Programs of Study

WSSM divides the school year into 4 sessions: Fall I, Fall II, Spring I, and Spring II. Each session consists
of 10 weeks of private and group instruction in violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar, flute and voice, bass and recorder. (Ages 3 to Adult)
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Private Lessons
The WSSM offers private lessons and group lessons in violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, guitar, flute, recorder and voice. The school year is divided into 10 week sessions: Fall I, Fall II, Spring I and Spring II; with an option to take additional summer lessons. Students aged 3 through adult can be enrolled for any of the instrumental instruction classes. Many 3 year olds are enrolled for 15 minute lessons, however, the majority of students elect for a 30 to 60 minute private lesson. Scheduling and observations of lessons is handled through the main office at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center. Click here to schedule an appointment or enroll your child.

Group Classes
Group classes offered for all instruments. Every effort is made to schedule these classes at a suitable time for faculty and parents. We recognize that these times are not convenient for everyone, however, group classes are not optional. Group class is an integral part of the instruction and an essential element in the Suzuki method of music education.

Ear Training, and Theory for Book 2 and above Students
Three classes in Music Appreciation will be taught each session. This class, consisting of 45 minutes of instruction in harmony, pitch, rhythm, composition and history of music, is designed for WSSM students of any instrument, studying at a book 2 level or above. These classes are held at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center and are grouped by ability. Also offered, musicianship for non-WSSM students.

Musicianship
Various classes in musicianship are offered to Suzuki and non-Suzuki students. These classes provide background in Kodaly, Orff, Solfege and music theory.

Westmoreland Junior Strings (WJS)
Westmoreland Junior Strings is a beginning to intermediate string orchestra. This is open to any student who can read notes in 1st position. Members need to audition and should be prepared to play a solo piece, a one-octave scale and be ready to sight read. Students are trained in ensemble skills. This group meets for one hour per week in Greensburg, Pittsburgh and Uniontown.

Westmoreland Touring Orchestra
The Westmoreland Touring Orchestra is for intermediate and advanced students of violin, viola, cello, and bass. All students must audition on a solo piece, unaccompanied, two-octave scale of choice and sight reading. This award winning orchestra competes nationally and internationally. In both 2003 and 2004 the orchestra received superior ratings in the North American Music Festivals. Many concerts are planned throughout each year.

Westmoreland Chamber Music Program (WCMP)
The Westmoreland Chamber Music Program is a small ensemble experience consisting of duos, trios, quartets, quintets, etc. It is open to all students who read music. Playing as a member of a small chamber group is a very rewarding, satisfying and educational experience. Care is taken to match students of similar abilities.

Kindermusik

Kindermusik is an early childhood music and movement program based on the beliefs that every child is musical, every parent is the child's most important teacher, the home is the most important place for learning to take root and grow, and that based on research, music nurtures a child's cognitive, emotional, social, language and physical development. From birth through seven years of age, your child can grow with Kindermusik without pressure to perform, only encouragement to explore, express and discover. You'll see a developmental evolution in language skills, literacy, listening, problem solving, social skills, self-esteem and musicality! With every Kindermusik program, your Kindermusik At Home materials include the highest quality music recordings on CD - a diversity of vocal and instrumental arrangements your whole family will enjoy. While materials vary with each program, many include creative activities, children's literature from the Kindermusik Library, along with specially designed instruments to complement the music and extend your child's learning into your home.

Kindermusik Village - ages newborn to 1 1/2 years
Provides the natural learning your child is ready for from the first days of life. With you at the center of his discovery, Village engages all his senses and rewards his curiosity with object and instrument exploration, vocal play, singing, creative movement and a colorful literature component. Multi-level activities encourage you to make creative choices as he grows from a lap baby to a crawler to a walker. And Kindermusik Foundations of Learning insights, shared in class and at home, show you how the activities you share foster his unique development. Village opens new windows - to show your baby more about the world and to show you more about your baby. Kindermusik Village At Home materials include state-of-the-art music on CD. Baby's Home Journal, beautifully illustrated Baby's Books, art banners and a carry bag.

Kindermusik Our Time - ages 1 1/2 to 3 years
Focuses on your child's healthy emotional development as her confidence, curiosity, self-control, and communication begin to take shape. Our Time recognizes her need for both the freedom to try and the assurance of your support. Instrument exploration nurtures her self-esteem and facilitates her discovery of textures and sounds. Language skills are fostered with singing, sound imitation, rhyming and object identification. Creative dancing to different musical "moods" develops her sense of balance, timing and spatial awareness while affirming her urge to move. The anticipation and rewards begin to blossom. Essentially, Our Time provides a safety of training wheels for the bicycle of pre-school! Kindermusik Our Time At Home materials include two CDs, two Music and Movement Books, a Home Activity Book, and a specially designed instrument, all to encourage self-directed play and the experimentation introduced in pre-school.

Imagine That - ages 3 - 5 years
Encouraging the storyteller inside your child, Growing continues his creative, musical development while building on his pre-school learning. In a small-group setting, instrument play is introduced to foster fine motor skills as well as familiarity with basic concepts like rhythm, pitch and timbre. Vocal exploration develops his singing voice, and creative movement strengthens his coordination. Listening activities cultivate discrimination and memorization skills while peer interaction affirms social skills. In Growing, the thinker, creator and musician in your child come together and suddenly the little butterfly has new musical ways to explore the world and to express his discoveries. Growing With Kindermusik At Home materials include an illustrated songbook, child's activities and crafts, parent-guided activity cards, professionally produced music on CD and a carry bag.

Kindermusik for the Young Child - ages 4 1/2 to 7 years
For your budding musician, Young Child provides a pressure-free, developmentally appropriate transition where she can musically succeed before taking on more formal instruction. In small, movement-oriented classes, your child develops her greatest instrument - her voice - while she learns the symbols and vocabulary of music making. She develops instrument-playing skills with the introduction of the glockenspiel, recorder and dulcimer, as listening activities strengthen her ability to discern a variety of instruments and musical concepts. Through creative learning activities, she begins to read music and to create musical compositions - tangible accomplishments that instill positive emotions about her own musicality. Soon, a request of "Mom, I want to take piano" may surprise you. Kindermusik for the Young Child At Home materials include a folder full of activities, an illustrated family songbook, a games bag, professionally recorded music on CD, a musical instrument and a carry bag.

Call for more information on Kindermusik classes – 724-834-1066

Materials vary based on semester .