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
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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.
Recommended Ages 9-18.
8 yr olds admitted by recommendation.
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.
Recommended Ages 9-18.
8 yr olds admitted by recommendation.
Class size: unlimited
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.
Recommended ages 10-18
8-10 yr olds admitted by recommendation
Class size: 5 to 15 students
NEW CLASS ~ Conducting
Conducting is only offered in the fall semester. Learn basic conducting techniques and how to wave that baton!
Students should have at least an intermediate level of proficiency on their instrument. Open to students of any instrument or voice.
Ages: High school age
Class size: 7 to 15 students
NEW CLASS ~ Music History
Music History is only offered in the spring semester. This class is an overview of the most interesting and fun parts of the development of "Western" music over the last 2000 years.
Students should have at least an intermediate level of proficiency on their instrument. Open to students of any instrument or voice.
Ages: High school age
Class size: 6 to 20 students
Elementary Music
and Music Explorations
There are three levels of Elementary Music, grouped by age.
These music classes for younger children introduce the world of music to students through singing, movement, drawing, and playing of simple instruments.
Music Explorations is for 8 yr olds who need more instrumental musical experience before
moving on to a band, strings, or choral experience.
Elementary Music age 6; Elementary Music age 7; Music Explorations age 8
No previous musical experience required.
Ages 6-8.
Class size: 5 to 10 students