Yoga With Amber

Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 am
Duxbury campus

Yoga at SSC offers a chance to slow down, stretch, and reset through mindful movement and breath. This class is open to all levels and focuses on building strength, flexibility, balance, and body awareness in a supportive, inclusive environment. Guided by renowned yoga teacher Amber Gregory, participants will explore accessible sequences, gentle flow, and relaxation techniques designed to support both physical and mental well-being. Whether you are new to yoga or returning to your practice, this class offers a grounding way to care for your body and mind at SSC.
Tuition: 6 session package - $120 or $25 per session for drop-ins
Ages: 10+
Starts February 4

SSC SoundLab: Digital Composition

Campus: Hingham
Day/Time: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm
Teaching Artist: Daniel Avila

Turn your ideas into music! In this group class, you’ll learn how to create your own songs using free online tools and digital platforms. Experiment with beats, melodies, and sound effects as you explore what it means to be a modern music maker. You’ll discover new ways to express yourself and bring your musical imagination to life - no experience needed, just your creativity and curiosity!

Ages: 10+

This class is also available as a Digital Composition private lesson.

Dance Classes

Please submit the registration form before making a tuition payment. Please note that a $50 registration fee will be added to the cost of the registration for each student, regardless of the number of classes for which the student is being registered.

All classes run for 35 weeks, except those meeting on Fridays, which will meet for 34 weeks.
Below is the fee schedule for the 2025-2026 academic year, based on class length, for the full 35 weeks. Where there are rolling admissions, tuition will be prorated:

45 Minute Classes = $1050
60 Minute Classes = $1155
75 Minute Classes = $1295
90 Minute Classes = $1400
120 Minute Classes = $1470

Creative Movement Preschool/ Pre K

Kinderdance

Ballet FUNdamentals

Ballet Level 1

Ballet Level 2

Ballet Level 3

Ballet Level 4

Ballet Level 5

Ballet Level 6

Advanced Ballet

Lyrical

Contemporary/Choreography

Hip Hop

Improvisation/Intro to Choreography

Adult/Recreational Ballet

Adult Hip Hop

Adult Contemporary

Private Lessons

100 Songs Every Jazz Musician Should Know

Teaching Artist: Jeff Williams

As in classical music, there is a core repertoire that jazz musicians should know and be familiar with. Knowing these songs can help players get gigs, play at jam sessions, or want to start a band. The songs come from the Great American Songbook era, jazz standards, Latin and Bossa Nova songs, and pop songs that have become standards in their own right. This class is open to students on all instruments who are proficient-to-advanced players.

Irish Traditional Fiddle

Students learn a shared repertoire of tunes, ornamentation, bowing, history, and more! To inquire about Irish traditional fiddle at SSC, please reach out to String Department chair, Christine Hedden.

My student is interested in Irish Traditional Fiddle. How do they start?

At this time, our Irish traditional fiddle classes have students who have studied together for many years! If your student has previous experience studying Irish traditional fiddle, they may be able to join the Beginner or Intermediate class.

SSC students who have no previous experience may be eligible to join the Intro to Irish Fiddle class, new this year.

To discuss the appropriate approach for your student, please reach out to String Department Chair, Christine Hedden.

SSC Community Voices, Voices Too!

Rock Band

SSC Youth Orchestra

Harmony

SSCYO Harmony Orchestra
Full year price: $640
Harmony is a dynamic ensemble that strives to cultivate a passion for music in young string musicians with one or two years of playing experience. Our mission is to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment that fosters individual musical exploration within a collective setting.

We believe in the power of music as a tool for growth and self-expression. As such, we encourage our students to build upon their existing skills, such as reading notes confidently on the D and A strings and interpreting rhythms including quarter, eighth, and half notes.

Harmony aims to foster a love for music, promote teamwork, and inspire our students to continually challenge themselves and push their musical boundaries. We focus on not just teaching notes and rhythms but also instilling an understanding and appreciation of the beauty and complexity of music.

Our commitment is to guide each student on their unique musical journey, providing them with the skills, knowledge, and experiences that will enable them to express their creativity, enhance their musicality, and nurture their love for music.

Harmony: Harmony is a beginning string ensemble for students with one or two full years of playing experience. Students play in an ensemble setting while exploring their unique musicianship. Students should be confident reading notes on their D and A string, as well as reading rhythms that include quarter, eight, and half notes.

Student ability level:

Beginner students with one or two full years of playing experience
Confident reading notes on the D and A strings
Reading quarter notes, eighth notes, half notes, with confidence
Can play pizzicato and with bow
Familiarity with whole notes, sixteenth notes, awareness of all four open strings
Plays with a steady beat

Goals/Skills to work on in this ensemble

Ensemble listening and expectations
Start the year with grade 1 music, end with grade 2
Melodies moving from stepwise motion to skips
Practicing notes on extended strings (E, G, C)
Practicing more divisions and elongations of notes (whole notes, sixteenth notes, dotted rhythms)
Finger patterns: 1-2, 2-3, and 3-4/extension patterns
Bow skills: slurs, hooks, staccato, legato

Repertory

Symphony

Chamber Music

SSCYO Chamber Music
The Opus Quintet places students in mixed-instrument chamber ensembles where they cultivate ensemble performance skills and core musicianship. Through a combination of coached and un-coached rehearsals, students are encouraged to develop independence, critical listening, and self-analysis techniques. The program also emphasizes stage presence and performance skills, preparing students for both the artistic and technical demands of chamber music. The Opus Quintet performs at all SSCYO concerts as well as events in the regional community.

In-Depth Skills List for SSCYOpus Auditions:

Technical Proficiency:
- Mastery of fundamental techniques on your instrument (e.g., bowing for strings, breath control for winds/brass, finger technique for all instruments).
- Ability to execute a wide range of dynamics, articulations, and phrasing.
Musical Interpretation:
- Understanding of stylistic nuances across various musical periods and genres.
- Ability to convey the emotional and expressive content of the music.
Ensemble Skills:
- Experience in playing within a small group setting, with a focus on balance, blend, and intonation.
- Ability to follow and lead within an ensemble, showing awareness of other players’ roles.
Sight-Reading:
- Proficiency in sight-reading complex rhythms, melodies, and harmonies.
- Ability to quickly adapt to new music in a group setting.
Critical Listening and Analysis:
- Skill in listening to both your own playing and that of others to adjust intonation, rhythm, and dynamics.
- Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback during rehearsals.
Stage Presence:
- Confidence and poise during performances, with an understanding of audience engagement.
- Familiarity with performance etiquette and the ability to present yourself and your ensemble professionally.
Commitment and Independence:
- Dedication to regular practice and preparation outside of rehearsals.
- Ability to work independently, including self-directed learning and problem-solving during un-coached sessions.