Alexander (age 3) conducts his own music classes at home. He pretends he's Mr. Rich, playing air guitar and telling us to keep the beat and sing the echoes."

Kristin Toman
Parent



"My daughter's first experience with Music Rhapsody was in the summer camp. She was six and had never taken music classes before, and it was also her first summer camp experience . . . the staff made her feel really comfortable. She jumped right in and got very involved. I don't know a lot about the Orff approach, but I know that it is wonderful. They make it seem like it's just fun and games but it's definitely learning. That's part of the magic of it . . . I would definitely recommend this camp!"

Carolyn Falk
Manhattan Beach, CA



"My three kids love music so much, largely due to Music Rhapsody. When they first went to camp, I didn't know exactly what went on there . . . Pretty soon they were playing instruments that they had picked up in camp. They also learned how to keep a beat. I never knew it before, but rhythm and timing is a really important thing. It helps them in other areas of learning and sports."

Erin Sloves
Manhattan Beach, CA



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Campers are always all smiles when working on their very own handmade “real” instrument, sure to be a family keepsake for years!


Kids get creative at Music Rhapsody Summer Camps.


Kids get a chance to see and hear live performances at camp.


Performers mingle with the kids and demonstrate technique.


This camper takes his turn at beating the marching band drummer’s drums.


Campers play the instruments they’ve made at camp.


Kids make friends at camp.


Fun arts and crafts projects add to the fun of camp.


Campers explore percussion and other instruments.





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CLASS LOCATIONS

Redondo Beach
Music Rhapsody
1603 Aviation Blvd.
(office staff and retail sales at this location)
(click here for map)

Santa Monica
First Presbyterian Church*
1220 2nd St.
(south of Wilshire, free parking at 2nd Street parking structure, classes offered at Amadeus Music Academy)
(click here for map)

Manhattan Beach
Joslyn Center
1601 Valley Drive
(valley and 15th Street)
(click here for map)

Torrance
My Gym Torrance
3511 Pacific Coast Hwy.
(at PCH and Hawthorne east of Hawthorne.)
(click here for map)

*Classes are not church affiliated

Music Camps 2008

Since 1983, thousands of children have been musically inspired because of this exciting and unique music camp program. Offered to grades pre-K through eight, camp classes include ORFF (marimbas, metallophones, glockenspiels and other inviting percussion!), instrument building (making instruments that will not only sound good, but are treasured art pieces), instrument lessons (recorder, piano, guitar, harmonica, flute, saxophone and many more!) dance and movement, singing and musical theater. Students even present their own concert at the end of camp. Come find out why students return year after year! From beginners to advanced, this offers something for all levels of ability.

Extended daycare is available before and after Camp 1 and Camp 2, from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Call 310-376-8646 or email info@musicrhapsody.com for more information.

Students who enroll by May 15th will receive $25 off Camp 1 or Camp 2 and $15 off Mini Camp!

Summer Music Camps for 2008                               Tuition
Summer camp instructor bios

Camp 1 — Grades K through 1 Two Week Camp
July 7 – 11 & 14 – 18, 9am – 12pm (half day program)
Held at Trinity Lutheran Church
1340 11th St. Manhattan Beach

Join Rich Podgur, Lynn Kleiner, Martin Espino, and other special guest performers and teachers for:

• Instrument Making
• Percussion/Orff Ensemble
• Singing
• Dance & Movement
• Musical Theater
• Concerts

Campers should wear closed–toe shoes and clothing that will be comfortable for movement. Campers will perform in a closing concert for family and friends on July 18, 11:30am, followed by a family picnic!

