NAZARTS ALIVE - We’ve been listening to your needs and hopes as many of our school districts have gone through radical changes. We know that many of you are looking for places for your children to continue to develop their fine arts skills. We are pleased to announce that NAZARTS ALIVE will debut in the fall of 2010. NAZARTS ALIVE will feature: BAND    Who:    Beginner Band, Grades 5-6        Intermediate Band, Grades 6-8    When:  Tuesdays 4:30-5:20                   Mondays 5:30-6:20    Performances:  December and Spring and other opportunities throughout the year CHILDREN’S CHOIR    Who:    Beginner Choir, Grades 2-3        Intermediate Choir, Grades 4-5    When:  Mondays, 4:30-5:15                   Mondays, 5:30-6:30    Performances:  Late Fall, December and Spring, in addition to other     opportunities throughout the year SHOW CHOIR    Who:    Grades 6-8    When:  Thursdays, 4:30-6:00    Performances:  December and Spring, in addition to other opportunities     throughout the year ADRENALINE DANCE    Who:    Adrenaline Dance, Grades 5-8      Adrenaline Junior, Grades 1-4    When:  Tuesdays, 4:15-5:30                    Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45    Performances:  December and May, in addition to other opportunities     throughout the year THEATRE    Who:    Theatre 101, Grades 2-4               Theatre 102, Grades 5-8    When:  Mon. or Thurs. TBA, 4:30-5:30      Mon. or Thurs. TBA, 5:30-6:30    Performances:  December and Spring, in addition to other opportunities     throughout the year

LITTLE ALL-STARS ARTS Little All-Stars Arts registration for the Late Fall session is available online through Nazarene Recreation. The online regis-tration period for that session is August 30 - September 25, 2010. Click here to go to the Little All-Stars online registration form.  Any classes listed below without Days or Cost are not being offered during this session. If you have any questions please contact the Naz Rec office at 708-349-0460 ext. 32 or click here to email. ARTS & CRAFTS: For the budding artist in your family. This course explores the different media of artistic expression, utilizing a different method each week. Watercolors, clay, charcoal drawing, craft making and even drama are just a few of the arts that will be explored in this introductory level course. CLAY CREATIONS: For ages 7 and up. Allows for artistic expression through the medium of clay. HOLLYWOOD STARS DRAMA: A drama class for children ages 6 and up, this course will incorporate basic drama instruction and culminate in the performance of a short play. LITTLE CHEFS: One of our most popular courses. Children ages 4 and up learn basic culinary skills, creating a new dish every week and then sampling their work. Two Classes for Late Fall Starts:  October 19, 2010 Days: Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. Ages: 3-5 years old Cost:  $65 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Starts:  October 21, 2010 Days: Thursdays at 3:45 p.m. Ages: 5 and up Cost:  $65 LITTLE EXPLORERS: Is your child always asking where, when, who? The Little Explorers is just the course. This adventure will take children to a different place each week, examining different work environments, cultures, languages, and people through the use of stories, crafts, pictures and even food. LITTLE STARGAZERS: A drama class for children ages 3-6, this course will incorporate basic drama instruction and culminate in the performance of a short play. MUSIC IN MOTION: This interactive course combines music and motion. One class, for ages 18 months through 3 years, will allow parents the opportunity to interact with their children in a fun and creative environment and develop a love for music in your child. A second course for children ages 3-5 will allow further exploration of the world around them through music and interactive activities. Classes are 45 minutes in length. STILL LIFE DRAWING: For ages 7 and up. Allows children to develop their drawing ability under professional supervision.

IRISH DANCE - Students will have fun dancing solo steps and group dances to the exciting rhythms of contemporary and traditional Irish music in an encouraging and non-competitive atmosphere. No hard shoes are needed. Only soft, slip-on, black ballet shoes with white socks. Dress in comfortable clothing. Summer 2010 - Day TBA Costs:   Introduction           $140 Beginner               $140 Intermediate/Adult  $160 Advanced              $175

GROUP PIANO - Naz Arts thinks the first steps to learning to play the piano should be a positive and fun experience! This weekly class provides an excellent way for beginners to learn basic, fundamental keyboard skills. Emphasis is on note reading, ear training, rhythmic skills, technique and ensemble playing. Classes are grouped by age. Assignments are given weekly and are to be practiced at home. A piano or keyboard with a minimum of 61 full-sized keys is required for practice at home. Each class is 30 - 45 minutes in duration. Curriculum will need to be purchased separately once class has begun. Summer 2010 Cost:  $165 Dates: TBA

GROUP VIOLIN - Designed for beginner students, this course provides a relaxed introduction to violin basics. Note reading, ear training, rhythmic skills, and methods of manipulating the violin and bow will be developed in a creative group setting. Each class is 30 - 45 minutes in duration. Curriculum will need to be purchased separately once class has begun. Summer 2010 Cost:  $165 Dates: TBA

GROUP GUITAR - This is an introductory course for beginners. Participants will learn how to read simple tunes and play first chords with the objective of accompanying songs on the guitar. Each class is 30 - 45 minutes in duration. Curriculum will need to be purchased separately once class has begun. Summer 2010 Cost:  $165 Dates: TBA

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION - Private lessons are offered in piano, voice, guitar, strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion for all ages. Instructors will customize lessons to the student’s needs and interests while designing a program that achieves their musical goal. Summer 2010 Cost:   $220 Days:  You will give day preferences when you register.

KINDERMUSIK® - Kindermusik® has been designed by early childhood educators for specific age groups and developmental levels. The classes are structured, yet fun. They encourage individual development while simultaneously strengthening group interaction skills. Parent / child bonding is enhanced as parents participate with their children in class, and later at home with Kindermusik® CDs and books.

Kindermusik® is not being offered during the Summer 2010 session

KINDERMUSIK® Imagine That      Ages:             18 months - 3 years old    Days:                Cost:

KINDERMUSIK® Our Time    Ages:             3 years old - 5 years old    Days:                 Cost: