Music

Youth can express and expand their musical talents in our music lessons. Check Class Schedule for current classes and Register Today!

• Kids Chorus. Class covers the fundamentals of singing within a group including: basic vocal techniques, singing in parts, and singing in harmony. The chorus learns many genres of music and will eventually sing at events.
• Music Matters. Music is a carrier of many valuable learning experiences and in this type of environment a person can learn to succeed at activities that generally prove difficult. This method is non-threatening and fun! Any stressor in a person's life can be channeled with music to teach valuable skills and eventually succeed at what seems impossible. All concerns can be incorporated such as: social skills, fine motor, gross motor, educational concerns, speech, hearing etc.
• Music and Me. Children will enhance listening skills and build social skills while they work together to create music and musical stories. Praise and encouragement abound.
• Music and Friends. Class utilizes music to explore how to relate to others when feeling insecure. Participants will work to develop a group of friends that will encourage them to build more and stronger relationships outside of the class room.
• Music Practice. In these introductory music lessons students will understand the basics of reading music. Class covers  identifying beginning music ideas, different types of notes, and counting in music manuscripts.
• Woodwind Intermediate Ensemble. Participants will work as a trio, quartet, or larger ensemble. Interested musicians need 1-3 years of experience on flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, or bassoon. Ensamble will perform all learned pieces to an audience. Bring your instrument and a stand to rehearsal.
• Woodwind Advanced Ensemble. Participants will work as a trio, quartet, or larger ensemble. Interested musicians need 4 or more years of experience on flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, or bassoon. Ensemble will perform all learned pieces to an audience. Bring your instrument and a stand to rehearsal.
• Private Flute Lessons. Private, one-on-one flute lessons help students in elementary through high school with skills development. Students focus on areas of need as they improve tone, music reading and technique. Class fee and book purchase required.
• Private Guitar Lessons. During private guitar lessons, students of any age and skill level learn guitar basics including chords, playing songs, and strumming. Acoustic, electric or bass guitar students are welcome. Students choose their own music and learn at their own pace. Must have own guitar.
• Private Vocal Lessons. Private one-on-one lessons teach students the basics of singing correctly, including posture, breathing, warm ups and vocal range. Lessons continue with scales and exercises designed to enhance tone and widen singing range. Students learn Diction, Dynamics, Staccato and Legato.

Register Today. Minimum number of students required. Materials fees may apply. Class lengths vary. Check Class Schedule for current classes.

YMCA Credit and Refund Policy

• A full refund will be made when a class is cancelled by the YMCA due to low enrollment.
• A partial credit may be made if a credit is requested at least 24 hours prior to the first day of class or if a participant becomes ill (doctor's note required). A processing fee will be deducted from the program fee paid by the member.
• No refunds are offered if the five-week session has ended or if there is a cancellation due to inclement weather. Classes cancelled due to weather may be rescheduled during the make-up week.