AFTER-SCHOOL
Music Program
Enrichment Beyond the Bell
Welcome to the Northern Academy After-School Program, where learning continues beyond the traditional school hours. Our After-School Program offers a diverse range of engaging and educational activities that cater to a variety of interests. Join us to discover new passions, make friends, and maximize your learning experience at Northern Academy.
After-School Music Classes
Unlock Enriching Experiences and Growth
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student, our private lessons are tailored to your individual goals and learning style.
We offer private lessons in a wide range of instruments, including:
- Classical Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello
- Keyboard: Piano
- Woodwinds: Clarinet
- Percussion: Drums, Mallets, and more
- Traditional Chinese Instruments: Pipa, Erhu
Take your instrumental skills to the next level in our after-school orchestra! Our program teaches students how to put their performance into practice and how to cooperate with other musicians in the ensemble group. Under the guidance of our expert conductors, students will learn standard repertoire from the chosen literature of great composers throughout the history of western classical music. Join us and unlock your full musical potential!
Develop the essential skills to hear and understand music on a deeper level. Our ear training class will equip you with the ability to recognize intervals, chords, and melodies. Whether you’re a beginner seeking to build a strong foundation or an experienced musician looking to refine your listening skills, our engaging and practical approach will unlock new possibilities in your musical journey.
Music theory is the foundation for understanding how music works. Our comprehensive music theory courses delve into the essential elements of music, including basic music notation, time values, scales, intervals, different times, and different kinds of chords, cadences, transposition, music analysis, and voice leading writing. Whether you’re a beginner seeking to understand the basics or an advanced musician looking to deepen your knowledge, our experienced instructors will guide you through the intricacies of music theory.
Take your musical development to the next level with our structured Supervised Self-Practice program. This unique approach allows you to dedicate focused time to your instrument, while benefiting from the guidance and support of our experienced instructors. You’ll have dedicated practice space and access to expert advice, ensuring your self-practice is both efficient and effective. Perfect for students looking to accelerate their progress and build independent learning habits.
We strive to provide practical training in creating seamless and engaging accompaniments for a variety of musical settings. Learn to interpret scores, adapt to different performance styles, and provide supportive and expressive musical support. Gain the confidence and skills to collaborate effectively with other musicians and expand your musical repertoire.
Our group music classes provide a structured and enriching environment for musical growth. Learn essential techniques, improve your musicianship, and develop valuable ensemble skills through collaborative music-making. Under the guidance of our experienced instructors, you’ll explore a variety of musical styles and gain confidence in your abilities.
Hear from Our After-School Participants
“Great staff, wonderful teachers who care for their students, and work beyond expectations for the benefit of the student. This makes the students really want to succeed and meet the teacher’s requirements. This is amazing and I think that this is a role model for other schools.
Parent Survey
2021
“This school is like no other. It is growing and expanding every year alongside its students.
It is precious to have a school in today’s society that is willing to put in such a large amount of effort to train students with high moral standards.”
Senior Music Program Student
2021
- (845) 779-0808
- contact@northernacademy.org
- 1 Ashley Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940, USA
- Careers
Our mission is to nurture students to become cultured individuals of exemplary moral character. To this end, we provide an education drawn from the classics and the arts, one steeped in divinely inspired traditional values of the East and West.
We are accredited by the Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Institutions of the Middle States Association.
