7pm - 7:30pm -- Meet/greet and Pizza 7:30pm - 8:00pm -- Break Out Room Reading Session 1 8:00pm - 8:10pm -- Refreshment Break 8:10pm - 8:40pm -- Break Out Room Reading Session 2 8:40pm - 8:50pm -- Refreshment Break 8:50pm - 9:20pm -- Break Out Room Reading Session 3 9:20pm - 9:30pm -- Refreshment Break 9:30pm - 10:00pm -- Chamber Orchestra Reading: Holberg Suite by Grieg

Bartok Violin or Viola Duets Beethoven Two Eyeglasses for Viola and Cello Dittersdorf Duetto for Viola and Bass Dohnanyi Serenade for String Trio Haydn String Quartets Mozart Flute Quartet Schubert Trout Quintet Faure Piano Quartet in C Minor Bruch 8 pieces for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano ** Repertoire is dependent upon day of instrumentation. Groups will select what they would like to play from a list curated to reflect the instrument preferences of participants who purchase advanced tickets.

Exclusive use of the party space for 90 minutes for up to 20 participating children (not inclusive of adults or non-participating older children). A professional and experienced Educator/Artist/Musicians to lead the fun. Aid from an experienced party coordinator & assistant. Paper decorations – paper goods & decor.

Karaoke Disco Party Outer Space Paint Party Frozen Rainbow Magic Art Party Jungle Animals Graffiti Mural Painting Band Factory Jam Party *All December Parties must be Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop Themed.

Extended Party Time Additional Participating Guests Goodie Bags Special Themed Décor Balloons Catering Pizza

Art Birthday Parties - $900 Music Birthday Party - $800 Art + Music Birthday Party - $1200

Give a gift in honor of a loved one who is passionate about the arts, community, inclusivity, and/or accessibility. Make a donation in their name to Church Street School for Music & Art! When making your contribution to Church Street School, simply specify who you would like your gift to commemorate. That way, we can honor them by adding their name to all current and future donor lists and materials. Click here to make a commemorative donation.

Church Street School for Music & Art offers volunteer opportunities teens through adults. Want to work with kids? Inquire with us about volunteering in one of our after school classes or school vacation camps. Enjoy special events? We hold several every year, including an annual block party, Gingerbread House Decorating Workshops, a fundraising gala, and so many more. We also welcome those who want to get involved with our parent committees. If you have experience with community building and fundraising, or have ideas about ways CSSMA can partner with other like-minded organizations, please let us know! The opportunities are really endless. If you are interested in finding out about ways that you can join our team please email the CSSMA admin team at: info@churchstreetschool.org .

In-kind gifts are goods or services that are donated in order to further Church Street School’s mission. Just like cash donations, in-kind gifts are tax deductible and Church Street School will provide written acknowledgement for your records. Please note that you will be responsible for providing the value of your in-kind gift. Examples of in-kind gifts include but are not limited to: instruments, event auction items, food and drinks, professional services or support, software, and event spaces. If you would like. to make an in-kind donation to Church Street School, please email abbylevin@churchstreetschool.org.

As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Church Street School for Music and Art accepts gifts through Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). To make a gift through your DAF, contact your financial/ legal advisor or your DAF representative to recommend a grant to Church Street School. Please email Church Street School's Director of Development Abby Levin at abbylevin@churchstreetschool.org if you have any questions or would like additional inforamtion.

The fees that Church Street School charges for programming only cover 70% of our operating needs. In order to make up the difference, provide need-based scholarships, and keep our programs as accessible as possible, we rely on donations from our community members and beyond. If you would like to make a donation to Church Street School for Music & Art head to: churchstreetschool.networkforgood.com. Donations of any amount are accepted with gratitude and tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Many companies will match donations made by their employees to eligible non-profit organizations. After you make a gift to Church Street School, please ask your employer or HR representative for a matching gift form, send it to us, and we’ll take care of the rest!

Church Street School's sponsors play a vital role in our ability to offer low and no-cost arts programs, events , and experiences to our community and beyond. The support of monetary and in-kind sponsors is essential to keeping our in-school & community arts programs inclusive and accessible to all. Current Sponsorship Opportunities: Events Open Mic Night The Space Between Poetry Reading Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop Fundraiser Faculty Concert The Event Fundraising Gala The Happening Block Party Adult Chamber Music & Chamber Orchestra Reading Party & More Programs Creative Arts Club 72 Teen Program Band Factory Tribeca Jazz Institute Choristers Children's Chorus The Downtown Beats Adult Chorus & More If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Church Street School sponsor, please email our Director of Development Abby Levin at abbylevin@churchstreetschool.org.

