jcc thurnauer school of music catalog

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Welcome It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the JCC Thurnauer School of Music, a place

where people of all ages have been enjoying exciting music experiences for more than a quarter of a century. Through instrumental lessons, musicianship classes, a series of major concert presentations and master classes, and an extensive public school arts education partnership program, the Thurnauer School offers an opportunity for everyone in our community, from infants to senior citizens, to connect with the world of music.

As a music school student, you will meet special friends with whom you can share the pleasure of making music. There are opportunities to meet, talk with, and even make music with world-renowned artists like Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Richard Goode, Wynton Marsalis, Paula Robison, Paquito D’Rivera, Joshua Bell, and Alan Gilbert. We also offer performing opportunities for you every month, both at the JCC and outside the school. Our students have performed with Whoopi Goldberg and Bob McGrath on Sesame Street, and have appeared at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Merkin Concert Hall, and bergenPAC.

For concertgoers, the music school is a place where you can hear extraordinary perfor-mances from many of the greatest musicians in the world. The Thurnauer Chamber Music Society shares its love of music with you through its subscription concerts, presented in the intimacy of our beautiful Eric Brown Theater, and there are concerts introducing music to the youngest children in a fun-filled, relaxed way. Our talented faculty enriches our lives with a marvelous annual recital series, and each year the Gift of Music Gala Benefit Concert brings a star of the international concert stage to our school.

At Thurnauer, our goal is to make music come alive for everyone in our community. It is all part of an environment in which we love to make music, listen to music, and be involved in music in every way. Each year brings exciting new initiatives to develop and nurture, and much to look forward to. I hope you and your family will join us in this inspiring and stimulating adventure.

Dorothy Kaplan Roffman, Founding Director

In an environment of personal success, friendship, and fun, the JCC Thurnauer School of Music promotes the understanding, performance, and enjoyment of music at the highest levels, enriching the lives of people of all ages.

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Music & MemoriesSince 1984 at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, the JCC Thurnauer School of Music has touched the lives of thousands of students and their families through music instruction at all ages and levels, numerous concert presentations, and master classes with renowned artists. The school’s partnership with the Englewood Public School District has enabled subsidized instrumental and vocal instruction to hundreds of students who would otherwise be deprived of such opportunities. Music school alumni are aficionados and extraordinary performers, and all share a lifelong love for music that they credit to their experience at the school.

Build with us The JCC Thurnauer School of Music is renowned as a center of artistic and educational excellence, open to all. Join an exciting community of supporters helping to ensure our future for generations to come. To learn more about giving opportunities, perfor-mances and volunteer activities go to jccotp.org/thurnauer or contact us at [email protected] or 201.408.1465.

A Guide to Music Education at the Thurnauer School of Music

INSTRUMENT AGE PROGR AM

Violin 3+ years

Young Artists ProgramViola after 2 years violin study

Cello 3+ years

Piano 4+ years Young Artists Program or Piano Partners Class or

Jazz Artists Program

Harp 5+ years (after 1 year piano study)

Young Musicians Program

Flute 3+ years

Young Musicians Program or Young Artists Program or

Jazz Artists Program

Guitar 4+ years

Clarinet 7+ years

Oboe 8+ years

Bassoon 8+ years

French Horn 8+ years

Trumpet 8+ years

Percussion 8+ years

Low Brass (tuba & trombone) 9+ years

String Bass 8+ years (depending on size of student)

Saxophone 8+ years

Voice 6+ years Voice Program or Young Musicians Program or

Young Artists Program

NOTE: All classes and ensembles may be taken as electives.

Table of ContentsThe Thurnauers: A Legacy in Music ................................................................................. 2

About the JCC Thurnauer School of Music ...................................................................... 3

Curriculum Overview .......................................................................................................... 4

Classes for Young Children ................................................................................................. 6

Classes and Performance Ensembles ................................................................................. 7

Group Classes ........................................................................................................................ 8

Performance Ensembles ...................................................................................................... 9

Young Students Division ...................................................................................................10

Voice at Thurnauer ............................................................................................................ 11

Music for Adults ................................................................................................................. 12

Music Discovery Partnership ........................................................................................... 13

Concerts and Special Events ............................................................................................. 14

Summer Programs .............................................................................................................16

Helpful Information ........................................................................................................... 17

Supporters and Volunteers ............................................................................................... 17

The Thurnauers: A Legacy in Music

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The Thurnauers: A Legacy in Music

William Thurnauer, who passed away in 2006 at the age of 92, was the Music School’s beloved benefactor and friend for

more than 20 years. He began his acquaintance with the school in the 1980s, when his late wife, Maria, began taking many of the tender photographs of our students that still hang in the halls. In 1987, their lifetime dedication to music led Bill and Maria to endow the JCC music school that bears their name. Bill was a loving presence at the school, first with Maria and then with his second wife, Lilo.

William Thurnauer was a president of the North Jersey Cultural Council and the Teaneck Symphony Society (later the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra), and on the boards of the International Society of Performing Arts Administrators and the Pro Arte Chorale. Maria, who passed away in 1999, was founder and director of the Friends of Music, which provided free chamber music concerts in this area when it was still viewed as a “cultural wasteland.” Bill and Maria brought many world-famous artists to Bergen County, for which they were honored by the International Society of Performing Arts Administrators.

Lilo Thurnauer, to whom Bill was married for the last several years of his life, continues to express her love for the Music School in many ways, including the establishment of a scholarship endowment in Bill’s memory. Her devotion to the school and desire to preserve the Thurnauer legacy are charac-terized by her consistent interest in our activities and ongoing support in so many ways. Lilo’s warmth and graciousness maintain the vital connection between the Music School and the Thurnauer name.

