Ages 18 months – 3 years with parent/caregiver
Instructor: Joan Kidder

Students will be introduced to music through musical play.  We’ll bounce, dance, and sing to favorite songs and lullabies!  Dexterity, coordination, and rhythm are improved by playing fun percussion instruments, and we’ll learn musical concepts such as soft vs. loud and slow vs. fast.  (Meets in W-4, Rm. 408)

Summer Quarter (Each Session is 4 weeks) 
Session A: Sat July 1 (10:00am-10:45am)
Session B: Wed July 26 (10:00am-10:45am)
Session C: Sat July 29 (10:00am-10:45am)
Session D: Wed Aug 23 (10:00am-10:45am)
Session E: Sat Aug 26 (10:00am-10:45am)

Ages 3 – 4 with parent/caregiver
Instructor: Joan Kidder 

This class is more advanced that Tunes for Tots with students exploring pitches, learning Call and Response, and building their skills of rhythm and musicality.  Students will improve their coordination through freeform and choreographed movements to familiar tunes, as well as fingerplays.  After completing Prelude for Preschoolers, students will have developed a sense of confidence in their musical contribution and social skills that they can apply to school. (Meets in W-4, Rm. 408)

Summer Quarter (4 weeks) 
Wed June 28 (11:00am-11:45am)
Sat July 1 (11:00am-11:45am)
Wed July 26 (11:00am-11:45am)
Sat July 29 (11:00am-11:45am)
Wed Aug 23 (11:00am-11:45am)
Sat Aug 26 (11:00am-11:45 am)

Ages 4 – 6 without parent/caregiver
Instructor: Joan Kidder 

Our Explorers will participate in this class and build their independence.  Caregivers are not required to attend, but are welcome to join and view informal performances of the techniques we work on in each class.  Independence will be strengthened in pitch and rhythm through circle games, solo singing, and experimenting with percussion instruments.  Musical skills are improved through participation and actively listening to song tales. (Meets in W-4, Rm. 408)

Summer Quarter (4 weeks) 
Wed June 28 (4:30pm-5:15pm)
Sat July 1 (12:00pm-12:45pm)
Wed July 26 (4:30pm-5:15pm)
Sat July 29 (12:00pm-12:45pm)
Wed Aug 23 (4:30pm-5:15pm)

Sat Aug 26 (12:00pm-12:45pm) 

Instructor: Joan Wolfe Kidder

Joan Wolfe Kidder is a cellist living, teaching, and performing in Northern Virginia. She earned her Masters in Music Performance from Ball State University where she studied cello and chamber music with Dr. Peter Opie of the American Piano Trio and her Bachelors in Music Performance from the Conservatory of Shenandoah University where she studied with Mr. Clyde Shaw of the Audubon Quartet. Joan has attended various summer music festivals including the Idyllwild Summer Music Festival and the Chautauqua Summer Music Festival where she furthered her love of performing and attended professional masterclasses and performances. She has performed with the Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra, Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra, and National String Symphonia. In addition to performing, Joan has been teaching cello for almost 10 years. She began her study of the Suzuki method in 2014 and is currently certified through book 3 with plans to continue study. She believes in the emphasis of listening skills and believes they help her students to be sensitive musicians. She has also taught many group classes for general music skills and piano skills and is certified in the Orff method and uses its emphasis on movement with all her students. 

Fall Quarter
All Skill Levels
Availability: Wednesday (3:30pm-4:15pm) and (5:30-8:00pm), Saturday (1:30pm-6:00pm)
Meets in W-4, Rm. 406

If you are interested in booking a private lesson, click this link to continue: Register

Instructor: Dr. Linda Teasley

Dr. Linda Teasley, performer, teacher and most recently a board-certified music therapist, has lead an interesting and varied musical life.  After receiving an undergraduate degree in music education, Dr. Teasley completed a Master of Music in performance degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Linda joined the United States Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus, the official chorus of the U.S. Navy Band in Washington, DC where she served for 20 years and retired as a Chief Musician. During her time in the Sea Chanters, Linda completed the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD. Dr. Teasley has taught voice and piano extensively in the DC area including Georgetown University, Northern Virginia Community College and at several community music schools as well as her home studio. 

Fall Quarter
All Skill Levels
Availability: Thursday (3:30pm-8:00pm)
Meets in W-4, Rm. 407

If you are interested in booking a private lesson, clink this link to continue: Register

Ages 18 months – 3 years with parent/caregiver
Instructor: Joan Kidder

Students will be introduced to music through musical play.  We’ll bounce, dance, and sing to favorite songs and lullabies!  Dexterity, coordination, and rhythm are improved by playing fun percussion instruments, and we’ll learn musical concepts such as soft vs. loud and slow vs. fast.  (Meets in W-4, Rm. 408)

Fall Quarter (6 weeks)
Session A: Wed Sept 20 (10:00am-10:45am)

Session B: Sat Sept 23 (10:00am-10:45am)
Session C: Wed Nov 1 (10:00am-10:45am, No class on Nov 22)

Session D:  Sat Nov 4 (10:00am-10:45am, No class on Nov 25)

Tuition: $115 per session

Ages 3 – 4 with parent/caregiver
Instructor: Joan Kidder 

This class is more advanced that Tunes for Tots with students exploring pitches, learning Call and Response, and building their skills of rhythm and musicality.  Students will improve their coordination through freeform and choreographed movements to familiar tunes, as well as fingerplays.  After completing Prelude for Preschoolers, students will have developed a sense of confidence in their musical contribution and social skills that they can apply to school. (Meets in W-4, Rm. 408)

