Are you a 4th - 6th grader who wants to go beyond school band or orchestra? Do you take lessons and practice at home, but wish you could play with other kids? Come to the Exploratorium this summer where you'll be able to play all kinds of fun music from Bach to Björk, Miles to Radiohead. We'll help you learn your instrument quickly so you can have fun making music with other kids and teachers, too.

'07 Schedule:
Monday, July 14 - Thursday, July 31
Classes meet Monday - Thursday from 9AM - 3PM

Final concert: Thursday, July 31 @ 7PM

9AM - 10AM On Practicing
10AM - 11AM Eurhythmics
11AM - 12PM Prepahkestra
12PM - 1PM Lunch
1PM - 2PM Hands On Percussion
2:30PM - 3PM What is a Blamabakazoo?

The Exploratorium has a one-hour lunch break every day,
plus several rest/snack breaks throughout the day.

Eurhythmics
Improve rhythm and counting using motion and games.

On Practicing
Get practice tips from Academy TAs, and learn how to play in small ensembles without a conductor.

What is a Blamabakazoo?
Beats me! Learn about the science of sound as you invent and build instruments of your own creation.

Prep-ah-kes-tra (noun):
1. The Exploratorium's conducted ensemble that specializes in world premieres of musical daring and greatness.
2. an exuberant sound that becomes less raucous over the course of three weeks.

Hands On Percussion
Randy Gloss is back by popular demand to teach a hand drumming class to all Exploratorium students.