Overview

 

What is Nashville Notes all about? 

What are the values and priorities?

 What can families expect when they join this community?

 

As a Christian based organization, it is our desire to bring the joy of our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, into everything we do. Music is a place where we can experience His joy as we express ourselves, but not just in a self-focused way. Ensemble rehearsals and performances, as a choir or an instrumental ensemble, is an opportunity to work together creating something bigger than ourselves, an opportunity we believe every child should experience.  Therefore, we do not require applications and screening processes.

 

You’ll find that classes and rehearsals at Nashville Notes are organized into 2 sections –

Tracks, placement determined by age (pages 5-12) and Instrumental Ensembles, placement determined by current skill level.  (pages 13-21)

 

Music Theory classes run throughout both sections, with an advanced class (description on page 22).

 

 

Tracks

Delightful music experiences are found in every track and for every age from infancy to the graduating senior!  Singing, music theory classes, and visual arts fill each track.

 

Instrumental Ensembles

Because instrumental ensembles are based on levels of skills learned thus far, a listening evaluation is necessary for proper placement.  We aim to challenge students, but not overwhelm and discourage them!  New to playing an instrument?  You’ll want to check out the Beginner Band (pg. 14) or the Beginner Strings Camps (pg. 18) since students will need to acquire the first set of basic skills in order to successfully enter a group setting.

 

We are also passionate about helping students understand the fundamentals of how music is created, how we perceive it, and how we interact with it.  Whether it be through rhythmic movement, playful dance, worksheets or manipulatives, Music Theory classes are carefully designed for various age groups.

 

Age-appropriate Music Theory Classes

           

            Ages 0-5: Music Play (MP)   Similar to a “Mommy & Me” class, a parent joins their child(ren). Find out more on page 5.

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            Ages 6-8:  Music Foundations (MF)   No parent required to be present, but welcomed!  This class, like Music Play, is laying the foundations and building a love for music.  (As evidenced by children’s desire to do this every day!)  Find out more on page 7.

 

            Ages 9-11:   Recorders & Rhythm (R&R)   Designed for students only in choir (Bridge Choir) and not in an instrument ensemble, this class gives them opportunities to apply the music theory they’re learning in a practical way involving more of their body than what singing requires. (Included with Bridge Choir enrollment, but in addition to BC rehearsal time.) Find out more on page 9.

 

            Instrumentalists & Joyful Harmony Choir:   Musicianship & Theory (M&T)  Included with Joyful Harmony Choir and Instrumental Ensemble enrollment, but in addition to rehearsal time.  Strategies and methods used in M&T classes include paper, pencil, and manipulatives.  Instrumental ensemble students as well as the older choristers (12 and up) learn the music theory behind what they’re playing and singing.  With multiple classes at a time, our esteemed team of music theory teachers are dedicated to placing students in the best class for their knowledge and skillset, with a maximum of 10 students per class. Find out more on page 11.

 

 

Art Classes

We are excited to bring another art form to ALL NN students!  (This year visual arts began with just 3-5 yr. olds.)  Because this is a new endeavor and we want to be careful to accurately convey all the details, the class description spaces in this document are still empty.  We expect to have those in place any minute now, so check back!  Meanwhile, you can find out all about the very experienced and awesome art teacher, Adria Warner, here on the website. 

 

 

Community

With various events planned, and opportunities available throughout the year (fall and spring parties, field trips, competitions, performances, etc.) students enjoy the comradery and close friendships during their time at NN and long after.  Ensemble musicians, instrumental and voice, also have opportunities to audition for midstate and allstate bands and choirs through MTSBOA and MTVA.  This gives our students a seat next to their peers in large ensembles.

 

 

Volunteer Opportunities

From Hall Monitors to Party Planners, parents play a critical role in ensuring safety and fun for NN families.  Details can be found on page 30.

 

 

Tuition

The cost for all classes and ensembles can be found on page 27.