Music Classes

ENRICHMENT: PS Music (ages 4-5)

Parental attendance optional, although participation is encouraged

As children approach readiness for primary school their skills for music comprehension increases greatly. At this age children are cognitively capable of internalizing a beat, echoing back correct pitches, imitating rhythms and discerning between major and minor tonalities. This class is designed to expand upon the musical knowledge your child has, while also developing new skills. We will focus on musical concepts such as rhythm, pitch, tonality, tempo, articulation and timbre in the form of drum circles, rhythm and singing games, instrument exploration, movement activities, and art projects. Themes that are often explored in primary schools will also be incorporated into classes throughout the year such as Halloween, community helpers, ocean life, spring, fireworks, pets, gardening etc...

The class will not be sequential and you and your child can pay month by month.

My Music Community (ages 5-9)

MY MUSIC COMMUNITY is a collaborative project-based learning course to help foster music exposure and comfort in collaborative and communal music-making.  Students will be introduced to various styles of music and will have opportunities to collaborate within these styles. Learning fundamentals of music notation and music structure, MY MUSIC COMMUNITY will help children interact with music while also relating to others. This course is for children ages 5-9 years old. 

Classes are held on a month-by-month basis

Family Instrument Play (ages 0-5)

In the early education music classes, we have noticed some little ones prefer to spend most of the time engaging with the variety of instruments in the classroom.  We want to give families a chance to come in and play with the instruments without the structure of a class in place.  We will still have a facilitator who will provide prompts and suggestions for free instrument play and interaction with your little one.  This is a time for family bonding around music, and also a time to meet other parents!

Classes are held on a month-by-month basis

Teacher: Siera Kaup
Capacity: 14 kids per class
*Parental attendance required and participation is encouraged

*These classes will NOT take place at Pavilanis School of Music studio. They are run by the school, but will take place in the fellowship hall at Emmaus Lutheran Church on 18th Ave*

In this class, we will sing, dance, and play music from cultures all over the world! As an Orff-Schulwerk certified teacher, Siera centers learning around play, making music fun with lots of games, stories and movement. Exposure to music has been shown to benefit a child’s social and cognitive development from the time they are born. In this class, parents and caretakers have the opportunity to share a musical space with their baby in an explorative manner. Students and their parents will get to play a variety of small percussion instruments as they experience making music together while the teacher introduces many other sounds and instruments.

Teacher: Siera Kaup
Capacity: 14 kids per class
*Parental attendance required and participation is encouraged

*These classes will NOT take place at Pavilanis School of Music studio. They are run by the school, but will take place in the fellowship hall at Emmaus Lutheran Church on 18th Ave*

During the preschool years, children start to develop the cognitive ability to recognize patterns, discern between different sounds, and imitate information. This class is designed to foster musical skills already inherent in your child while encouraging creative responses and developing autonomy in musical expression. Musical games, puppet songs, music story time, painting and dancing are just some of the activities included to inspire your child’s creativity. Similar to a general preschool setting, this class will incorporate seasonal, environmental and social themes into musical lessons (themes such as autumn, fireworks, farm animals, oceans, respect, sharing etc.)

Teacher: Chauncey Mauney
Capacity: 10 kids per class
*Parental attendance required and participation is encouraged

This class is designed to create a musical environment for babies to experience through sound, sight and touch. Children absorb music from the time their auditory system develops in their mother’s womb. It is never too early to introduce your infant to music. Exposure to music has been shown to benefit a child’s social and cognitive development from the time they are born. In this class, parents and caretakers have the opportunity to share a musical space with their baby in an explorative manner. The instructor will play or sing songs, musically interact with each baby, and introduce a variety of musical sounds and instruments. Information will also be provided throughout the term that pertains to current research in early childhood music education.

Teacher: Chauncey Mauney
Capacity: 10 kids per class
*Parental attendance required and participation is encouraged

This class is designed to offer a musical space for toddlers to explore instruments, music storybooks, musical games and of course, their voice! Exposure to and participation in music during the early formative years has been shown to promote and augment the development of language (among other developmental skills.) The purpose of this class is to introduce music as fun and rewarding, while exposing musical concepts that not only support healthy development, but also grow the budding musician in your child. The instructor will incorporate musical concepts into guided activities such as painting, dancing, musical games, puppet songs and music story time.