Flat Party Rate for Up to 15 People, No Theme. ($50 per additional person) $100/ Hour for Room Rental without Church Street School staff assistance $150/ Hour for Room Rental with Church Street School staff assistance Pre-Set Themes*: Draw, Paint, & Sip (2.5 Hours) - starting at $400 Includes: Facilitator Room Rental Art Supplies Drinks** Church Street School Admin Support Music Dance Party (3 Hours) - starting at $575 Includes: Room Rental Use of Lights & PA System Chairs & Tables Church Street School Admin Support Music Band/Open Mic Party (3 Hours) - starting at $900 Includes: Musicians Room Rental Use of Lights & PA System Chairs & Tables Church Street School Admin Support * You may also work with our Event Coordinator to customize your party theme. Prices will vary depending on the request. ** We will also provide food at an additional cost. PLEASE NOTE: All December Parties must be Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop Themed.

Flat Group Rate $750 - $900 total* $50 - $90 per person* Pre-Set Themes (Additional themes are available upon request) Songwriting/Music Making (3 Hours) - starting at $750 Includes: Musicians Room Rental Lights & Use of PA System Chairs & Tables Church Street School Admin Support Collaborative Art/Draw, Paint & Sip (2.5 Hours) - starting at $400 Includes: Art Teacher Room Rental Art Supplies Drinks** Church Street School Admin Support Team Building (1.5 Hours) - starting at $400 Includes: Facilitator Room Rental Supplies Drinks** Company Talent Show/Open Mic Party (3 Hours) - starting at $900 Includes: Musicians Room Rental Lights & Use of PA System Chairs & Tables Church Street School Admin Support * Price dependent on theme selection, refreshments, and event support needs. ** We will also provide food at an additional cost.

If you commit to a table by May 24th CSSMA will be happy to promote you on our website, social media outlets, e-blasts, etc!

Nope, this is a call to Makers living Downtown! From Chelsea and below to Gramercy and below.

One 6 foot table is $250 or 10% of day of sales for adults aged 20 and older One 6 foot table is $25 for teens aged 19 and under *Tables can be shared *

All things visual art – functional or decorative: Paintings, Prints, Photography, Quilt-making, Jewelry, Pottery, Homemade clothes, etc.

Applications are due by Friday, May 30th at 5pm and must include a 1.5 - 2 minute video from the last two years of the applicant playing a classical piece that is most representative of their current playing ability and style. Solo or ensemble only, no orchestral performances. Guidelines for video submission will be emailed to all that inquire using the Registration Form. You must be at least 21 years of age by July 18th 2024 to apply. Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, & Double Bass only. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by Friday, June 27th at the latest. Please email application materials or questions josh@churchstreetschool.org.

Repertoire will be chosen from the Classical canon with a specific emphasis placed on selected level-appropriate repertoire based the participant's current level of performance and the overall level of experience in each Chamber group. Students will receive their group assignments and music with links to recordings prior to the weekend workshop .

Founded in 1990, Church Street School for Music and Art is a unique only nonprofit community school for the arts in lower Manhattan, committed to providing high-quality art and music programs for diverse students of all ages, abilities, race, gender, sexual orientation, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. A long-standing community resource dedicated to public programming and outreach, the school specializes in facilitating the physical creative process, and strives to connect each student with their unique artistic voice. We believe in the transformative and therapeutic power of the arts and are dedicated to providing accessibility to the arts for all. Learn more at churchstreetschool.org .

The Adult Amateur Chamber Music Workshop will take place from Friday, July 18th 2024 - Sunday, July 20th 2025 at Church Street School for Music & Art in Lower Manhattan. Tuition for the entire weekend is $475 per person and includes: Professional musical instruction Daily ensemble rehearsals A culminating community performance Access to rehearsal space Fun group activities including a planned happy hour Participants will be responsible for securing their own accommodation, as well as transportation, meals, and evening activities (stay tuned for our NYC activity guide!). Tuition is due in full by Friday, July 11th. Need-based scholarships and financial aid are available. Please email josh@churchstreetschool.org with any questions.

Friday, July 18th 7pm to 8pm - Orientation/ Meet & Greet Happy Hour 8 pm to 9:30pm - Independent Ensemble Rehearsal Saturday, July 19th 9 am to 10 am - Warm up in Church Street School practice rooms 10 am to 12:30 pm - Ensemble Rehearsal with Instructor 12:30 pm to 2 pm - Lunch 2 pm to 4 pm - Independent Ensemble Rehearsal 4 pm to 4:30 pm - Break 4:30 pm to 6 pm - Ensemble Rehearsal with Instructor Sunday, July 20th 9 am to 10 am - Warm up in Church Street School practice rooms 10 am to 12:30 pm - Ensemble Rehearsal with Instructor 12:30 pm to 2 pm - Lunch 2 pm to 3 pm - Community Concert Soundcheck 3pm to 3:30pm - Break 3:30pm - Community Concert

The Teen Pop Chamber Music Workshop will take place from Thursday, October 3rd 2024 - Friday, October 4th 2024 at Church Street School for Music & Art in Lower Manhattan. Tuition for the entire weekend is $475 per person and includes: Professional musical instruction Daily ensemble rehearsals A culminating community performance Access to rehearsal space Tuition is due in full by Sunday, September 15th. Need-based scholarships and financial aid are available. Please email josh@churchstreetschool.org with any questions.

