The Greater Richmond School of Music (GRSM) will provide music instruction through private, semi-private and group lessons at Saint Mary’s Catholic School for the 2022-2023 school year, as well as through the GRSM Band Program.  Instruction is currently available for piano, guitar, ukulele, voice, brass, woodwinds and band percussion as listed below.  Recitals (and for Band students, Concerts) are included in tuition and will be held at the end of each semester for all registered students who are interested. Please contact GRSM (804-442-6158 or info@grsm.net) for more information.

Registration is available ONLINE or using Fillable Registration Forms.  The latter should be scanned and emailed to info@grsm.net, faxed to 866-357-0239 or mailed to GRSM, 9109 Dickey Drive, Mechanicsville VA 23116. Please do not leave forms or payment at SMCS. Tuition is payable in full up front, half at the beginning of each semester, or in equal monthly payments during the session.  There is a one-time Family Registration Fee of $25.  Please contact GRSM (804-442-6158 or info@grsm.net) for more information.

 

There will be NO CLASSES on Early Closing days or days that SMCS is closed.
PRIVATE/SEMI-PRIVATE LESSON registration is OPEN YEAR ROUND and TUITION is pro-rated.
Lesson schedule will be emailed the week before each student’s first lesson.
Band and Group Registrations are due by August 30th

 

Please see HERE for GRSM @ SMCS Calendar 2022-2023

 

Private Lessons

Private lessons provide focused, one-on-one instruction with a master teacher.St. BenedictStudents will spend the lesson time being shown all that is necessary for them to practice during the week in preparation for their next lesson, so that they can consistently progress.

Semi-Private Lessons

Semi-Private lessons allow for two students in the same lesson with a master teacher. Students should be within 2 yrs of age of each other, studying the same instrument, at the same level.  As with private lessons, practice is the key to success.

Private and Semi-Private lessons are scheduled weekly during the term and are offered in 30, 45, or 60 minute intervals. Other than keyboards, which will be available for on-site use, each student must bring their own instrument to the lesson each week. Limited rentals from GRSM are available for keyboards, ukuleles and guitars at a rate of $20/month.

Recitals are included in tuition and will be held at the end of each semester for all registered students who are interested.

Private and Semi-Private instruction is offered at Saint Mary’s as listed below. The starting age varies depending on the instructor and the instrument. We have lessons available from ages 4 yrs and up.

Mondays – 4:00-5:30 pm (possibly earlier)

Piano, Voice, Clarinet (Sonjia Upshaw)

Wednesdays – 4:00-6:00 pm (possibly earlier)

Piano, Guitar, Ukulele (Robert Rosenbrook)

Thursdays – 4:30-6:00 pm

Brass, Woodwinds, Band Percussion (Bob Ellithorpe – also see GRSM Band Program below)

 

NEW SIBLING DISCOUNTS
25% off each student in a semi-private lesson
10% off tuition for third (or more) child
5% off tuition for second child or instrument (in a separate lesson)

 

 

CLICK HERE for ONLINE Registration

CLICK HERE for Fillable/Printable Registration Form

 

Please indicate on the flip side of the registration form ALL POSSIBLE TIMES (within the range provided above) that your child is available for private/semi-private lessons.

 

Keyboard Musician A

(Gr 1-4)

The Keyboard Musician class is a perfect musical start for your school aged child. Classes move very quickly into reading and

 comprehending music, based on each child’s ability. Concepts covered include: early note reading, singing (with solfege syllables), rhythms, pattern and concept finding, proper piano technique/posture, how to practice, theory, history, listening, games, movement, and playing with expression. The term recital is included in tuition.

 

Wednesdays: 2:45-3:45pm  (Sept 7th– Jan 25th)

Tuition: Fall/Winter session $396 (or $79.20/month Sept-Jan)

Materials needed: Lesson Book(s), Keyboard at home for practice.

Sibling Discount: 20% off additional siblings in the Keyboard Musician class.

 

Mini Musical Theater ** NEW **

(Gr 2-8)

In this semester-long group, students will create their own musical by taking scenes from one or more well known musicals and putting them together for a performance at the end of the semester. Campers will work on vocals, acting and stage presence, incorporating fun exercises and games. To top it off, they will also work on creating costumes. This fall, we will be working on some of the music from Seussical.

Mondays: 2:45-3:45pm (Sept 12th- Jan 23rd )

Tuition: Fall/Winter session $308 (or $61.60/month Sept-Jan)

Materials needed: TBD

Sibling Discount: 20% off additional siblings in the Mini Musical Theater class.

 

 

 

 

GRSM Band Program

**NEW** for 2022-2023
Beginning Band classes at Saint Mary’s will be on Thursdays 2:45-3:45pm
FREE CLASS –  September 15th, 2022 (no instrument needed)

 

 

Beginning  Band

 (Gr 4 and up)

The Beginning Band is a full year* beginning level group for students who are learning to play a band instrument for the first time. Instruction is focused on developing a solid foundation in note reading, tone production, rhythm, articulation, proper posture/hand position, and instrument care and maintenance. Students also learn basic music theory concepts and ensemble skills, such as balance and blend. Beginning Band members at St. Mary’s will receive a 1 hr group lesson each week.  As a performance date nears, the SMCS beginning band students will join with beginning band students from other schools that participate in the GRSM Band Program and rehearse as a full ensemble.

Each student must bring their instrument to class every week starting week 2.  Appropriate instruments for the Beginning Band are trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, saxophone and percussion (multiple instruments), and GRSM can provide information regarding purchase or rental options. At the first lesson, the band director will assess each student and suggest “best-fit” instruments.  If your child is set on a specific instrument that has not been recommended, please discuss immediately with the band director.  The minimum age to participate is 9 years old. No previous music experience is necessary.

Day of Week: Thursdays  9/15/22 – 5/4/23 (Bob Ellithorpe)All Saints Catholic School

Time: 2:45-3:45pm

(Dates for Performances and associated Rehearsals will vary from above)

Tuition: $520 total or $58/month (September – May)

Materials needed: Lesson Book(s), Instrument and Accessories, Music Stand.

Sibling Discount: 20% off additional siblings in the Beginning Band class.

 

Schedule of Events for Band 2022-2023 (Tentative)

To learn more about the GRSM Band Program at other schools, please CLICK HERE

 

Concert/Symphonic Band

 (Gr 4 and up)

St. Mary’s students who wish to participate with the full year* GRSM Band Program higher level ensembles (Concert and Symphonic) will have 30-minute weekly small group lessons during the school year, during which they will work on the respective music for concerts and other performances, and will perform with their counterparts from the other schools participating in the program at those events.

Thursdays (2-2:30pm) 9/12/22 – 5/1/23 (Bob Ellithorpe)

(Dates for Performances and associated Rehearsals will vary from above)

Tuition: $520 total or $58/month (September – May)

Materials needed: Lesson Book(s), Instrument and Accessories, Music Stand.

Sibling Discount: 20% off additional siblings in the Beginning Band class.

 

*  Disenrollment from the GRSM Band Program may be allowed only after the student has completed the first semester of classes and upon completion of the GRSM Disenrollment Form signed by the parent/guardian of the student.  This form must be received by GRSM no later than January 7th.  Once it is determined that continuity of the program for the remaining students will not be jeopardized, the registration contract will be terminated at the end of the semester.

CLICK HERE for ONLINE Registration

CLICK HERE for Fillable/Printable Registration Form