Summer Songs! Singing and Songwriting

With Valerie Schultz, M. Ed.

Join this popular summer class and learn how to write your own music! Valerie Schultz gives your child the skills to unlock their imagination and make the music soar. Piano or guitar skills a plus! 

Ages 5 - 8:

July 6 - August 24

Tuesdays, 2:00 - 3:00

$155

Ages 7 - 10:

July 7 - August 25

Wednesdays, 2:00 - 3:00

$155

Group Piano

With Valerie Schultz, M. Ed.

Our digital music lab is the best place on Cape Cod to start your child on the piano adventure with Valerie Schultz.  Children learn in a group setting on individual keyboards and this summer class is the start of their life-long love of playing the piano for family & friends.  Children are appropriately grouped by age and reading level.

Ages 5 - 8:

July 6 - August 24

Tuesdays, 1:00 - 1:45

$155

Ages 7 - 10:

July 7 - August 25

Wednesdays, 1:00 - 1:45, $155

or Wednesdays, 5:00 - 6:00, $175

Cape Cod Conservatory String Ensemble

With Bo Ericsson, B.A., M.A.

The repertoire for intermediate/advanced musicians include Baroque, Renaissance and Contemporary selections.

July 12 - August 16

Mondays, 5:30 - 7:00

$90

Summer Strings

With Sandy Spencer, B.A.

String players:  Brighten your summer with music!  Play with a small string orchestra, a string quartet, or a cello quartet. Six sessions, coached by experienced Conservatory faculty, followed by an informal performance. Students would be matched up with other participants according to age and level of experience. Beginner/Intermediate program.

July 8 - August 12

Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:15

$75

The Best of Broadway for Teens

With Drusilla Sunderman, B.S. Music Education

We invite you to join this popular summer co–ed choral group and sing the Best of Broadway from Avenue Q to Wicked and everything in between. There will be a performance at the end of the session.

Ages 12+.

July 8 - August 26

Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:30

$160

NextMusik Play. Learn. Create.

With Gary Girouard, Technical Musical Director

The technology–enhanced program at the Cape Cod Conservatory lets your child learn music in a fun and rewarding atmosphere.

• Play: Children learn how to play piano (fine motor skills and keyboarding)
• Learn: Children learn the language of music (cognitive and reasoning functions)
• Create: Children create their own compositions (creativity & problem-solving)

Session I: July 8 – July 29

Session II:  August 5 – August 26

These 4-week music workshops make it fun and easy for students to learn music in our Digital Music Lab. There will be a showcase on the last day of the session. Class is limited to 3 participants.

Piano Explorers

With Gary Girouard, Technical Musical Director

The fun and easy way to learn how to play piano in our digital music lab. Class is limited to 3 participants.

July 8 – August 26

Thursdays

8 weeks, $240

Ages 7 - 9:   4:00 - 4:55

Ages 9 - 12: 5:00 - 5:55 - class full

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Visit our Music & More Festival page for more enriching opportunities at the Conservatory this summer!

Private Music Instruction

The teaching of music, whether in a group setting or in private instruction, is a core discipline at the Conservatory. Our faculty members are commited to the art of teaching.

We offer instruction in all major instruments - keyboards, strings, brass, winds, percussion, and voice - at both campuses.

Students enrolled in private lessons have the opportunity to participate in workshops and recitals throughout the year.  An optional technical evaluation takes place mid-year and a final evaluation is held in the spring.  Final recitals and certificates of accomplishment mark the closing of each year.

Rates for 16 weeks of private instruction:

30-minute lessons: $440
45-minute lessons: $660
60-minute lessons: $880

Length and frequency of lessons are determined by the teacher and student. Some teachers have higher rates.

Suzuki Method Instruction

The Conservatory also offers private and group instruction based on the educational philosophy of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, a pioneer music educator who first developed hi prgram of Talent Education in the 1940's.

• Private instruction is combined with 45-minute group classes (additional fee applies)

• Parental involvement is key to student success

• We offer Suzuki instruction in guitar at both the Falmouth and West Barnstable campuses

• We offer Suzuki instruction for flute with Mariellen Sears at the West Barnstable campus

Suzuki Guitar

With Will Pfluger, B.S.

The principles of the Suzuki method, tone production, rote learning, listening, and delayed reading are applied to the study of classical guitar. Parents must attend weekly lessons and assist with practice and listening at home.

Private lessons are combined with the required group class which provides review, ensemble practice; and fosters good relationships. The course requires an appropriately-sized nylon string guitar. A conference with instructor is required prior to beginning lessons. All group classes are held at the Falmouth campus.

45-minute Group

8 sessions, $72

12 sessions, $108

Group Piano

With Valerie Schultz, M. Ed.

A wonderful way to introduce your child to the joy of learning how to play the piano. This class is especially designed for beginners ages 5 – 8, and our digital music lab has five electronic keyboards. 

Tuesdays, 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm

16-week semester

$310

Saturdays, 9:30 am – 10:15 am

16-week semester

$310

Next Musik  Play. Learn. Create.

With Gary Girouard, Technical Music Director

This technology-enhanced ‘semi-private’ piano program is fun, challenging and engaging. Students in the Next Musik program enjoy three basic concepts in a rotational format:

• Play: Children learn how to play piano (fine motor skills & keyboarding)
  

• Learn: Children learn the language of music
  (cognitive & reasoning functions)

• Create: Children create their own compositions (creativity & problem-solving)
  

Children build a repertoire of music they can play for friends and family while developing increasing levels of proficiency. This builds self-esteem, confidence and awareness. They’re able to play, record, mix, edit and store their personal projects as they develop their very own music“portfolio”.

At the completion of the NextMusik course, children receive an audio CD of their personal compositions.

16-week session begins February 4

Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm

$480

12-week session begins March 18

Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:00 pm

$360

To learn more about NextMusik, click here to view the YouTube video!

Female Vocal Groups

With Janice Hannah, B.M., M. Ed., Conductor

FEMALE A CAPPELLA CHOIR:

Performance group for young women ages 13-18; an audition is required prior to enrollment.  A favorite of audiences of all ages throughout the year and across the Cape. 

Ages 13 - 18
Mondays 3:30 - 5:00 pm
$180 (12 weeks)

GIRLS CHORUS:

A wonderful introduction to group singing for young girls. Students will learn the basics of proper vocal techniques, harmony and performance techniques. The group will perform several times throughout the year.

Ages 8 - 12
Tuesdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm
$120 (12 weeks plus performances)