Music

Instrumental and vocal music provides an outlet for individual and ensemble performance. Students have an opportunity to build skills like teamwork while playing and singing with other students, and they develop the ability to work through a variety of situations as they develop the technique on their individual instruments.

Music at the Sitar Center

• Individual lessons for instrumental and vocal musicians
• Musical theatre for youth and teens
• Jazz Bands include The Saints
• Chamber ensembles
• Music theory instruction

Instruments include acoustic and bass guitar, cello, clarinet, drums, flute, harp, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, violin, and viola.

Lessons provide developing musicians an opportunity to advance in their musical ability and creativity at their own pace. Individual lessons also create a relationship of respect and trust between the student and teacher. Lessons are taught by volunteers from the community.

Jazz Bands provide an opportunity for more advanced music students to further develop their musical abilities, especially ear training, rhythm, and improvisational skills.

Ensembles provide the opportunity to further develop musical abilities, especially ear training and rhythm. In addition, ensembles promote teamwork, camaraderie, and accountability among participating students.

Music Theory provides a formal background that enables students to pursue and increase their skills in both instrumental and choral music. Theory-teaching software and MIDI technology also provide additional practice and drill activities for musicians.

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

Individual instrument lessons (ages 7-18)

Youth Choir (ages 6-10)

Early Childhood Music (childen ages 0-5 and their caregivers)

Percussion Ensemble (youth)

Opera (youth) in partnership with Washington National Opera

Sofrito, Advanced Percussion (youth, teens)

Jazz Improvisation (youth, teens)

The Saints Band (youth, teens)

Rock Band (youth)

String Quartet (youth, teens)

Saxophone Quartet (youth, teens)

Music Production (teens)