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INDIVIDUAL LESSONS/ WORKSHOPS/ MASTERCLASSES Individual Instruction for beginning through advanced levels Individual music instruction is available in piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, guitar, lute, flute, oboe, recorder, and in the Computer Music Lab (see below). Other instruments may be available upon request through the school or by referral. 30 min: $22
45 min: $33
60 min: $44 If you are interested in individual lessons, please fill out our online form. You may also call
474-2331 for more information. Click here for online form. The Armstrong Community Music School has a one-time $30 registration fee per family. This charge covers all of our programs and is valid for an entire household. Individual instruction is also available for: COMPUTER MUSIC LAB Private lessons in the lab are available Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Topics can include electronic composition, recording engineering, sound processing and design, as well as computer assisted music theory and ear training. Please call 512-474-2331 for more information. ]]>

CLASS SCHEDULES New Class!!! Little Drummers, Big Voices - for 3-5 year olds. Please scroll down for class details. CLICK HERE to view the schedule for Seasonal Songs
CLICK HERE to view the schedule for Music Together® EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC REGISTRATION 2009-10 Pre-registration is available to families currently enrolled in an ACMS class, with general registration always beginning the week following. Unfortunately, space in any class cannot be reserved until full payment has been received. Confirmation of enrollment is done at the time of registration.

  • Winter pre-registration begins October 26th.
  • Winter general registration begins November 2nd.
  • To view the schedule for Winter Music Together®, Click here. Copies are also available at Armstrong Community Music School.
    • Call (512) 474-2331 to register.DEMO CLASSES We periodically hold demo classes for families who have not previously been in our Early Childhood Music classes. These classes generally occur near the beginning of our general registration periods. Our next demo classes will be...
  • Monday, November 23rd, 4:00PM at Armstrong Community Music School, 901 Barton Springs Rd
    • You MUST contact the registrar at 474-2331 or E-mail to reserve a place in a demo class. MUSIC TOGETHER® Music Together® is a series of mixed-age music classes for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. These weekly, 45-minute classes feature singing, rhythmic chants, playful creative movement activities, and instrumental jam sessions with a variety of rhythm instruments. Children participate at their own level, when they are ready to do so. There is no performance pressure for children or their caregivers, though your active participation in class and at home creates the musical environment in which children develop musical intelligence. Research has shown that children learn their disposition toward music from their primary caregiver. Even if a parent is not especially musical, that parent's musical enthusiasm is a very important model for their child. These classes teach you how to begin teaching your child music, and most importantly, they are FUN for everyone involved. Each Music Together semester features a particular song collection, and each family receives a songbook and CD for reinforcement and enjoyment throughout the week while you are in-between classes. Originally offered to the public in 1987, Music Together pioneered the concept of a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult participation. The Music Together approach develops every child's innate musical ability by encouraging the physical experiencing of music rather than the learning of concepts or information about music. It began as an educational project of the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton, New Jersey, and is now being taught internationally. A parent or caregiver must accompany each child to class. Additional siblings who have not reached their 1st birthday by the first day of the term are free. Space is limited, so register your child today by calling 474-2331. Learn more about Music Together from these online videos: Family Classes.Parent Testimonials.Teacher Testimonials.