Fall Quarter (6 weeks)
Session A: Wed Sept 20 (11am-11:45am)

Session B: Sat Sept 23 (11am-11:45am)
Session C: Wed Nov 1 (11am-11:45am, No class on Nov 22)

Session D:  Sat Nov 4 (11am-11:45am, No class on Nov 25)

Tuition: $115 per session

Ages 4 – 6 without parent/caregiver
Instructor: Joan Kidder 

Our Explorers will participate in this class and build their independence.  Caregivers are not required to attend, but are welcome to join and view informal performances of the techniques we work on in each class.  Independence will be strengthened in pitch and rhythm through circle games, solo singing, and experimenting with percussion instruments.  Musical skills are improved through participation and actively listening to song tales. (Meets in W-4, Rm. 408)

Fall Quarter (6 weeks)
Session A: Wed Sept 20 (4:30pm-5:15pm)

Session B: Sat Sept 23 (12:00pm-12:45pm)
Session C: Wed Nov 1 (4:30pm-5:15pm, No class on Nov 22)

Session D:  Sat Nov 4 (12:00pm-12:45pm, No class on Nov 25)

Instructor: Joan Wolfe Kidder

Joan Wolfe Kidder is a cellist living, teaching, and performing in Northern Virginia. She earned her Masters in Music Performance from Ball State University where she studied cello and chamber music with Dr. Peter Opie of the American Piano Trio and her Bachelors in Music Performance from the Conservatory of Shenandoah University where she studied with Mr. Clyde Shaw of the Audubon Quartet. Joan has attended various summer music festivals including the Idyllwild Summer Music Festival and the Chautauqua Summer Music Festival where she furthered her love of performing and attended professional masterclasses and performances. She has performed with the Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra, Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra, and National String Symphonia. In addition to performing, Joan has been teaching cello for almost 10 years. She began her study of the Suzuki method in 2014 and is currently certified through book 3 with plans to continue study. She believes in the emphasis of listening skills and believes they help her students to be sensitive musicians. She has also taught many group classes for general music skills and piano skills and is certified in the Orff method and uses its emphasis on movement with all her students. 

Winter Quarter
All Skill Levels
Availability: Wednesday (3:30pm-4:15pm) and (5:30-8:00pm), Saturday (1:30pm-6:00pm)
Meets in W-4, Rm. 406

If you are interested in booking a private lesson, click this link to continue: Register

Instructor: Dr. Linda Teasley

Dr. Linda Teasley, performer, teacher and most recently a board-certified music therapist, has lead an interesting and varied musical life.  After receiving an undergraduate degree in music education, Dr. Teasley completed a Master of Music in performance degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Linda joined the United States Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus, the official chorus of the U.S. Navy Band in Washington, DC where she served for 20 years and retired as a Chief Musician. During her time in the Sea Chanters, Linda completed the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD. Dr. Teasley has taught voice and piano extensively in the DC area including Georgetown University, Northern Virginia Community College and at several community music schools as well as her home studio. 

Winter Quarter
All Skill Levels
Availability: Thursday (3:30pm-8:00pm)
Meets in W-4, Rm. 407

If you are interested in booking a private lesson, clink this link to continue: Register

Ages 18 months – 3 years with parent/caregiver
Instructor: Joan Kidder

Students will be introduced to music through musical play.  We’ll bounce, dance, and sing to favorite songs and lullabies!  Dexterity, coordination, and rhythm are improved by playing fun percussion instruments, and we’ll learn musical concepts such as soft vs. loud and slow vs. fast.  (Meets in W-4, Rm. 408)

Winter Quarter (6 weeks)

Session A: Wed Jan 10 (10:00am-10:45am)

Session B: Sat Jan 13 (10:00am-10:45am)

Session C: Wed Feb 21 (10:00am-10:45am)

Session D:  Sat Feb 24 (10:00am-10:45am)

Tuition: $115 per session

Ages 3 – 4 with parent/caregiver
Instructor: Joan Kidder 

This class is more advanced that Tunes for Tots with students exploring pitches, learning Call and Response, and building their skills of rhythm and musicality.  Students will improve their coordination through freeform and choreographed movements to familiar tunes, as well as fingerplays.  After completing Prelude for Preschoolers, students will have developed a sense of confidence in their musical contribution and social skills that they can apply to school. (Meets in W-4, Rm. 408)

Winter Quarter (6 weeks)

Session A: Wed Jan 10 (11am-11:45am)

Session B: Sat Jan 13 (11am-11:45am)

Session C: Wed Feb 21 (11am-11:45am)

Session D:  Sat Feb 24 (11am-11:45am)

Tuition: $115 per session

Ages 4 – 6 without parent/caregiver
Instructor: Joan Kidder 

Our Explorers will participate in this class and build their independence.  Caregivers are not required to attend, but are welcome to join and view informal performances of the techniques we work on in each class.  Independence will be strengthened in pitch and rhythm through circle games, solo singing, and experimenting with percussion instruments.  Musical skills are improved through participation and actively listening to song tales. (Meets in W-4, Rm. 408)

Winter Quarter (6 weeks)

Session A: Wed Jan 10 (4:30pm-5:15pm)

Session B: Sat Jan 13 (12:00pm-12:45pm)

Session C: Wed Feb 21 (4:30pm-5:15pm)

Session D:  Sat Feb 24 (12:00pm-12:45pm)