Music UÊÊDance U Drama "1,- Ê /"1 Dear Families, Welcome to the Franklin School for the Performing Arts! Since 1985, FSPA has provided arts education to students of all ages and levels, with outstanding programs in Music, Dance and Drama and an impressive faculty of accomplished artists, performers and teachers. In all programs at FSPA, students are free to choose their own level of involvement, whether recreational interest or serious study. Artistic development Director is guided by excellent instruction, enhanced by practice and complemented Raye Lynn Mercer Founder of the Franklin School for the by performance opportunities. While performing is an integral part of our Performing Arts, Raye Lynn Mercer programs, a single annual performance is not our yearlong goal. All lessons and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from Middlebury College classes focus on the development of technique, creativity and artistic expression. and attended the Vienna International Music Center in Vienna, Austria, Performance opportunities abound at FSPA, with the Franklin Performing where she studied with Maria-Regina Arts Company (FPAC) and at THE BLACK BOX, FPAC’s new performance Seidlhofer of the Academy of Music. Her teachers included Guiseppe venue. Student ensembles cast each year by audition include dance companies deLellis, Diana Fanning, Gabriel and musical theater troupes with annual trips to Disney World and New Chodos and Yoriko Takahashi. Pianist, director and choreographer, Raye Lynn York City. Electric Youth, an international touring ensemble backed by present musicals, plays, concerts and an eight-piece band of Boston professionals, is made up of young performers dance productions with FSPA and the community-based Franklin Performing trained at FSPA. Arts Company, established in 1991. Our school is dedicated to the artistic development of young people and the Raye Lynn serves as Administrator of the school, oversees the FSPA enjoyment of the arts for everyone. We understand the importance of proper musical theater program and directs instruction, discipline, practice and accomplishment in the arts as part of a the international touring ensemble Electric Youth. Her FSPA students’ well-rounded education. From preschooler to senior citizen, everyone is invited résumés include Broadway, national to discover and cultivate their talents and to express themselves in a supportive, tours, off-Broadway, regional and touring companies, European concert encouraging environment. I look forward to working with you as you create tours, Fox-TV’s American Idol finals your own path at FSPA! and performances at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris, as well 7>ÀÊÀi}>À`Ã] as placement in top college and conservatory arts programs. Combining profession and hobby, Raye Lynn has directed Symphony of RaÞiÊÞÊiÀViÀ Horses productions across the country. Internationally, she has developed Electric Youth’s professional concert tours in Europe and has enjoyed teaching musical theater workshops in Austria and Hong Kong. President and Executive Director of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, Raye Lynn overseas operation and programming at THE BLACK BOX, a new performance and event venue located behind FSPA in the heart of downtown Franklin. 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This is a great interpretation. Ensemble groups may produces quicker learners, better opportunity for adults and their children to perform throughout the year. be exposed to music in a fun, energetic sight-readers and smarter, more and interesting environment while sensitive musicians. Students explore learning and growing. the parameters of music composition Ear Training in hands-on ways through group Ear training is a course designed Wee Play activities and self-directed projects. for students ages 12 and older that In addition to learning the rudiments strengthens the ability to hear sounds Wee Play is a 30-minute class for 2- and of scales, chords, basic progressions intelligently, through oral in-class 3-year-olds and an adult caregiver. It and simple counterpoint, students also performance and written dictation. An focuses on singing, listening, moving and gain experience with computer notation indispensable course for vocal and instrumental play while learning basic programs and recording software. instrumental students, classes cover musical concepts. A formal recital of student compositions melodic/harmonic interval recognition, will be presented. Students must have chord progression analysis, solfege, Do-Re-ME! prior note-reading instruction. clef reading, sight singing and more. A Do-Re-ME! is a 30-minute class designed basic ability to read music is a helpful for 4- and 5-year-olds that includes FSPA “Jazz Krewe” prerequisite. age-appropriate singing, listening, Instrumental Ensemble instrumental playing and learning basic Under the direction of FSPA Music Pop Piano musical concepts. It also introduces Faculty members Arnie Krakowsky and Piano students learn how to read lead students to rhythmic and notational Kenny Hadley, and with special guest sheets and chord symbols to play reading as well as basic music history. musicians throughout the year, “Jazz ragtime, blues, funk, soul, R&B, rock Students’ recognition of the letters Krewe” meets on a weekly basis and and jazz. A through G is extremely important. explores all genres of music, including Parental support and involvement with jazz, R&B, rock, blues, funk and pop. students’ homework and activities are For students of all ages and any vital to success in this program. instrument, it is a great opportunity for musicians to supplement their INSTRUMENTAL instrumental studies. PROGRAM FSPA “Groovemasters” Private Lessons Percussion Ensemble The FSPA Music Department offers Under the direction of FSPA Music private lessons in all instruments. A Faculty member, Kenny Hadley, the student may begin private lessons at FSPA Percussion Ensemble meets on a any time during the year, given teacher weekly basis and exposes students to the availability. Music Department student rudiments of Latin drumming techniques, recitals are scheduled throughout the ensemble and orchestral playing and year. Written evaluations are issued at solo and ensemble work. The FSPA the end of the school year. Make-up “Groovemasters” Percussion Ensemble The Royal Conservatory Music policies can be found in the FSPA Class performs in FSPA’s annual Spring Development program for Piano Schedule.