Click here to register and pay


Camp Tuition                            $399
(camp tuition includes t-shirt, materials fee, classes, and instrument lessons)
Camp 2 — Grades 2 through 8 Two Week Camp
July 7 – 11 & 14 – 18, 9am – 3pm (full day program)
Held at Trinity Lutheran Church
1340 11th St. Manhattan Beach

Join Rich Podgur, Lynn Kleiner, Martin Espino, and other special guest performers and teachers for:

• Musical Theater
• Orff/Percussion/Drumming
• Arts & Crafts
• Instrument Making
• Dance & Movement

• Instrument Lessons (Music Reading & Improvisation)
- choice of:
     •Flute
     •Saxophone
     •Clarinet
     •Harmonica
     •Recorder
     •Piano
     •Guitar
     •Dulcimer
     •Brass Instruments

Campers should wear closed–toe shoes and clothing that will be comfortable for movement. Campers will perform in a closing concert for family and friends on July 18, 11:30am, followed by a family picnic!

Click here to register and pay




Camp Tuition                            $599
(camp tuition includes t-shirt, materials fee, classes, and instrument lessons)
Mini Camp  — Ages 4 through 6 One Week Camp
August 25-29, 9am – 12pm (half day program)
Held at Music Rhapsody
1603 Aviation Blvd. Redondo Beach

Campers will have fun daily activities in:

• Instrument Making
• Singing
• Dance & Movement
• Orff/Percussion

Campers should wear closed–toe shoes and clothing that will be comfortable for movement.

Click here to register and pay


Camp Tuition                            $229
(camp tuition includes t-shirt, materials fee, classes, and instrument lessons)

Summer Music Classes 2008

Our summer music classes are great for new students as well as students continuing their school year fun! This year's exciting theme is: Songs of the Sea. All classes are 45 minutes in length and taught by highly qualified early childhood music specialists. Classes run 8 weeks, beginning June 30th and ending August 22nd.

Students registered before May 1st will receive a $10 tuition discount (this discount will be applied in our office upon receipt of registration confirmation)!

Summer Music Classes for 2008                             Tuition

Babies Make Music — 3 months to walking
Class length: 45 minutes
Babies instinctively react to music! In these interactive classes, parents & babies learn delightful rhymes, lullabies, floor and lap games, action songs and dances that stimulate your baby's natural response to music. Parents gather information each week on infant musical development and learn activities to share in class and use at home. More benefits: Increases bonding with your baby and develops listening and motor skills. Also enhances language development and sense of balance and timing.

Please bring the red Babies Make Music Kit and finger cymbals to class each week. Notes on songs, rhymes and games are included in the Babies Make Music Kit. At-home participation with your kit is the key to the full benefits of the program.

Click here for Class Schedule

Click here to register and pay

8-week tuition                            $155
(includes Songs of the Sea CD)

Add materials fee                      $40
(if you DO NOT have
Babies Make Music kit)



Babies Make
Music Kit
Toddlers Make Music — 1s and 2s with parent
Class length: 45 minutes
The toddler and parent learn delightful songs, dances and musical activities that focus on singing and keeping a beat to enhance timing, coordination, listening and language skills. High-quality percussion instruments are used as well as puppets, stories and colorful props to make this a very special music time. More benefits: Repetition assists language development and memory, and improves coordination and timing. Helps toddlers express their feelings productively, and develops their imagination and ability to focus.

Please bring the blue Kids Make Music Kit to each class. At-home participation with your kit is the key to the full benefits of the program.

Click here for Class Schedule

Click here to register and pay

8-week tuition                            $155
(includes Songs of the Sea CD)

Add materials fee                      $40
(if you DO NOT have
Kids Make Music kit)



Kids Make
Music Kit
Kids Make Music — 2s and 3s with parent
Class length: 45 minutes
The young child and parent will sing, dance, and play instruments. Solo singing is encouraged to develop listening, pitch-matching, and language skills. Concepts such as high and low, soft and loud, up and down are taught in a game-like atmosphere. Puppets, felts and props add to the special music making experience. More benefits: Improves coordination. Through movement and playing, a sense of timing, phrase, and form develops. Helps young children express their feelings productively, develops their imagination and ability to focus, and increases self-confidence.

