This class introduces directional pre-reading, elementary music theory and technique with engaging songs, games, and creative discovery at the keyboard. A parent/guardian must attend and participate with the student weekly.

Required materials: “My First Piano Adventure” by Nancy and Randall Faber: Lesson Book A Pre Reading, Writing Book A, Flashcard sheets

Nonauditioned Ensemble for Kids! Ages 5-8 /16 week semester course

Course Description: Do you love to sing with friends and learn music in a fun, hands-on way? This choir is for you! Students will learn the fundamentals of singing alone and with others through a variety of learning activities that include movement, games and musical exploration.

Students will discover and apply basic singing techniques across a wide variety of music styles and have the opportunity to perform during the MAFAA recitals. This class is a prerequisite for the Encore! Kids Chorale.
Materials: All materials provided

This is an exciting choir for students as they learn how to read music, practicing both unison and part singing.They will creatively apply fundamentals of singing to include correct breathing, posture, diction, expression and articulations needed in excellent tone production as an independent singer and achieve choral blend and balance as a choir member. This group will have the opportunity to perform at MAC Choral concerts, MAC Home games and the annual dessert theater, MAFAA recitals, community events and vocal festivals to represent the Mineral Arts Fine Arts Academy. Students will enjoy singing across a wide variety of musical styles with united voices in harmony through unique performance opportunities! 4:30-6:00pm will kick off each rehearsal with fun, games and musical interaction, where students can participate in leadership roles, earn prizes, socialize and so more! All materials provided. Email sfrancis@mineralarea.edu to schedule your audition.

A full-size, jazz big band that will rehearse a specific concert repertoire, every 8-weeks and conclude with a public concert at the end of each session. This ensemble was originally geared to high school/.college students, but is open to all in the community of any age (must have a high school level degree of playing ability). The big band would consist of Alto Saxes, Tenor Saxes, Bari Sax, Trumpets, Trombones, Piano, Bass, Guitar, VIbraphone, Drums, Auxiliary Percussion and Vocalist(s).