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30
Mar
2023
Karen Benarroch

March 30, 2023 6:00 pm - March 31, 2023 6:30 pm

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CMC Decatur, Private Lesson








31
Mar
2023
Yul Son

March 31, 2023 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

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CMC Decatur Private Lesson








01
Apr
2023
Katherine Stratton

April 01, 2023 9:30 am - 10:00 am

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CMC Little 5 Points, Private Lesson








01
Apr
2023
High School Ensemble (Saturday)

April 01, 2023 11:15 am - 1:15 pm

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CMC Little Five Points, Faculty Assignment 1127 Colquitt Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA








02
Apr
2023
Jack Tirey

April 02, 2023 11:00 am - 11:30 am

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CMC Dunwoody, Private Lesson Dunwoody, GA, USA

Online drum lessons.








03
Apr
2023
Spring Break - No lessons or classes, all programs, all locations

April 03, 2023 12:00 am - April 09, 2023 6:00 pm

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CMC Atlanta 1127 Colquitt Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA








03
Apr
2023
Spring Break Camp : April in Paris

April 03, 2023 8:00 am - April 07, 2023 6:00 pm

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CMC Little 5 Points 1127 Colquitt Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA

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Built in 1889 for the World’s Fair, the Eiffel Tower stands in for people across the globe as a symbol of French innovation, creativity and culture. It’s such a potent and valued symbol that just a momentary glimpse of the tower evokes thoughts of Paris, one of the most significant and cosmopolitan cities in the world, particularly in the realm of cultural production. For many, the music of Satie, Debussy, Ravel, Stravinsky and other Parisians, is just as immediately identified and appreciated as quintessentially French.

The CMC Atlanta Spring Break April in Paris Camp will focus on French music and culture. Students will learn tunes, melodies, stories, rhythmic poetry, and engage in French music-related art. We've designed the program to be the perfect blend of legitimate training and immersion in a rich musical tradition and good old-fashioned fun. Elementary school age students are invited to join us for a full week or come on one or more selected days via the Music School Day Pass.  Activities will include private lessons (voice or instrument of choice), singing, drumming, group art and music projects, and ensemble playing with Center faculty, guests and fellow students.  

Because we divide by age and skill level, beginners and more experienced students are welcome.








03
Apr
2023
April in Paris: Monday

April 03, 2023 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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CMC Little 5 Points, Private Lesson

7:45: Open Building

8:00-9:00 Dropoff

9:00: Class I: Introduction to April in Paris and French Culture. What do you think of when you think of "French Culture" and what are inherently French things? 

-Impressionism: Music and Art Parallels: Monet, Manet, Cezanne, etc.; Berlioz, Debussy, Ravel, Satie, St. Saens.

-Student Activity Packet on St. Saens "Carnival des Animeaux"-Flip to Swan page-As we listen, remember composer and notice how music represents animals. 

10:15-10:45: Snack

10:45-12:00: Class II: Everyday Sing: Frère Jacques, Nat King Cole's "Je Vous Aime Beaucoup", AlouetteHot Cross Buns.

12:00-1:00: Lunch

1:00-2:15: Class III: Influences of French culture in other parts of the world: "Zydeco est un Gumbo" lesson plan.

2:15-3:00: Snack:

3:00-4:00: Class IV: Rhythm: General Rhythm Lesson, Whole notes, Half, Quarter, Eighth; Review the Rhythms in songs previously covered this day: Dotted quarter in Alouette; Quarters and Halves in Hot Cross Buns; Poison Rhythm game.

Introduce to "Treble Clef Bird" (see lesson plan here: http://www.cmcatlanta.com/index.php/cmc-universal/cms/item/1643-treble-clef-bird ) and gage skill levels of all in class regardless of age and grade. Separate into groups of similar ability if necessary. For more advanced students who can read, see here for more intricate rhythm exercise: http://internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/schools/gvpa/arts/band/Shared%20Documents/Handouts/rhythm%20sheets.pdf

The above link is rather long and could be divided up into sections over the course of camp. Please feel free to come up with matching words such as French food/Places/People to go along with the various rhythms. 