    Music Together art & logo design copyright 1992-2009 Music Together LLC. Music Together was developed by the center for Music and Young Children, Princeton NJ. Music Together, CMYC, and Center for Music and Young Children are registered trademarks. LITTLE DRUMMERS, BIG VOICES Is your child ready to attend a music class all by her/himself? These weekly, 45-minute classes are designed for children ages 3 – 5 years. The class will teach children about various instruments, musical styles and basic musical terms, encourage them to use and develop their singing voices, offer different expressions of rhythms through rhythmic instruments as well as large motor movements and practice their musical listening skills. It gives children the opportunity to make music in a small group setting, as each class has between 6 and 10 children and 2 teachers. This class can be taken as a preparation for or in support of individual instrument lessons. It offers children a different, helpful and very complementary approach to focusing on one instrument alone. Click here for schedule. EARLY CHILDHOOD CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS Classes that do not enroll a required minimum number of students 5 days prior to class convening may be cancelled. Students that have paid for a cancelled class will receive a refund or may apply credit to another class or private lesson. ACMS will allow a one-time cancellation of a class registration or class switch without penalty. A $15 fee will be imposed for multiple registration changes. If a family needs to drop a class, ACMS will refund the classes missed if the class is dropped within the first 3 weeks of class during long sessions (5 weeks or longer). Refunds are not available after the first week of class for short sessions (3 or 4 weeks). Once Materials (Songbook & CD) have been picked up, the cost of these materials is nonrefundable. The Armstrong Community Music School has a one-time $30 registration fee per family. This charge covers all of our programs and is valid for an entire household. We are located at 901 Barton Springs Road.
    For more information, contact the registrar at (512) 474-2331 or via E-mail ]]>

    MUSIC FOR LITTLE MOZARTS Group Piano has come to the Armstrong Community Music School! This series was written to provide appropriate piano instruction for 4, 5, and 6 year olds. It integrates age-appropriate instruction with musicianship activities that promote overall development. Students join the adventures of Beethoven Bear and Mozart Mouse as they learn about music and the piano. Music for Little Mozarts helps students develop singing and music listening skills, and, at the same time, provides a bridge between the discipline necessary for playing the piano and the enjoyment one gets from the process of making music. Students will enjoy musical games and group activities as well as some individual time at the piano. The instructors of this program are in charge of student placement, but to express interest, please call 512-474-2331 or E-mail SPRING 2009 Music for Little Mozarts classes are on the following SCHEDULE: Mondays, 02/02/09 - 06/08/09
    Tuesdays, 02/03/09 - 06/09/09
    Wednesdays, 02/04/09 - 06/10/09
    Thursdays, 02/05/09 - 06/11/09
    Fridays, 02/06/09 - 06/12/09
    Saturdays, 02/07/09 - 06/13/09; NO CLASS SPRING BREAK March 16-21 The costs for the semester are:
    Book 1 - $290
    Book 2, 3, or 4 - $275 Instructor placement is required. The Armstrong Community Music School has a one-time $30 registration fee per family. This charge covers all of our programs and is valid for an entire household. There is limited space available, so please RSVP at your earliest convenience to registrar@austinlyricopera.org. For more information, contact the Registrar at (512) 474-2331 or via E-mail. ]]>

    Participatory Classes for Winter
    The Armstrong Community Music School has a one-time $30 registration fee per family. This charge covers all of our programs and is valid for an entire household. ACMS Voice Master Class
    These classes are designed for voice students to have the opportunity to work on performance skills and to receive constructive critiques. This class is open to students who are working on audition material, looking to gain experience, or working on performance anxiety. The class will also attend two dress rehearsals: of Austin Lyric Opera's The Star (Thursday, January 28th 2010) and Hansel & Gretel (Thursday, April 22nd, 2010). Students will perform in a recital on Saturday, May 15th at 5:00 p.m. Code: VCW 1
    Price: $135
    Time: Saturdays 1:00-3:00
    Dates: January 23, January 28 (Star dress rehearsal), February 20, March 13, April 17, April 22 (Hansel & Gretel dress rehearsal), May 15 recital
    Instructors: Liz Cass and Jos Milton ACMS Family Choir
    This group choir is for the whole family, no experience necessary! Kids ages 6-12 are welcome (but must be accompanied by an adult). But you don't have to be part of a family to join - just be part of OUR family. Singles, couples, families - doesn't matter. JUST COME SING!!! Code: FCC (for ages 6-12)
    Price: $50
    Code: FCA (for ages 13 and up)
    Price: $70
    Time: Saturdays 1-1:45
    Dates: January 9 through March 13 Music Appreciation for Grown Ups
    Learn how to listen to classical music. This class will take you through the history of Western music and prepare you for the concert experience. By its end, you'll be able to understand meaning, emotion and beauty in classical music. Code: APP1
    Price: $160
    Time: Saturdays 2:00-3:00
    Dates: January 9 through March 13 ]]>

