Available Classes for Spring 2012

Most classes run for a 15 week semester unless specified. The Spring Semester begins the week of January 9, 2012 and ends April 28, 2012 with the weeks of April 30 and May 7 as makeup weeks for missed lessons and classes.

Scholarships are available on a need basis. Registration is available online at tristatearts.com/registration.html, or call (301) 876-1562.

Classes in Creative Writing

CW04	Create Your Own Storybook	Tiffany Turbin Santos	Ages 4 to 7 Wednesdays 5:00-5:30pm Ages 8 to 12 Wednesdays 5:30-6:00pm	$60
This class will focus on storytelling for young students and will include opportunities for students to verbally tell stories or tell a story through pictures as well as writing down a story. Geared toward elementary school children, this class will also be relevant for Pre-K and pre-reading/writing students and is an ideal jump-start for Elementary School. The goal of this class is for each student to have a collection of stories written by him or her in a book he or she designed. As part of our commitment to improving reading and writing skills in young children, students who register for both “Create Your Own Storybook” and “Storybook Adventures” (under Theatre) will receive a 25% discount. Register before the end of December for a 35% discount.

Classes in Fine Arts

FA04	Creating a Masterpiece	Lindsey Crabtree	Ages 4-10	Mondays 5:00-6:00pm	$60
(beginning March 12 and running for 7 weeks)
Learn how to paint, draw, and improve artistic skills while learning about various famous artists and art periods. Each lesson, students will learn about a new art period such as Cubism, Pop Art, or Expressionism, and the artists that were popular during that time. While studying these artists, students will also complete a work of art that resembles the artist that was discussed. Students will learn different painting and drawing styles and numerous techniques while being taught a variety of art terms and design elements.

FA07	The Art of Technology	Paul Kirdahy	Ages 8-12	Saturdays 10:00-11:00am	$115
Form follows function in this art and science class. Students will determine how shape can influence structure- why do objects float? We'll study mass, velocity, distance, drag, aerodynamics, displacement, inertia, friction, and electricity. Projects will include: catapults, rockets (using soda water, and alka seltzer), boats (using ivory soap, milk cartons, plaster of paris), cars (using magnetic strips, ice cream sticks, and mouse traps), batteries (in cars and in grapefruits) and balloons.

FA08	(Deaf)inately Art	Kyler Daniels	Ages 5-12	Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm	$115
Although geared toward deaf and hard of hearing children, all kids ages 5-12 are welcome to take part in this art class. Instructor Kyler Daniels was born deaf and uses sign language as her primary language. Cochlear implants enable her to hear, and having been born in a hearing family- Kyler speaks well. In case of difficulty an interpreter will also be available. The class will study the basics of printmaking using found objects, foam sheets, styrofoam, foil, gelatin plates and more! The basics of drawing and painting will be introduced also in order to create relief and monoprints.

Classes in Music

Private Lessons are offered. See schedule under Private Study.

MU01	Rock School	Jody Mosser/Rob Wallace	AUDITIONS REQUIRED	(TBD)	$200
Bring your friends and create your own rock band. Classes are arranged based on age and ability. Each semester 4-6 students will learn 3-4 songs as a group and finish the semester with a full performance. Call (240) 580-5030 to arrange an audition.

MU02	Music Movers	Sarah Jackson	toddlers	Thursdays 9:30-10:00am	$70
(this class meets for 2 separate 8 week sessions: January 26-March15 and April 12-May 31)
Our preschool music class. Emphasis will be placed on singing, matching pitch, movement, color and sounds. Parents are asked to attend. Siblings receive a half price discount. *Music Movers will be canceled whenever there is a delay or cancellation in the Allegany County Public School System*

MU03	Music Movers	Sarah Jackson	Ages 3 1/2-5	Thursdays 10:15-10:45am	$70
(this class meets for 2 separate 8 week sessions: January 26-March15 and April 12-May 31)
Our preschool music class. Students may be dropped off by parents. Emphasis is placed on singing, clapping, rhythm, movement, sounds, and playing recorders. Siblings receive a half price discount. *Music Movers will be canceled whenever there is a delay or cancellation in the Allegany County Public School System*

MU04	Tri-State Glee Singers	Amy Riffle-Kouyeas Kim Rowley	Ages 9-13	Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm	$115
In the spirit of the television show Glee, music and movement are combined to create three pop masterpieces. Come and join the fun. No experience is necessary.

