This lively and creative 6-week course is designed for young children grades K-2. Students will explore rhythm and melody through both ukulele and drums!
From learning strummed harmonies, to keeping a steady beat, students will engage in fun rhythms using ukulele*, hand drums, and small percussion instruments. Through singing, movement, and musical games, they build coordination, listening skills, and teamwork. This joyful introduction to music helps young students to express themselves, develop confidence, and discover the joy of making music together.
*Ukuleles are not provided; they may be purchased or rented by the family.
Session Dates
When
Class is held from 3:30-4:15pm on the following Thursdays:
| SPRING SESSION ONE | SPRING SESSION TWO |
| February 5 February 12 February 26 March 12 March 26 April 9 |
April 23 April 30 May 7 May 14 May 21 May 28 |
Please note, due to school holidays, there will be no Little Strummers & Drummers program on February 19, March 5, or March 19.
In the event RiverArts must cancel a session due to weather related events, April 16 may be used as a makeup date for Session 1, and June 4 as a makeup date for Session 2.
Location:
Hillside Elementary
120 Lefurgy Ave
Hastings On Hudson
Fees & Registration
Fees for each session are due at the time of registration.
Tuition: $300 per child
Registration: $25 per child
TOTAL: $325 per child
Ukelele is not included. They may be purchased or rented by the family.
Refund & Missed Class Policy
Should you wish to cancel, you must do so 15 days prior to the start date of your selected session(s) to receive a refund. Cancellations made with less than 15 business days before the start of the session are non-refundable. Missed sessions due to schedule conflicts or illness may not be made up, refunded, or credited.
Registration fees are fully non-refundable.
For more information please email musicprogram@riverarts.org
Contact Information
Instructor: Katey Dolezel
For further info: Claudia Knafo, Music Program Manager cknafo@riverarts.org
Faculty
Katey Dolezal has taught in the New York City area for the past ten years, specializing in early elementary music with a focus on vocal, recorder, and piano repertoire. She studied classical piano and psychology at Macalester College in Saint Paul, MN and began teaching Elementary Music at Escuela Caracol in Guatemala. She completed her Waldorf Elementary Music Teaching Training at Sunbridge Institute and taken choral conducting at Westminster Choir College in Princeton. She has worked at the Rudolf Steiner School for the past 8 years teaching elementary music to students in grades 1-8, singing and ukulele to high school students, and conducting various vocal ensembles of combined ages. She strives to meet students where they are at in their developmental stage and learning styles and create lessons that are fun and engaging.