Teacher: Chauncey Mauney
Capacity: 10 kids per class
*Parental attendance required and participation is encouraged

During the preschool years, children start to develop the cognitive ability to recognize patterns, discern between different sounds, and imitate information. This class is designed to foster musical skills already inherent in your child while encouraging creative responses and developing autonomy in musical expression. Musical games, puppet songs, music story time, painting and dancing are just some of the activities included to inspire your child’s creativity. Similar to a general preschool setting, this class will incorporate seasonal, environmental and social themes into musical lessons (themes such as autumn, fireworks, farm animals, oceans, respect, sharing etc.)

Teacher: Siera Kaup
Capacity: 40 kids per class
*Parental attendance required and participation is optional

*These classes will NOT take place at Pavilanis School of Music studio. They are run by the school, but will take place in the fellowship hall at Emmaus Lutheran Church on 18th Ave*

Join Siera for a month of singing and learning basic vocal technique for the first time choir member! This course is designed as an introduction to singing in a choir and to build confidence in singing with others. Celebrate your child's unique voice and develop the skills to work successfully in a group. It is required that at least one parent stay for rehearsals with their child. Chaperones are welcome to join in the singing as well, but it is not required.

Teacher: Mason Caldwell
Capacity: 10 kids per class

In our bucket drumming class, students will learn the fundamentals of bucket drumming, a unique and accessible form of percussion that combines rhythm, coordination, and creativity. This dynamic and engaging program is designed to cater to young percussion enthusiasts, offering an inclusive space for budding musicians to explore the exciting world of bucket drumming. Our experienced and enthusiastic instructor will guide participants through a carefully crafted curriculum.

Restrictions
- Students are limited to one free group class per month
- Students can only enroll in two consecutive months of the same class
- Last minute withdrawals can't enroll in the same class the following month

Rental Requirement: An optional $5 fee is charged if you want to keep drum sticks, no need to bring your own equipment.

Teacher: Tung Nguyen
Capacity: 10 kids per class

Our introductory piano class gives students the opportunity to explore and discover a connection with the instrument. In this class, the student will cover posture, fingering, keyboard geography and notes, and learning recognizable tunes. Classes will be taken on keyboards, provided by the school. Student does not need to bring a keyboard, but a piano app on an Iphone or Ipad will work. This program is free, with a suggested donation of $40 per month. Students will need to renew their registration each month.

Restrictions
- Students are limited to one free group class per month
- Students can only enroll in two consecutive months of the same class
- Last minute withdrawals can't enroll in the same class the following month

Rental Requirement
None

Teacher: Emma Simmons
Capacity: 10 kids per class

*This class uses Violins, but will give students basic knowledge of string instruments in general.

With the beginner string program, students will be introduced to the basics of string playing and find out if they would like to continue with private lessons. Gaining comfort with posture, bow holds and the ability to play simple tunes, this program is meant to spark an interest before the investment of lessons takes place. This program is free, with a suggested donation of $40 per month. Students will need to renew their registration each month.

Restrictions
- Students are limited to one free group class per month
- Students can only enroll in two consecutive months of the same class
- Last minute withdrawals can't enroll in the same class the following month

Rental Requirement
Violin and bow are not included and will need to be rented/owned by the student before class begins. Some companies that rent instruments in Eugene are Eugene Violin Shop and Beacock Music.

Teacher: Max Brinster
Capacity: 10 kids per class

Our introductory guitar class gives students the opportunity to explore the instrument and see if they feel a connection. In this class, the student will cover posture, tone production, names of strings, reading tablature and learning beginning riffs and recognizable tunes. A perfect way to become acquainted with the instrument before starting private lessons. A guitar will be needed for the student. This program is free, with a suggested donation of $40 per month. Students will need to renew their registration each month.

Restrictions
- Students are limited to one free group class per month
- Students can only enroll in two consecutive months of the same class
- Last minute withdrawals can't enroll in the same class the following month

Rental Requirement
The instrument is not included and will need to be rented/owned by the student before class begins. Rental instruments in Eugene can be found at Beacock Music.