Spring 2022 Group Classes
Summer Day Programs (scroll down)
Group class registration is now open at the Wayland Recreation website. Please note that there were a number of inaccuracies in the Wayland Recreation printed catalog, including the info on age range and class size. The correct listings are below, and their online info.
To find the classes at the Wayland Recreation site, click "Register for Programs or Activities"; when the menu opens up, click "Youth" at the bottom of your menu, then scroll down to find your class. Classes are listed alphabetically, so you will find violin and guitar at "S" from "Small Group Intro to...."
Summer Day Program registration is via the Summer Day Program registration form. Scroll down the page for program details.
Spring Youth Classes
Small Group Intro to Violin
Tuesdays, spring semester: 15 weeks, 2/1/22 - 5/24/22 2/8/22 - 5/31/22 (no class 2/22, 4/19)
4:45 - 5:30
Age 4-5
Think your child's too young to learn violin? Think again! In our upbeat class, both your child AND you will get a great start on violin through creative, playful activities including games, movement and song. Brain plasticity for music and language is at a peak and supple young bodies adapt easily to violin. Meanwhile, you will learn right along with your child and be able to help them much more fully at home!
Our professional instructor uses a developmentally-appropriate approach and works with children and parents together. No prior musical experience is needed, and there's plenty of individual attention! You will learn how to support your child’s learning at home, and your child will love playing for you! Correct size violins provided for class and home use, plus book and CD to keep.
With registered Suzuki Violin instructor Sally Martin
Class size: minimum 3 student/caregiver pairs, maximum 4 student/caregiver pairs
Fee: $455 per semester including a loaner violin in appropriate size, plus book and CD to keep.
Location: Wayland School of Music, 304 Boston Post Road
Fiddling Fun for all String Players (age 7 - 12)
Please note, this is the spring session weekly class. For the Summer Fiddling Fun half day program, see "Summer at WSM" below.
Tuesdays, spring semester: 15 weeks, 2/1/22 - 5/31/22 2/8/22 - 6/7/22 (no class 2/22, 3/1, 4/19)
5:30 - 6:15
If you can violin/viola/cello/bass/guitar - you can fiddle! String players of any instrument, from near-beginner to advanced, can join in and will be able to participate at their own level with our customized curriculum.
You’ll meet the repertoire and styles of different fiddling traditions including Irish and Scottish, American and more, and learn fun fiddling techniques like the chop, double chop, waterfall, wiggle and flick! By the end of the session students will have their own repertoire of fun fiddling tunes that they know by heart.
With Instructor Casey Murray - Creative Ability DevelopmentR and American Roots specialist
Class size: minimum 4 students, maximum 6 students
Fee: $320 per semester
Location: Wayland School of Music, 304 Boston Post Road
Small Group Intro to Guitar (age 6 -7 and 8-9)
Please note that this class was listed incorrectly in the Wayland Rec printed catalog. Class is THURSDAY, and IN PERSON at Wayland School of Music.
Thursdays, spring semester: 15 weeks, 2/3/22 - 5/26/22 2/10/22 - 6/2/22 (no class 2/24, 4/21)
3:30 - 4:20 - age 6-7
4:30 - 5:20 - age 8-9
Learn to play the acoustic guitar in a fun class designed to engage and inspire! Students begin with basic techniques, simple songs, rhythms, and beginning chords, in a relaxed setting including singing, movement and games. As they progress through the program they'll learn to play both by ear and by reading music.
Includes a loaner acoustic guitar in appropriate size for child, plus book and CD to keep.
With instructor Francesco Barone, Guitar faculty
Class size: minimum 3 students, maximum 6 students
Fee: $455 per semester including a loaner guitar and footstool, plus book and CD to keep.
Location: Wayland School of Music, 304 Boston Post Road
Summer at Wayland School of Music
Half Day Programs:
Creative Music & Arts Summer Fiddling Fun
Week of July 11-15 Scroll down for program specifics
Program Leaders: Casey Murray, Creative Abililty Development(R) and American Roots Music Specialist; Molly Tucker, String Faculty; Daphne Pickens, Music Staff
"You have found a magical person; Casey is by far one of the best and most talented music teachers out there!" ~ parent of three students
About these programs: Our summer 2022 small-cohort half day programs allow for a 3.5 to 1 student to staff ratio, offering each child plenty of attention and musical support while still building a cohesive and creative group experience!
Summer half day programs are inside in an open area with open windows, A/C, and ultra-HEPA air filtering (to 0.003 microns). We will follow all local and state health protocols recommended at the time of camp. A full list of health protocols will be provided to prospective participants.
You can attend the morning, afternoon or both sessions. There is supervised lunch break provided between sessions at no extra charge for those attending both sessions.
"A fantastic week of camp" ~ 2021 camp parent
"My favorite week of camp ever!" ~ 2021 student, age 9
Creative Music & Arts for Strings and Piano - half day mornings
Join us for this one-of-a-kind experience that will get your creative juices flowing! Our small summer morning cohort will spend the week weaving music, art and storytelling into an end-of-week performance.
Campers will work at their own level with the building blocks of music – rhythm, melody, harmony and texture – while learning to improvise, play by ear, and create stories with music and art.
For: All kids age 7-12 who play piano or a string instrument (including guitar), and have had a few months or more of lessons
Maximum enrollment: 10 students
Date: July 11-15
Time: M - Th 9:00 - 12:30; Fri 9:00 - 12:45 including performance for families @ 12:15
Tuition: $350
Summer Fiddling Fun for String Players - half day afternoons
If you can violin/viola/cello/bass/guitar you can fiddle! String at all levels on any string instrument, from near-beginner up, can join and will be able to participate at their own level.
You’ll meet the repertoire and styles of different fiddle traditions including Irish and Scottish, American and more, and learn fun fiddling techniques like the chop, double chop, waterfall, wiggle and flick!
You’ll play creative musical games, and experiment with open-ended, curious ways of playing that seek to “see what happens” musically, rather than trying to reach a preconceived result.
For: All kids age 7-12 who play violin, viola, cello, bass, or guitar, and have had a few months or more of lessons
Maximum enrollment: 10 students
Date: July 11-15
Time: M - F 1:30 - 5:00, including Friday performance for families @ 4:30
Tuition: $350
TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER HALF DAY PROGRAMS: Registration opens Weds Jan 12th. Please use the Summer Day Program form.
When we receive your form we will then invoice you. Once paid in full, your spot is reserved for you and you will receive a confirmation.
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