Founded in 1990, Church Street School for Music and Art is a unique only nonprofit community school for the arts in lower Manhattan, committed to providing high-quality art and music programs for diverse students of all ages, abilities, race, gender, sexual orientation, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. A long-standing community resource dedicated to public programming and outreach, the school specializes in facilitating the physical creative process, and strives to connect each student with their unique artistic voice. We believe in the transformative and therapeutic power of the arts and are dedicated to providing accessibility to the arts for all. Learn more at churchstreetschool.org .

Applications must include a 1.5 - 2 minute video from the last two years of the applicant playing a piece that is most representative of their current playing ability and style. Solo or ensemble only, no orchestral performances. Guidelines for video submission will be emailed to all that inquire using the Registration Form. Students must be at least 13 years of age by the start of the workshop. Cello, Viola, & Violin only. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance one month before the start of the workshop at the latest. Please email application materials or questions josh@churchstreetschool.org.

DAY 1: 9 to 10am - Breakfast Meet and Greet 10am to 12:30pm - Ensemble Rehearsal with Coach 12:30 to 1:30pm - Lunch Break 1:30 to 2pm - Personal Practice Time at Church Street School 2 to 3:30pm - Ensemble Rehearsal with Coach 3:30 to 4pm - Break 4 to 5pm - Independent Ensemble Rehearsal DAY 2: 9 to 10am - Independent Ensemble Rehearsal 10am to 12pm - Ensemble Rehearsal with Coach 12 to 1pm - Lunch Break 1 to 2pm - Travel to Community Concert Venue, Warm Up, & Get Ready 2 to 3:30pm - Community Concert Dress Rehearsal & Soundcheck with Coaches 3:30pm - Community Concert

Repertoire will be chosen from popular music works, and specific emphasis will be placed on selected level-appropriate repertoire based on participant's current level of performance and the overall level of experience in the group. Each group will rehearse one to two pieces during the workshop. Students will have received their music and their group assignments prior to the weekend workshop with links to recordings.

Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la 'Tis the Season to be Jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la Don we Now our Gay Apparel, Fa la la, la la la, la la la Troll the Ancient Yuletide Carol, Fa la la la la, la la la la See the Blazing Yule Before Us, Fa la la la la, la la la la Strike the Harp and Join the Chorus, Fa la la la la, la la la Follow Me in Merry Measure, Fa la la, la la la, la la la, While I Tell of Yuletide Treasure, Fa la la la la, la la la la Fast Away, the Old Year Passes, Fa la la la la, la la la la Hail the New, Ye Lads and Lasses, Fa la la la la, la la la la, Sing we Joyous All Together, Fa la la, la la la, la la la, Heedless of the Wind and Weather, Fa la la la la, la la la la

Dashing through the snow On a one horse open sleigh O'er the fields we go, Laughing all the way Bells on bob tail ring, making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh A day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride, And soon Miss Fanny Bright Was seated by my side; The horse was lean and lank Misfortune seemed his lot We got into a drifted bank, And then we got upsot. Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Now the ground is white Go it while you're young Take the girls tonight And sing this sleighing song Just get a bob tailed bay two-forty as his speed Hitch him to an open sleigh And crack! you'll take the lead Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh

We Wish You a Merry Christmas We Wish You a Merry Christmas We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Good Tidings we Bring to You and Your Kin We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year We Wish You a Happy Hanukkah We Wish You a Happy Hanukkah We Wish You a Happy Hanukkah and a Happy New Year Good Tidings we Bring to You and Your Kin We We Wish You a Happy Hanukkah and a Happy New Year We Wish You a Happy Kwanza We Wish you a Happy Kwanza We Wish you a Happy Kwanza and a Happy New Year Good Tidings we Bring to You and Your Kin We Wish you a Happy Kwanza and a Happy New Year We Wish You a Merry Christmas We Wish You a Merry Christmas We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia, Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born Silent night, holy night! Son of God love's pure light. Radiant beams from Thy holy face With dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus Lord, at Thy birth Jesus Lord, at Thy birth

I Have a Little Dreidel I Made it Out of Clay And When it's Dry and Ready Oh Dreidel I Shall Play. Oh, Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel I Made it Out of Clay And When it's Dry and Ready Oh Dreidel I Will Play. Oh, Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel, I Made it out of Wood, And When You are All Ready I’ll Play you When I Could. Oh, Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel, I Made it Out of Glass And When you are All Ready I’ll Play you on the Grass Oh, Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel, I Made it Out of Gold And When you are All Ready I’ll Play you in the Cold I Have a Little Dreidel I Made it Out of Clay And When it's Dry and Ready Oh Dreidel I Shall Play!

