Teen Programs 13-18 years
Rock Guitar Styles
Every influential guitarist has an approach that makes them sound unique. Learn to identify the elements of style that make players like Hendrix, Page and VanHalen stand out. This class is for intermediate to advanced level students who have a working knowledge of open position and barre chord forms as well as pentatonic and blues scales. 12 weeks
$250
| Hingham: Thursday, 4 - 5 pm | Duxbury: Tuesday, 3:30 - 4:30 pm |
Drum Circle
Sponsored by Mollie Dunn
Ed Sorrentino
Drum Circe is a hands-on, rhythm-based musical activity for all age groups. This fun, effective means of communicating through drums and percussion instruments provides health-promoting strategies such as self-expression, stress reduction and exercise. A trained facilitator leads the group.
4 weeks
Hingham: Friday, 7 - 8 pm
| $85/person | $160/family |
Beginner/Intermediate Percussion Ensemble
Ted Sajdyk
12 weeks
$250
| Hingham: Thursday, 6 - 7 pm |
Intermediate-Advanced Percussion Ensemble
Ed Sorrentino
12 weeks
$250
| Duxbury: Wednesday, 7 - 8 pm |
Advanced Percussion Ensemble
Ed Sorrentino
12 weeks
$250
| Hingham: Saturday, 8 - 9 am |
Mallet Ensemble
Ed Sorrentino
This ensemble is designed to help students with reading melodies on mallet instruments. Most percussion students start with rhythms and this takes it to the next level.
$250
| Hingham: Thursday, 7 - 8 pm |
High School A Capella Ensemble
Lorna Jane Norris
Sponsored by Linda and Gerald Jones
A small-group experience for the motivated high school singer. Students will sing in complex harmony building musical skills, foreign language diction, and vocal technique. 15 weeks
$275
| Hingham: Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm |
New!! SSC Idol Class
Kaoruko Pilkington
Ages: 8-14 In this exciting new American Idol-style class, students receive coaching on their favorite pop songs and learn to give and take constructive criticism. After a brief overview of the weekly topic and skills surrounding it, students perform for a panel of three peer judges. Over the six-week class, students serve as both judges and performers. 12 weeks
$250
| Hingham: Thursday, 4:30 - 5:30 pm |
New!! Vocal Jazz Improvisation
Kaoruko Pilkington
Ages: adults and jazz-focused high school students This exciting new class teaches scatting from the ground up. Students learn a simple blues tune and trading vocal lines back and forth with the teacher, and eventually use that blues tune to experiment with rhythmic and melodic themes, embellish their vocal lines, and finally create their own unique versions of the song. 12 weeks
Starts September 25, 2008
$250
| Hingham: Thursday 5:30 - 6:30 pm |
Woman Song
Jennie Mulqueen
Woman Song is a singing ensemble for women who love to sing. Members learn songs by ear; music-reading not required. The repertoire includes rounds and part songs. The year concludes with a spring concert. 12 weeks
$180
| Hingham: Wednesdays, 8 - 9:30 pm |
Music Director Jim Vinci
Managing Director Candace Kniffen
Artistic Director Steven Karidoyanes
BaYS is an auditioned*, sequential youth orchestra program designed to create an opportunity for dedicated and talented young musicians, living in communities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, to perform symphonic music at a high level in a well organized orchestra program. In partnership with The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, the program currently offers ensembles at three levels: a string ensemble for younger students, an intermediate level full symphonic orchestra, and an advanced full symphonic orchestra. Artistic Director Steven Karidoyanes acts as artistic advisor and meets with the orchestras three times per year. Students are coached by SSC faculty members and area music educators. All rehearsals take place at the Duxbury Performing Arts Center.
Duxbury Performing Arts Center: Wednesday evenings
Dolce Strings (string ensemble): Theresa Johnson, Conductor
Sinfonia (intermediate full orchestra): Nicholas Tatarka, Conductor
Symphony (advanced full orchestra): Jim Vinci, Conductor
*No audition is necessary for Dolce Strings. This performing ensemble is usually comprised of students in elementary school who have been studying their instrument for one or two years, and are ready for fundamental ensemble playing.
