CLASSES
& ENSEMBLES
Music is more fun with friends! Laurel offers a wide range of range of group classes and faculty led ensembles for all ages, from early childhood through adults!
Midweek Music
For students ages 3 – 6.
Midweek Music is a weekly 30-minute virtual music class for 3-6 year olds. Through songs, games, puppets, and lots of interaction, children will learn the building blocks of musical literacy, such as pitch and rhythm, in a fun and natural way.
Instructor: Kathy Lee
Schedule: Wednesdays 10am – 10:30am, online
Weekly classes, starting September 23, 2026
Tuition: This class is offered free of charge, but for those who are able, the suggested donation is $215/semester.
My First Music Class
This class is for students ages 3.5 – 5.5
In this class, children will explore music in a fun and engaging way while developing foundational skills. Through singing, movement, listening, and rhythm activities, kids will strengthen their listening, coordination, and focus. They will be introduced to basic musical concepts such as pitch, rhythm, and note reading in age-appropriate ways, laying a strong foundation for future instrumental learning. Students will also get to know different instruments and famous classical pieces, helping them connect music to stories and emotions.
Instructor: Ada Tzab
Schedule: Mondays, 5:30-6:15pm in Studio 2 (Laurel Early Childhood Classroom)
Total Classes: 4 sessions of 6 classes each, first session starts 9/21/26
Tuition: $155 per session
Piano Explorers!
For students age 4-6.
A hands-on class for young children who would like to have fun in a kinesthetic group class, emphasizing piano basics, movement, visual art, and singing as a catalyst to get the fingers working on the keyboard. Guest instruments could appear from time to time, such as Celtic harp; hand drums, to reinforce rhythms and steady beat in children, a piano basics skill; ukuleles; and Tibetan singing bowls. Learning about how these other instruments work gives a basis to the piano work as well. Parents are asked to join us!
Instructor: Sandy Waterman
Schedule: Tuesdays 5:45pm to 6:30pm in Laurel Studio 2
4 Sessions throughout the year, 6 classes/session. Session 1 begins 9/22/26!
Tuition: $155/session
Groveland Bands
For grades 3 - 5 at Groveland Elementary.
Groveland Band is a program for late elementary students interested in learning a band instrument in a supportive and relaxed environment. Guided by experienced faculty members, students learn about their instruments, music theory and ensemble playing. Classes take place during the school year with end of semester concerts and opportunities to play at Groveland Park school events.
There are actually two bands: an Upper Band for students with 1+ years experience, and a Beginner Band for students for beginning students with no prior experience! Let’s learn to play together! Both bands meet at Groveland Elementary in the Music Room, NOT at Laurel.
Instructors: Andrea Myers + Allyson Partin
First session TBD, classes follow the school calendar.
BEGINNER BAND
Schedule: Tuesday + Thursday 8:15am – 9:15am @ Groveland Park Elementary
Tuition: Beginner Band is $1025 for the year ($137.50 in 8 monthly installments.)
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UPPER BAND
Schedule: Monday + Wednesday 8:15am – 9:15am @ Groveland Park Elementary
Tuition: Upper Band is $1100 for the year ($146.50 in 8 monthly installments.)
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Intro to Violin
For students age 7-10.
Ready to try violin? This is a great class for brand new beginners or limited experience students who are not yet mastering posture and bow control. Claire uses a traditional method approach that combines elements of many pedagogical approaches; not strictly Suzuki.
Instructor: Claire Loudon
Schedule: Thursdays 6pm – 6:45pm in Studio 2
8 classes, running 9/24/26 – 12/3/26
Tuition: $185 total
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Mandolin for Violinists
Available to violinists with AT LEAST 3 years experience. Youth, teens, and adults welcome!
(Strong violists who are very comfortable reading treble clef are welcome too!)
Have you been playing violin and want to learn how to play with a pick or explore new styles of music? Did you know that the mandolin has the same tuning as a violin? Did you know that there is violin music that also works for mandolin?
For years, violinists and fiddlers have found enjoyment thru playing mandolin and have found that its tuning makes it an easy way to learn a new instrument. Laurel School of Music teacher Scott Keever has created a workshop specifically for violinists interested in the mandolin.
In four sessions, you’ll learn how to hold the instrument and how to hold a pick; to play rhythm differently and how to play with frets; and how the mandolin works as a solo instrument and within an ensemble. Join us and explore how to play melodies AND CHORDS using this exciting cousin to the violin!
Don’t own a mandolin? NO PROBLEM!
Optional instrument loan is included in your workshop tuition – register to find out more!
Instructor: Scott Keever
Schedule: Saturdays 3pm – 4pm in Laurel Recital Hall
4 classes September 19 – October 10
Tuition: $135 total
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We are in the process of finalizing our curriculum for the year and will be adding new offerings soon.
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