Calvary Christian School Instrumental Music Program

New for 2012 - 2013!

Calvary Christian School Instrumental Music Program is open to all students from grade one and higher.

The award winning Children's Music Workshop program is directed by Larry Newman. Classes are taught by Amanda Fuerst and Hillary Thomas.

Weekly classes are offered for 30 - 40 minutes each Monday after school beginning on Monday, October 1, 2012.

First graders may only choose the violin.

Second and third graders may choose the violin, flute, clarinet or trumpet.

Fourth grade and higher may choose the violin, flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet or baritone horn.

Classes are for beginning students with no prior experience on their chosen instrument as well as for students with prior lessons and experience.

Small group instruction (6 to 12 students) will take place on Mondays between the hours of 3:15 and 5:45 PM beginning on Monday, October 1, 2012 and concluding with a school orchestra concert in June 2013. The final schedule and location of classes will be announced via email after enrollment is complete.

Please clear your child's schedule on Mondays from 3:15 - 5:45 PM so that he/she is available for their particular lesson time when it is announced.

Music Instructional Fees
A music fee of $150 is requested from each participant. This fee includes all music, books and basic supplies which your child is given for the entire 2012-13 school year of music lessons (October 2012 through June 2013).

The only other expense will be the lease, rental or purchase of the instrument.

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Class size is limited and priority is given to the earliest applicants. Please complete the online application to reserve a spot.

Once the online form has been completed, please print and send a copy along with your check to the address below.

Mail your payment in the amount of $150 payable to Children's Music Workshop to:

Children's Music Workshop
P.O. Box 1247
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Be sure to include your child's name and school on the check. We will hold your online registration for 72 hours pending the receipt of your check at our P.O. Box address above.

Children's Music Workshop Receives Fourth Emmy Nomination in as Many Years

The 63rd Annual Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards were held at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in North Hollywood, CA. For the fourth consecutive year, Children's Music Workshop was nominated in the Children/Youth category for the All Schools Elementary Honor Orchestra broadcast from UCLA. Learn more...

CMW Orchestra Students Honored at Los Angeles City Hall for Musical Excellence

Children’s Music Workshop director, Larry Newman and student members of the All Schools Elementary Honor Orchestra were honored by the Los Angeles City Council at City Hall.

Above, CMW students pose with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Click here for video and to learn more . . .

All Schools Honor Orchestra at UCLA

The best and brightest elementary students from througout Los Angeles

See and hear our 150 piece elementary orchestra perform in UCLA's renowned Schoenberg Concert Hall. Learn more...