Oh, the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we've no place to go Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow it doesn't show signs of stoppin' And I brought me some corn for poppin' The lights are turned way down low Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow When we finally kiss good-night How I'll hate going out in the storm But if you really hold me tight All the way home I'll be warm And the fire is slowly dying And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing But as long as you love me so Let it snow, let it snow, and snow

Hanukkah, Oh, Hanukkah Come light the menorah Let’s have a party We'll all dance the hora Gather 'round the table We'll give you a treat, Dreidels to play with and latkes to eat And while we are playing The candles are burning low One for each night, they shed a sweet light To remind us of days long ago One for each night, they shed a sweet light To remind us of days long ago

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun Now the jingle hop has begun Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square In the frosty air What a bright time, it's the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet That's the jingle bell rock

Sleigh Bells Ring Are You Listening In the Lane Snow is Glistening A Beautiful Sight We're Happy Tonight Walking in a Winter Wonderland Gone Away is the Bluebird Here to Stay is a new Bird He Sings a Love Song as We Go Along Walking in a Winter Wonderland In the Meadow we Can Build a Snowman Then Pretend that He is Parson Brown He'll Say: Are You Married? We'll Say: No Man But You Can do the Job When You're in Town Later on We'll Conspire As We Dream by the Fire To Face Unafraid, the Plans that We've Made Walking in a Winter Wonderland In the Meadow We Can Build a Snowman And Pretend that He’s a Circus Clown, We’ll Have Lots of Fun with Mister Snowman, Until the Other Kids Knock Him Down! When it Snows, Ain’t it Thrilling, Though Your Nose Gets a Chilling We’ll Frolic and Play the Eskimo Way, Walking in a Winter Wonderland! Walking in a Winter Wonderland!

Frosty the Snowman was a jolly happy soul With a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal Frosty the Snowman Is a fairytale, they say He was made of snow but the children know How he came to life one day There must have been some magic in That old silk hat they found For when they placed it on his head He began to dance around Oh, Frosty, the Snowman was alive as he could be And the children say he could laugh and play Just the same as you and me Thumpety, thump thump, thumpety, thump thump Look at Frosty go! Thumpety, thump thump, thumpety, thump thump Over the hills of snow! Oh, Frosty the Snowman knew the sun was hot that day So he said, "Let's run, and we'll have some fun Now, before I melt away" Down to the village with a broomstick in his hand Runnin' here and there all around the square Sayin', "Catch me if you can" He led them down the streets of town Right to the traffic cop And he only paused a moment When he heard him holler, "Stop!" Frosty the Snowman had to hurry on his way But he waved goodbye, sayin' "Don't you cry I'll be back again some day" Thumpety, thump thump, thumpety, thump thump Look at Frosty go! Thumpety, thump thump, thumpety, thump thump Over the hills of snow!

You better watch out, you better not cry Better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He's making a list and checking it twice Gonna find out who's naughty and nice Santa Claus is coming to town (and he's watching) He sees you when you're sleeping He knows when you're awake He knows if you've been bad or good So be good for goodness sake Oh, you better watch out, you better not cry Better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town

O Christmas tree O Christmas tree you stand in verdant beauty! O Christmas tree O Christmas tree you stand in verdant beauty! Your boughs are green in summer's glow And do not fade in winter's snow O Christmas tree O Christmas tree you stand in verdant beauty!

Participants who are doing a musical performance must come with their own music.  You are permitted to make copies of your music for the band using the school copier.  Always be prepared with three copies for the band.

Signup is in-person the night of, on a first-come first-served basis. Open Mic runs from 7:00-10:00 pm, so please plan to arrive by 7pm if you plan to perform.

Participants perform one piece at a time. After everyone has had a chance to perform once, we start a second round of performances (a third if time permits). Performances should be limited to approximately 5 minutes in length. Be prepared! Have your instrument tuned and your music ready.

Monday 2:30pm to 3:15pm - School Pick Up and Snack 3:15 pm to 5:00pm - Creative Arts Club  Tuesday 2:30pm to 3:30pm - School Pick Up, Snack and Play 3:30pm to 4:15pm - Explore! Art II 3:30pm to 4:15pm - Explore! Art II Wednesday 2:30pm to 3:30pm - School Pick Up and Snack and Play 3:30pm to 4:30pm - Explore! Piano 4:30pm to 5:00pm - Creative Arts Club Thursday 2:30pm to 3:15pm - School Pick Up and Snack 3:15pm to 4:00pm - Explore! Music II 4:00pm to 5:00pm - Creative Arts Club Friday 2:30pm to 3:15pm - School Pick Up and Snack 3:15pm to 4:00pm - Explore! Piano 4:00pm to 5:00pm - Creative Arts Club

Families can register by filling in our Summer Registration Form.

