Engage in the arts in a beautiful setting at The Firelands Symphony School of the Arts.
With the goal of fostering a
life-long appreciation and love of the arts, the FSOSOA offers quality arts instruction in instrumental
music, vocal music and visual arts in both individualized and group formats to students, ages newborn to 106. Highly qualified, experienced
instructors are dedicated to their students and strive to encourage each pupil to reach his or her creative potential. While
school districts are being forced to cut arts programs, the FSOSOA continues to provide exceptional arts education to the children in
our communities.
PRIVATE LESSONS
The FSOSOA offers private instruction in all instruments and voice, for all ages. Our instructors are active performers and are highly
qualified in their specific areas. VIOLIN · PIANO · CELLO · FLUTE · CLARINET · BASSOON · OBOE · VIOLA · TRUMPET · VOICE · MUSIC THEORY
Course Times: To be arranged Tuition: 30 minutes–$162, 45 min–$243, 60 min.–$324 per 9-week quarter
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Starting Sept. 11 – Call for information. Course Times: Thurs. 6-7 p.m. Tuition: $50 per 12-week session
EARLY CHILDHOOD ARTS
Kindermusik with the Schmenks The world’s leading music and movement class for children from newborns to age seven. Introduces
children to an exciting musical world filled with singing, instrumentation, rhythm and creative movement. Classes are one
day/ week, 15 week sessions for 45 minutes, except Family Time, which meets for 10 weeks. Parental participation is required.
VILLAGE – Ages Newborn - 18 months Learn how to stimulate your child’s learning through vocal play, object exploration and creative movement. We will provide you with more tools to continue the enrichment at home through bonding with your baby with books and CD’s.
OUR TIME – Ages 18 months – 3 years Introduce your child to a musical world filled with singing, imitating sounds, rhyming, sound identification, instrument exploration and creative movement. Your child will continue learning at home with At Home Materials- all designed to help your child improve confidence, self-control and communication skills.
IMAGINE THAT! – Ages 3-5 Years Pair music with expressive language, storytelling, peer interaction, movement and
pretend play. Your child will further expand his cognitive and literacy skills as well as creativity and individuality. The learning continues through the At Home Materials which include activities such as illustrated literature books, a pretend play set, CD and instrument.
FAMILY TIME – Ages Newborn to 7 Years Bring all of your children together to explore a multi-layered learning environment.
Each week, a basic musical concept is introduced. Then each family is given the instruments and structured free
time to put those concepts into play. This convenient, all-in-one class focuses on developing strong social skills and
enhancing the emotional bond among family members. The At Home Materials extend the classroom activities with engaging books, CD’s, puppets and instruments. For class schedules, enrollment, and tuition call Rhonda Schmenk at 419-609-9712.
VISUAL ARTS
Basic Drawing with Charles Mayer – Drawing is the basis of all two dimensional visual Arts. Students will use various still-life
subjects weekly in this one-hour class to learn the principles of simple perspective, proportion and various shading techniques to
render the illusion of three-dimensional form on the flat surface. Subjects are chosen to demonstrate particular objectives, but when
possible, will also reflect interests and needs of the class participants.
Course Times: To be arranged Tuition: 1 hour – $162 per 9-week quarter, Minimum 2 students/class
Origami with Charles Mayer – Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into birds, masks, animals and geometric forms. The Origami
class is tailored to the experience and ability of the enrolled students, but normally begins with the learning of standard folding
terms and “bases” and builds on this knowledge at the student’s pace.
Course Times: To be arranged Tuition: 1 hour – $162 per 9-week quarter, Minimum 2 students/class
Creative Kids Art Workshops with Judy Aldrich – Kids love Creative Kids! Fun and creative projects introduce painting, sculpture,
drawing and more! Friday “Evening Out” or Saturday “Fun Day” workshops, 3.5 hours each. Students, pack a lunch or
dinner. Parents, enjoy an “Evening Out” or a “Fun Day” on the town while your kids make art! Workshops held about once a month.
Contact Judy Aldrich at 419-366-3177 or www.creativekidsfun.com Tuition: 3.5 hour workshop–$35 Supplies: $5-10 REGISTRATION
The FSOSOA scholastic year consists of four 9 week quarters beginning
in September, November, February, April and an 8 week
summer session beginning in June. Students who wish to take
private instruction may start at any time. There is a $40 per year
(non-refundable) fee per family to be paid in full at registration
with the first quarter classes.
Students of the School of Arts are encouraged to attend performances
of the Firelands Symphony Orchestra. Any student
enrolled at the school will receive a free ticket to attend the
concerts.
Click here to download the registration form and complete brochure!
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