Classes in Theatre

TH01	The Meisner Technique for Actors	Marta Fiscus	Ages 16-adult	Mondays 6:15-7:30pm	$115
Sanford Meisner (1905-1997) created the "Meisner Technique" to help acting students develop the habit of “listening” and becoming "unselfconscious". Just as the piano player practices scales, and the baseball player practices swinging his bat, so must the actor practice "listening and responding" to achieve their full potential as an artist. Well- known actors who have trained using this technique include James Franco, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Bridges, Diane Keaton, and Robert Duvall. In this class, the students will practice a series of exercises that will help develop their ability to improvise and stretch their emotional range. By practicing this "moment to moment" spontaneity with other actors', students will learn to "live truthfully under imaginary circumstances". This class is fun, energizing, thought-provoking, and will change the way you see yourself and the world around you. No experience is necessary.

TH02	Little Princesses	Shea-Mikal Green	Ages 3-6	Wednesdays 5:00-5:30	$60
In this class, we dress up as our favorite princesses! We will explore the fairytale worlds of princesses like Belle, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Tiana through creative play. Become your favorite princess in this class by dressing up and discovering magical worlds! We’ll focus on creative and dramatic play, displaying manners, sharing with one another, and artistic expression!

TH03	Storybook Adventures	Shea-Mikal Green	Wednesdays 5:30-6:00	$60
Each of these classes will be based on a different book. These themed classes will focus on creativity, self-expression, social and cognitive development, and focused play. We will use music and movement, play, exploration, and lots of imagination! As part of our commitment to improving reading and writing skills in young children, students who register for both "Create Your Own Storybook" (under Creative Writing) and "Storybook Adventures" will receive a 25% discount. Register before the end of December for a 35% discount.

Private Study

Most private lessons meet for 30 minutes, however we do offer 45 minute and hour long lessons. Students and teachers meet once a week at a mutually agreed upon time.
The rate for the full semester of half hour private lessons is $250.

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PSA	One-on-One Acting Sessions	M	Marta Fiscus
PSDP	Private Painting and Drawing	T,Th	Kyler Daniels
PSIC1	Private Clarinet	Th	Alison Welborne
PSIF1	Private Flute	M	Alison James
PSIG1	Private Guitar	M,Tu,W	Jody Mosser
PSIG2	Private Guitar	W,Th,S	Rob Wallace
PSIP1	Private Percussion	M,Tu	Jeff Ward
PSIP2	Private Piano	W	Jim Lyons
PSIP3	Private Piano	M,Tu,Th,S	Amy Riffle-Kouyeas
PSIT1	Private Trombone/Low Brass	S	Brian Plitnik
PSIT2	Private Trumpet	TB	Harold McClay III
PSIS1	Private Saxophone	M,W,S	Bill Green
PSIV1	Private Voice	W	Jim Lyons
PSIV2	Private Voice	M,Tu,Th,S	Amy Riffle-Kouyeas

Teacher internship program		$125 for 15 weeks of private lessons
TIPP Private Piano TIPV Private Violin	TBD Destinee Young
In keeping with our mission of providing a low-cost alternative, we are introducing a new internship program for advanced high school age players. Student teachers come highly recommended by their band directors and private instructors. All have received distinction in their instruments at a County and State level. All student teachers maintain a 3.0 GPA. Student teachers are limited to working with Elementary aged students

Workshops

Check out tristatearts.com/events.html or "like" us on Facebook for more information on events and workshops. Most workshops are free and open to the public. No need to register, simply stop by!

Rhythm Review	First Saturday of every month: Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 3, Apr 7	11:00am-12:00noon
Join percussion instructor Jeff Ward in reviewing rhythm basics, working with a metronome, and maintining tempo. All are welcome to this free drop-in workshop.

Create Your Own Story	Third Saturday of the month beginning in March: Mar 17, Apr 21	10:00-11:00am
Sponsored by Cranberryjade Services.

Scholarship Info

Tri-State Community School for the Arts is a non-profit organization. Our goal is to provide music and arts to families regardless of income. We are accepting scholarship applications. Funding will be awarded to students based on income and scholarship availability. Instructions for applying and the corresponding deadlines can be found in the downloadable Handbook below.

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