Please bring the yellow Kids Make Music Too! Kit to each class. At-home participation with your kit is the key to the full benefits of the program.

Click here for Class Schedule

Click here to register and pay

8-week tuition                            $155
(includes Songs of the Sea CD)

Add materials fee                      $40
(if you DO NOT have
Kids Make Music Too! kit)



Kids Make
Music Too! Kit
Family Mixed Age
Class length: 45 minutes
This class is offered to families who are unable to schedule a class for each child's specific age. The learning benefits described in the classes above are presented in the lessons. More benefits: Here you bring more than one child and experience the advantages of everyone interacting, bonding, enjoying, and learning together.

Please bring the blue Toddlers Make Music Kit to each class. At-home participation with your kit is the key to the full benefits of the program.

Click here for Class Schedule

Click here to register and pay

8-week tuition                            $155
(includes Songs of the Sea CD)

Add materials fee                      $40
(if you DO NOT have
Kids Make Music kit)



Kids Make
Music Kit
Introduction to Orff Schulwerk
Children learn the elements of music while they create, explore and move. Students are introduced to the Orff tone bar instruments and many types of percussion plus important musical concepts and vocabulary. Language, movement, rhythm and melody are used in game form to help develop children's mental concentration, self-concept, coordination and creativity while building a strong foundation for any future musical pursuit. This experience is essential before the specific skill of note reading is taught.
Introduction to Orff 3/4 —
3s with parent and 4s without parent

Class length: 45 minutes
This class gets the child started with the fun and high quality Orff instruments and features exciting musical games, rhymes, and stories. It is recommended for young 4-year-olds who prefer the parent to stay for class or need a little extra help playing the instruments. More benefits: Develops a sense of timing and coordination as the child experiences solo and group playing on the Orff instruments. Solo singing games improve listening, pitch matching, and tone quality. Builds on the child's musical literacy foundation and continues to improve physical and literacy skills.

Children should bring their purple In All Kinds of Weather, Kids Make Music! Kit to each class. Using the DVD and instruments at home will reinforce the learning from the class as well as encourage participation and improve musical skills.

Click here for Class Schedule

Click here to register and pay

8-week tuition                            $155
(includes Songs of the Sea CD)

Add materials fee                      $40
(if you DO NOT have
In All Kinds of Weather,
Kids Make Music kit)



In All Kinds
of Weather,
Kids Make
Music Kit
Introduction to Orff 4/5/6 — 
4s, 5s, and 6s without parent

Class length: 45 minutes
Continues teaching the elements of music while children sing, play, create, explore, and move. Group playing using Orff instruments introduces numerous parts for students to play in ensemble, bringing a more developed sense of timing, listening skills, and concentration. More benefits: Builds on the child's musical literacy foundation and continues to improve physical and literacy skills.

To reinforce what's learned in class, we highly recommend the purple In All Kinds of Weather, Kids Make Music! Kit for all Intro to Orff 4/5 students. At home participation with your kit (materials from the 3 and 4 year class) is the key to the full benefits of the program.

Click here for Class Schedule

Click here to register and pay

8-week tuition                            $155
(includes Songs of the Sea CD)
Family Orff 3/4/5/6/7 —
3s with parent
4s, 5s, 6s, and 7s without parent

Class length: 45 minutes
Continues teaching the elements of music and introduces the element of note reading and writing. Group playing using Orff instruments continues at a more advanced level.

Children should bring their purple In All Kinds of Weather, Kids Make Music! Kit to each class. Using the DVD and instruments at home will reinforce the learning from the class as well as encourage participation and improve musical skills.

Click here for Class Schedule

Click here to register and pay

8-week tuition                            $155
(includes Songs of the Sea CD)

Add materials fee                      $40
(if you DO NOT have
In All Kinds of Weather,
Kids Make Music kit)



In All Kinds
of Weather,
Kids Make
Music Kit