChildren learn about piano through basic note reading, movement, games, singing & ear training. Students must have a piano or keyboard at home. PE1-new students PE2-returning students. | 45-minute classPE2 Mon, 4:30-5:15 p.m. | July 11-Aug 22 | $105 for 7 classes | ElmwoodPE2 Mon, 5:30-6:15 p.m. | July 11-Aug 22 | $105 for 7 classes | ElmwoodPE2 Tues, 5:30-6:15 p.m. | July 12-Aug 23 | $105 for 7 classes | ElmwoodPE1 Tues, 4:30-5:15 p.m. | July 12-Aug 23 | $105 for 7 classes | Elmwood

Instrument Exploration-Beginner Strings & Percussion: Ages 5-7with Sean CrawfordChildren explore music through singing, games & group instrument play. String & Orff instruments will be used to teach students music notation, aural skills & beginner performance techniques. | 45-minute classTues, 4-4:45pm | July 5-Aug 23 (no class 7/26)

$105 for 7 classes | Elmwood Instrument Exploration-Winds & Strings: Ages 8-12with Sean CrawfordChildren explore the instruments of the orchestra. Students will be exposed to a vast repertoire, learn about & play a variety of

instruments & develop basic musical competence. Instruments explored will include violin, cello, flute, clarinet, sax, trumpet, trombone, piano, percussion & more. | 45-minute classTues, 5-5:45pm | July 5-Aug 23 (no class 7/26) | $105 for 7 classes | Elmwood

CLASSES FOR TEENS & ADULTSAll schedules & locations subject to change.

Introductory Piano for Adults: Adults with Hassan Al-MuftiFor adults with little or no keyboard experience. Students will learn basic piano technique, note reading & rhythms. Close interaction with the instructor, an experienced concert pianist. | 60-minute class

IP2 Wed, 5-6pm | July 6-Aug 17 (no class July 27)

$90 for 6 classes | Elmwood

IP1 Wed, 6-7pm pm | July 6-Aug 17 (no class July 27)

$90 for 6 classes | Elmwood

ENSEMBLESAll schedules & locations subject to change.

Fiddle ‘n Folk Ensemble: Teens & adults FREE JAM ON JULY 6!with Phil BanaszakMembers learn to play folk music in a jam setting as they improvise, play by ear & have an all-around good time. Must have own instrument. 60-minute ensembleWed, 7:00-8:00pm | July 13-August 31$80 for 8 sessions | Elmwood | FREE JAM ON JULY 6! Glee Club: Teens & adultswith Maria GoodrichMembers have fun singing Broadway, pop, rock & folk music with an experienced director. Music reading is helpful but not required. 60-minute ensembleThurs, 6:00-7:00pm | July 14-August 18 | Recital August 18$60 for 6 sessions | Elmwood

MUSIC THERAPYAll schedules & locations subject to change.

Individual Music Therapy Sessions: All agesOur board-certified music therapist offers individual sessions using music to help people with a variety of diagnoses, at our Elmwood location. Visit communitymusicbuffalo.org or call us at 884.4887 for more information. 30 minutes $30 per lesson | 45 minutes $45 per lesson60 minutes $60 per lesson+Annual $20 registration fee, prorated for multiple students in one family. | Financial aid may be available depending on need & other requirements set by donors to CMS.

Individual Adaptive Lessons See “Individual Lessons” page for pricing.Our music therapist offers the following individual lessons, adapted for people with special needs:

Drums | Age 7-adultPiano | Age 7-adult Voice | Age 12-adultGuitar | Age 10-adult Trumpet | Age 10-adultUkulele | Age 7-adult

FACULTY & STAFFTeacher bios & photos available at communitymusicbuffalo.org

Piano DepartmentHassan Al-Mufti, ChairKenneth Atkinson, Chair EmeritusChristina Brown*Shirley ChanSuzanne ChapinEdward KramerFran Landis*Anna WhistlerKenneth Young*

Voice Department Maria Goodrich, ChairJill Raisen Buerk*Maria LindseyAudrey ShaferPaul WaaraElizabeth Wojtowicz

Instrumental Department Phil Banaszak, Chair | StringsLeslie Bahler | StringsBrian C-DeJesus | Upright BassSean Crawford | WoodwindsDavid Gallagher | Rock DrumsKevin Helfrich | Banjo, Guitar, Electric BassCarol McLaughlin | Winds, JazzGary Rutkowski | PercussionChristine Treimanis | CelloPeter VanDyke | GuitarMichael Zak, PhD | Guitar, Electric Bass, Theory, Composition

Childhood Music Department Sean Crawford, ChairMaria Goodrich

Music TherapyBrianna Miller, MT-BCSara Rogers, MT-BC

*Not teaching this summer

StaffDavid Dougherty, CustodianTyonna Epps, Receptionist Jennifer Guillow, Chief Operating OfficerLeta Hooser, Clerical AssistantJennifer M. Koch, PhD, Executive DirectorShana Lee, ReceptionistKellie Walsh, Bookkeeper