For more information or for an audition, please contact Managing Director Candace Kniffen at c.kniffen@sscmusic.org
| Dolce Strings: $300/year | Sinfonia: $350/year | Symphony: $425/year |
Orchestra Incognito
Tim Butterworth
The advent of synthesizers has made it possible for a few keyboardists to sound like a string orchestra, a four- piece rock band, or a percussion ensemble! In this class you’ll use your keyboarding skills, and our synthesizers in our new group instruction lab, to play a part in a band! 12 weeks
$250
| Hingham: Mondays, 4 - 5 pm |
Electronic Effects for Guitarists
Guitarists have a myriad of choices when it comes to effects, so before you head off to the music store, get some hands on time with the tone shaping tools used by the guitar greats! Learn how effects change the sound of your guitar and how you can use them to discover your own tone in this 12-week course.
$250
| Hingham: Thursday, 5 - 6 pm | Duxbury: Tuesday, 2:30 - 3:30 pm |
New!! Groove Workshop
Jazz/Rock Faculty
In popular music, the term "groove" is defined as an understanding of rhythmic patterning that underlies the characteristic rhythmic 'feel' of a piece. Designed to give students an opportunity to work with contemporary as well as popular rock, jazz, Latin and funk styles of music, this 12-week ensemble teaches students modern and traditional improvisation techniques, and concludes with a professionally-recorded performance. All rhythm instruments (piano, guitar, bass, drums, world percussion and mallets) including voice are encouraged to join.
$250
| Hingham: Thursday, 7:30 - 8:30 pm |
New!! Jazz for Classical Musicians
Chris Rathbun
Open to ages 14 (or younger with approval) to adult of intermediate to advanced skill levels (Suzuki students beyond Book 3) on ALL instruments including voice. This 12-week class approaches learning to improvise the way one might take a crash course in a foreign language for travelers. Progressive phrases and patterns from the repertoire and recordings will be introduced to help cultivate jazz vocabulary. Practice of how chord progressions work will provide the syntax. Required: 10-12 assigned downloadable recordings for personal use, free software (made available), desire to have fun.
$250
| Hingham: Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 pm |
Piano Duet Class
Piano Faculty
Adults and young adults who would like to get back into piano but are afraid to take that first step, or would like to meet new friends who play and share their same desire, are invited to explore the joy of making music with two at a piano. Duets provide a fun, positive environment in which to strengthen rhythm, note reading, musicality, and teamwork. Each class includes instruction and group practice. To determine the appropriate level and pairing of each group, each student will need to play a short excerpt of something they have played in the past, or are currently playing. No excerpt is too easy! Piano pairs and instructors will determine the one-hour per week time of class jointly.
Minimum 8 weeks.
$35/session
Classical Music Studies
Sponsored by Jane Carr
Edwina Li, Margaret Li
(formerly called Certificate Program)
The required classes of classical music theory, solfege (ear training and sight singing), music appreciation and chamber music provide the necessary skills needed for students to develop as musicians, and enhances the students’ musical performance and enjoyment. The Classical Music Studies curriculum is particularly beneficial as a prerequisite for any student who is interested and/or anticipating to take the AP Music Theory exam.
Music theory enriches and strengthens the student’s study of their individual instrument by providing a firm understanding of the underlying musical grammar. Solfege connects theoretical concepts through active participation. It develops and internalizes correct pitch and sense of rhythm through various activities, recitation and dictation. In music appreciation, students study selected repertoire from the classical Western tradition through directed listenings and projects. Weekly chamber music sessions directly apply and reinforce concepts learned in class through active musical collaboration. The program runs for 28 weeks with a midterm and a final to assess the student’s progress. The year ends with a festival at which time the students present their independent projects and perform their chamber pieces.
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Duxbury: Friday, 4 - 7 pm
Starting September 12, 2008
Hingham: Thursdays, 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Starting September 11, 2008
28 weeks
| $1280 - Current SSC private lesson student | $1525 - Non-SSC private lesson student |
AP Music Theory Prep
Margaret Li
As music theory and ear training are cumulative, it is to the advantage of the student to have been studying both to some degree as early as possible. High school students (it is recommended that students start this in their sophomore or junior year) interested in taking the AP exam in their senior year should show a demonstrated commitment to prepare for and to work at an accelerated pace. When available, practice exams will be given. South Shore Conservatory has not yet been designated as an official College Board testing center. Please contact your school’s music department for available testing centers.