Rhythm Relay Game: See here: ( http://www.cmcatlanta.com/index.php/cmc-universal/cms/item/1549-rhythm-relay-race ) for a fun group rhythm activity. This is also applicable to all consecutive camp days. 

4:00-5:30: Choices, Practice, Free time.








03
Apr
2023
Leah Dutko

April 03, 2023 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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CMC Decatur, Private Lesson








04
Apr
2023
April in Paris: Tuesday

April 04, 2023 7:45 am - 6:00 pm

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CMC Little 5 Points, Private Lesson

7:45: Open Building

8:00-9:00 Dropoff

9:00: Class I: St. Saens Carnival des Animeaux packet; Focus on Bio of Saint-Saens, Royal March of the Lion, Hens and Roosters, Wild Horses; Have students learn the printed music at the bottom of each page if possible (advanced students) and talk about idée fixe and leitmotifs with everyone. Color pages while listening.  

10:15-10:45: Snack

10:45-12:00: Class II: Everyday Sing: Frère Jacques, Nat King Cole's "Je Vous Aime Beaucoup", Alouette, Hot Cross Buns.

12:00-1:00: Lunch

1:00-2:15: Class III: -Review of Genres of French Music; Opera, French Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Post-Romantic Impressionism, Modernism. Play excerpts.

-Four Corners Game: Teacher plays excerpt, elimination game where each corner of room represents a different category and students determine correct genre: choose from: Impressionism, French Baroque, Cajun & Zydeco, French Opera. 10 seconds to correctly choose corner.  

2:15-3:00: Snack:

3:00-4:00: Class IV: 3:00-3:15 Rhythm: General Rhythm Lesson, Whole notes, Half, Quarter, Eighth; Review the Rhythms in songs previously covered this day: Dotted quarter in Alouette; Quarters and Halves in Hot Cross Buns

-3:15-3:30: French Food Rhythm games;

-3:30-3:45: 

-3:45-4:00: 

4:00-5:30: Choices, Practice, Free time.








04
Apr
2023
Knox Willingham

April 04, 2023 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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CMC Decatur, Private Lesson








04
Apr
2023
Cassie Amblard

April 04, 2023 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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CMC Decatur, Private Lesson








04
Apr
2023
Lys Green

April 04, 2023 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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CMC Decatur, Private Lesson








05
Apr
2023
April in Paris: Wednesday

April 05, 2023 7:45 am - 6:00 pm

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CMC Little 5 Points, Private Lesson

7:45: Open Building

8:00-9:00 Dropoff

9:00: Class I: St. Saens Carnival des Animeaux packet; Focus on Tortoises, Elephant, Kangaroos, Aquarium, Personnages avec des oreilles longues; Have students learn the printed music at the bottom of each page if possible (advanced students) and talk about idée fixe and leitmotifs with everyone. Color pages while listening.  

10:15-10:45: Snack

10:45-12:00: Class II: Everyday Sing: Frère Jacques, Nat King Cole's "Je Vous Aime Beaucoup", Alouette, Hot Cross Buns. Inject lesson known french songs such as the popular-in-France "AUX CHAMPS ELYSEES." "Les Champs-Elysees" is the most popular avenue in France and also apparently known as the most beautiful avenue of the world. "L'arc de triomphe" (the building you see in the background) is one monument you can find at the end of the avenue. Here is a link to the song: https://youtu.be/IxTiZGiVl5w (This song is great and offers time for improvisation on any instrument and a really cool and cute translation opportunity!)

12:00-1:00: Lunch

1:00-2:15: Class III: -Review of Genres of French Music; Opera, French Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Post-Romantic Impressionism, Modernism. Play excerpts. Focus on French Ballet! Debussy "Jeux," "Apres-midi d'une faune," and also Ravel's "Daphnis et Chloe," and Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker" and why IT is French and not Russian!

-Four Corners Game: Teacher plays excerpt, elimination game where each corner of room represents a different category and students determine correct composer/ballet out of Nutcracker, Faune, Daphnis, or (as an added review) OPERA! 10 seconds to correctly choose corner.  

2:15-3:00: Snack:FRENCH FOOD DAY!