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    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SCHEDULES SUMMER CAMPS The Armstrong Community Music School has a one-time $30 registration fee per family. This charge covers all of our programs and is valid for an entire household. To secure registration in one of our summer camps, full payment is required in advance and a portion of the tuition is non-refundable. $100 is non-refundable for camps that have a tuition rate higher than $300, and $65 is non-refundable for camps that have a tuition rate less than $300 CLICK HERE to learn about our Advanced Summer Vocal Workshop. For more information, contact the Registrar at (512) 474-2331 ]]>

    MUSIC TECHNOLOGY LAB Private lessons in the lab are available Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Topics can include electronic composition, recording engineering, sound processing and design, as well as computer assisted music theory andear training. Please call 512-474-2331 for more information. ]]>

    MUSIC THERAPY ACMS is pleased to announce a partnership with Music Therapy Innovations in which we will provide the facility for a qualified music therapist to enrich lives through music therapy. Two programs are offered. Adaptive Instrument Lessons Adaptive music lessons are customized music lessons for children and adolescents with special needs. The lesson plans allow each student to explore the elements of music on a variety of instruments including piano, guitar, voice, percussive instruments, and others. Students develop music making skills through improvisation and composition Interactive Music Therapy Interactive music therapy is the use of music experiences to enhance the developmental growth of children/teens with special needs. Each session is interactive interactive and your child/teen will have the opportunity to create music while also accomplishing non-musical goals. Instructor Andrea Cortez, M.M., MT-BC is a Board Certified Music Therapist with extensive professional experience working with children with developmental disorders and adults with neurologic injuries. Andrea received her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees with emphasis in music therapy from Colorado State University. She brings a wealth of creativity to each therapy session using a variety of musical instruments and styles to address each individual's need. For more information, please contact Andrea Cortez at 512-297-0235 ]]>

    Discover the musician in you, and expand your horizons at the Armstrong Community Music School of Austin Lyric Opera. Armstrong Community Music School of Austin Lyric Opera was established in April 2000 and offers a wealth of diverse instruction to students of all ages and skill levels. The School, the first ever to be inaugurated by an opera company, and one of the first community music schools in Texas, offers instruction in classical, jazz, as well as blues, folk and a variety of musical styles from world cultures. In addition, the School provides opera specific outreach for ages kindergarten through adult and musical programs for high-risk youth in housing projects, detention facilities and community centers. Register now for private instruction, one of our participatory courses, special early childhood classes or multimedia lab. The Armstrong Community Music School is conveniently located near downtown, at 901 Barton Springs Road. Our regular hours of operation are: Monday - 9:00am - 8:00pm
    Tuesday - 9:00am - 9:00pm
    Wednesday & Thursday - 9:00am - 8:00pm
    Friday - 9:00am - 6:00pm
    Saturday - 9:00am - 3:00pm
    Sunday - closed We will be closed at the following times: February 4, 2009 - close at 5:00 p.m.
    Spring Break, March 16 - 21, 2009
    April 22, 2009 - close at 5:00 p.m.
    Memorial Day - May 25, 2009
    Independence Day - July 4, 2009
    Labor Day - September 7, 2009
    Austin City Limits Festival - October 3, 2009
    Thanksgiving - November 26-28, 2009
    Winter Break - TBA For further information regarding the Armstrong Community Music School, contact the registrar at 474-2331 or via E-mail. ]]>

