The Music Place, San Jose California, Where Learning Is Fun!

THE place for wholesome MUSIC and DANCE education for children of all ages in San Jose, Sunnyvale and around the South Bay.

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Piano Teacher with kids exploring the Trumpet
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LOCATIONS:

The following location codes are used in the descriptions below:

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BW:  352 So. Baywood Ave. SJ (across from Valley Fair Mall) 
SJOB:  5303 Carter Ave. SJ (Behind AVAC near 85 & Camden) 
WS 940B Willow St. SJ (near 280 & Bird) 

TIME:Snack time at camp!

M-F 9:30AM-12:00PM (LONGER & EARLIER camps noted below) All CAMPS are 5 days; INTENSIVES are 3 days.

TUITION & MATERIALS: (includes healthy snacks & summer registration fee)

QUICK LINKS TO CAMP DESCRIPTIONS:

#1M
SJOB6/22-6/266.5**-14yrs"MIRACLE AFTER MIRACLE"

ExplosionOfColorThe Music Place celebrates it's 25th year of Christian Musical Theater Camp with the timeless story about kids living during the fall of the wall of Jericho. Theater students work together to sing, act, dance and make props in preparation for a humorous but inspiring musical about a skeptical young man and his faith-filled friends who experience something truly miraculous! Full & partial scholarships available Campers bring a lunch. Christian emphasis. 9:30A-2:30P  Apply to be a parent helper for reduced tuition! Sponsor a friend or sibling for $100.00! (On a space available basis.)  **Must be able to read.

#1DWS6/22-6/266-9yrs"SLEEPING BEAUTY"
Ballet ShoesElementary age boys and girls experience the highlights of this classic ballet: learning movements & ballet technique, stretching, across the floor and choreography are supplemented with preparation of Sleeping Beauty related crafts and costumes for a final mini-performance  All dancers welcome! No experience required. 10AM-12PM
#2M
BW6/29-7/33.5-6.5yrs"GRANDPA'S FARM"

Grandpa'sFarmBring your beginning campers back to the days when life was simple! Enjoy a week of everything to do with grandpas, animals and farms for the youngest campers: Songs, Stories, Art and Movement! Maybe even pet some animals! In addition to Raffi's’ “Down on Grandpa’s Farm”, action and dance songs include ”Bingo”, and “Germs, the Invisible Dog.” Wonderful animal costumes highlight the mini-performance.

#3D WS7/6-7/103.5-5.5; 6-9yrs"PRINCE & PRINCESS CAMPS" 

crownCome one, come all to the Land of the Dancing Princes and Princesses and be transformed into royalty!  Learn how to dance like a prince or princess, act in a special prince & princess play, and create wonderful royal treasures to keep. We will explore what it means to be princesses of the most high King Jesus. At the end of this week students will invite their royal family and friends to a delightful performance. Christian Emphasis

Concurrent classes for Ages 3-5 & 6-9; 10-12PM

#3MBW7/6-7/107yrs & up"STARTING STRINGS & FLUTES"
Violin ChildFirst time violin, guitar & recorder students learn to play together for their first ensemble experience. Students bring their own instruments* to learn the parts and geography of the instruments, basic note reading and playing skills in order to perform in their first "orchestra" at week's end. 
Class includes opportunities to explore other instruments as well as art activities and games about the orchestra. 
Intermediate students (1-3 years experience) are welcome for LEVEL II ensemble. Must be entering 2nd grade or higher.
*1 week rental + deposit available for most instruments

#4D
BW7/13-7/173.5-6yrs"ANGELINA BALLERINA"

Mouse BallerinaHave fun doing special ballerina dances and learn all about being a ballerina! Popular themed camp will teach ballet technique, stretching, and steps across the floor. Students will also do ballet-related crafts and activities. Students will prepare for a special ballet performance that their families will be able to watch on the last day of camp! (see "Sleeping Beauty" and other ballerina camps at coming soon to our sister site: www.soaringspiritdance.com.) 10:00AM-12:00PM

#5M BW7/20-7/243.5-7 yrs"PERRRRRCUSSION! PARTY" 
2 Boys LOVING percussion!Your favorite camp held over by popular demand! 

DRUMS! DRUMS! DRUMS! Kids design, explore, play, decorate, build and perform using everyday objects and a huge range of creative, ethnic and traditional drums including the full trap set and a 3-foot African Kettledrum. Campers read, teach and perform musical rhythms in the tradition of “STOMP.” Final percussive performance should "ring your bells" all summer long!

