Your child will love this vocal drama classfor 7-12 year olds!

Melody Makers Fall 2008

All aboard the "Chattanooga Choo-Choo" for a "Sentimental Journey" back in
time as we broadcast our own 1940's Radio Show complete with live audience participation! We’ll be singing the songs of World War II and honoring the troops with patriotic music and 1940's jazz/pop hits like "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy". Our live studio audience will also enjoy comedy, newscasts, and commercials of the era. Be sure to join us.....it's gonna be swell!

Fall 2008 Registration deadline for Melody Makers: August 20th
September 8 – December 15
Performance date TBA
Classtime: Mondays, 6:00 – 7:15 PM,
Tuition: $165
(Tuition includes Rehearsal and Performance materials)

What is Melody Makers??

Melody Makers is a fun musical theater class focused on developing vocal skills and performance techniques through a combination of singing, acting and choreography - all in one class!  Classes are designed to allow students of various ages and abilities to participate together, yet learn at their own skill and comfort level in a fun, friendly atmosphere.  Students can choose to sing in the ensemble only or may volunteer for solos and speaking lines.  Each semester has a new performance theme culminating in a
choreographed musical production you won’t want to miss!

What will Melody Makers learn?

Through a variety of fun vocal exercises, songs, drama games and musical theater activities, Melody Makers learn about various musical styles, develop vocal techniques (breath support, tone quality, diction, phrasing, etc.), and practice performance skills including projection, dramatic expression, stage presence and more.  Students receive rehearsal materials including a vocal exercise CD, sheet music and lyrics, drama scripts, and a rehearsal CD including demonstration and performance tracks for all songs for the semester.  CMS students enrolled in private voice instruction may participate in Melody Makers as a free group class.

Does  your  child  crave the spotlight or like to play a supporting role? 

Either way, it’s no problem in Melody Makers!   Many children enjoy singing but may feel uncomfortable singing by themselves.  Other students jump up to the microphone with visions of becoming the next American  Idol !  The Melody  Makers  class allows  shy  students  to  build  confidence in their vocal skills  without  the  pressure  of  solos  while allowing  those  who  enjoy  the  spotlight  to  shine!    Melody Makers  sing as an ensemble and are also given  frequent  opportunities  for  solo  singing and solos assigned on a volunteer basis, and are open to students of all skill levels with no audition required.