Thanks to Bill, Maria, and Lilo, students of all ages and backgrounds have an opportunity to receive the education essential to a lifelong understanding and enjoyment of music. The contribution of these three individuals to the life of the music school has been immeasurable: encouraging new initiatives, lending their time and talents to a wide range of projects, and being a visible presence at the school’s many events over the years. Everyone who passes through the doors of the Thurnauer School of Music is a beneficiary of all the Thurnauers have given us, for which we are truly grateful.

About the JCC Thurnauer School of Music


program. In addition, our students have performed in concerts and master classes with such renowned artists as Pinchas Zukerman, Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Bell, Richard Goode, Paula Robison, Paquito D’Rivera, and Alan Gilbert and musicians from the New York Philharmonic.

The Thurnauer School welcomes all with a desire to learn about music. For those students wishing to pursue a career in music, the school provides the foundation necessary to attain the highest level of performance. Thurnauer alumni have gone on to study at The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, Mannes College of Music, Berklee College of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music, and the Royal Northern College of Music, in Manchester, England.

Recipient of a special award “for excellence and high standards” from The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the JCC Thurnauer School of Music is a member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education.

The Thurnauer School is housed in a state-of-the-art music school building, with practice studios, classrooms, and an acoustically-designed recital hall with recording capabilities. In 2005, a grant from the Richard H. Holzer Memorial Foundation enabled us to furnish our recital hall with a new Bösendorfer concert grand piano. In keeping with our commitment to making the arts available to everyone in the community, our facility is fully handicapped-accessible.

The JCC Thurnauer School of Music is an integral part of the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, a not-for-profit organization providing social and cultural services each year to more than 20,000. The Music School is open to all. Membership in the JCC is not a requirement for admission or financial aid.

About the JCC Thurnauer School of Music

It is the goal of the JCC Thurnauer School of Music to provide each student with an individualized, multifaceted education. Thurnauer students

develop technical proficiency, have opportunities to make and hear fine music, and gain overall musical understanding in an environment that nurtures success, enjoyment, and friendship. In the belief that arts education and enjoyment are lifetime occupations, our mission calls for us to reach out to residents of our surrounding communities through performances that range from student-level to world-renowned artists.

Founded in 1984, the JCC Thurnauer School of Music is one of New Jersey’s leading community music schools. A recipient of the coveted designation of “major arts institution” from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the School offers a compre-hensive program of private and group lessons for students of all ages and at all levels in piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and voice; musicianship classes; and instrumental, choral, symphonic, jazz, and chamber music ensembles. The Music School serves nearly 5,000 people each year through its instrumental study program, a highly successful public school partnership, concerts, and a series of master classes with nationally and internationally renowned artists.

Thurnauer students have performed at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, on the PBS special Itzhak Perlman: Fiddling for the Future, in the feature film Music of the Heart, on Sesame Street, and in 2004 were invited to perform at Walt Disney World as part of its Magic Music Days


Curriculum Overview

Curriculum Overview

The Thurnauer School of Music offers a comprehensive program of

study that develops both musical sensitivity and technical facility, creates opportunities for social interaction, and increases the confidence and self-esteem of students of all ages.

Students beginning instrumental study (and current students wishing to change programs or teachers) meet with their parents and the Music School director. By meeting the child and discussing the family’s goals for music study, the director is able to help each family make carefully considered choices regarding the instrument, program, and teacher—choices that will support and complement the interests and goals of the child.

All instrumental students must own or rent an instrument for daily practice. Piano students must have an acoustic piano in their home, as electronic keyboards do not enable students to develop a sense of tone and touch sufficiently. Lesson and class length are determined by students’ age, level, and instrument.

Under special circumstances, an indi-vidualized instrumental program may be designed in consultation with the Director.

Instrumental Study Children may begin studying an instrument from age three. These programs combine private instruction with Dalcroze or musicianship classes, group classes, ensemble participation, and regular recital performances to allow students to experience music on many levels. We strongly believe this com-prehensive approach provides the best foundation for success, satisfaction, and longevity of study.

While our faculty members use a variety of teaching methods, including the Suzuki approach, instrumental study for young students always involves the par-ticipation of a parent or other appointed adult in the daily learning process.

Together, the parent and child learn the technical aspects of the instrument and how to practice together enjoyably. The partnership of parent, teacher, and child allows young students to flourish.

Classes for Young ChildrenRecent studies show that the earlier children begin to study music, the more they benefit in the areas of cognitive, social and motor development. Our classes, which include the Dalcroze and Kodály approaches, offer children the opportunity to discover and explore the world of music in a joyful and relaxed environment, guided by teachers with extensive training in early childhood music. Our classes are designed specifi-cally for each developmental stage, to maximize participation and compre-hension, and are wonderful vehicles for socialization and the development of basic learning skills. They provide building blocks that prepare children to study an instrument.

What is Dalcroze Eurythmics?Émile Jaques-Dalcroze (1865-1950) was a Swiss musician and educator who believed rhythm is the gateway to music. In a Dalcroze class, children discover concepts such as meter, tempo and dynamics as they walk, move and sing to the accompaniment of live music. Games, stories, props and percussion instruments are also used. These creative activities illustrate melody, phrasing, form and improvisation, giving children a meaningful connection to music in a fun environment.

What is the Kodály Philosophy?Zoltan Kodály (1882-1967) was a Hungarian composer and philosopher. He was convinced that singing was the most direct means to a musical education. The Do You Hear What I Hear? class is based on the Kodály philosophy. Students develop their inherent musical abilities in the classroom through performance, creativity, listening, critical thinking, and music literacy skills. Children sing folk songs and listen to art songs as a way to become stewards of their musical and cultural heritage. The Do You Hear What I Hear? class focuses on developing the children’s inner ears through singing and musical games.

“Congratulations on the incredible work that you do helping kids achieve a solid music education. It’s always glorious to hear children performing on such a high artistic level.”

— Bob McGrath, educator and host of PBS’ Sesame Street


Curriculum Overview

Opportunities for Adults

See Music for Adults, page 12.

