Explore music in all its varieties! Teaching Artist Phillip Brown will introduce young children to vocal music and the piano through well-known children's songs and lullabies. Visiting artists with a variety of instruments will visit this fun class to introduce students to the violin, clarinet, drums, flute, etc....
Day and Time: Tuesday, 5:30-6:20pm
Instructor: Phillip Brown
Ages: 4 to 6
Fee: $130
This classs will focus on students who are interested in vocal music. It’s the perfect beginning music class for young singers to learn about sight reading, tone, pitch, and stage presence. No audition is required and students will be invited to transition to the Kansas City Boys Choir or the Kansas City Girls Choir when they are prepared.
Day and Time: Monday, 5:30-6:20pm
Instructor: Ah'Lee Robinson
Ages: 7 to 10
Fee: $170
Students will learn technique and repertoire of Latin music and modern variants from Cuba, with some Western influence. Instruments (provided) used include conga drums, bata drums, cajones (wooden boxes), kata, claves, shekere and cowbells. Students will also learn songs in Spanish.
Day and Time: Monday, 6-6:50pm
Instructor: Pat Conway
Ages: 8 to 15
Fee: $175
NEW! Hip Hop Writing & Performance
Discover the power of words through a global culture called Hip Hop!!! This class will teach you the basic concepts of Hip Hop writing and live stage performance. We will cover the art of rhyme and how to deliver as an entertainer. Creativity welcome here! Fun is encouraged! These tools will help you develop the mechanics necessary to become an MC!
Day and Time: Saturday, 12-12:50pm
Instructor: Stacy "Reach" Smith
Ages: 10 & up
Fee: $175
You will have the opportunity to play, collaborate, and create with others in a 'garage' rock band format. Every member will have the chance to try out the various instruments and roles: electric guitar, keyboard, and vocals. Through experimentation and practice, the group will create its own unique sound.
Beginning Garage Band
Ages: 8-12
Day and Time: Thursday 5-5:50pm
Instructor: Chris Hudson
Fee: $170
Prerequisite: Requires minimum of 1 year instrumental experience & instructors recommendation.
Beginning - Intermediate Garage Band
Ages: 8-12
Day and Time: Friday 5-5:50pm
Instructor: Chris Hudson
Fee: $170
Prerequisite: At least one semester in Beginning Garage Band and instructors recommendation.
Beginning Teen Garage Band
Ages: 13 to 18
Day and Time: Saturday 1-1:50
Instructor: Chris Hudson
Fee: $170
Advanced Teen Garage Band
Ages: 13 to 18
Day and Time: Saturday 2-2:50
Instructor: Chris Hudson
Fee: $170
Prerequisite: Audition may be required or instructors recommendation.
Kansas City Boys Choir and Kansas City Girls Choir
These performing choirs are designed for the music lover, providing some choral training. The choir is directed by Ah’Lee Robninson, Director of the Community School of the Arts and Artistic Director for the Kansas City Boys Choir and the Kansas City Girls Choirs. The choir performs (2) annual concerts, Spring and Winter and performs many private and special events throughout the city and travels out of the state. Auditions are required and will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2009.
Auditions will consist of (4) pieces 1) A capella selection (your choosing) 2) song with musical accompaniment (live or track) 3) dance routine 4) 2-3 minute monologue. For more information contact Mr. Ah'Lee Robinson at 816.531.4022 ext. 1010 or visit www.kcboychoir.org or www.kcgirlschoir.org 
Kansas City Boys Choir
Day and Time: Tuesday 6:30–8pm and
Saturday 3-6pm
Instructor: Ah' Lee Robinson
Ages: 9 to 19
Fee: $405 for the entire year
Kansas City Girls Choir
Day and Time: Monday 6:30–8pm and
Saturday 12-3pm
Instructor: Ah' Lee Robinson
Ages: 8 to 18
Fee: $405 for the entire year