RRCAA provides a full range of private instruction, beginner through advanced levels, offered for both youth and adults. Days and times vary with the individual instructor.
Note: Fees for music instruction are due monthly by the
first class of each month. Rates vary per instructor.
Instructors;
Voice: Debbie Inks, Beth Johnson, Jean Priddy
Brass: Joe Acerra, Greg Hillis
Guitar: John Koch, J. Hilton Luce
Percussion: Greg Hillis
Piano/Keyboard/Organ: Natella Askerova, B.J. Green,
Linda Hazel, Debbie Inks, Carol Nagle
Viola/Suzuki Violin/Violin: Dr. Carol Linsenmeier
Woodwinds: Joe Acerra, Carol Fleming Chenoweth,
Tommie Wittman
An introductory class for new students with no experience to learn to read and play music. Students will play on fun electronic keyboards with many preprogrammed songs. This class is a great precursor to private lessons. Class max. 8. This smaller class size results in more individualized instruction.
Mondays 7:00 – 7:45 pm 8 week sessions
Sept. 22 - Nov. 10
Fee - Non-Member $88 • Member $80
Instructor: Linda Hazel
Keyboards provided - no need to bring yours
Focuses on unison and two-part singing and basic breathing and vocal techniques. Some special clothing required. No refunds or credits for missed classes. New students accepted until Nov. 4th.
TUESDAY 4:00 – 5:00 pm
1st session Oct. 7- Dec. 16 (11 weeks)
Fee –$33/ session (Family discount -2nd child $22)
Resource Fee -$15 /student
Instructor: Beth Johnson
Focuses on 3-4 part and accapella singing and sight reading. Prior experience is very helpful but not required. Some special clothing required. No refunds or credits for missed classes. New students accepted until Nov. 4th.
TUESDAY 5:15 – 6:15 pm
1st session Oct. 7 – Dec. 16 (11 weeks)
Fee - $33/ session (Family discount – 2nd child $22)
Resource fee - $15 /student
Instructor: Beth Johnson
Focuses on giving students experience in ensemble playing. Students will work toward a short concert at least once during the year. No refunds or credits for missed classes. New students accepted until Nov. 4. Min. 12 members to begin.
TUESDAY 6:30 – 7:30 pm
1st session Oct. 7 – Dec. 16 (11 weeks)
Fee - $33/ session (Family discount-2nd child $22)
Resource fee - $15/student
Instructor: Joe Acerra
Beginners and/or Limited Experience Learn to play the recorder and read music notation as pre-band skills and group music-making fun. Home practice required. No refunds or credits for missed classes. New students accepted until Nov. 4. Class max. 6. This smaller class size results in more individualized instruction.
TUESDAY 3:00 – 3:45 pm
1st session Oct. 7 – Dec. 16 (11 weeks)
Fee - $66/ session (Family discount-2nd child $44)
Resource Fee - $5
Instructor: B.J. Green
A child’s joyful exploration of music and movement, Kindermusik is based on research showing that music helps build a child’s self-confidence, enhances complex reasoning and focuses listening skills.
Materials MUST be paid before classes begin.
Instructor: Beth Johnson
“Zoom Buggy” Explores the many ways baby and parent can Zoom! Experience the vroom of a rocket ship and the swoosh of the canoe oars through a variety of instruments and songs.
THURSDAY 12:30 – 1:15 pm
Oct. 9 – Dec. 4 (8 weeks)
Class Fee - $71 Non-Member; $64 Member
“Milk & Cookies” empowers the parent to lead the child through familiar, everyday home activities such as cooking, dusting and washing clothes. Baking cookies, eating cupcakes, blowing on hot cross buns, wiggling like jelly, going grocery shopping and making tea are all represented in familiar songs and activities.
WEDNESDAY 12:45 – 1:30 pm, Sept. 24 - Jan. 21 (15 weeks)
OR
THURSDAY 10:00 – 10:45 am, Sept. 25 – Jan. 22 (15 weeks)
Class Fee - $132 Non-Member; $120 Member
Material Fee - $58 (Sibling Kit $34)
“Hello Weather, Let’s Play Together!” explores sunshine, rain, snow, thunderstorms and more in this imaginative and delightful weather-related musical adventure. Whether creating storm sounds on a drum or throwing pretend snowballs, children and their families are encouraged to get out doors and enjoy the world around them.
WEDNESDAY 1:45 – 2:30 pm, Sept. 24 – Jan. 21 (15 weeks)
OR
THURSDAY 11:00 – 11:45 am, Sept. 25 – Jan. 22 (15 weeks)
Class Fee - $132 Non-Member; $120 Member
Material Fee - $67 (Sibling Kit $38)
Broadens the child’s musical experience through the introduction of the glockenspiel. Through fun games and activities, learning how to keep a steady beat, plus reading and writing musical notations, this class will help a child lay the initial ground work for musical success!
WEDNESDAY 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Sept. 24 – Jan 21 (15 weeks)
Class Fee - $132 Non-Member; $120 Member
Material Fee - $78