July 6-10
Monday – Friday, 9-3:30
Deadline: June 8
Explore the arts and technology in a warm, fun, and friendly environment!
Our week-long program includes vocal music, dance, chorus, ukulele, visual art, and electronic music production, all to help young people grow through learning and collaborating.
Need extra help in the mornings or early evenings?
We have Before- and After- Care!
Further details listed below.
Our programs blend movement, creativity, and play with foundational learning to inspire confidence and collaboration in young musicians.
At the end of each week, students showcase craft projects, dances and songs they’ve learned in a performance for friends and family in our world-class Meadow Hall!
Meet Our Faculty
Youth chorus instructor Scott Arnold is an Elementary Music Teacher in Northborough, MA, with a passion for nurturing the love of music in his students. He also directs the music at Trinity Church in Northborough, and is a seasoned pianist with over 25 years of experience. He says that creating and sharing music is what brings him joy. Originally from Arkansas, Scott made the leap to Massachusetts in 2020 with his husband Ben and their two adorable dogs, Will and Grace. He directs our choruses for ages 4 and 5: Canto and Prelude.
“Singing and dancing are the most natural forms of musical expression. My classroom environment is filled with song and movement, as well as listening and responding to the music in our world.”
FAQ
9:00-9:30 | Music and Movement / Musical “good morning” |
9:30-10:15 | Group A: Art Group B: Percussion Group C: Ukulele Group D: Music Production |
10:15-10:30 | Break / Snack |
10:30 – 11:15 | Group A: Ukulele Group B: Music Production Group C: Art Group D: Percussion |
11:15-12:00 | Group A: Music Production Group B: Art Group C: Percussion Group D: Ukulele |
12:00-12:45 | Lunch |
12:45-1:30 | Group A: Percussion Group B: Ukulele Group C: Music Production Group D: Art |
1:30-2:15 | Choral Music / Dance |
2:15-2:30 | Break / Snack |
2:30-3:10 | Choral Music / Dance |
3:10-3:30 | Music & Movement |
GROUP BY ACTIVITY
Group A: Ukulele
Group B: Music Production
Group C: Art
Group D: Percussion
Morning rotation between Art, Coding, and Ukulele is split into groups by age (subject to change):
Group A: age 6
Group B: ages 7-8
Group C: ages 9-10
Chorus and Dance has two age groups.
Group 1: 6-7
Group 2: 8-10
Ukulele Class Ratio: 6 students to 1 teacher.
Before- and after-care is available for this program!
Before-care is available starting at 8:00am and costs $15 per day. Students arriving before check-in time (8:45) must be signed up for Before-care.
After-care is available until 5:00pm, and costs $30 per day. All students remaining more than 15 minutes after dismissal must be registered, and students not picked up by 5:00pm will be charged an additional $10 for every 15 minutes.
Lunch and snacks are NOT provided. Students must bring enough food for 2 snack breaks and lunch. We will provide a nut-free lunch table for students with allergies.
Refunds for summer programs are granted on a case-by-case basis. All details can be found in the “Withdrawals and Refunds” section of Policies and Procedures, in the link below.
We offer a wide range of musical experiences, focused on mentorship, development, and creativity. Over 2,000 students enjoy private lessons, classes, rehearsals, and performances in our inspirational setting, with unique opportunities that bring education and performance together in ways that are uniquely possible at Groton Hill.
Our dynamic learning spaces encourage you to enjoy the process, with 35 state-of-the-art teaching studios, and 2 world-class performance halls, acoustically tuned for a warm, vibrant sound.