Middle School Offerings

The BW Community Arts School aims to support students in middle school as they begin new artistic endeavors or choose to commit to diving deeper into their artistic passion(s). From private lessons to classes, camps and ensembles, there are a number of opportunities for students to engage with our expert faculty and be encouraged by a supportive, nurturing environment. We understand how important this stage of development is for young artists and promise to support them as they grow as individual artists.

Classes & Workshops for Middle School Students

Class Name	Ages	Format	Days/Times	Session Dates	Instructor	Location	Tuition	Register
Ballet 1	6+	In Person	Thursdays 5:00 - 5:55 p.m.	September 13, 2021 - May 27, 2022	Leanna Mullen	WS	$550*	Registration closed
Dalcroze Musicianship	8+	In Person	Saturdays 11:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m.	September 11, 2021 - December 11, 2021	Lauren Hodgson	BMAC	$220*	Registration closed
Level One Bundle	6+	In Person	Multiple See Schedule	September 13, 2021 - May 27, 2022	CAS Faculty	WS	$1500*	Registration closed
Contemporary 1	6+	In Person	Thursdays 5:00 - 5:55 p.m.	September 13, 2021 - May 27, 2022	Paige St. John	WS	$550*	Registration closed
Viola ad-Venture	9 - 12	In Person	Thursdays 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.	October 14 - December 9, 2021	Carol Ross	BMAC	$344*	Registration closed
Improv II	12 - 14	In Person	Mondays 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	October 4 - November 22, 2021	Liz Huff	WS	$135*	Registration closed
Introduction to Drawing Techniques	11 - 14	In Person	Tuesdays 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.	September 14, 2021 - November 9, 2021	Dottie Abner	WS	$165*	Registration closed
Off the Canvas: Intro to Painting Techniques	11 - 14	In Person	Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	September 14, 2021 - November 9, 2021	Dottie Abner	WS	$165*	Registration closed
Acting Basics I	12 - 14	In Person	Wednesdays 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	September 15 - November 10, 2021	Heidi Harris	WS	$155*	Registration closed
Ballet 2	Prerequisite Required	In Person	Mondays 6:30 - 7:25 p.m.	September 13, 2021 - May 27, 2022	Leanna Mullen	WS	$550*	Registration closed
Jazz 2	Prerequisite Required	In Person	Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:25 p.m.	September 13, 2021 - May 27, 2022	Arianna Fine	WS	$550*	Registration closed
Acro	11+	In Person	Wednesdays 6:50 -7:45 p.m.	September 13, 2021 - May 27, 2022	Heather Dennen	WS	$550*	Registration closed
Hip Hop	11+	In Person	Saturdays 11:00 - 11:55 a.m.	September 13, 2021 - May 27, 2022	Clarence Keith	WS	$550*	Registration closed
Tap	11+	In Person	Tuesdays 7:00 - 7:55 p.m.	September 13, 2021 - May 27, 2022	Jim Becker	WS	$550*	Registration closed
Teen Training Troupe (T3)	12+	In Person	Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.	September 13, 2021 - May 27, 2022	CAS Faculty	WS	$1500*	Registration closed

Private Lessons

Students may enroll in private lessons to receive one-on-one instruction and coaching from one of the Community Arts School faculty members, all of whom are credentialed professionals in the instrument they teach. Lessons are offered at many times during the week with most of them occurring in the weekday afternoons, weekday evenings and weekends. Students typically enroll in lessons that meet once a week for a half-hour for the full semester. The Community Arts School offers a rolling admission where students may enroll at any time during the semester.

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Suzuki Center for the Violin

The Baldwin Wallace Suzuki Center offers private lessons and group classes using the Suzuki method for ages 4 & up. With careful guidance from specially trained teachers, parents help their children learn to play violin through the same natural process that occurs when their children learn to speak. The establishment of this "Suzuki triangle" provides the stimulation and encouragement that children need to acquire other critical learning skills.

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Summer Arts Day Camps for Grades 4-9

The Conservatory of Music at Baldwin Wallace University has a long history of bringing elementary and middle school students to campus for focused music study through workshops and camps. Caring staff, a safe campus, outstanding music facilities and excellent food service help to make each camper's experience a positive one. For Summer 2021, our long-standing String and Band Camps have converted to week-long day camps! Through small groups (pods), students and their peers will receive personalized musical training along with engaging social activities.

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