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AN UPDATE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Students & Parents, I want to take a moment to bring everyone up to speed regarding the plans for CMS to move to 85 Great Arrow.

2 AN UPDATE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Students & Parents, I want to take a moment to bring everyone up to speed regarding the plans for CMS to move to 85 Great Arrow. CMS placed a bid on the site last month, & we were very surprised when, a few weeks later, the sellers replied that they were not going to put the building on the market after all this was very disappointing news for the many people who worked several years to try & find a site that could encourage art education partnerships between multiple non-profit organizations. This situation, however, allowed CMS Board to put all other options back on the table including staying at our current location. After looking at all the options, the Board voted unanimously to stay at 415 Elmwood & remodel our existing building. It is important to note that staying at 415 Elmwood is NOT merely a Plan B- while staying here will not afford the space for other organizations to be on-site, our footprint here is more than enough to meet all of CMS s programming needs, plus allow for a spacious performance venue. There were always plusses and minus to the collaborative plan, & while we were very excited, we firmly believe that staying and renovating is the best course of action for many reasons. We have informed Tapestry and Neglia of our plans & ended on good terms. As we move forward with the plans for the renovation, I am hoping to form a student/parent committee to solicit your ideas on how CMS can best meet your needs. I welcome anyone who is interested to contact me at jenkoch@cms-buffalo.org. I welcome the input of ALL students of ANY age- sometimes the youngest among us can see things with clearer eyes than the rest of us! I truly hope to make this process as inclusive as possible thank you in advance for your input! Warm Regards, Jennifer M. Koch, PhD Executive Director HOW TO REGISTER Online: Easy & secure: Call: Request a registration packet at Visit: 415 Elmwood Ave, between Bryant & Summer portrait of Jen Koch by student Eman e Price INDIVIDUAL LESSONS All schedules & locations subject to change. For younger students, see our class schedule.

3 Piano: Age 7-adult Elmwood Clarence East Aurora Larkin Snyder Voice: Age 12-adult Elmwood Clarence East Aurora Larkin Snyder Strings: Age 7-adult Cello, Fiddle, Mandolin, Viola, Violin, Upright Bass Elmwood Guitar/Electric Bass: Age 9-adult Elmwood East Aurora Larkin Percussion: Age 9-adult Drums, Drum Set, Marimba Elmwood Winds: Age 9-adult Clarinet, Flute, French Horn, Oboe, Piccolo, Recorder, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba Elmwood Larkin Snyder Theory/Composition: Age 13-adult Elmwood COST Lessons are held once per week. 30 minutes $23.00 per lesson 45 minutes $34.50 per lesson 60 minutes $46.00 per lesson +annual $20.00 registration fee, prorated for multiple students in one family Students enrolled in individual lessons receive a 50% loyalty discount for classes & ensembles. Financial aid may be available depending on need & other requirements set by donors to CMS. CLASSES FOR CHILDREN All schedules & locations subject to change. Students enrolled in individual lessons receive a 50% loyalty discount for classes & ensembles. Music, My Grownup & Me: Birth-5 years with supervising adult with Maria Goodrich or Sean Crawford Grownups & 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! Children under 6 months attend free with paying sibling. 45-minute class Mon, 10:30-11:15 am OR 12:30-1:15 pm OR 4:30-5:15 pm July 27-Aug 31 $90 for 6 classes with Sean Crawford Elmwood

4 Tues, 9:30-10:15 am OR 10:30-11:15 am OR 11:30 am-12:15 pm July 7- Aug 18, no class July 21 $90 for 6 classes with Sean Crawford Elmwood Wed, 6-6:45 pm July 8-Aug 19, no class July 22 $90 for 6 classes with Sean Crawford Snyder Wed, 10:30-11:15 am July 8-Aug 19, no class July 29 $90 for 6 classes with Maria Goodrich Elmwood Fri, 9:30-10:15 am OR 10:30-11:15 am OR 11:30 am-12:15 pm OR 1:30-2:15 pm July 10-Aug 21, no class July 24 $90 for 6 classes with Sean Crawford Elmwood Music & Me: On My Own: 3-5 years old; parents need not attend with Maria Goodrich Young children learn about music through singing, movement, rhythm & percussion. 45-minute class Wed, 11:30 am-12:15 pm July 8-Aug 19, no class July 29 $90 for 6 classes Elmwood Piano Exploration: 5-6 years old; parents need not attend with Christina Brown Children learn about the piano through basic note reading, movement, games, singing & ear training. Students must have a piano or keyboard at home. PE1 for new students only, PE2 for returning students. 45-minute class PE1 Wed, 4:30-5:15 pm OR 5:30-6:15 pm July 1-22 $60 for 4 classes Elmwood PE2 Thurs, 4:30-5:15 pm OR 5:30-6:15 pm July 2-23 $60 for 4 classes Elmwood The Joy of Singing Together: 6-9 years old with Maria Goodrich Youngsters learn singing techniques by learning & performing in a group. Orff instruments will be explored. 45-minute class Thurs, 10:30-11:15 am July 9-Aug 20, no class August 6, recital Aug 20 7 pm $105 for 7 classes Elmwood Totally Tween Voice Class: years old with Maria Goodrich Tweens learn fun songs in a group setting. Plus, choose one piece for an individual mini voice lesson within the group! 45-minute class Thurs, 11:30 am-12:15 pm July 9-Aug 20, no class August 6, recital Aug 20 7 pm $105 for 7 classes Elmwood

