Music at the Ren Center
Music at The Renaissance Center
| Private Lessons | RockSTAR Camp | New! Music Therapy | Choir | Band | Kindermusik | Strings Orchestra Program |
| CLASSES - the information on this page may not include all of the music class offerings, so please check the main Class Registration | ||||||
| UPCOMING TRC MUSIC EVENTS |
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The 129th Army Jazz Band of the Tennessee Army National Guard will perform a free concert at The Renaissance Center on August 17, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
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| Have you always wanted to learn how to sing or play an instrument? Are you not quite sure you have any musical talent but you're hoping to give it your best shot? Would you like to provide a quality musical education for your child that will aid them in academic achievement and lifelong enjoyment? Are you a serious student wishing to pursue a degree in music? Are you an adult wishing to gain back lost musical skills or attain new ones? If so, then you're reading the right section of this web site! | |
| The Renaissance Center offers musical experiences for all ages and ability levels. From infants to adults, beginners to experienced musicians, music instruction and performance opportunities are found in abundance in our music department. Read on to find out how you can enroll in private or group lessons or participate in one of our music classes or community ensembles. If you have any questions or would like instruction on an instrument or style you don't see described, give us a call. We'll do our best to find a teacher for you! | |
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To register for private lessons or music classes, please contact Kelli Workman, Director of Music Education at 615-740-5553 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |
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ROCKSTAR with Ashley Matte / RockSTAR Music Education Professional rockers teach kids how to play the guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, compose songs, and perform classic Rock ‘n’ Roll hits. RockSTAR harnesses the cognitive, social and creative benefits of music education in a program that’s for ANYONE, because no previous experience is required! All instruments are provided. There will be a performance opportunity at the end of the class session. Get ready to ROCK, this is a guitar-wailing, bass-thumping, drum-crashing experience you won’t want to miss!!! Be sure to sign up now! NOTE: Band sizes are limited to 7 students, so don't hesitate to sign up now! All instruments are provided and NO previous experience is required to participate. Student limit 25. Ages: 1st - 8th grades. MUSC5551 July 15-19 M-F Noon-3pm $130.00 |
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Private lessons are available for several instruments (depending on the season and instructor availability), often including: banjo, bass guitar, drums, guitar (acoustic & electric), harmonica, mandolin, piano, music theory, viola, violin, cello and voice. Our staff includes: Kelli Workman (piano & voice), Mary Johnson (strings), Nathan Brown (voice & music theatre), Marilyn Fair (voice), Melody Perrin (voice), Jennifer Lyn (piano), Lisa Zimdars (piano), Whitney Petty (piano), Marianna Wakeman (piano), Jeff Rogers (guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo), Evan Rogers (guitar, bass, mandolin), Glenn Woodland (harmonica), Chris Greene (choir), Dennis Barnes (band) Go to: Music Staff To register for private lessons or music classes, please contact Kelli Workman, Director of Music Education at 615-740-5553 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Tuition for 15-week Fall & Winter Semesters: 30 minutes weekly = $262.50 / 45 minutes weekly = $393.75 / 60 minutes weekly = $525.00 The instructor or music department must fill out a Private Music Lesson Contract before new or returning students may register for private lessons. The contract obligates students to commit to a semester of instruction. Lesson times depend on instructor availability with returning students receiving first priority. Tuition does not include an instrument or the price of books or music necessary for instruction. Performance opportunities are available with formal recitals occurring at the end of the semester. |
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NEW CLASS: Sunshine Group - Music and Movement for ‘Special Needs’ boys & girls with Melody Perrin, MT-BC, NMT. (grades K-12) Young (or Adolescent) participants, within the Special Needs community, will learn to explore and to apply the art of music – developing, maintaining, and/or restoring optimum levels of success or quality of life for both, the individuals involved and the interactive group as a whole. Creating Whole Symphonies for the Body, Soul, Mind & Spirit. This is an 8-week class. Student limit 8. No Class July 4th makeup day August 1 MUS9901 (K-6th) 2:00 – 2:45 pm, Wednesday June 5 – July 24 $90.00 MUS9901 (7th-12) 1:00 – 1:45 pm, Thursday June 6 – July 25 $90.00 |
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NEW CLASS: Brave Hearts Group - Music and Movement for ‘Special Needs’ Adults with Melody Perrin, MT-BC, NMT. Participants within the Special Needs community will learn to explore and to apply the art of music – developing, maintaining, and/or restoring optimum levels of success or quality of life for both, the individuals involved and the interactive group as a whole. Creating Whole Symphonies for the Body, Soul, Mind & Spirit. This is an 8-week class. Student limit 8. MUS9950 1:00 – 1:45 pm, Wednesday June 5 – July 24 $90.00 |
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NEW CLASS: Refreshers Group -Music and Movement for Senior Adults, with Melody Perrin, MT-BC, NMT. Senior participants will learn to explore and to apply the art of music – developing, maintaining, and/or restoring optimum levels of success or quality of life for both, the individuals involved and the interactive group as a whole. Creating Whole Symphonies for the Body, Soul, Mind & Spirit. This is an 8-week class. Student limit 8. MUS9951 3:00 – 3:45 pm, Wednesday June 5 – July 24 $90.00 |
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To register for private MUSIC Therapy lessons with Melody Perrin, please contact Kelli Workman, Director of Music Education at 615-740-5553 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |
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| STRINGS ORCHESTRA PROGRAM | |
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Strings Orchestra Class
Ensemble Room
8-week group orchestra program for violin, viola and cello players.
Classical music and more! From Bach to Beatles!
$80 for 8-week program
This is also available as a "drop in" class for $12 a class.
Minimum requirements: be able to play G and D major scales and basic note reading.
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Will be back in the Fall, 2013
All choirs are directed by Chris Greene. For placement or more information please contact Chris at 615-476-1014 or
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| CHILDREN'S CHOIRS |
| Training Choir: Open to all 1st and 2nd graders without audition. Focus is placed on teaching the fundamentals of music reading and vocal technique. Choir meets Thursdays, 4 - 4:45pm. Free to participate. |
| Children's Choir: A treble choir for 3rd-7th graders. An audition is required. Choir meets Thursdays, 5 - 5:45pm. Free to participate. |
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Video from the Spring 2012 Concert
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| ADULT CHOIRS |
| Adult Community Chorus: An opportunity for amateur or experienced adult singers to participate in a well-trained vocal ensemble. An audition is required. Chorus meets Thursdays, 7-8:15pm. Free to participate. |
| Adult Chamber Choir: A smaller ensemble created to perform more difficult choral pieces. An audition is required. Choir meets: Thursdays, 6-7pm. Free to participate. |
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The bands are directed by Dennis Barnes. For more info, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The Community Band and Jazz Band Spring Concert:
Thursday, May 16, 2013, 7pm $5 tickets
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| Community Concert Band: A community ensemble open to all musicians from the amateur to the skilled professional. No audition is required, but participants must provide their own instrument and are encouraged to have a basic proficiency due to the level of quality literature performed in the group. Band practice: Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:45pm. Free to participate. |
| Community Jazz Band: A free community ensemble dedicated to the high quality performance of new and classic jazz standards. No audition is required, but participants must provide their own instrument and are encouraged to have a basic proficiency due to the level of quality literature performed in the group. Jazz Band practice: Tuesdays 8 - 9pm. Free to participate. |
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