Ages 0 – 4
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Musical Playdates
Movin' and Groovin' from Birth to Age 4
Instructor: Cailin Smith
Inspire a lifelong love of music in your young learner with a warm and intimate group class pairing music and movement. We introduce rhythm, simple percussion instruments, sound games, stories, and dance, embracing styles and traditions from around the world and in our own backyard.
Our curriculum encourages cooperation and sharing, development of fine and gross motor skills, smooth transitions between activities, and creative expression. Songs and movements are thoughtfully introduced and repeated so that caregivers and children can continue to sing and play at home. Classes build on each other, introducing more advanced rhythms, instruments, and songs as children learn.
Musical Playdates is open to newborns through age 4 with their caregiver. We welcome all energy levels, styles of learning, and levels of participation. We differentiate and scaffold our instruction to meet the needs of the specific individuals enrolled. Come as you are, and enjoy making music with your child!
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Section 1: Mondays, 9:30-10:15 am
Section 2: Mondays, 10:30-11:15 am
Section 3: Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15 am
Section 4: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15 am
September 15, 2025 – December 16, 2025 (13 weeks)
Tuition: $275
Ages 4 – 8
Beginning Group Violin (Ages 4 – 6)
Instructor: Emily Bieker
This intimate beginning class introduces young children to the violin. Students will learn the fundamentals of this beautiful instrument and engage in skill-building games for note reading, ear training, and ensemble playing. Our group violin classes are small and supportive, with a maximum of seven students in the class. Caregivers are welcome to attend, but are not required. A violin is required for home practice.
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Section 1: Tuesdays, 3:45-4:30 pm (Ages 4 & 5)
Section 2: Tuesdays, 4:45-5:30 pm (Ages 5 & 6)
September 16, 2025 – January 13, 2026 (15 weeks)
Tuition: $499
Suzuki Group Violin (Ages 4 – 8)
Instructor: Sally Martin
A small, supportive group class for young violinists (and their caregivers) following the Suzuki Method. Students must be concurrently enrolled in private lessons with Sally Martin to be eligible to enroll in this class. Please contact the NSM office for more information.
Beginning Group Piano (Ages 4 – 6)
Instructor: Lily Tseng
This small group class introduces children to basic keyboard skills in a fun and encouraging way. With playful songs, rhythm games, and beginner-friendly activities, students build a strong foundation while enjoying the process of making music. Our group piano classes are kept small and supportive, with no more than five students per class.
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A caregiver must attend each lesson with the student. A piano or 61-key keyboard is needed for home practice. Please note: the two required piano books will be automatically added to your registration at checkout.
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Section 1: Saturdays, 11:00-11:25 am (Ages 4 & 5)
Section 2: Saturdays, 11:35-12:00 pm (Ages 5 & 6)
September 20, 2025 – January 10, 2026 (15 weeks)
Tuition: $332 | Required Books: $19
Training Choir (Ages 5 – 8)
Director: Rachael Chagat
The vision of the NSM Choral Program is to:
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Create literate musicians and instill artistic excellence through choral music.
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Provide members with a broad experience of choral singing through music from different time periods, cultures, and genres.
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Foster musical independence, leadership, self-confidence, teamwork, discipline, and commitment in all singers.
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Enrich the lives of singers from all cultural and economic backgrounds.
In Training Choir, singers will be introduced to the fundamentals of choral singing with focus on building the necessary skills of pitch-matching, listening, and rhythm. This ensemble does NOT require an audition.
Saturdays, 9:00 – 10:00 am
September 20, 2025 - January 24, 2026 (16 weeks)
End-of-term concert: Sunday, January 25, 2026, 4pm
Tuition: $512
Ages 9 – 17
Repertory Chorus (Ages 9 – 17)
Director: Rachael Chagat
The vision of the NSM Choral Program is to:
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Create literate musicians and instill artistic excellence through choral music.
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Provide its members with a broad experience of choral singing through music from different time periods, cultures, and genres.
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Foster musical independence, leadership, self-confidence, teamwork, discipline, and commitment in all singers.
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Enrich the lives of singers from all cultural and economic backgrounds.
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Emphasis in Repertory Chorus will be on proper vocal technique, sight reading skills, aural training, and musicianship. Singers will explore and perform secular, sacred, and popular music as well as music from different cultures and genres. This ensemble will exhibit the highest level of music making and choral singing.
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This semester, NSM’s Repertory Chorus will perform with professional singers from Blue Heron on December 20, 2025, prior to Blue Heron's Christmas in 16th-Century Spain concert at First Church in Cambridge (Harvard Square).
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Membership in this choir is by (a very friendly) audition only. Audition materials can be found here. Questions, or want to schedule an audition? Please contact Choral Director Rachael Chagat at choirs@newschoolofmusic.org.
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Saturdays, 10:15 am – 12:00 pm
September 20, 2025 - January 24, 2026 (16 weeks)
Blue Heron concert: Saturday, December 20, 7:30pm
End-of-term concert: Sunday, January 25, 4pm
Tuition: $624
Chamber Music (Ages 13+)
Chamber Music Coordinator: Kai-Ching Chang ​
Chamber music for teens allows students to grow their musical skills in a small and fun ensemble setting with their peers. Coached by members of the NSM faculty, chamber groups explore new repertoire and ensemble techniques in a social and relaxed atmosphere. Performance opportunities are also available for those groups interested in recitals and concerts.
If you are interested in being placed in an ensemble, please complete the inquiry form below, and we will get back to you!