The Thurnauer School is a registered New Jersey Department of Education Professional Development Provider, enabling educators to earn credit by taking lessons and classes, playing in ensembles, and observing selected educational programs. The School also serves as a center for the American String Teachers Association (ASTA) Certificate Program for Strings, and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music exams.

Special Needs In collaboration with the JCC’s Guttenberg Center for Special Services, the Thurnauer School offers private music therapy.

For group music therapy classes, contact the Special Services Department at 201.408.1490.

All Thurnauer students in an instru-mental program are required to take a musicianship class based on age and experience. These classes are also available as a supplement to private instruction outside the school. A placement evaluation is required for all students entering Musicianship for the first time.

Group classes are offered in violin, cello, piano, flute, guitar, percussion, and voice, both in the Suzuki style and a more traditional master class format, depending on the instrument and instructor. Students must be enrolled in private lessons at the Thurnauer School of Music or elsewhere to participate.

Performance ensembles are available on a variety of instruments and levels. Students may audition for membership in the Thurnauer Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia, String Camerata, Wind Camerata, Jazz Ensemble/Performance Forum, Young People’s Chorus at Thurnauer (Prelude and Concert choirs),Electro-Acoustic Ensemble, and chamber music ensembles.

Classes and EnsemblesMusicianship classes, instrumental group classes, and performance ensembles are integral to the educational experience at the Thurnauer School. In addition, students currently studying with an instrumental teacher elsewhere may enhance that experience by enrolling in one or more classes or ensembles.

All classes are designed in a two-semester sequence. We expect every student who enrolls in a program, class, or ensemble in the fall semester to remain for the year.

“I love the philosophy of the Thurnauer School of Music, the extremely accomplished teachers, and the programs and recitals, which are a constant part of the music experience. I truly believe this music experience has, and will continue to, carry over and influence all the other aspects of my children’s lives in positive, creative, and meaningful ways.”

— music school parent


Classes for Young ChildrenThurnauer provides an array of classes to enrich, entertain, and introduce your child to the joys of music! Your choice of innovative and interactive experiences includes classes filled with fun, song, rhythms, instruments, finger-play, and more.

Music and instruments from the seven continents stimulate your child’s curiosity, encourage diversity, and promote understanding of world cultures. You will love it, too!

Musical Toddlers(ages 18-27 months and 27-35 months; with adult)

Playful singing and rhythmic activities teach musical concepts such as fast and slow, high and low, and loud and soft, using the universal language of music and its many expressions from cultures around the world. The class is an informal and inviting place to share musical traditions and make new friends.

I’ve Got Rhythm(ages 3-6)

Children walk, run, and sing their way to understanding and making music. As students develop their listening skills and begin to understand rhythm, they creatively translate music into structured movement and song with colorful props and percussion instruments.

Do You Hear What I Hear?(ages 4-9)

Through creative singing, improvisation, and movement, children learn the basics of solfège—how to match tones they hear and how these tones relate to one another—laying an excellent foundation for musical appreciation, comprehension, and instrumental study.

Piano Partners (ages 4-5)

Explore the fun of playing the piano with other young beginners. A supportive group setting of four to six children helps prepare your child for individual study. The class is recommended for one to two semesters.

b Add a class and Save!Take Piano Partners with an additional class and receive a discount!

“The Thurnauer School is an amazing place for both my daughter and me. It’s an amazing place to see so many kids enjoy music, and the exposure they get is great!”


Dalcroze and Kodály Classes

Why bring your pre-schooler to Thurnauer?

FUN!1. Our classes stand on their own, but also are

developmental and sequential, and will introduce skills to help your child with further musical study if desired.

SUBSTANTIVE!2. “Developmental” also means “dynamic.” Each week

builds on the previous lesson.

GREAT TEACHERS!3. All our teachers are musicians with with extensive

training in early childhood music education. Your child will love them, and so will you!

INSPIRING!4. From the photos on the walls to the music in the

halls, our classrooms and studios create an inspiring atmosphere that helps children (and parents) feel the “magic” of music!

NURTURING! 5. A nurturing environment and a happy start may lead

to future musical opportunities in an already familiar setting.


Classes and Performance Ensembles

Classes and Performance EnsemblesMusicianship(ages 7 and up)

Musicianship classes are vitally important for both singers and instrumentalists. By developing their ability to hear, read, and understand how music is organized, students enhance their performance abilities and enrich their music listening experiences.

Musicianship includes:

•Advanced Dalcroze

•Elements of Music

•Artistry Through Technology

•Composition Forum

Advanced Dalcroze (ages 7-9)

Students learn the basic elements and structures of music in an interactive listening setting. They move, sing, and use percussion instruments to demonstrate aural comprehension.

Topics include meters (time signatures), scales (major, minor, and modes), rhythmic patterns and their use in the organization of compositions, and common musical forms. These topics and class activities give students tools to interpret music more expressively. Improvisation is also an important part of the class, as students learn how under-standing music and its structure can lead to composition.

The final product is improved internal processing of all aspects of music, demonstrated through physical gestures, singing, notation, and use of percussion instruments.

Elements of Music (ages 8+)

A sequential course of study that helps students understand the music they perform and hear. The class explores fundamental elements of music and how they are organized in music literature. Beginning with notes and rhythms, students progress to advanced topics such as harmonic and formal analysis. They learn to hear the sound of written music before it is played (sight-sing-ing), to translate heard sound into notation (dictation), and connect those experiences to the instruments they are studying.

(Consult placement evaluation and see schedule of classes for days and times.)

Artistry Through TechnologyUsing the MIDI program Sibelius, students learn the process of composing for a variety of instruments. They may compose for solo instruments, duos, or larger ensembles, and may, on occasion, have their works performed. Students may opt to become part of an online learning community where they interact with professional composers who serve as musical mentors. Participants must bring a laptop computer (PC or Mac) to class and purchase the Sibelius program (The student version is acceptable.). No previous composition experience is required; however, students must be able to use their computers well and have a working knowledge of music notation.