#5DWS 7/20-7/244-8 yrs"DISNEY PRINCESS"

5 PrincessesDoes your princess love the stories of Cinderella, Belle (from Beauty and the Beast), Sleeping Beauty and Snow White? The Disney Princess Camp will have your girls dancing like their favorite princesses, dressing up in princess costumes and acting out their favorite princess stories. They will also create crafts, decorate their own tiara, play games and attend a special Princess Tea. It will be a wonderful week filled with the wonder of Disney. 10AM-12PM

#6MBW 7/27-7/315-8yrs"PETER, WOLF & INSTRUMENT SURVEY"

Peter&WolfCDcoverActing out this well-loved story of Grandfather, Peter and his animal friends also includes: recognizing musical themes for each character, related art projects and the opportunity to play and learn about each of the instruments represented by the music. This hands-on experience with the violin, French horn, oboe, flute, kettledrum, bassoon and piano helps students choose what they might play someday. Delightful costumes enhance the drama of the final pantomime performance. 

#6DWS 7/27 - 7/2910+ yrs"BALLET INTENSIVE: MASTER CLASS"

ABT Ballet dancersThe Music Place and Soaring Spirit Dance are thrilled to offer a 3-day "Ballet Intensive" with Master Teacher Yu Xin, from the world renown American Ballet Theatre in NYC. Students 10 and up must have completed Ballet II or higher to participate in this once in a lifetime "camp" opportunity.

Yu Xin was born in Shanghai, China where he received his early trainBallerinaOnKneesing from the age of ten from the Beijing Dance Academy. In over 16 years of professional company experience in more than 12 countries, he has performed in classical ballets such as "Swan Lake", "Don Quixote", Coppelia", "Cinderella", "Nutcracker", "Romeo and Juliet" and more.  

He currently teaches at Stanford University and offers advanced ballet classes at our Willow Street Studio.

1PM - 4PM Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

#7WSJOB7/31
8/3-8/7
12-19 yrs
"TEEN LEADER WORSHIP INTERNSHIP PRE-CAMP" 

Worship FlagsTeen Interns 12 and up use and develop skills in song, dance, mime, flags, instruments and worship leading. Teens use growing skills to help lead younger children in the Worship Arts (W.A.K.E.) camp the second week. 9:00AM-4:00PM July 31st & one hour daily after camp.  Lunch provided on training day.  ($50.00 includes training day and W.A.K.E. week) Christian Emphasis

#8WWS/SJOB8/03-8/76-11 yrs
WORSHIP ARTS 4 KIDS  (W.A.K.E.)

Young man with streamers Children will be instructed in the biblical basis and use of various art forms as worship such as flags, dance, melodic instruments, percussion, solos, chorus and  worship leading. The week will end with an evening celebration of worship (led by kids!)  Final day and evening at SJOB. Parent Work Exchange Scholarships available.  Apply online.  (Separately from other camps)

 9AM-12:30PM Extended Lunch care (12:30p-1:30p) available $25.00 . After camp music or dance lessons may also be arranged. Worship Arts Kids' Education 

#9DWS 8/10, 8/12 & 8/149+ yrs"JAZZ, MODERN & CHOREOGRAPHY INTENSIVE"

Jazz worship wordsChrist-centered Jazz and Modern students of all levels will develop Jazz, Modern and choreography skills as they work together with two different instructors to choreograph a Friday presentation in this Jazz/Modern Intensive for students 9 and up. Private studio time for individualized worship and choreography development highlights the worship experience of this camp. Campers bring lunch. (Adults welcome!)  Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10AM-1:30PM

#10D
WS8/17-8/213.5-5.5yrs"ANGEL CAMP"

Child angelJoin the celebration as we spend an exciting week together dancing like angels! We will wear angel costumes, perform angel stories, create inspired crafts and even play a big harp! On Friday, our week will conclude with a special class performance as we share all that we have learned.  Don't miss this chance to express your love for God in a wonderful tribute to His Heavenly Host. 10:00AM-12:00PM Christian Emphasis

REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMPS & INTENSIVES

Reach us @ (408) 445-2787 OR info@musicplace.com

For Christian emphasis DANCE classes, visit our sister site @ soaringspiritdance.com
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Last Modified: 2009.06.03

Actual Customer Testimonials:

"We have recommended to many of our friends. We love the place. It has totally helped our daughter to not only know the notes but to truly have fun with them! We love the teacher(s) and wish them all the very best. - " -- Happy parents

"Our daughter, Melissa, loves her music class, and she looks forward to the recitals. She's made friends and become more confident. We'd recommend the Music Place to anyone. -- Melissa's parents, Kathy & Matt, Los Gatos" .

I tell everyone who will listen about the amazing introduction to music that our daughter is getting with the Music Place. People are always amazed when a 3-year old explains that she played an oboe last week and is going to play a piccolo next week! Most importantly, our daughter can't wait for music class & asks to go every day. -- The Pace Family