Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance? Consider TAMIU's YAC Program

Children ages 4-14 have an opportunity to explore music by enrolling in Texas A&M International University's 2006 Spring Young Artists Community Program underway Jan. 31-May 11, 2006.

Classes are available for beginners and intermediate students and provide an opportunity to practice self-discipline and diligence while learning to play an instrument, sing or explore music.

The schedule is as follows:

Music Discovery (four to six year olds) - Thursday, 6 p.m.
Piano Beginners (six to nine year olds) - Tuesday, 5 p.m.
Piano Intermediate (six to nine year olds) -Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Guitar Beginners (six to nine year olds) - Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Piano Beginners (10 to 14 year olds) - Tuesday, 5 p.m.
Piano Intermediate (10 to 14 year olds) - Thursday, 6 p.m.
Guitar Beginners (10 to 14 year olds) - Thursday, 5 p.m.
Guitar Intermediate (10 to 14 year olds) - Thursday, 5 p.m.
Voice Beginners (six to 12 year olds) - Thursday, 5 p.m.

Registration takes place at TAMIU's Center for the Fine and Performing Arts (CFPA), room 216A, 3 - 5 p.m. Registration deadline is Feb. 3, 2006.

Registration fee is $20 and tuition costs $45 per month. Space is limited.

For more information, contact Dr. Gilberto Soto at gsoto@tamiu.edu, call 326.3046, or visit offices in the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, room 216A.

University office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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