This course may count toward fulfillment of the Young Artist Program’s Musicianship requirement for students who have completed at least two years of Musicianship.

Composition Forum Student composers are exposed to new styles and ways of thinking about music-making, and have the opportunity to share their work with their peers. The class is customized to the needs of the individual while supplying all students with a comprehensive foundation that includes structure, harmony, melody, and style. A placement evaluation is required.

Why is musicianship important?A note from composer and former Music School parent Bruce Adolphe, resident lecturer and director of family programs for The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center:

“My parrot, Polly Rhythm, has a beautiful soprano voice, but his career in opera is limited—and not because he is a bird! The problem is he doesn’t really understand the music, he just imitates his favorite singers. Being a bird brain, he is not able to learn about intervals, harmonies, counterpoint, or musical structures. And so, as marvelously talented as he is (I think he is a bird genius!), he remains an imitator whose interpretations are guesswork.

Do you want to be a talented parrot or a great artist? Understanding how music works makes all the difference!”


Group Classes

Group ClassesA key component of instrumental instruction, including the Suzuki approach. Concurrent private lessons, either at the Thurnauer School of Music or elsewhere, are required.

Group classes are offered:

•Cello

•Voice (Divas and Divos in the Making)

•Keyboard Skills

•Flute

•Guitar

•Violin

•Winds and Brass

A placement evaluation is also required. See schedule of classes for days and times.

“Sunday recitals have given my child great opportunities to perform in front of an audience. This was something I had not thought much of prior to enrolling at Thurnauer, but have come to realize its great importance in shaping a child to become a musician if desired. This is aside from the great music lessons and classes my kids experience.”



Performance Ensembles

competition, with the winner featured in a special concert. Sample repertoire includes: Concerto for Two Violins, by J.S. Bach; Copland’s Appalachian Spring; the Intermezzo from Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci; Johann Fasch’s Concerto for Flute and Oboe; Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1; and Schubert’s Symphony No. 8, “Unfinished” and Rosamunde Overture. At the music school’s 2011 Gift of Music Gala Benefit Concert, the TSO was conducted by New York Philharmonic music director Alan Gilbert.

Chamber Music (for intermediate and advanced students)

Participation in chamber ensembles offers unique educational challenges for developing musicians. By working in small groups, one per part and without a conductor, students cultivate sophis-ticated listening skills, individual expressiveness, and ensemble cohesion. Ensembles have weekly coaching sessions and frequent performance opportunities. Participation is determined by audition and availability of suitable partners.

Jazz Ensemble/Performance ForumBy exploring the jazz repertoire and developing ensemble playing and solo improvisation skills, participants learn how to collaborate musically. A weekly Performance Forum, consisting of a one-hour small ensemble plus a 45-minute large group session, provides students with individual attention from instructors and valuable performance experience. One to two years of experience with an instrument and a placement evaluation are required.

Percussion Ensemble Designed to sharpen rhythmic skills and expose young drummers to all the instruments of the percussion family, including the timpani, marimba, and the miscellaneous instruments (crash cymbals, triangle, claves, maracas, etc.). Students learn polyrhythms, how to follow a conductor, and musical com-munication within an ensemble. All levels of musicianship are welcome. Two years of instrumental experience are preferred. A sight reading evaluation is required for placement.

Electro-Acoustic Ensemble Let your talent shine in a band setting with other ready and able players. Learn the ropes playing rock ‘n roll, blues, R&B, funk, folk, country, jazz and more. Feel what it is like to be part of a driving rhythm section and then soloing on top of it. The course includes live recording and performance. Explore improvisation, note-for-note arrangements of classic songs from your favorite genres, music theory and its application, and original composition. Open to electric and acoustic guitarists, bassists, drummers, keyboardists (piano and organ), and singers. Horn, string and woodwind players and percussionists are also welcome.

Performance EnsemblesOne of the greatest joys of playing an instrument or singing is making music with friends! Thurnauer offers ensembles for musicians on varying levels and instruments. Participation is open to students studying at the Thurnauer School or elsewhere. Membership in all performance ensembles is by audition.

Thurnauer ChorusesPrelude Choir (ages 6-9) | Concert Choir (ages 10+)

See Young People’s Chorus at Thurnauer on page 10.

String CamerataA fun preparatory orchestral experience for string players. Students learn how to follow a conductor and develop other ensemble skills such as listening and playing together as a group. Repertoire ranges from Bach and Handel to modern classics.

Wind Camerata Modeled after the String Camerata, the Wind Camerata is a fun, preparatory ensemble for wind players including, but not limited to, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, and tuba. Students learn how to follow a conductor and develop other ensemble skills such as listening and playing together as a group. From Bach to Bernstein to the Beatles, the repertoire is chosen and arranged for the group based on ensemble size and availability of players.

PhilharmoniaAn intermediate ensemble for strings, winds, percussion, and piano that provides an opportunity for students to hone and further develop their musicianship skills in an orchestral setting. Music is often arranged to accommodate the current instru-mentation. The ensemble works on a variety of music from early Baroque through modern compositions. Additionally, students have opportunities to conduct the ensemble as well as critique recordings of rehearsals.

Thurnauer Symphony Orchestra(for intermediate and advanced musicians of all ages)

One of the most exciting experiences for instrumentalists is playing in an orchestra. Members of the Thurnauer Symphony Orchestra (TSO) share this experience each week. The TSO performs standard symphonic works, popular selections, and contemporary repertoire. The Thurnauer Symphony Orchestra also holds an annual concerto


Young Students Division

Young Students Division

Note: Private lessons in voice for children ages 10 and over are available through the Young Musicians Program or the Young Artists Program. Please see Voice at Thurnauer on page 11 for more information.