5 CLASSES FOR ADULTS All schedules & locations subject to change. Students enrolled in individual lessons receive a 50% loyalty discount for classes & ensembles. NEW! Introductory Piano for Adults with Hassan Al-Mufti For 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 PA1 Tues, 6-7 pm July 7, 14, 21, Aug 4, 11, 25 $90 for 6 classes Elmwood ENSEMBLES All schedules & locations subject to change. Students enrolled in individual lessons receive a 50% loyalty discount for classes & ensembles. NEW! Throwback Band: Adults with Sean Crawford For adults with basic level or higher woodwind or brass experience who have lost touch with their skills over time. Participants will receive coaching on their instruments & learn several pieces of music in a concert band setting. Must have own instrument. 90-minute ensemble Mon, 5:30-7 pm July 27-Aug 31, performance Aug 31 $90 for 6 sessions Elmwood NEW! Starter Strings: 7+ years old with Rebecca Torres Beginner to intermediate string students learn how to play in a group setting. Must have at least one year of experience & your own instrument. 60-minute ensemble Tues, 6:30-7:30 pm July 14-Aug 25 $70 for 7 sessions Elmwood NEW! Tuesday Night Jazz Band: Teens & Adults with Carol McLaughlin Jazz instrumentalists with some sight reading & improvisational experience learn to play jazz band charts & hone their skills with a band leader with more than 40 years of experience. Must have own instrument. 60-minute ensemble Tues 7:30-8:30 pm July 21-Aug 25, performance Aug 25 $60 for 6 sessions NEW! Summertime Rocks: Children, Teens & Young Adults with Kevin Helfrich & Gary Rutkowski Students explore & perform rock-based genres in a setting that is based on the jam session. Students will not be just practicing scales - they will be working together to understand how to make music. Emphasis on guitar, drums & keyboard (if you d like to bring another instrument, just ask). Sponsored by a generous

6 donation from Hodgson-Russ. 60-minute ensemble Wed, 6-7 pm July 15-Aug 19, performance Aug 19 $60 for 6 classes drop ins $15 per class Elmwood Fiddle n Folk Ensemble: Teens & adults. with Phil Banaszak Members 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 ensemble Wed, 7:15-8:15 pm July 1, 8, 29, Aug 12, 19, 26 $60 for 6 sessions Elmwood Glee Club: Teens & adults. with Maria Goodrich Members have fun singing Broadway, pop, rock & folk music with an experienced director. Music reading is helpful but not required. Thurs, 6-7 pm July 9-Aug 20, no class July 30, recital Aug 20 7 pm $60 for 6 sessions Elmwood MUSIC THERAPY All schedules & locations subject to change. Individual Music Therapy Sessions: All ages. Our board-certified music therapist offers individual sessions using music to help people with a variety of diagnoses, at our Elmwood location. Visit our website or call for more information. 30 minutes $30.00 per lesson 45 minutes $45.00 per lesson 60 minutes $60.00 per lesson +annual $20.00 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: Piano (age 7-adult) Violin (age 7-adult) Voice (age 12-adult) Guitar (age 10-adult) Recorder (age 10-adult) FACULTY & STAFF Teacher bios & photos available at

7 Piano Department Hassan Al-Mufti, Chair Kenneth Atkinson, Chair Emeritus Shirley Chan Suzanne Chapin Edward Kramer Fran Landis Michael McNeill Voice Department Maria Goodrich, Chair Maria Lindsey Audrey Shafer Paul Waara Elizabeth Wojtowicz Instrumental Department Phil Banaszak, Chair (Strings) Brian C-DeJesus (Upright Bass) Sean Crawford (Clarinet/Saxophone/Flute/Oboe) David Gallagher (Percussion) Kevin Helfrich (Guitar/Electric Bass) Elyse Kochmanski (Strings) Carol McLaughlin (Winds/Jazz) Gary Rutkowski (Percussion) Rebecca Torres (Strings) Christine Treimanis (Cello) Peter VanDyke (Guitar) Michael Zak, PhD (Guitar/Electric Bass/Theory/Composition) Childhood Music Department Christina Brown Sean Crawford Maria Goodrich Music Therapy Elyse Kochmanski, MT-BC Helene Gilbert Staff Mike Badzinski, Administrative Assistant David Dougherty, Custodian Jennifer Guillow, Chief Operating Officer Leta Hooser, Clerical Assistant Jennifer M. Koch, PhD, Executive Director Shana Lee, Receptionist Bethany Perl, Manager of Marketing & Graphic Design

Summer 2017 Monday, June 26 Friday, July 28, 2017

Summer 2017 Monday, June 26 Friday, July 28, 2017 Carol Sharar, Director Providing exciting performing opportunities and lesson groups for young musicians! Students from all districts are welcome! Program