Young Musicians, Ages 4-6 | Mason Arts Academy, Fairfax, VA

Spring 2021 Registration is Open!

YOUNG MUSICIANS ONLINE

Explore the Musical World Through Singing, Dancing, and Drumming!

Students are highly encouraged to take Young Musicians Prep before they take this course. In Young Musicians, students will build on the foundation they learned in Young Musicians Prep by continuing to develop their appreciation of music, and learn more complex songs and rhythms. Students will also have the opportunity to explore musical instruments, develop their musical ear, and continue to lay a foundation for music reading. Instruments explored in this class include voice, xylophone, shakers, and hand drums.

This course is a great stepping stone for learning a musical instrument through private lessons or group classes.

Frequently Asked Questions
How are the classes structured?

Structure is important now more than ever. Each class will be formatted in the same way to create structure and so students know what to expect. The class will include interactive exercises such as “sharing time,” to work on communication, social skills, and have kids interact with kids their own age. There will be a Dropbox for any materials or song tracks that families may need for each class.

My child has a short attention span, what if they don’t stay still?

There are many benefits of these classes being offered online: they are in your own home, they are flexible, and they are fast paced. These classes are developed in a way to work on skills such as attention span, memory, and communication.

Do the music classes require parents to have any musical skills?

No, these classes are perfect for both parents and students that have little to no music experience! It is such a special experience to see parents learn along with their children.

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Ages: 4 – 6
Time: 12:00 – 12:45 pm EST
Dates: Saturdays, February 20 – March 27, 2021 (6 weeks)
Tuition: $108 (A $10 late fee will be added after Thursday, February 18)
Location: Zoom (Details provided in Welcome Letter)

Requirements

A xylophone (glockenspiel) or access to a xylophone app such as: EasyXylo (free version).
Computer, tablet, or smart phone on a tripod or table with internet access and audio/video capabilities. Please check to be sure your computer or device meets these requirements before registering for this program.
All online programs require students to have, at minimum: high-speed internet access, a computer/tablet/smart phone with a built-in camera and microphone capable of running the video conferencing tool Zoom. For best performance, here are our recommended technical requirements:
- Operating Systems
  macOS 10.13 or newer
  Windows 10
  Chrome OS
  Apple iOS and Android
- Computer Speed and Processor
  Use a Mac five years old or newer, or other device three years old or newer, if possible.
  4 GB of RAM
  2 GHz processor
- Internet Speed
  Minimum of 1.5 Mbps download and 800 Kbps upload

PROGRAM FACULTY

JennaMarie Warfield
Music Educator/Flutist
Read about Ms. Warfield

JennaMarie Warfield is a performer, musician, and educator in the Northern Virginia area. She strives to share her love for the beauty and power of music with all those she meets. As an educator, Ms. Warfield has over a decade of experience. She enjoys teaching in her private flute studio and serving as the Program Director and Instructor at the Virtual Flute Academy. Many of her students have placed in district bands, won local competitions and have successfully auditioned into college music programs, such as Shenandoah Music Conservatory and Berklee School of Music. Ms. Warfield has developed programs and curriculum for group classes and has taught early childhood music at local Montessori Schools and in group lesson settings.

As a soloist, Ms. Warfield was winner of the Mason Wind Symphony Solo Competition, the NFA Performers Masterclass, and a prize winner in the Masters Players Soloist Competition and Louis Vyner Competition. She performed in the Julius Baker Masterclass and was featured three consecutive summers at the Annual New England Conservatory Summer Metropolitan Flute Festival Orchestra.

Ms. Warfield currently serves as Second Flute in the Manassas Symphony and Old Bridge Chamber Orchestras and Third Flute/Piccolo in the Symphony of Northern Virginia.

She received degrees from Millersville University and George Mason University, studying with Julianna Nickel, Dr. William Montgomery, Mr. Joel Behrens, Mrs. Lana Behrens, and Dr. Linda Kirkpatrick.

Please note that group classes are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not reached.
The Academy will not be responsible for students unable to participate due to lack of technology and will be unable to offer any refunds in this event.
Be sure to check our policies and procedures regarding registration, withdrawals, refunds, and more for fall or spring group classes.
All students will receive a Welcome Letter via email at least 1 week before the class starts with all necessary details including class schedule, supply list, web links, etc.
For additional information, please contact the Academy at academy@gmu.edu.

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