Jazz Artists Program (for students of jazz on any instrument, at any level of study)

Program includes:

•one 30- or 45-minute private lesson each week

•Performance Forum, which includes participation each week in small ensemble (60 minutes) and large ensemble (45 minutes)

Secondary Instrument For students already enrolled in a program at the Thurnauer School, additional private lessons may be taken on a secondary instrument. Lessons are offered in 30-, 45-, or 60-minute sessions.

Young Musicians ProgramThis program offers students the opportunity to begin their musical education with a weekly 30- or 45-minute private instrumental lesson and a weekly musicianship and group class. The program is for all harp, string bass, Suzuki guitar, wind, brass, percussion, and voice students at beginning or intermediate levels of study.

Special Guitar Program Requirements: The Suzuki Guitar program includes eight parent “teacher training” workshops each year.

Program includes:

•one private lesson for 30 or 45 minutes each week

•one instrumental group class (30-60 minutes) or one performance ensemble

•one Dalcroze (40 minutes) or Advanced Dalcroze (60 minutes) or Musicianship (60 minutes) class

Voice Program(for students at beginning or inter-mediate levels of study)

•Ages 6-9: Prelude Choir (45 minutes) and Do You Hear What I Hear? (40 minutes)

•Ages 10+: Concert Choir (90 minutes) and Divas & Divos in the Making (60 minutes)

Divas & Divos in the MakingLessons for singers in a supportive group environment. Students sing individual repertoire for each other to develop confidence and to enhance understanding of vocal issues. Students also participate in vocal exercises and repertoire as a group as they study the basics of singing: what the vocal mechanism looks like and how it works, what healthy singing is, and how to use the breath and resonators. Emphasis is also placed on learning basic sight-singing and other music fundamen-tals. Enrollment is limited.

Instrumental and Vocal Programs

Young Artists Program(required for violin, viola, cello, piano)

This comprehensive music education program for all classical and jazz musicians includes private lessons, musicianship or Dalcroze classes, and an instrumental group class, all generally scheduled over two days, Sunday through Thursday. Advanced students may choose to take their program on one day. Intermediate and advanced students are required to join the Young People’s Chorus at Thurnauer and/or an orchestra, to be determined by the instructor. Participation in chamber music ensembles is available at a 50 percent discount.

Program includes:

•one 60-minute private lesson or two 30-minute private lessons each week

•one instrumental group class

•choice of one or two 40-minute Dalcroze classes or Advanced Dalcroze (60 minutes) or Musicianship (60 minutes) class

•one or more performance ensembles, by audition (participation in Chamber Music for a 50 percent discount)

High School Artists Program(for students in grades 9 to 12 at advanced levels of study in all instruments or voice)

Program includes:

•one 60-minute weekly private lesson

•one 60-minute class in musicianship

•one instrumental performance ensemble or Concert Choir, by audition

“Tim’s experience over the past four years has been just amazing. The education he received has prepared him to pursue his dream of attending Berklee College of Music. We are so happy for him and so grateful to the school for giving him the opportunity to grow and learn as a musician.”

— Patricia Sorbanelli, mother of jazz program alumnus Tim Sorbanelli

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Voice at Thurnauer

Prelude Choir(ages 6-9)

Program includes:

•two-part singing •basic sight-reading

•simple intervals •performance skills

The Prelude Choir performs approxi-mately five times per year.

Concert Choir(ages 10 and up)

Program includes:

•three-part singing

•challenging works in the classical, contemporary, and jazz genres

•solo opportunities

Students are encouraged to accompany choir performances using their own instruments. Concert Choir members participate in decision-making about repertoire and choreography. Sight-reading in several keys and up to 10 performances per year.

Each choir takes trips to New York City to perform with the Young People’s Chorus of New York City.

Young People’s Chorus at Thurnauer (YPC@T)As an affiliate of the award-winning Young People’s Chorus of New York City, the Young People’s Chorus at Thurnauer (YPC@T) shares its mission of bringing together children of diverse backgrounds and abilities to create unique choral experiences and foster cultural under-standing, friendship and a love of music. YPC@T uses challenging choral works, musicianship training, and performances with a standard of musical excellence to encourage children to create beautiful music together.

Choristers attend weekly rehearsals and performances at the Thurnauer School, and perform several times throughout the year, both on- and off-site. Repertoire ranges from classical and contemporary to jazz songs, some of which include choreography. During the year, the group gathers for bowling and skating parties, attends a dance class, and participates in other activities to bring everyone together socially as well as musically.

Those wishing to join YPC@T complete a simple audition for which they do not need to learn a song. Rehearsals begin with a vocal warm-up and sight-singing. Musicianship training is incorporated, using the Kodály approach.

YPC@T is committed to teaching social skills and teamwork, while expecting students to attain a high level of musicianship. Most importantly, however, YPC@T is a really fun place to sing!

Private voice study is a wonderful way to build a stronger and more beautiful vocal sound and develop musical ability. Singing lessons can increase vocal range and prowess, create ease and consistency in sound, and develop an “inner ear”—key to becoming a competent musician. Lessons also offer guidance in posture and stage presence and provide another form of self-expression. Voice study at the Thurnauer School of Music combines two vocal teaching methods: the Bel Canto Technique and the Alexander Technique. Bel Canto focuses on creating beautiful tone and melodic phrasing, while Alexander focuses on the postural mechanics needed to support healthy singing. Both are vital to the development of an accomplished singer.

By guiding students to music that suits their interests, abilities, and unique voices, the Thurnauer School also trains singers who are preparing for vocal competitions and auditions.

What is the appropriate age to start voice lessons?Most classical teachers will recommend girls start around 12, and boys after their voices have changed. In some circum-stances, when students are especially motivated and talented, they may start at an earlier age. However, due to young voices’ fragility, a competent teacher with expertise in the developing voice is crucial to success.

If your child is interested in singing, but is too young to have private voice lessons, joining the Young People’s Chorus at Thurnauer is an excellent option. The choir teaches healthy vocal technique, as well as instruction in performance, proper breathing, and musicianship. In addition, singing in a choir teaches teamwork, exposes children to a wide variety of repertoire, and is a great place to make new friends.