Church Street School for Music & Art's Summer Camp runs from Monday, June 24th 2024 - Friday, August 30th 2024. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your child’s summer plans. Please note there will be no programming July 1st - 5th in observance of Independence Day.

Tuition includes a rotating schedule of music & art classes including drumming, ukulele, chorus, and studio art. Plus performance opportunities, weekly field trips, and daily outdoor play in our neighborhood green spaces. Snacks will also be provided, however students should bring their own NUT FREE lunch.

Tuition is $650/week & $140/day. Prices are prorated to reflect the number of sessions your child will attend that week. SUMMER POLICIES: Students wishing to withdraw from their current summer registration at Church Street School must present a written request stating the date and reasons for the withdrawal. Refunds (minus classes taken and the non-refundable registration fee) will be given up to the 3rd day after beginning class. No refunds will be given after the 3rd day. Students withdrawing prior to summer program start have an opportunity to convert their tuition to an in-house credit toward another class. Credits must be applied before the end of the fiscal year (August 31) in which they are issued. Credits can be applied toward the current semester, summer classes, prepaid tuition for future semesters, tickets for school events, or converted to a tax deductible donation. Please note that no refunds will be given for missed sessions.

CSSMA's summer camp is for students ages 5 years - 7 years (Group I) and 8 years - 12 years (Group II). We also offer summer programs for students ages 3 - 5 yr olds. Head to churchstreetschool.org/summer to learn more!

Field trips happen on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Destinations include: walks around neighborhood art galleries, visits to NYC cultural destination like the American Museum of Natural History, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and other fun cultural locations around the city.

June 24th - 28th | Theme: Me, You, & Us Art - Self Portraits, Collage, & Drawing Music - Drums, Piano, Ukulele, and Chorus Field Trip - Gallery walk to 125 Newbury & JTT Galleries July 8th - 12th | Theme: Animals, Dinosaurs, & The Environment Art - Diorama Building & Painting Music - Drums, Piano, Ukulele, and Chorus Field Trip - American Museum of Natural History July 15th - 19th | Theme: 3D Objects Art - Sculpture Making & Papier Maché Music - Drums, Piano, Ukulele, and Chorus Field Trip - Gallery walk to Bartolami & PPOW July 22nd - 26th | Theme: Folk & Fairy Tales Art - Puppet Making & Showcase Music - Drums, Piano, Ukulele, and Chorus Field Trip - National Museum of the American Indian July 29th - August 2nd | Theme: Architecture Art - Miniature Buildings & Dioramas Music - Drums, Piano, Ukulele, and Chorus Field Trip - Gallery walk to The Oculus & the Word Trade Center Memorial August 5th - August 9th | Theme: Ancient Egypt Art - Sculptures & Clay Mummies Music - Drums, Piano, Ukulele, and Chorus *Field Trip - The Metropolitan Museum of Art August 12th - August 16th | Theme: Design Week Art - Drawing Technique, Jewelry Making, Screen Printing, & T-Shirt Design Music- Drums, Piano, Ukulele, and Chorus Field Trip - Gallery walk to Gaa Gallery & HB381 Gallery August 19th - August 23rd | Theme: Robots & Toys Art - Stop Motion Movie-Making & Video Animation Music - Drums, Piano, Ukulele, and Chorus Field Trip - Gallery walk to Gallery 56 August 26th - August 30th | Theme: Nature & Space Art - Drawing & Painting Techniques, Still Life, Landscapes, & Sunset Paintings Music - Drums, Piano, Ukulele, and Chorus Field Trip - The Metropolitan Museum of Art *This Field Trip Takes Place on the Tuesday of this Week

Camp begins every morning at 9am, and dismissal is at 4pm. We offer for early drop-off at 8:30am and late pick-up at 5pm for an additional cost $15/ day each.

