Classes

  1. Group courses & ensembles
  2. For the very young
  3. Theater courses

Instruments offered

  • Cello
  • Clarinet (classical/jazz)
  • Drums
  • Electric Bass
  • Flute
  • Guitar (classical/jazz)
  • Piano (classical/jazz)
  • Recorder
  • Saxophone (classical/jazz)
  • Trumpet
  • Violin
  • Voice

Group courses and ensembles

Instrumentalists are required to take a group course in addition to their individual lessons.

Music Theory and Ear Training

We require five years of “Formation Musicale” (levels A, B and C. Students then move on to ensembles and performance classes such as chamber music, piano literature,  or jazz/rock ensembles.

Advanced Musicianship for pianists

Advanced Musicianship for pianists is a class for students who have already had five years of “Formation Musicale”.

The goal of this class is to reinforce and develop musicianship: piano technique, sight-reading, history of piano literature through listening to repertoire studied by fellow students.
At the end of the program, the student will have acquired important skills for his musical training: musical culture, ear training, performing in front of others, and a greater autonomy.

Chamber Music

Small ensembles open to advanced students by audition.

For the very young

Young children are naturally attracted to music, musical instruments and movement. Our programs allow children to experience music first-hand and discover the pleasure of playing an instrument long before they learn to read or write!

Music and Movement

(ages 3 to 5)

An introduction to music and all its forms, the course includes singing, dancing, playing instruments, and learning about musical notation through games and drawing. During the year visiting musicians allow the children the extraordinary opportunity of hearing and “trying” all the orchestral instruments. Musical “stories” develop listening and motor skills.

Discovery Group

(ages 5 – 6)

A yearlong course designed to allow each child to briefly study three types of instruments : keyboard, strings and winds. After one trimester each of piano, of flute and of strings, each child is more suitably equipped to choose their instrument for further serious study. Using the younger child’s natural ability to memorize songs and movements, (skills acquired in our «Music and Movement » courses), «Discovery Group» also includes the study of music basics in a « pre-school » setting through games, songs and other activities.

Mini Courses

in piano, strings, flute and recorder (ages 6 – 7)

A weekly course designed to familiarize children with the instrument of their choice. These classes are an intermediary step between an essentially recreational activity and the serious study of an instrument.

N.B. The specific requirements of string instruments are such that children begin private instrumental lessons in violin or ‘cello at this stage.

 

Theater

Theater Workshop

1 to 2 hours/week (ages 6-8, 9-11 and 12-14)

Weekly courses focus on improvisation, movement, diction and self-confidence! Public performances are organized several times per year.


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May we draw your attention to the fact that courses are not always taught in English.
While The Koenig School does indeed present a wide Anglo-Saxon musical and cultural background, it is not a language school.