Voice at Thurnauer


Music for Adults

Do you suffer from “If only…?” Do you wish you had stuck with your piano lessons or still played the clarinet? Would you love to play in a recorder consort or jazz combo? It’s never too late—learning is a lifelong experience. Begin anew, return to an old love, or raise your level of playing or singing, whatever your age. Come experience the joy of music-making and music learning, privately or with your peers and on your schedule. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, tell us! We’re listening.

Music for AdultsPrivate InstructionLessons are offered on all wind, brass, and percussion instruments, as well as voice, theory, and composition. An interview with the Director is recommended so students can be carefully matched with instructors based on their interests, skill levels, and availability. Lessons are available in 30-, 45-, or 60-minute sessions.

Adult students may also participate in ensembles, including:

•Thurnauer Symphony Orchestra (description on page 9.)

•Jazz Ensemble/Performance Forum (description on page 9.)

•SHIRAH Community Chorus (Please see below.)

Musical Explorations Hear and discuss a different work by a major composer each week, including symphonies, songs, chamber music, sonatas, and more, through recordings, videos, readings, and concert outings.

To register, please contact the JCC Adult Department at 201.408.1457.

Artistry Through TechnologyPlease see course description on page 7.

SHIRAH Community Chorus on the PalisadesMatthew Lazar, founding director and conductor

One of the largest independent Jewish choruses in the United States, SHIRAH performs in Hebrew, English, Yiddish, and Ladino. Under the dynamic and inspirational leadership of Matthew Lazar, the nation’s leader in Jewish choral music, SHIRAH is open to everyone interested in ensemble singing in three and four parts. In addition to frequent concerts and special events at the JCC, SHIRAH has performed at NJPAC, the North American Jewish Choral Festival, and in the Jerusalem 3000 celebrations, both at Avery Fisher Hall in New York City and in Israel.

“About coming to Thurnauer…I’ve been trying to figure it out…is it ‘Play Music Better’ or ‘Play Better Music’? Maybe it’s both!”

— Arthur Fanzo, jazz student

“All Thurnauer students (children and adults) are challenged with beautiful, sophisticated music, making it worthy of the effort to practice it every day. Thurnauer has been, for me, truly an inspiring musical experience. I highly recommend it.”

— Michael Sce, trumpet, Thurnauer Symphony Orchestra


Music Discovery Partnership

The Thurnauer School has been reaching out to area public and private schools since 1993, and has collaborated with the Englewood Public School District (EPSD) since 1997. This initiative has been praised by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation as “…a stellar example – one of the finest partnerships in the state.” More recently, Thurnauer has partnered with The Moriah School, also in Englewood. Offering three levels of focus, the Music Discovery Partnership serves children in grades 1 to 12 during and after school, on-site and at the Thurnauer School.

Chamber Music Express (CME)During a week-long residency, CME introduces students to live classical music with a string quartet of artist-teachers from the Thurnauer School. The musicians collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate music learning into the academic curriculum.

Music Discovery Partnership I (MDP I)Taught by an outstanding artist faculty, MDP I offers students in the elementary grades a 32-week, hands-on, in-depth introduction to music, laying the groundwork for instru-mental and choral participation in the public school setting. It offers musicianship classes and the Young People’s Chorus at Thurnauer, as well as instrumental instruction and participation.

Music Discovery Partnership II (MDPII)MDP II, a scholarship program for EPSD students in grades 6 through 12, based at the Thurnauer School. Open to the most highly motivated students who have participated in MDP I, or have been recommended by the Englewood music faculty, it includes private lessons, musicianship classes, group class, performance ensembles, and recitals. MDP II students are fully enrolled in the Thurnauer School and may continue in the program throughout high school. MDP II students have gone on gone on to study at Stanford, Rutgers, and many other major universities and conservatories.

Emily Dubon, 2011 MDP Schenck Scholar, with music school founding director Dorothy Kaplan Roffman

Music Discovery PartnershipMaking Dreams of Studying Music a Reality!

“We cannot express how much the MDP program has benefited us as a family.”

— Andrew and Odette Sargeant, MDP parents


Concerts and Special Events

Concerts and Special Events The TCMS musicians bring with them an extraordinary range of experience and artistry they enthusiastically share with their audience. The 2012-2013 season will mark the 20th anniversary of the Chamber Music Residency Program.

Thurnauer Chamber Music Society members (L to R) Richard Goldsmith, clarinet; Annaliesa Place, violin; Jon Kilbonoff, piano; Yari Bond, cello; Sharon Roffman, violin (Photo by Alan Cohen)

“As a resident of Tenafly, I feel so fortunate to have access to world-class musicians without the hassle of travel. At the Thurnauer School of Music, I have also enjoyed learning more about music and composers.”

— Barbara Hass

Faculty Recital SeriesThe Thurnauer School of Music is fortunate to have a faculty of gifted teachers who are also active performing artists. Our Faculty Recital Series showcases these distinguished artist/teachers in solo and chamber music performances, serving as a source of inspiration to both our students and the community.

Faculty member Steven Masi, who will perform Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas in a nine-part concert series from 2011 to 2014.