Age deadline determined as of September 15th of the academic year. The school year is divided into two 18 week semesters from September-June. Annual registration fee= $60 per student or $85 per family. Classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis. Tuition is prorated for the remainder of the term from the first class taken. Church Street School reserves the right to change the schedule of classes, teachers or cancel classes at any time if needed. Tuition rates account for all major school holidays and academic breaks. Payment is due in full at the time of registration, or a 25% deposit must be given and a credit card kept on file, with the balance run automatically on the first day of class. Students enrolling on or after the first day of class must pay in full at the time of registration. Any student who has an outstanding balance at the end of the semester will not be allowed to enroll for the following term. Payment plans are available for a fee of $35 and require that a credit card be kept on file, with payments being scheduled automatically on the 10th of each month. Payment plans must be set up before the payment is due in order to avoid late fees. A late fee of $25 will be applied to all late payments. If the balance continues to go unpaid, late fees will continue to be applied on a monthly basis, and the student will be at risk of dismissal. Audits may be scheduled for trial classes or siblings/ friends who would like to attend a class. Prior permission must be granted by the front office and an audit fee must be paid. For each academic year, families must provide up-to-date medical and emergency contact information for each child registered in programs at Church Street School. Forms can be accessed on our website and should be returned to our front office. Please let us know of any changes ASAP.

In keeping with our mission of accessibility to the arts for all, CSSMA offers financial aid based on demonstrated economic need. Merit based scholarships are also available annually. Please contact us at info@churchstreetschool.org for more information on how to apply.

INVOICES/ PAYMENT ALL OUTSTANDING BALANCES AND PAYMENT PLANS WILL BE CHARGED AUTOMATICALLY TO THE CREDIT CARD ON FILE ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE NEW SEMESTER If you prefer to pay with another method, the alternative payment must be received before the first day of the semester. Families are welcome to sign up for an installment payment plan for a fee of $35. Your invoice includes your registration details – class name, day and time. RE-ENROLLMENT For students registered in the Fall 2023 Semester, we will automatically hold your scheduled day and time for the Spring 2024 Semester on each registration, unless you cancel or reschedule before December 1st. The Registrar will still need to confirm with you in order to process payments. Each student will receive a 5% discount for paying in full on your Spring registration by December 15th. For private instrumental students, if you do not confirm by January 20th, we will open up the schedule for new students. TRIAL CLASSES, DISMISSAL & LATE PICKUP FEES Siblings/ friends who wish to join for a single class must arrange permission with the front office 24 hours in advance and are required to pay a single class fee. Students must be picked up promptly after their class or lesson ends and must be signed out from their class by a parent, guardian or authorized caregiver. Those who arrive late for pickup will automatically be charged a $15/hr late fee for after school care. MAKE UP CLASSES One make-up class is granted per semester for students enrolled in the full semester. Make-up classes must be requested and approved by the front desk within 24 hours notice. IMPORTANT DATES The Fall Semester runs September 11th, 2023 – January 28th, 2024 CSSMA follows the NYC Public School calendar. Holidays and closures are listed below. No make-up classes or refunds will be given in the case of natural disasters, extreme or inclement weather. SUMMER POLICIES: Payment for all summer programs is due in full at the time of registration. Families that have been pre-qualified may pay 25% at registration. The remaining balance is due on the first day of the program. Students wishing to withdraw from their current summer registration at Church Street School must present a written request stating the date and reasons for the withdrawal. Refunds (minus classes taken and the non-refundable registration fee) will be given up to the 3rd day after beginning class. No refunds will be given after the 3rd day. Students withdrawing prior to summer program start have an opportunity to convert their tuition to an in-house credit toward another class. Credits must be applied before the end of the fiscal year (August 31) in which they are issued. Credits can be applied toward the current semester, summer classes, prepaid tuition for future semesters, tickets for school events, or converted to a tax deductible donation. Please note that no refunds will be given for missed sessions. FALL 2024 CLOSURES Fall Semester Begins — Mon, September 9th Rosh Hashanah (closed) — Thurs, October 3rd to Fri, October 4th Yom Kippur (closed) — Sat, October 12th Indigenous People's Day (closed) — Mon, October 14th Diwali (closed) — Fri, November 1st Election Day (closed) — Tues, November 5th Veterans Day (closed) — Mon, November 11th Thanksgiving (closed)— Wed, November 27th to Sun, December 1st Winter Break (closed) — Mon, December 23rd to Wed, January 1st Martin Luther King Jr. Day (closed)— Mon, January 20th Fall Semester Ends — Sun, January 26th SPRING 2025 CLOSURES Spring Semester Begins — Mon, January 27th Lunar New Year (closed) —Wed, January 29th Mid-Winter Recess (closed) — Mon, February 17th - Fri, February 21st Eid Al-Fitr (closed) — Thurs, March 13th Spring Break (closed) — Mon, April 14th - Fri, April 18th Memorial Day (closed) — Mon, May 26th Eid-Al Adha (closed)—Thurs, June 5th Spring Semester Ends — Wed, June 18th Juneteenth (closed)— Thurs, June 19th Make Up Week — Fri, June 29th - Thurs, June 26th

