Piano for non-beginners: Private piano lessons are offered to anyone who has had a minimum of two years of study.

Ready, Set, Go! Piano For Beginners: A three-week session of six classes for elementary- and secondary-aged students who are beginners. Get a jump start on the fall semester by enrolling for this course! Students will meet twice weekly for three weeks. Class size is limited to four, so sign up now!

Eight for Eighty-Eight! Piano For Beginning Adults: This popular camp is returning for the third summer. What better way to learn about the 88 keys of the keyboard than with fellow adults. This eight-week course will teach you to read music notation, play familiar tunes, learn introductory music theory, and enjoy music making with your classmates. Class size is limited to four, so don’t delay in registering!

Skills and Drills - Piano for the intermediate to advanced pianist: Would you like to recharge your batteries and be ready for the fall semester with technique class…building finger strength and speed? Racing scales and arpeggios with your classmates? This is the camp for you!

I Write the Songs - Composing Music: - Do you have a melody in your head which you can’t write down? Do you want to learn to write your own music? Sign up for this three week camp and say "Roll over, Beethoven! Here I come!" This camp is for elementary through senior-high aged students.

Claude Debussy and the Impressionists: Great Masters Camp Part I: Come learn all about the late 19^th -century culture of France where music and art meld into one beautiful ear called Impressionism. This camp will explore both music and art, including arts and crafts, music listening, and music making. This camp is for elementary-aged students.

Mozart, the Amazing Wunderkind! Great Masters Camp, Part II: Would you like to know more about the genius child, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart? Come to Mozart camp, hear beautiful music, see films and learn more about this amazing master. On the last day we will travel to the University of North Texas in Denton, and see the music school’s brand new replica of a fortepiano from Mozart’s era. This camp is for elementary-aged students.

Leonard Bernstein, American Master - Learn about one of America’s most gifted musicians. Leonard Bernstein composed both serious and popular music, and was a conductor and music educator like no other in the 20^th century. We will listen to recordings, watch video performances and explore Bernstein’s genius. This camp is for rising 7^th-12^th graders.

Puccini’s Operas – A mini camp in which we will explore the life of Giacomo Puccini and his beautiful operas. This mini-camp will conclude with a field trip to the Bass Hall in Fort Worth where we will attend the Fort Worth Opera Company’s production of Puccini’s Turandot. This camp is for rising 7^th-12^th graders.
 

Peek-a-Boo, I Love You! More than just a curious story, Mother Goose games like peek-a-boo help your baby understand language. So in this special camp, uncover more ways to say "I love you" using American Sign Language, soap bubbles, blue-star sponges, and parent-baby dances. Plus, you can meet with other newborns and families in the community and learn how music improves the child development process. Home Materials include: Book, CD, Duck Wash Mitt, Baby Duck, Gertie Ball, and Poster.

Busy Days: Set your baby’s day to classical music. With a little more Tchaikovsky in your "Twinkle, Twinkle" repertoire you’ll discover new ways your baby benefits from the classics as you both develop an appreciation for the world’s most respect music. Home Materials include: Book, CD, Poster, and Cage Bell.

Creatures at the Ocean Sing sailor songs and make the ocean count. "Five little seashells lying on the shore: Swish! Went the waves ad then there were four." Make homemade kites and your own fish sandwiches using fish-shaped bread and P.B. and J. Materials include: CD, Seashell castanet, and Story Cards.

Confetti Days! Throw a new party every day. Ride a carousel inside the classroom. Play a balancing game and walk on the web of ropes. Learn colors and sing the Spanish song "De Colores." Sing "Pop Goes the Weasel," and "Looby Loo." Home Materials include: CD, pair of Confetti Bells, and story kit.

Adventures Around the World Take an imaginary trip – exploring the exotic cultures of Germany, Japan, Africa, England, and Mexico. Play the native instruments. Drape sheets over cardboard boxes and sing over the German mountain tops. Toss peanuts on the floor and bring good luck to one’s home in this Japanese custom. Send messages in Nigeria with "talking drums." Home Materials include: CD, arts and craft materials, purple maracas, and den den drum.

Rainforest Camp at The Burch School: This camp is specially designed with ages 4-7 in mind. Come explore the rainforest through music, experiments, crafts, games and food. We will learn about exotic animals, plants and peoples and top off the week with a trip to the rain forest in the fabulous Dallas World Aquarium.

Registration and Tuition for Summer is due on or before May 19, 2008