    Youth Opera Education Programs Welcome to the world of opera for students! The Education Staff of Austin Lyric Opera is here to serve as a resource for exploring this dramatic and entertaining art form for ages kindergarten-adult. Please contact Liz Cass, Education Program Coordinator, at 512-472-5927 x 109 or by E-mail. to discuss possibilities for a program that works best for you. We look forward to hearing from you! Opera Treasure Chests These entertaining and educational Treasure Chests will be available for teachers for one month in their classrooms. The curriculum is a first introduction to opera for the first through third grade, and will include lesson plans, DVD’s, books, and costumes. A singer and a pianist will visit the classroom at some point during the project to entertain the students with opera highlights. The live performance may be scheduled with Liz Cass for any time during the three weeks that the treasure chest is in the classroom. Opera on a Stick Austin Lyric Opera has developed a fun and engaging introduction to opera. A group of opera singers, accompanied by a pianist, lead students in a 45 minute program of opera instruction and live performance. After learning about the history of opera’s origins, musical and opera specific terms and concepts are introduced and demonstrated. Students are treated to live performances of several operatic selections by some of Austin’s finest classical singers. At the conclusion of the presentation, students become performers as well, as they will learn to sing a brief chorus excerpt along with their guides. A lively Q&A session ends the program. Cost is $550. A Day at the Opera Austin Lyric Opera would love to host your school group at our facilities. Over the course of a morning, students will be given a tour of our offices, music school, and rehearsal space. They will hear presentations from several different departments (Education, Production, Marketing, etc…) and be treated to a live musical performance. Cost is $300. Career Day High School students spend a day with Austin Lyric Opera personnel exploring their interest in opera, the musical arts, or arts administration as a profession. This program is offered free of charge by request. Opera by Night Dress Rehearsals There is no better way for a young person to become acquainted with opera than to attend a dress rehearsal. These evenings are designed for fifth grade through high school depending on the content of each production. These events are free of charge. Each adult attending must be accompanied by three or more students. A Reservations link will be posted here on October 8, 2009 for La Bohème. Inside the Opera Studio This exciting collaboration with the Butler Opera Center at The University of Texas will use a format of interviewing performers and designers of the season’s productions. Inside information on the creative process, the challenges of producing this art form, and personal insight from the artists will make this a unique experience. Dates are: November 9, 2009, February 1, 2010, and April 6, 2010. ]]>

    ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS Bank of America Opera Overtures Series Director of Education Margaret Perry hosts a lively discussion of the opera an hour before the curtain rises. Free to ticket holders every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday performance. The Armstrong Community Music School and its K - 12 education programs are supported in part by contributions from the following: The Webber Family Foundation, The Kodosky Family Foundation, ExxonMobil, 3M, Austin American-Statesman, American Electric Power, Tokyo Electron America, Holt Rinehart & Winston, Inc. Opera by Request Call ALO's Education Department at (512) 472-5927 x109 to schedule a presentation for your school or community group. This is just a sampling of our offerings for the new season! If you need more information about any of these programs, please contact the Education Department at (512) 472-5927 ext. 135 or toll-free (800) 31-OPERA or by email registrar@austinlyricopera.org. ]]>

    Youth Education Programs 2007-2008 Educational Offerings for Schools Supported by Business Partners for Education Opera by Night Austin Lyric Opera welcomes students to an evening rehearsal before each opera production. A preparatory packet will be e-mailed to the school prior to the performance to prepare students for the opera experience. These evenings are for fifth grade through high school students and their chaperones. A ratio of 1 adult to 3 or more students is appropriate. The dress rehearsal for Carmen will be on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, and the deadline to make a reservation is Tuesday, April 8. The dress rehearsal for The Bat is Wednesday, May 28, 2008, and the deadline to make a reservation is Tuesday, May 20. Dress rehearsals start at 7:00 p.m. and are held in the new Long Center for the Performing Arts. Cost: $5.00 per student and $7.00 per adult. Reservations for Carmen will be taken beginning March 3, and reservations for The Bat will be taken beginning April 28. Make your reservation by clicking here. If you have questions, please email Liz Cass. lcass@austinlyricopera.org. Be an Artist (grades 3-6) Well-known songwriter, Darden Smith, guides students through the songwriting process to produce their own original work. Darden will also perform some of his favorite songs and talk about composing as a profession. A CD of their song will be recorded on-site. Dates: TBD. Call 472-5927 ext: 109. ]]>

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