FAYM Classes
Age limits for each class are firm! Some classes have a specific reason to limit age, other classes are more flexible. Please ask before signing up if your child's birthday falls in the middle of a semester.
Classes are filled in the order in which registration forms are received. Some classes have enrollment limits, while some classes can accommodate unlimited students. If you sign up for a class which is at capacity, you will be added to the wait list for that class.
Please read the class descriptions below to learn about the requirements, prerequisites, age limits, class sizes, materials needed, possible audition or testup requirements, and other information for a class.
Class Descriptions
Band
Instruments of the band include flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, and percussion. There is an introductory level and 4 regular levels of band.
No previous musical experience is required.
Ages 8-18.
Class size: unlimited
Strings
Instruments of the string orchestra include violin, viola, cello, and bass. Harp students are also welcome. There is one introductory level and 4 regular levels of strings.
No previous musical experience is required.
Ages 8-18.
Class size: unlimited
Chorus
There are four chorus classes. Each class has its own age requirement.
No previous musical experience is required.
Ages 8-18.
Class size: unlimited
Beginning Guitar
There are two levels of Guitar. These beginning classes introduce the world of music to students through the playing of the guitar.
No previous musical experience required.
Ages 10-18.
Class size: 10 to 15 students
Beginning Keyboards
There are two levels of Keyboards. These beginning classes introduce the world of music to students through the playing of the keyboard.
No previous musical experience required.
Ages 8-12.
Class size: 6 to 9 students
Music Theory
There are 6 levels of Music Theory, and an official AP Music Theory course. Students do not need to be enrolled in any other FAYM class in order to take music theory, but should have some familiarity of how notation works.
Ages 10-18
Class size: 5 to 15 students
Elementary Music
There are two levels of Elementary Music. These music classes for younger children introduce the world of music to students through singing, movement, drawing, and playing of simple instruments.
No previous musical experience required.
Ages 6-7.
Class size: 5 to 10 students
Recorder
There are two levels of Recorder. These beginning classes introduce the world of music to students through the playing of the recorder.
No previous musical experience required.
Ages 7-8.
Class size: 5 to 10 students