3:00-4:00: Class IV: 3:00-3:15 Rhythm: General Rhythm Lesson, Whole notes, Half, Quarter, Eighth; Review the Rhythms in songs previously covered this day: Dotted quarter in Alouette; Quarters and Halves in Hot Cross Buns. Talk about syncopation and Triplets!

-3:15--3:45: Talk about French Food: talk about and review the French Snacks we enjoyed. 

-3:45-4:00: Continue to talk about French Culture. 

4:00-5:30: Choices, Practice, Free time.








05
Apr
2023
Kate Pfeiffer

April 05, 2023 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm

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CMC Decatur, Private Lesson








05
Apr
2023
Ollie Santora

April 05, 2023 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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CMC Decatur, Faculty Assignment 189 Sams Street, Suite B, Decatur, GA 30030, USA








05
Apr
2023
Beaux Santora

April 05, 2023 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

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CMC Decatur, Private Lesson








05
Apr
2023
Clem Pattico

April 05, 2023 5:15 pm

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CMC Little Five Points, Faculty Assignment 1127 Colquitt Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA

Piano, theory/comp








05
Apr
2023
Jackson Doyle

April 05, 2023 6:00 pm - April 06, 2023 7:00 pm

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CMC Little Five Points, Faculty Assignment 1127 Colquitt Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA








06
Apr
2023
April in Paris: Thursday

April 06, 2023 7:45 am - 6:00 pm

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CMC Little 5 Points, Private Lesson

7:45: Open Building

8:00-9:00 Dropoff

9:00: Class I: 9:00-9:30: Before "Carnival of the Animals" resumes, inject a new work/lesson on St. Saens' "Danse Macabre" with this fun lesson plan: http://www.rpo.org/UserFiles/Link/Saint-Saens.pdf and use the opportunity to note the similarities in Carnival and Macabre. This will be a two day activity that can bleed over into either another class on this day or into Friday's beginning activity. Please see lesson plan on link above and divide accordingly.

9:30-10:15: St. Saens Carnival des Animeaux packet; Focus on CUCKOO, AVIARY (Birds), PIANISTS, FOSSILS, and SWAN; Have students learn the printed music at the bottom of each page if possible (advanced students) and talk about idée fixe and leitmotifs with everyone. Color pages while listening. Save the finale for Friday, as furthering the lesson plan between Carnival and Danse Macabre will be fun when listening to the two back to back!

10:15-10:45: Snack

10:45-12:00: Class II: Everyday Sing: Frère Jacques, Nat King Cole's "Je Vous Aime Beaucoup", Alouette, Hot Cross Buns. Inject lesson known french songs such as the popular-in-France "AUX CHAMPS ELYSEES." Here is a link to the song: https://youtu.be/IxTiZGiVl5w

Today, explore French Cafe music in various forms. Talk about sitting at a nice french cafe and what sounds we would hear. Examples: street musicians playing trumpet, accordion, guitar, etc.; cafe hosting an acoustic ensemble (large? small?); recreate this with the children acting out as both performer (playing Alouette, Hot cross buns, whatever is possible for them) and cafe-goer. Segue into lunch.

12:00-1:00: Lunch

1:00-2:15: Class III: 1:00-1:50: Review of Genres of French Music; Begin "Allo Monsieur!": French Canadian Folk Song Lesson plan: click link below: 

http://www.cmcatlanta.com/index.php/cmc-universal/cms/item/1623-allo-monsieur-french-canadian-folk-song-lessons

This can be a two-day closing lesson before art segment occurs.

-1:50-2:15: Review of Four Corners Game: Teacher plays excerpt, elimination game where each corner of room represents a different category and students determine correct composer/ballet out of Nutcracker, Faune, Daphnis, or (as an added review) OPERA! 10 seconds to correctly choose corner.  Inject new genre of French Canadian folk music into four corners game.

2:15-3:00: Snack

3:00-4:00: Class IV: ART: MARSHMALLOW EIFFEL TOWER PROJECT! See lesson plan here: http://www.cmcatlanta.com/index.php/cmc-universal/cms/item/1630-marshmallow-eiffel-tower-project

4:00-5:30: Choices, Practice, Free time.








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