wednEsday, September 9
5-8 pm, FREE
If you want to learn an instrument for the first time, or improve your skills with some of the city’s finest teachers, Lucy Moses School is the place to do it!
Join us for a FREE 10-minute private instrument lesson, explore our group classes, and watch classical and jazz performances with adult students at one of Manhattan's finest community arts schools. Mingle with our faculty and fellow music lovers, and enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks. Beginners are welcome!
RSVP ONLINE
RSVP by phone at 212 501 3360 or email lucymosesschool@kaufmanmusiccenter.org.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Try out piano (jazz or classical), violin, cello, guitar (rock/folk or classical), clarinet, flute, ukulele, saxophone or voice with NYC's best teachers in an introductory 10-minute mini-lesson. All levels, from beginners to advanced, are welcome! Learn more
sample CLASSES
Conscious Listening (5:15-6 pm)
At this listening musical adventure with Steinway Artist Hsing-ay Hsu, participants learn to connect more deeply with music, amplify their joy by sharing with others, and find new ways to extend listening to life and emotions. Learn more
Dance & Stretching (5:45-6:30 pm)
Experience the joy of movement in a class designed for adults of all skill levels, from novices to those who have years of dance experience. Learn more
Sight-Singing Sample Class / Beginner Placement Session (6:30-7:30 pm)
If you love to sing and want to join a choir, pursue solo work or just get a solid grounding in musicianship, these music-reading classes with Liz Fleischer are a must. Using repertoire of all styles as a base, adult students progress rapidly, gaining a practical understanding of music theory and compositional techniques along the way. Learn more
Dalcroze (6:45-7:45 pm)
Whether you're a seasoned performer, an educator, or a music student of any age, Dalcroze can help you feel and understand music in a whole new way. Dalcroze uses the body to develop a strong musical foundation and natural feel for music, exploring rhythm, pitch and harmony through creative movement and physical, vocal and instrumental improvisation. Learn more
Auditions & Placement SessIons
Chamber Ensemble Placement Sessions
10-minute slots
Please prepare two contrasting excerpts and bring your own instrument; we will provide piano.
Join a chamber music ensemble this fall! Our experienced coaches guide ensembles comprising various combinations of instruments including piano, woodwinds and strings. Pre-formed ensembles are also welcome. Learn more
Chamber Music Associates Info Session (6:15-7 pm)
Learn more about our unique and flexible chamber music program where participants can explore new repertoire each week or bring back recurring pieces to build over time. CMA offers several workshop formats including piano trio rooms, strings and winds workshops, as well as open studios for self-organized ensembles. Learn more
Opera Workshop Auditions
10-minute slots
Please prepare two contrasting opera excerpts and bring sheet music; we will provide an accompanist.
Rehearse and perform scenes from a wide range of operatic works in a collaborative group setting with expert coaching in dramatic and musical aspects of opera performance. Learn more
Nashir! The Rottenberg Chorale Auditions
10-minute slots
Please prepare an unaccompanied song, any genre. Sight-reading not required.
Sing Jewish music from around the world, from the ancient to the cutting-edge, in Hebrew, Ladino and Yiddish. Learn more
PERFORMANCES
5-6 pm – Adult Division Jazz Ensembles
7-8 pm – Adult Division Classical Soloists and Ensembles
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