WEDNESDAY 4/1/2020
GRADES K-8
Spring is in the air and the Easter bunny could use some help for the upcoming holiday!
Each participant gets to decorate several Easter eggs using acrylic paints, permanent pens, and ribbons.  What to bring to class: an old shirt to protect your clothing and the patience to master some detailed work.  All other materials will be provided by instructor.

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
GRADES 6-8

This course covers the study and performance of swing, latin, funk and rock styles with an emphasis on advanced rhythmic concepts, chord to scale relationships and improvisation. Studying privately is encouraged.
Jazz Band runs all year long and is a full year commitment. Sign up is three times a year.

FRIDAYS
GRADES 5-12

This course will introduce the young jazz musician to basic jazz, latin, funk and rock arrangements, work on listening skills, ensemble playing techniques and explore improvisation. Open to all instruments, this is the perfect opportunity for the beginning jazz student or seasoned jazz player interested in working on a second instrument. All students must have at least one year of musical study.
Jazz lab runs all year long and is a year long commitment. Sign up is three times a year.

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
GRADES 4 – 8

Learn rhythm, melody and ensemble playing through various music arrangements for marimba ensemble. Instructor Michael Charles Smith, a marimba soloist, composer, and teacher, has been performing and teaching marimba, drum set, and guitar for the past 21 years throughout the Pacific Northwest.

TUE/THUR or MON/FRI
GRADES 4-8

Please sign up for the winter term Marimba here. 

This registration is for students previously enrolled in a marimba class. If you are a new student interested in Marimba please register for the marimba beginner class. Thank you.

GRADES 9 – 12

Riverdale School District has a vibrant marimba program. Our amazing instructor Michael Smith has expanded the program to the HS. Come join the fun!

Each class will consist of 4/5 students and meet twice a week. Class times are after school but will be determined based on each groups availability.

New Community School Registration Step
Please Sign the Behavioral Contract Before Signing up for a class
Only one contract needed per session
Thank you!

Riverdale After School Program, Inc. (RAS) offers before and after school care to all Riverdale families. RAS is open Monday – Friday from 7:30 – 8:20am before school and from 3:20 – 6:00pm after school. (2:20 – 6:00pm on Wednesdays). We will open our doors on the first day of school and follow the school calendar.