Starting September 9, 2008
For more information call 781-934-2731, ext. 17
$950
| Duxbury: Tuesday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
Ballet Level IV
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
A technically more accelerated class, Level IV carefully guides students toward beginning to formulate their plans for intensifying their ballet studies.
Duxbury campus
$2835/year
| Tuesday, 3:30 - 5:30 pm | Wednesday, 5:45 - 7:45 | Friday, 4:30 - 6:30 pm | Saturday, 9:45 - 11:45 am |
Ballet Level V
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
For students who have demonstrated an intermediate level of technical mastery, Level V encourages students to excel, whether they have chosen to continue to regularly take ballet for recreation and self development, or have begun to direct their sight on a professional career. It is recommended that students at this level study five days a week: three in Duxbury and two at the Cambridge studio.
Duxbury campus
$2300/year
| Monday, 5:45 - 7:45 pm | Wednesday, 5:45 - 7:45 pm | Friday, 2:30 - 4:30 pm |
Ballet Level VI
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
Designed for the serious ballet student, emphasis is put on mastering advanced technique, musicality, and performance skills. Classes take place six days a week with three days required at the Cambridge studio.
Duxbury campus
$2300/year
| Monday, 5:45 - 7:45 pm | Wednesday, 5:45 - 7:45 pm | Friday, 2:30 - 4:30 pm |
Act III: Music Theatre Revue
Ellen Kelly, Tom Boyer, Lorna Jane Norris
Middle and high schoolers are invited to participate in this performance-based class, dedicated to the training of the young performer in all facets of the musical theatre form...singing, working with an accompanist, and acting. During the 10-week workshop, young performers will be coached by a vocal expert, musical director and acting teacher. The finale of each workshop will be a cabaret style revue.
Session starts September 13, 2008
10 weeks
$275
| Hingham: Saturday, 12 - 2 pm |
Improv Class For Teens
Improv Asylum
Teens 14 and up. Whether your background is in theater, sports, making jokes with your friends or making funny observations to yourself, this 8-week improv class allows anyone to immediately tap into the creative side that every individual has within him or herself. Improv Asylum is New England’s leading professional improvisational theater company, and its alums have gone on to careers in comedy, on stage and in television.
First eight-week session begins September 1, 2008
Second eight-week session begins January 10, 2009
$275
| Duxbury: Saturday, 11 am – 1 pm |
Home School Enrichment Program
South Shore Conservatory’s Home School Enrichment Program meets the unique needs of home school parents looking for quality arts education for their children. Students can enjoy the experience of learning about music, theatre, speech and the visual arts in a supportive and nurturing environment with other home schooled children. Families enrolling three or more children receive a 10% discount.
The program’s curriculum is based on the input home school families around the South Shore and includes private lessons, early childhood music, chamber music, basic musicianship, advanced music studies which includes music history and music theory, group keyboard class, theatre, public speaking and visual art.
With the program offered at two campuses on two separate days, families can choose the location that is most convenient.
Hingham: Thursdays, 9 am - 2:30 pm
Duxbury: Tuesday, 9 am - 2:30 pm
Each semester runs 16 weeks.
| Electives | ||
| Classical Music Studies | $400 | |
| Public Speaking | $225 | |
| Theatre | $225 | |
| Art A
(for 5-8 years) Duxbury only |
$200 | |
| Art B
(8 yrs. and up) Duxbury only |
$300 | |
| Musicianship (ages 8+) | $225 | |
| Chamber Music (12 weeks) |
$250 | |
| Group Keyboard Class Hingham only |
$225 | |
| Music Together
(ages 0-5) (10 weeks) |
$190 | |
| Drum! Sing! Dance! (ages 5-7) (10 weeks) |
$200 |
The Conservatory strives to make arts education accessible to all who wish to participate. Financial aid and/or sliding scale tuition is available by contacting Su D’Ambrosio at 781-749-7565, ext. 31.
Beginning group lessons available on the following instruments: recorder, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone and percussion.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for private lessons for children whose families can document financial need. Application forms are available in the office and as a downloadable Word Document and must be filled out and returned prior to the first week of the semester. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee, which meets before each semester to grant assistance. Recipients of scholarship aid must reapply each semester. The deadline for Fall 2008 financial aid applications is August 8, 2008. The deadline for Spring 2009 financial aid applications is January 9, 2009.
South Shore Conservatory admits students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all rights and privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.