Past Gift of Music artists:1991 Pamela Frank, violin, and

Claude Frank, piano1992 Joshua Bell, violin, and

Andrew De Grado, piano1993 Richard Goode, piano 1994 Claude Frank and Lillian Kallir, piano duo1995 Wynton Marsalis Septet1996 Emerson String Quartet1997 Erie Mills, soprano; Kurt Ollmann, baritone;

and Marija Stroke, piano1998 Ani and Ida Kavafian, violin and viola duo,

and Jonathan Feldman, piano1999 David Finckel, cello, and Wu Han, piano2000 Juilliard String Quartet2001 Paquito D’Rivera Jazz Quintet2002 Gil Shaham, violin, and

Jonathan Feldman, piano 2003 Marian McPartland, piano; Rufus Reid,

bass; and Kimberly Thompson, drums2004 Orion String Quartet2005 Paula Robison, flute, and

Melvin Chen, piano2006 Maxim Vengerov, violin, and

Lilya Zilberstein, piano 2007 Steven Isserlis, cello, and

Melvin Chen, piano2008 David Krakauer, clarinet; Marija Stroke,

piano; and Art Bailey, accordion2009 Mark O’Connor and Timothy Fain, violin;

You-Young Kim, viola; and Amy Barston, cello

2010 David Finckel, cello, and Wu Han, piano2011 New York Philharmonic artists featuring

Alan Gilbert, music director, Glenn Dicterow, concertmaster and Sheryl Staples, principal associate concertmaster

Thurnauer Chamber Music Society Since 1992, the artist-members of the Thurnauer Chamber Music Society (TCMS) have presented stimulating and provocative performances representing a wide range of eras, styles, and instrumentation. Each concert is preceded by an informal and entertaining discussion/demonstration of the evening’s program and is followed by a friendly “meet-the-artists” reception.

“Chamber music represents the essence of fine music. The Thurnauer Chamber Music Society ranks with the very finest chamber music groups.”

— Gershen Konikow

The Gift of Music Gala Benefit ConcertNearly 20 percent of Thurnauer students study on partial or full scholarship. Each year, the Music School presents a gala benefit concert to raise funds for this purpose—the Gift of Music. Established in 1990 by Drs. Alan and Joan Handler, this event provides tuition assistance to students who would otherwise be deprived of the opportunity to study music. The Gift of Music concert features classical and jazz musicians of international stature in a festive evening performance. In addition to donating their services, these gracious artists also provide an afternoon workshop that offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for music students to interact with them and be inspired by their artistry.

New York Philharmonic music director Alan Gilbert conducts the Thurnauer Symphony Orchestra at the 2011 Gift of Music Gala Benefit Concert (Photo by Geno Parciasepe)

“It is always a pleasure to visit the Thurnauer School of Music. I am most impressed with the musical quality, the expertise, and, most importantly, the passion given to all participants.”

— Rufus Reid, acclaimed jazz bassist and 2003 Gift of Music artist

Violinist Maxim Vengerov on stage with students at a Gift of Music workshop

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Concerts and Special Events

Sylvia & Jacob Handler Master ClassesThe Sylvia & Jacob Handler Master Class Chair was established by Drs. Alan and Joan Handler to bring master artists and educators to the Thurnauer School of Music; to provide student musicians from throughout New Jersey with the opportunity to interact with world-class artists in a workshop setting; and to encourage connections among New Jersey’s music educators.

Past Handler Master Class artists:

VIOLIN

David CeroneGlenn DicterowPamela FrankShirley GivensAni KavafianIda KavafianChristopher LeeCho-Liang LinElmar Oliviera

Itzhak PerlmanTodd PhillipsPhilip SetzerSheryl StaplesArnold SteinhardtPeter WinogradMarina YashviliPinchas Zukerman

CELLO

Eric BartlettCarter BreyColin CarrTimothy EddyAndré EmelianoffRachel FigueroaDavid Finckel

Bonnie HamptonSteven IsserlisPeter RejtoIrene SharpFred SherryJonathan SpitzPeter Wiley

FLUTE

Paula Robison Eugenia Zukerman

GUITAR

Yasha Kofman

PIANO

Boris BermanYefim BronfmanJonathan FeldmanClaude FrankEdna GolandskyRichard GoodeWu Han

Joseph KalichsteinGilbert KalishYoheved KaplinslyJerome Lowenthal Robert McDonaldAndré-Michel SchubMordechai Shehori

ARTISTRY AND IMAGINATION

Bruce Adolphe

JAZZ

Rufus Reid and the Tana Reid Trio

Beverly & Lewis Lauring Guitar Master Class Established in 2011 by Dr. Brett Lauring and Heidi Chen Lauring, the Beverly and Lewis Lauring Guitar Master Class honors the memory of Dr. Lauring’s parents, both ardent classical music lovers. Past Lauring Master Class artists include Benjamin Verdery and Jason Vieaux.

Inaugural (2011) Lauring Master Class artist Benjamin Verdery with a student (Photo by Tovit Lore

Sandra O. Gold Founders Day ConcertThe Founders Day Concert, an annual end-of-year, celebratory event featuring our premiere student ensembles, honors Dr. Sandra O. Gold, whose wisdom and energy were the inspiration behind the creation of the Music School.

“I have seen enough young players to know that the JCC kids are very, very lucky indeed to receive this kind of training. I went away from the master class with the confident feeling that music is being appreciated and nurtured in a unique way there.”

— Ida Kavafian, Handler Master Class artist

“My favorite thing about Thurnauer is the wonderful sense of community and belonging the students feel through the experience of various activities. The extremely high level of instruction goes hand-in-hand and gives children the sense of accomplishment they need, both individually and in groups.”

— Sheryl Staples, Principal Associate Concertmaster, New York Philharmonic and Music School parent


Summer Programs

Summer ProgramsSummer is the perfect time to “play” at the Thurnauer School of Music! Continue private lessons or participate in one of our three summer music camps. Camp offers a great opportunity to spend one or two weeks focusing on your instrument, sharpening your skills, exploring your instrument in a new way, and, most importantly, having fun making music with friends old and new!

FluteStars® Summer CampFounded by Suzuki flute instructor Noelle Perrin, FluteStars® is open to flutists ages six and older. Students receive daily lessons, chamber music coaching, and participate in large ensemble rehearsals in addition to sessions on body energy, balance, and breathing with a registered physical therapist and flutist. The week concludes with a special concert for family and friends, in which students perform as soloists and in chamber groups.