Church Street School for Music and Art’s (CSSMA) policies comply with New York State and City guidelines and with CDC recommendations and follow the NYC Department of Education policies. This policy is subject to any changes made by the NYC Department of Education. All policies will apply to CSSMA programs, held at 41 White Street and at any off-site location. Additional policies may apply when programs are held in off-site locations. ORGANIZATION-WIDE POLICIES: • All CSSMA employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before teaching or working in-person unless they have a medical exemption. In the case of a medical exemption, CSSMA requires the employee to produce a negative COVID test weekly. • Everyone is encouraged , but not required to wear a mask while in the school. Masks will be provided if needed. • Only Employees, registered program users and rental clients are allowed in the facility. No guests, drop-in users or non-pre-registered customers will be permitted into the facility. -Prospective students must be arranged by appointment -Vendor deliveries can be left just inside the facility without contact -If necessary, parent/caregiver limited to one per program participant for children under age 14 years. FACILITY UPDATES: • Front desk has a new acrylic barrier to protect front desk staff while having conversations. • Lobby seating is spaced to easily adhere to social distancing guidelines. • New HVAC system filtration and cleaning. Our central air system has been fully serviced and we have installed new hospital grade filters. This system can be used throughout the year to improve overall air quality throughout the school. • Windows will also be opened to let in outside air whenever possible. • No-touch hand sanitizing stations are located in all lobby areas. CLEANING: Daily Cleaning Protocols: • Sweep, mop, vacuum and clean the space daily or more as needed. • Remove garbage and add new lining to cans daily or more as needed. • Supply a hand washing stations with soap, and paper towels or hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol – check supplies throughout the day. • Clean common areas with guest access including bathrooms and entrances daily and additionally as needed. • Wipe railings with disinfecting spray prior to classes and between classes throughout the day. Additional precautions we will take to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in addition to the standard cleaning protocol: • Limit guest count based on state and local capacity guidelines: Ask parents to drop off and pick up at front door. • Space out classes and rentals to allow for cleaning between activities • Disinfect high touch surfaces and shared amenities such as light switches, door knobs and railings throughout the day. • Properly clean pianos and other instruments between use with the appropriate supplies which will be provided in each classroom and teaching studio. • Provide a hand sanitizer and disposable masks for guests and employees if needed. • Capacity will be monitored at the front desk, and lobby areas are configured to adhere to social COMMUNICATION: CSSMA will provide a clear safety plan to our community accessible on our website and posted inside the school. This information will be updated regularly to reflect state and city guidelines.

Church Street School embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. By participating in classes or visiting Church Street School, you authorize the school to use photographs, video or other media of you or your child at any time in the future for publicity or marketing purposes. No compensation will be extended for such use. The school reserves the right to exclude, or terminate the enrollment of any student at any time if in the judgment of the school, in its sole discretion, the student has not adjusted to and/or will not benefit from the program of the school; the student’s conduct, or attitude is undesirable according to the school’s mission; or the continued enrollment of the student in the school is or may be detrimental to the well-being of the student, other students or the school for any reason; neither the school nor any of its trustees, officers, or employees shall be liable in any way whatsoever for any such exclusion or termination of enrollment.

Absences & School Closure Your child must be picked up and signed out from their class promptly at the end of class (if it is a drop-off class). In the event of an emergency, please call the school and let us know what other arrangements will be made. Parents must notify the school if their child will be missing class. One make-up class is granted per semester for student absences in non-instrumental classes. All make-up classes must be arranged with the front office at least 24 hours in advance. One instrumental makeup class per year will be offered at the end of the spring semester for absences for which 24 hours notice was given. Church Street School for Music and Art adheres to the New York City public school calendar and in case of inclement weather will follow school closure guidelines decided by the NYC school board. Church Street School cannot be held accountable for extreme weather or other unforeseen catastrophic events and will not be able to refund tuition for missed classes in the event of related school closures. Please note that per our policy, there are no make-ups for inclement weather days. Dismissal Students must be picked up promptly after their class or lesson ends and must be signed out from their class by a parent, guardian or authorized caregiver. All parents who arrive late for pickup will automatically be charged a $15/hr late fee for afterschool care. If a child has permission to walk home alone, the school must be notified and given written permission via the “Pick-up Authorization form.”

Students wishing to withdraw from their current registration at Church Street School must present a written request stating the date and reasons for the withdrawal. Refunds (minus classes taken and the non-refundable registration fee) will be given up to the 4th week after beginning class. No refunds will be given after the 4th week. Students withdrawing within the first 4 weeks of registration have an opportunity to convert their tuition to an in-house credit toward another class. Credits must be applied before the end of the fiscal year (August 31) in which they are issued. Credits can be applied toward the current semester, summer classes, prepaid tuition for future semesters, tickets for school events, or converted to a tax deductible donation. Withdrawal requests for all programs and lessons submitted with less than 24 hours notice are not eligible for in-refunds or house credits. Please note that no refunds will be given for missed classes.

