Ann Smith, BA, ARCT, MTS, Qualified Level 1 & 2 MYC teacher, will be offering MYC at Renaissance this year. Ann has taught piano, theory, and history for over 20 years and has recently been trained to teach Level 1 and 2 classes for the excellent Music for Young Children program.

What is MYC?

Music for Young Children^® is a Canadian piano-based music lesson program for children and their parents/caregivers. This program teaches the happy habit of music by introducing children and their parents to piano study by incorporating singing, movement, listening, games, sight reading, rhythm dictation, history, and composition, in small group settings (Maximum 6 students and their parents). The core MYC program lasts 3 to 5 years, depending upon the age at which a child begins lessons. The final year of MYC (Moonbeams III) prepares students to write their first conservatory theory exam (Basic Rudiments) and to play their first conservatory piano exam (Grade 1). Following MYC, students are so well prepared for the transition to private lessons that many will complete both grades 2 and 3 the following year. For more information, please visit www.myc.com.

Programs:

Sunrise 1, 2, 3

The Sunrise program was created for 2-and-a-half to 3-and-a-half year olds and is a non-piano music program. Classes are approximately 40 minutes in length. This course is offered in 3 ten-week blocks. Younger children may attend this program and participate in what they are able, and older children may attend if they are not ready for the piano-based curriculum Sunshine I.

Sunshine 1

The Sunshine program is generally studied by children nearing age 4 until age 5. This program teaches music, including piano, at an age-appropriate pace that takes into account the fine motor abilities of the young child. Classes are approximately 45-50 minutes long. This is a 36-week program. Daily practicing at home with the parent is expected, in the amount of about 10 minutes/day, increasing to 15 minutes/day as the year progresses.

Sunbeams 1

The Sunbeams program is generally intended for beginners in SK and Grades 1 and 2. This piano program will teach students to play hands together in a few major and minor keys by the end of the year. Classes are approximately 45 mintues to 1 hour long. This is a 36-week program. Daily practicing at home with the parent is expected, in the amount of 15-20 minutes/day.

Moonbeams 1

The Moonbeams program is generally intended for the 7-9 year-old beginner. This more advanced course of study takes students through beginning piano study at a faster pace that requires diligent at-home practicing with the parent in the amount of 20-25 minutes/day. Classes are 1 hour long. By the end of the 36-week course, students will be able to play in several keys as well as have accomplished several technical challenges including scales and triads.

2010-2011 Schedule

Sunrise: Tuesdays 10:15am

Sunrise: Thursdays 10:15am

Sunshine I: Mondays 3:45pm

Sunshine I: Thursdays 9am

Sunbeams I: Mondays 5pm

Sunbeams I: Wednesdays 6pm

Moonbeams I: Wednesdays 7:10pm

Sunshine II: Tuesdays 9am

Sunbeams II: Mondays 6pm

Moonbeams II: Mondays 7:10pm

Other classes may be added with sufficient interest or enrolment.

Registration and Fees

Fee Schedule: