A project of Union University in cooperation with The Jackson Symphony

The Community Music Center offers programs for children of all ages as well as adults. All programs are specifically designed to meet the needs and skills of specific age and interest group. The mission of the Community Music Center at Union University is to enrich our community and the lives of people of all ages through instruction and experience in music. Our goal is to foster a lifelong appreciation of and involvement in the musical arts and to serve as a resource for the musical needs of the people of Jackson and West Tennessee. Policies

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Kindermusik^® Programs
(birth to seven years)

The Kindermusik^® program is a child-centered music and movement class for parent and child to enjoy together.  Children will learn to express feelings and thoughts as well as develop self-esteem through successful participation.

Here are some of the developmental skills that this program offers:

• Purposeful musical activities foster language development, symbolic thinking and social interaction
• Movement experiences lead to the development of both fine and gross motor skills
• Sensory-motor exploration is the pathway to learning for the young child
• Aural training develops focused listening discrimination
• Solid foundation built for future vocal or instrumental instruction

• Village^® — Newborn through 18 months
• Our Time^® —18 to 36 months
• Imagine That!^® — 3 through 4 years
• Kindermusik for the Young Child^® — 5 through 7 years

Group Piano Program
(grades 2 to 6)

The Group Piano Program offers piano students the opportunity to learn music fundamentals and piano basics in a piano lab setting with an experienced teacher. It provides a stimulating environment of group and private lessons for beginning students. Musicianship classes provide basic learning experiences in the fundamentals of music. Emphasis is placed on reading, rhythm, ear training and creative work through group activities along with private lessons and individual attention. Students will have a 45-minute group lesson weekly with an additional private lesson.

Children's Chorus
(grades 1 to 6)

The Union University Children's Chorus provides an opportunity for children to participate in a variety of musical experiences including singing, playing instruments, creative activities, and music reading.  Participation in this program will enhance the child's self-discipline, self-esteem, and performance skills.  Following registration members of the chorus and their parents will meet with the director of the chorus. At this time it will be determined whether the chorister will be placed in the Prepatory Chorus which meets on Mondays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. or the Union University Children's Chorus which meets on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.  Demonstrations and concerts are scheduled at the end of each semester for parents and members of the community.

String Instruction

The Community Music Center works in cooperation with the Jackson Sympony.  If you are interested in string instruction for your child, please call Lynn White, the Education Coordinator with the Jackson Symphony, at 427-6440.  We hope to offer a Suzuki String Program in the future.

Private Lessons
(child to adult)

The Union University Community Music Center offers lessons and classes appropriate for any age or skill level. Each student will work with his/her private instructor to develop a course of study most appropriate for interests and ability. Private lessons are available in Voice, Piano, Guitar, and Flute. Other instruments may also be offered upon request.

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Union University
Community Music Center
1050 Union University Drive
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 661-5234

mbailey@uu.edu

	Marya Bailey, Director BA in Music and BA in Psychology, Union University Office: 661-5234, JEN 114A
	Kim Crossno Graves, Instructor of Voice, Piano, and Kindermusik® MM - Southern Seminary BM - Belmont University Kindermusik® I, II, & III Certification Office: 661-5524, JEN 114B
	Becky Howard, Instructor of Voice BM - Music Education, Union University Office: 661-5524, JEN 114B
	Nancy Campbell, Instructor of Piano BA - Christian Studies with a minor in music, Union University
	Betty Bedsole, Director of Children's Chorus EdD - University of Illinois MCM - Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary BM - Stetson University Office: 661-5226, JEN 110
	Michael Penny, Instructor of Voice DMA - Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary MM & BM - Louisiana State University Additional study at Westminster Choir College and Regent Park Hall of Oxford University, England Office: 661-5230, JEN 117
	Chanda Brafa, Instructor of Kindermusik® BS - Learning Foundations and Music, Union University Kindermusik® I, II, & III Certification
	Sarah Beth Hanson, Instructor of Flute MM & BM - Flute Performance, Florida State University
	Sue Jackson, Instructor of Voice and Piano MEd - University of Memphis BA - Vocal Performance, Central Bible College
	Lisa Veltman, Instructor of Piano BA in Music - Calvin College
	Melody Pickerill, Instructor of Piano BMus - Union University
	There are also a number of Union University students that teach in many different areas (piano, guitar, voice, flute, etc.)