JCC Jazz CampVinnie Sperrazza, head of the jazz program at the Thurnauer School, directs this exhilarating and intensive experience for both beginning and experienced jazz students, ages 12 to 18. Rehearsal and coaching time, a midday performance forum, and workshops on music theory, listening, and rhythm are part of each day’s schedule. A final concert rounds out the program.

Placement by audition or teacher recommendation is required.

“The master classes are terrific. The chamber camp is exceptional. We love our teachers.”

— Peter Maloney and Felicia Zekauskas, music school parents

Thurnauer Chamber Music CampDirected by Zoran Jakovcic, the Thurnauer Chamber Music Camp brings together talented young musicians and an acclaimed faculty of artists and educators to experience the joys of ensemble playing in an atmosphere of success and enjoyment. For violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists, ages 8 to 18, based on auditions, interviews, and recommendations. Students are divided into ensembles according to age and skill level.

Helpful InformationRegistration All courses are designed in a two-semester sequence. We therefore assume every student who enrolls in the fall will remain enrolled for the entire school year. Parents must notify the School in writing four weeks prior to the start of the spring semester if special circumstances necessitate withdrawal.

Please submit one completed registration form and one completed scheduling form per student. Turn in the forms with the nonrefundable registration fee and tuition payment to the Music School registrar.

New or returning students wishing to change programs please call 201.408.1465 to make an appointment with the Director as soon as possible.

AttendanceRegular attendance is very important for a successful learning experience. If you need to cancel a private instrumental or chamber music lesson, please notify the teacher directly as soon as possible. If you cannot contact the teacher, please call the Music School. Teachers do their best to make up lessons canceled because of illness, although those make-ups are not guaranteed.

Classes or lessons missed due to faculty absence or school closings caused by weather will be rescheduled at a mutually convenient time.

Financial Policies Tuition must be paid in full by the due date printed on the Registration Form. For students enrolling after the semester has begun, tuition must be paid in full before they begin attending classes.

A late fee will be charged to all accounts with balances remaining after the applicable due dates. Admission to classes may be withheld in cases of unpaid tuition.

Under special circumstances, arrangements may be made to pay tuition with a series of monthly bank debits or credit card charges. A processing fee of 2.5 percent will be added to each credit card and bank debit payment.

Any returned payment will incur additional fees. These arrangements must be made two weeks prior to the beginning of each semester.

For more information, please speak with the music school registrar at 201.408.1466.

A written notice of withdrawal must be submitted to the registrar for a student to be considered withdrawn. Notifying the teacher is not sufficient. A written withdrawal notice filed no later than the fifth week of classes will qualify a student for a prorated refund, based on the date received. No refunds will be given after the fifth week of classes. The registration fee is nonrefundable.

Scholarships Scholarship assistance is available to dedicated students demonstrating documented financial

need. Scholarship applications are available through the Music School office, or at jccotp.org/thurnauer, and must be submitted by the beginning of June for returning students and by the beginning of September for new students. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For further information, please contact the music school at extension 1465.

HoursDuring the school year (October to June), the office is open Sunday through Thursday. During the summer, it is open Monday through Friday.

LocationThe Thurnauer School is part of the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, on the second floor, in the rear of the main building. Free parking is available on the premises.

Contact InformationDirect: 201.408.1465 Main: 201.569.7900, ext. 1465

Fax: 201.227.1997

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: jccotp.org/thurnauer or jccthurnauer.org.

Supporters and VolunteersThe JCC Thurnauer School of Music gratefully acknowledges the many wonderful parents, committee members, friends, and other volunteers who have given their time, energy, and ideas to help make the school a success.

Music School Advisory CommitteeBruce AdolpheAngelica BerrieSandra O. GoldAlan HandlerJoan HandlerEva Holzer

Bernie KosterLilo Thurnauer Music School Committee Chair: Craig BarnettFundraising Committee Chair: Vivian Holzer

FundersWe extend our deep appreciation to the following funders for their generous support of the JCC Thurnauer School of Music’s programs and activities:

•NJ State Council on the Arts/Department of State•Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation•Richard H. Holzer Memorial Foundation•The Community Chest, serving Englewood,

Tenafly, and Englewood Cliffs•The Kyriakos Tsakopoulos Fund of the

Sacramento Region Community Foundation•Lillian P. Schenck Foundation•ACMP Foundation

•Morris and Rose Danzig Charitable Trust•Puffin Foundation•The Sylvia and Marion Cutler Fund •numerous generous individual donors

Music School EndowmentsScholarships•Russell Berrie and Family Music School

Scholarship Fund•Samuel and Anna Cutler Memorial Scholarship

Fund•Handler Family Fund for the School of Music

Community Fund•Florence Gross Nelson Memorial Fund for Needy

Immigrant Children•Herbert Schwarz Music School Scholarship Fund•Lee Starr Piano Scholarship•JCC Music School William Thurnauer Memorial

Scholarship Fund

Faculty Development •Michael and Dede Levitt Faculty Enhancement

Fund •25th Anniversary Faculty Endowment Fund

General Operating Support•Bergen Civic Music Association Fund •Music School Founder Fund in honor of

Sandra O. Gold •Music School Family Fund•Jack and Sarah Rogers Music Education Fund•Shirvan Family – Lillian and Jessie Hirschkorn

Fund for JCC Music School•Silberman Family Joy of Music Fund •Tochner Family Endowment Fund in Memory of

Yuval Glick•William, Maria, Joan, and Andrew Thurnauer

Music School Fund

Concerts and Master Classes•Sylvia and Jacob Handler Master Class Chair•Dr. Paul and Aranka Kaplan Honors Recital Fund •Gershen and Dr. Zalman “Tiny” Konikow Chamber

Music Endowment Fund•Richard H. Holzer Memorial Foundation•Beverly and Lewis Lauring Guitar Master Class

Fund

SHIRAH•Ethel and Irving Plutzer Fund•Rhoda Toonkel Fund•Bernie and Ruth Weinflash SHIRAH Fund in

tribute to Matthew Lazar

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