Summer ’15 Programs

“Try an instrument on for size” before taking private lessons or starting a school music program! Children, teens and adults can get a jump start in learning to play an instrument or sing in three 30-minute lessons offered on consecutive days.

Our special summer Try An Instrument program is a great way to find out if a younger child is ready for private study, or for anyone to explore different instruments or different vocal styles before choosing one to study.

Designed to help your future star become a true ‘total’ performer, The Ridgewood Conservatory’s new summer Triple Threat Musical Theater Program offers talented children and teens the opportunity to explore the magic of Broadway, the delights of movie musicals, and the excitement of pop culture in four fantastic weeks of voice, acting and dance workshops.

Working under the direction of well-known professional vocalists, actors and dancer/choreographers, your student-performer will learn how to tell a story through song, explore the various acting and stage techniques specific to the musical theater, and develop the skills necessary to combine movement and music through dance, all in a collaborative group setting.

The Ridgewood Conservatory’s Imagination Summer Vacation performing arts camp offers exciting vocal, acting, instrumental, dance, ensemble and rock workshops created to enhance performance skills.

Offered during the last two weeks of August, students can design their own camp experience by choosing morning, early and late afternoon sessions for a full-day camp, select just one or two of your favorite workshops, or combine workshops with instrument, vocal and/or dance lessons.

A three-part approach to the study of music, The Ridgewood Conservatory’s Music Preparatory Program provides the student musician with a sound foundation as well as multi-faceted performance experience:

• Tailored to meet the individual needs and talents of the student, Private Instrument Instruction enables each student to progress at his or her own rate.
• The study of Theory and Musicianship provides the framework necessary for the understanding and performance of music.
• Ongoing participation in an Ensemble serves to broaden the scope of performance beyond that of private study.

Taught by highly qualified performing professionals, The Ridgewood Conservatory’s Vocal Music and Acting Program offers a complete singing and acting education, combining professional performance practices with the literature and materials of music and the stage.

Our instructors provide their students with the necessary techniques to enhance their performances, teaching our vocal students to “act the song” and our acting students how to use their voices.Our vocal music curriculum is designed to provide a full range of performance training in the classical, musical theater and popular crossover vocal mediums, including opera, oratorio, pop, rock, jazz, R&B, gospel and country.

Whether you’re a novice or an experienced dancer, you won’t want to miss this incredible opportunity to study with The Ridgewood Conservatory’s faculty of acclaimed professional dancers this summer!

Our Dance Program guides students of all ages and levels in a positive, nurturing environment where each is encouraged to be the best dancer he or she can be. Summer class schedules (six classes) include ballet, tap, contemporary/jazz, hip-hop, and dance acrobatics. Musical theater, ballroom, and pilates for adults classes may be also be offered.

In addition to group classes, our dance pros offer private instruction for more intense study or audition preparation.

A sister-program to our Early Childhood Music classes, the pre-ballet / tap and tumbling classes offered during the summer are structured to address the different physical and social skills of each age group – adding more “movement to music” opportunities for our younger students. Summer class schedules (six classes) are offered on weekday afternoons/evenings or on Saturdays.

Taught by certified instructors, Early Childhood Dance classes are a lovely way to introduce your child to the magical world of ballet, tap and tumbling. Your young dancer will discover that our classes encourage self-expression in a safe, non-competitive environment.

No glitz, no glamour – just delightful dance classes!

Our youngest students realize their musical potential by learning by exploring their natural affinity for music during the summer in our Early Childhood Music classes.

The curriculum used for our program includes developmentally appropriate activities to keep your child engaged while learning about life through music. Summer class schedules (six classes) are offered on weekday afternoons/evenings or on Saturdays.

Every parent knows that early childhood is a remarkable period of growth and development. We believe it is also the perfect time to start your child’s musical education.

The ROCK SHOP at TRC brings you an outrageous blend of outstanding pro rockers and cool new ways to rock out!

A division of The Ridgewood Conservatory, The ROCK SHOP was created for students (young or old) who want to play the rock ‘n roll music they download and enjoy.

Our goal is to help students master their instruments or vocals, write songs in a rock style of their choosing and develop their own sound, while learning the fundamentals of true musicianship.