During this immersive 12-week program, students receive three 3-hour ensemble class from 12-3pm, Monday - Friday, as well as 10 one-hour private lessons per semester. This one-of-a-kind jazz program grants students access to almost 10 hours/week of direct contact and mentorship from the leading lights of New York City’s music scene! Our ensemble classes are led by a rotating roster of coaches including: Grant Stewart, Jeremy Pelt, Pasquale Grasso, Bruce Harris, David Hazeltine, Peter Bernstein, Joe Farnsworth, and others. The instructors will utilize a very hands on approach, not only coaching but also at times playing with the ensembles, addressing a broad range of crucial areas in the process, including: Favored repertoire of artist instructors Nuances and secrets of effective ensemble playing Improvisational approaches Ballad and up-tempo playing Each instructor's unique interpretation of the tradition And much more! Private teachers are selected by the student in tandem with the Artistic Director.

ENROLLMENT IS CURRENTLY OPEN FOR: Winter 2025 - Monday, January 13th to Friday, April 4th Spring 2025 - Monday, April 7th - Friday, June 27th Tribeca Jazz Institute ensemble classes are held Monday - Friday at Church Street School for Music and Art at 41 White Street in Lower Manhattan. Start and end times vary. Tuition for the Winter 2025 is $6000. A price increase will go into effect in Spring 2025. Tuition for the spring semester will be $6500. Each semester includes three 3-hour ensemble classes per week as well as ten 1-hour private lessons scheduled separately. Over the course of each semester, students will receive 120 hours of direct instruction playing for and WITH their mentors. Space is highly limited (one student per instrument)! Applicants should contact TJI@churchstreetschool.org to schedule an audition. Students accepted to the program must secure their spot by making a 25% deposit upon registration. Full tuition is due 90 days before the start of the semester.

What we are offering here is not for everyone. The Tribeca Jazz Institute is directed towards the few players in each class that are already close to professional level and have the clear goal of becoming the best jazz artist they can be. Maybe you’re about to enroll at a college for jazz performance and have a year off before you attend. Maybe you’ve just finished a jazz degree somewhere and feel that you’re in need of a sort of “finishing school” as you enter the scene, or perhaps you’re already a professional but feel like you’re stuck and can’t get past a plateau. In any of these cases this is the program for you. We believe we can only teach our art the way we learned it, and the way we learned to play jazz music was through one-on-one private instruction and mentorship, and by playing under the guidance of great musicians. That is what is at the core of this program. Each semester will be an intensive 12 weeks of lessons and apprenticeship combined with 3 weekly three-hour “sessions” with the top jazz artists working on the NYC jazz scene. As a musician, your late teens and early 20’s are almost always the most important developmental years and essentially, when the artist is formed. This time must be taken advantage of fully if your goal is to reach your true potential as a player. We believe that the other aspects of music education (the countless extra courses, papers, and projects demanded by a jazz performance degree) can be put on the back burner until the primary goal is achieved. Don’t get us wrong – we believe a university education is invaluable and encourage anyone that can go to do it. However, our objective is to make you the best musician you can be and if this is the right program for you (and you are the right student for the program), the distractions of a conventional performance degree are not necessary right now. Not to be overlooked is the cost of said degree at any of the main schools in New York City, on average around $60,000 per year. In the end the young artist is often saddled with debt and no realistic means of paying off a $200,000 education.  At the Tribeca Jazz Institute, the relationship between the students and resident teaching artists extends beyond the walls of the school, building a bridge towards integration into the professional jazz scene. This is our true goal for you. We look forward to seeing what can happen when exceptionally talented young musicians are placed in a “supercharged” environment to propel them forward artistically, and  their abilities are given the resources and nurturing they rightly deserve. Yours Truly, Grant Stewart, Artistic Director

Yes! This program strives to build social skills in the children, and so regular attendance and timely arrival is extremely important for establishing new friendships with their peers and the teacher.

Young children need to feel secure in new environments before they are willing to explore new things on their own. This sense of security is of paramount importance in building confidence in young children.

Church Street School specializes in physical experiences in art and music making because this helps to form the firmest foundation in the arts and is the way that young children learn the best. Our talented teaching artists provide open-ended activities with engaging materials that leaves space for your child’s unique artistic voice to shine.

The teacher will work with you/your caregiver about the timing and process. We will respect the individual needs of each child. As children become familiar with the class structure and the other children and teacher, it will be suggested that the grownup sits on the side and passively observes the child during the class. Eventually the goal will be for adults to be able to wait in the lobby after the child gets settled into the free play period.

Your caregiver is there to support those kinds of needs.