The North End Music and Performing Arts Center Winter Session Courses and Private Music Instruction registration is under way. To register online: www.nempacboston.org. Payments will be collected at your first class, or pay online. For more information, contact Becca Griffin, NEMPAC’s Executive Director at becca0923@yahoo.com.
COURSES FOR KIDS:
Family Music Makers: Little Music Makers
Toddlers (newborn – approx. 4) and their caretakers sing, dance and explore a variety of rhythm instruments.
Wednesdays, starting 1/12/11.
9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 at Lincoln Wharf.
Saturdays, starting 1/15/11
9:30 at the North End Health Center.
10 week session: $175
Family Music Makers: Kidstompers
This class is geared toward children ages 3-5 and younger siblings are welcome to enroll, too. Each session will have a theme to focus the children’s imagination, ideas and creativity. Games, crafts, and activities will enhance musical skills and encourage confidence and teambuilding
Wednesdays, starting 1/12/11
4:00 at Lincoln Wharf.
10 week session: $175
Young Children’s Yoga
For children ages 2 – 5.
Yoga instructor Karen Shea is a North End mom, and co-owner
of Verve Yoga. She has successfully worked with all ages right here
in the North End. We are so pleased to have her! Parents are encouraged to drop their children off for this course, if uncomfortable with this please speak with the instructor to help minimize distractions during the sessions.
Wednesdays, starting 1/12/11
10:30 am at the Clough House, Unity Street
10 week session: $150
contingent upon a minimum of 3 students
Children’s Yoga
This offering is geared toward children 6 – 9 years old, younger siblings
are welcome to enroll as well. Caretakers will drop of their child/children.
The instructor will be Karen Shea.
Mondays starting 1/10/11
4:00 pm at the Clough House, Unity Street
10 week session: $150
contingent upon a minimum of 3 students
Children’s Italian – ages 5-8
Using an immersion technique children learn Italian by listening and
repeating words and phrases as they engage in craft projects and sing
along activities. The Instructor will be Rosemarye Grasso.
Thursdays starting 1/13/11
4:00 pm at the NEMPAC building
Fee: $175/10 classes
contingent upon a minimum of 3 students
Children’s Italian – ages 2-5
Using an immersion technique children learn Italian by listening and
repeating words and phrases as they engage in craft projects and sing
along activities. The Instructor will be Rosemarye Grasso.
Saturdays @ 10:30 am starting 1/22/11 – please come to a free trial class/meet & greet on Saturday 1/15/11
Location: TBA
Fee: $175/10 classes
contingent upon a minimum of 3 students
Kid’s Rock Band
A 10 week music class for well behaved kids. Musicians of all levels
are encouraged to sign up. Classes begin 1/15/11.
Saturday 2 pm – kids approx 5-8 yrs old
Saturday 3 pm – kids approx 8-13 yrs old
Location: TBD based on class size
Class Fee: $100/10 classes
Instructor: Jeremy Sarzana
My Gym
A beginners course in gymnastics offered by My Gym of Boston’s mobile unit. Please note that NEMPAC is not able to prorate this course as it is being offered at the lowest possible cost already. Please also note that if you are coming to the Nazzaro Center with a stroller enter via the side door, take the elevator to the 1st floor and leave your stroller there. Then come to the 3rd floor (gym) to participate in this awesome course! Please choose your time according to student age if possible. Classes begin 1/14/11.
Ages 1-2.5: Fri 9:10 am Ages 2.5-4: Fri 10:00 am Location: Nazzaro Community Center Gymnasium Class Fee: $145/8 sessions
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COURSES FOR ADULTS:
Adult Italian
All sections use Prego: An Invitation to Italian, 6th Edition. This book is
not included in the course fee, but can be found easily on amazon.com for under $30.
Instructor: Teresa Soccio
Location: NEMPAC building
Italian 1 & 3 are currently in their 4th week, Italian 2 will begin 1/13/11 dependent upon enrollment. Please contact Teresa directly to enroll in any of these courses.
Fee: $175/10 classes
ITALIAN 1 (beginners) : The beginners class meets on Mondays from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm at the NEMPAC building in the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) in the North End. The next meeting (January 10th) will be the 4th of a total of 10 classes. It covers basic grammar and pronunciation, simple reading, conversation and writing activities using the present tense.
ITALIAN 2 (intermediate beginners): This class meets on Thursdays from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm at the NEMPAC building in the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) in the North End. It covers basic grammar and pronunciation, reading, conversation, and writing activities using the present, the past and future tenses.
ITALIAN 3 (Intermediate/advanced): This class meets on Wednesdays from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm at the NEMPAC building in the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) in the North End. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 12th. This intermediate level course continues with grammar, emphasizing the use of the past, future, conditional perfect, and subjunctive tenses. More complex reading, writing and conversational activities assigned.
Private Italian Tutoring
For Students who prefer private Italian lessons. Six or more lessons are
suggested; group rates are available. Minimum 1 hr/week.
Fee: $45/hour
Adult Rock Band
A 10 week music class. Musicians of all levels are encouraged to sign up.
Thursdays, 6:45 pm beginning 1/13/11
Tuesdays 10:30 am beginning 1/11/11
Class Fee: $175/10 classes
Location: Nazzaro Center
Instructor: Jeremy Sarzana
Music Improvisation/Songwriting For All Instruments
A 10 week music class for mature teens & adults. Improvisers with all
levels of musical skill are encouraged to sign up. Students minimally
need to be able to find notes on their instruments.This course will help
students build confidence and learn to play music with others.
Mondays, 8:00 pm beginning 1/17/11
Class Fee: $175/10 classes
Location: NEMPAC building
Instructor: Greg deBourgknecht
Choir Class
Fee, location & time TBA
