Fox River Academy partnership with
Oswego Family YMCA
Private Music Instruction, Youth and Adult/Senior Art Classes
at Oswego's Family YMCA campus
Starting in the fall of 2009, The Fox
River Academy is offering music and art lessons in a partnership with our
hometown Oswego Family YMCA. Our new YMCA campus facility has five private
studios with a practice room available. YMCA members will receive a
special discount rate when enrolling for lessons at our new facility.
Link to Oswego Family YMCA's Website
CLASSES at the YMCA CAMPUS
for WINTER and SPRING sessions:
(listed below under each category)
YMCA PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION:
Private Music Instruction For Piano, Guitar, other Instruments
(5 yrs. and up)
with the Fox River Academy of Music and
Art
These one-on-one lessons are designed for anyone ages
5 and up. If you have never played an
instrument, want to
perfect your skills, or anything in between, these 30
minute lessons will focus on your
individual needs. A practice
room is also available for enrolled students- please see the front desk
to sign up for use. Additional materials (books) may be required for
classes. If needed, low cost
instrument rentals may be arranged. To make arrangements for rental
instruments, please call the Fox River Academy at 630.551.4321.
To be assured of retaining your lesson time,
register for both sessions at the same time. Lesson time
cannot be guaranteed for subsequent sessions. When
private lesson times are filled, a wait list is created and
additional private lesson times may be added to
accommodate those on the wait list.
Session I: 04JAN (1/4-2/21) 7
weeks
Session II: 22FEB
(2/22-4/18) 7 weeks (no class 3-29-4/2)
Session III: 19APR (4/19-6/6) 7 weeks
NOTE: Lessons for other instruments and other days/times for listed
instruments may be available—please check with the YMCA for available
lessons, dates and times.
Tuesdays 3:00pm-9:00pm
Wednesdays 3:00pm-9:00pm
Other Dates/Times May Be Available—sign up for our Wait List
Guitar Lessons:
Mondays 3:00pm-9:00pm
Thursdays 3:00pm-9:00pm
Fridays 3:00pm-9:00pm
Other Dates/Times May Be Available—sign up for our Wait List
Fee for each seven week session:
$154 YMCA Member;
$175 Community Participant
PRESCHOOL MUSIC and ART CLASSES:
“Mini Musicians” Music Program For Preschool Voice
(ages 3-5 yrs.)
Our preschool
music program is designed to teach in a fun, engaging way to children the
six main concepts of music. Students will learn that Music is Pitch,
Rhythm, Movement, Mood, and Music as a Language, both on a spoken and
universal level. Exposure to these musical concepts provides a wonderful
foundation for children that may develop an interest in studying a
musical instrument as they grow. Our class size is minimal (4-6 per
class), to allow optimal attention to your child's learning.
Session II: 22FEB
(2/22-4/18) 7 weeks (no class 3-29-4/2)
Session III: 19APR (4/19-6/6) 7 weeks
Wednesday 10:00-10:30a Art Rm1
Wednesday 1:00-1:30p Art Rm1
Creative Discoveries-Exploring Our World Through Music and Art
(ages 3-5 yrs.)
Our monthly
preschool sessions provide a creative learning experience for young
children to explore music, art, and movement in a fun, active, and
energetic environment. Our Creative Discoveries Creative project is an
ongoing program with exciting new activities each session for students to
enjoy!
Session I: 04JAN (1/4-1/18) 3 weeks
Who are the People in your Neighborhood?
1000 Tuesday 10:00-11:05a Art Rm1
1001 Tuesday 1:00-2:05p Art Rm1
Fee: $75. YMCA Member;
$90. Community Participant
Backyard Buddies
2000 Tuesday 10:00-11:05a Art Rm1
2001 Tuesday 1:00-2:05p Art Rm1
Fee: $75. YMCA Member;
$90. Community Participant
We're Goin' to the Zoo
3000 Tuesday 10:00-11:05a Art Rm1
3001 Tuesday 1:00-2:05p Art Rm1
Fee: $75. YMCA Member;
$90. Community Participant
YOUTH ART CLASSES:
Artistic Adventures Class
(ages 5-7, 8-12 yrs.)
Do you enjoy experimenting with
various forms of media? Students will explore various creative methods of
art techniques (such as perspective, color theory, shading) and become
familiar with different art tools.
NOTE: cost of class will include a
$15 materials fee.
Session I: 04JAN
(1/4-2/21) 7 weeks
Session II: 22FEB
(2/22-4/18) 7 weeks (no class 3-29-4/2)
Session III: 19APR (4/19-6/6) 7 weeks
Fee: $90. YMCA Member;
$110. Community Participant
Fee: $95. YMCA Member;
$115. Community Participant
ADULT and SENIOR ART CLASSES:
Adult/Senior Watercolor Class
For beginners and those wanting to improve technique, this class will
explore the basic techniques used in watercolor painting, including
mixing, blending, and experimenting to create visual interest in art
works. Students will create works of art through the use of watercolors
and fundamental drawing skills.
NOTE: cost of class will include an additional $20 materials fee.
Session I:
04JAN (1/4-2/21) 7 weeks
Session II: 22FEB
(2/22-4/18) 7 weeks (no class 3-29-4/2)
Session III: 19APR (4/19-6/6) 7 weeks
Thursdays 1:30-3:00p Art Rm 1
Fee: $120 YMCA Member; $140
Community Participant
Adult/Senior Focus on Drawing Class
This is the perfect class for the student who loves to draw but wants
more training. Students explore the basic concepts used to create art
works in drawing styles. Students will learn specific techniques (such as
drawing “shorthand” developing composition/balance) and work with various
mediums to create their own masterpieces.
NOTE: cost of class will include a $20 materials fee.
Session I:
04JAN (1/4-2/21) 7 weeks
Session II: 22FEB
(2/22-4/18) 7 weeks (no class 3/29-4/2)
Session III: 19APR (4/19-6/6) 7 weeks
Mondays 1:30-3:00p Art Rm 1
Fee: $120 YMCA Member; $140
Community Participant
This class is dedicated to developing your personal connection to
painting with acrylics and expanding your understanding of how they work.
We will explore the many different ways paint can be applied.
While working in a charged, supportive environment, participants will
connect the ways in which memory and thought are communicated in
painting. Color mixing and basic design elements will be presented
through demonstration and visual aids.
NOTE: cost of class will include a $20 materials fee.
Session I:
04JAN (1/4-2/21) 7 weeks
Session II: 22FEB
(2/22-4/18) 7 weeks (no class 3/29-4/2)
Session III: 19APR (4/19-6/6) 7 weeks
Wednesdays 1:30-3:00 Art Rm1
Fee: $120 YMCA Member; $140
Community Participant
