Students will learn technique and repertoire of Latin music and modern variants from Cuba, with some Western influence. Instruments (provided) used include conga drums, bata drums, cajones (wooden boxes), kata, claves, shekere and cowbells. Students will also learn songs in Spanish.
Day and Time: Monday 6-6:50pm
Instructor: Pat Conway
Ages: 8 and up
Fee: $175
Children will be delighted and energized as they learn proper balance and technique for West African Dance and Drumming. The drumming portion of this class allows students to learn slap, tone, base and flam techniques. The dance portion offers the opportuntity to improve performance skills, and allows children to express themselves. This class is designed to improve your child's self-esteem, concentration and cultural awarness. Students will study century old rhythms that depict harvesting, fishing and life from Mali, Senegal and Guinea. Wear dance/workout clothes and come have fun and learn in an up beat environment with live musical accompaniment.
Day and Time: Wednesday 6-6:50pm
Instructor: Yaminah and Quarieb Muhammad
Ages: 8 and up
Fee: $190
Garage Band
You will have the opportunity to play, collaborate, and create with others in a 'garage' rock band format. Every member will have the chance to try out the various instruments and roles: electric guitar, keyboard, and vocals. Through experimentation and practice, the group will create its own unique sound.
Ages: 10-12
Day and Time: Thursday 5-5:50pm
Instructor: Chris Hudson
Fee: $170
Beginning - Intermediate Garage Band
Ages: 10-12
Day and Time: Friday 5-5:50pm
Instructor: Chris Hudson
Fee: $170
Prerequisite: At least one semester in Beginning Garage Band and instructors recommendation.
Ages: 13 to 18
Day and Time: Saturday 1-1:50
Instructor: Chris Hudson
Fee: $170
Prerequisite: At least one semester in Beginning Garage Band and instructors recommendation.
Ages: 13 to 18
Day and Time: Saturday 2-2:50
Instructor: Chris Hudson
Fee: $170
Prerequisite: Instructors recommendation.
Kansas City Boys Choir and Kansas City Girls Choir
These performing choirs are designed for the music lover, providing some choral training. The choir is directed by Ah’Lee Robninson, Director of the Community School of the Arts and Artistic Director for the Kansas City Boys Choir and the Kansas City Girls Choirs. The choir performs (2) annual concerts, Spring and Winter and performs many private and special events throughout the city and travels out of the state. Auditions are required and will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2008.
Auditions will consist of (4) pieces 1) A capella selection (your choosing) 2) song with musical accompaniment (live or track) 3) dance routine 4) 2-3 minute monologue. For more information contact Mr. Ah'Lee Robinson at 816.531.4022 ext. 1010 or visit www.kcboychoir.org or www.kcgirlschoir.org 
Kansas City Boys Choir
Day and Time: Tuesday 6–8pm and Saturday 3-6pm
Instructor: Ah' Lee Robinson
Ages: 9 to 19
Fee: $125
Kansas City Girls Choir
Day and Time: Monday 6–8pm and
Saturday 12-3pm
Instructor: Ah' Lee Robinson
Ages: 8 to 18
Fee: $125