Music

Playing the drums in a rock band or singing the lead in a musical is a dream for many children. Music classes at Sitar Arts Center, including Music Theater Workshop, Saints Band, Percussion Ensemble, Music Theory, Opera, Early Childhood Music, and over 100 private instrument and voice lessons, give students an opportunity to explore their creativity, build skills like teamwork and self-esteem and develop their musical abilities. Sitar students also have the unique opportunity to attend world-class performances presented each semester by Washington Performing Arts Society and the National Symphony Orchestra.

The following music classes are offered at Sitar Arts Center. Check the class schedule for current semester offerings and times.

• Community Choir (kids, teens, adults)
• Early Childhood Music (childen ages 0-5 and their caregivers)
• Exploring Music (kids)
• Individual Instrument Lessons (ages 7-18)
• Jazz Improvisation (kids, teens)
• Making the Band (teens)
• Music Production (teens)
• Music Theater Workshop (kids, teens, adults)
• Opera (kids, teens)
• Percussion Ensemble (kids)
• Saints Band (kids, teens)
• Sofrito, Advanced Percussion (kids, teens)
• Saxophone Quartet (kids, teens)
• String Quartet (kids, teens)
• Summer Musical (kids, teens, adults)
• Youth Choir (kids) in partnership with Cathedral Choral Society (new in Fall '08)