Calderone School of Music
Two locations: Riverwalk Plaza, 34 Ridgedale Ave., E. Hanover, 973-428-0405; 256 Morris Ave., Springfield, 973-467-4688. Open Mon.-Sat. Est. 1975. Private lessons by certified experienced teachers specializing on each instrument. All instruments are taught. Kindermusik classes for 0-7 yr. olds. Summer Kindercamp available.
Celebration Children’s Choir
Rehearsals at Cranford United Methodist Church, corner of Lincoln and Walnut, Cranford, 908-241-8200. Tuition-free choir for children ages 9 and up is sponsored by the Celebration Singers adult choir. Auditions in Sept. and Jan.
The Do-Re-Mi School
93A S. Livingston Ave., Livingston, 973-758-1500. Piano: traditional private lessons. Spiral: introductory group/partner piano program for 4-6 years, designed to develop child's abilities and teach him skills vital for sustained, successful piano studies. Simply Music: an Australian-developed playing-based method (vs. traditional reading-based), great for older beginners and "drop-outs," www.simplymusic.com. Guitar, violin, saxophone, flute, clarinet, oboe and singing. All teachers are experienced, university trained; most have Master's degree. Various performance opportunities. MusikGarten: music and movement for young children. Please watch sample videos online.
Eastern Conservatory of Music & Arts
Located in the Bedminster, Whitehouse and Flemington areas, 908-439-9979. A non-profit center for lessons from highly qualified music teachers. Professional performances.
Elefante School for the Performing Arts
1790 Springfield Ave., New Providence, 908-464-5928. A full service music store specializing in teaching students of all ages. We offer private lessons, group lessons, jazz ensembles and summer camps. Top quality band and orchestra instruments for rental or purchase. Classes offered for 6 months–adult: Acting, Dancing, Singing, Musical Theater, Private Voice, Private Instrumental, Jazz & Rock Bands too.
The Institute of Music for Children
780 Salem Ave., Elizabeth, 908-469-1211. Office: Mon.-Fri. 10am–5pm. Five-Week Summer Institute: PreK–2nd Grade 8am–12pm and 3rd–9th Grade 8am–3pm begins June 27. Afterschool Institute: Group and private classes for children, teens and adults.
Non-profit organization offers year-round classes and private lessons in instrumental music, voice, dance, visual arts and drama to children, teens and adults. Our mission is to create H.A.R.M.O.N.Y—Helping Achieve Responsible Motivated Optimistic Neighborhood Youth by providing in-depth arts experiences. Call for more information.
Judith G. Wharton Music Center
60 Locust Ave., Berkeley Heights, 908-790-0700. Music and performing arts center offering private lessons, group classes and summer camp; all instruments, musical theater, voice, dance and drama; children, teens and adults.
Lakeland Youth Symphony
PO Box 173, Parsippany, 07054, 973-402-6010. String students in grades 1-12 develop orchestral techniques, musicianship, and knowledge of string orchestra literature. Program runs Sept.-July with rehearsals at the Parsippany Arts Center. Modified Suzuki violin program for ages 4-7.
Lindeblad School of Music
U.S. Hwy. 46E, Pine Brook, 973-439-7292. We offer private piano and voice lessons for all ages and levels. Beginner group piano lessons, music skills classes, early childhood classes, and summer courses are also available. Our studios are equipped with Steinway pianos. We hold our students to a high musical and educational standard.
Long Hill Music Center
203 Green Ave., Madison, 973-377-7108. Email: lhmc@lhmc.org. Private lessons for children and adults. Piano – Suzuki Piano – Violin – Viola – Flute – Sax – Clarinet – Guitar. "Helping people grow at the right tempo…enriching the community, and the discovery/training of musical artistry!"
The Masterwork School of the Arts
973-887-1732. Offers the opportunity to begin study under professional guidance or to refine skills already developed, under artist teachers--in voice, piano, violin, harpsichord, organ, woodwinds, brass, harmonica, theory. David Randolph, Music Director.
McMusic Academy
525 E. Front St., Plainfield, 908-444-8588. Specializing in group and individual instrument and voice lessons. Ages 3 years to adult. Reasonable rates. Home schooled children welcome. Private lessons in your home available.
Montclair State University Preparatory Center for the Arts
Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave., Montclair, 201-655-4443. Private lessons on all instruments with class and ensemble opportunities and a full range of dance courses are offered for ages 2 ½ and up.
Music Together®
A joyous experience of research-based music and movement for children birth to 4 years with their parent/caregiver. Nine weekly 45 minute classes filled with songs, dances, percussion instrument play-alongs, lap songs, chants and rhymes. Call for brochure and free demo class. Tuition includes activity songbook, two CDs and parent guide.
• Basking Ridge, Warren & Morristown, 908-656-0129
• Berkeley Heights, Watchung & Metuchen, 908-755-7510
• Scotch Plains, Westfield, Cranford & Madison, 908-822-9400
• Livingston, Maplewood, South Orange & Millburn, 973-761-7020
• Summit & Chatham, 973-509-9787
• Kinnelon, West Milford, Ringwood, Boonton, Denville, Sparta, Vernon,
973-875-9300
New Jersey Children’s Choir
973-655-8889. Auditions by appointment in Sept. for two choirs for boys and girls ages 8-17. After-school rehearsals at Union Congregational Church in Upper Montclair. No prior musical training required.
New Jersey Conservatory of Fine Arts
PO Box 416, Mountain Lakes, 973-402-2004. Independent non-profit organization consists of Symphonic Chorus, Orchestra, Chamber Choir & Youth Choruses for grades 1-9. Auditions for Youth Chorus (grades 6-9) and Junior Chorus (grades 4-5) are held in May & Aug.
New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra
60 Locust Ave., Berkeley Heights, 908-603-7691. Email info@njio.org. Members of all ages and abilities accepted in three groups: Nouveau for beginners; Symphony for intermediate players and an auditioned Chamber Orchestra for more advanced musicians.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center Arts Training Programs
973-642-8989. Audition applications for Jazz for Teens (open to students ages 13-18), summer arts programs, arts training for ages 8-18. Music and performing arts scholarships for the following year are accepted beginning in November. Auditions are held in spring.
New Jersey Youth Chorus
908-342-1830. Auditioned choral program for children grades 2-12 is composed of advanced, intermediate, and preparatory groups. Auditions are held in May/June with weekly rehearsals Sept.-June.
New Jersey Youth Symphony
570 Central Ave., Murray Hill, 908-771-5544. Three orchestral groups, two orchestral training ensembles, flute choir for grades 3-12 and choir for grades 6-12 rehearse and perform from Sept-May. Auditions held annually each June for the following year. Summer camp.
Paul DiDario, Piano Instructor
908-226-1389, email: paul@pauldidario.com. Piano lessons for all ages, all stages, beginner to mastery. Suzuki piano technique • Piano Olympics Russian Technical Regiment. Paul DiDario’s expert training and teaching techniques can help you or your child.
Springfield Community Children’s Chorus
Parish House, First Presbyterian Church, 37 Church Mall, Springfield, 973-379-0012. High quality vocal experience open to area children in grades 3-6 through audition. Rehearsals held Wed. 4:30-6pm during the school year.
Youth Orchestra of Essex County
PO Box 1409, Maplewood, 07040. 973-378-7879. Auditions in Sept. for four ensembles including Overture Strings, a string training ensemble; chamber music ensemble; Junior Symphony; and the Essex County Symphony Orchestra.