After School Cultural Activities Program
The After School Program is currently running on Thursdays and Fridays. There are two spaces available for pick up on Thursdays either from the Memorial (EEC) at 1:45 p.m. or from the North Beverly School at 2:00 p.m. or from the Hannah School at 2:10. There are also two spaces available for pick up on Fridays at 2:00 p.m. Please call Bonnie at 508-331-2733 if you are interested.
Register your child for an after school program that will make a difference
in their life. We are located conveniently on the North Shore of Massachusetts
at the Memorial Building on Cabot Street in Beverly. Here, children participate
in chorus and drumming, art, dance and drama, in an ensemble class. We provide
them introduction to media and marketing. They culminate their efforts through
performances. All Children are welcome to visit and join the activities for one
day free of charge. Please call our office at 508-331-2733 if you have any questions about the program.
Course Descriptions
We are constantly developing our curriculum to better serve the students needs for a fulfilling well rounded program. We will add course material as needed. Courses are planned according to enrollment. The following course descriptions detail the fundamental facets children can learn and experience through their participation.
Voice/Chorus
The class typically starts with relaxation techniques and proceeds to posture and breathing exercises. This is followed with percussive rhythmic repetitions. We continue on to vocalized warm ups. The warm up then proceeds to songs consisting of a different jazz standard per week then a duet in a foreign language. We finish up rehearsing and practicing songs of current and upcoming productions. The goal is for all students to participate in all productions however we are sensitive to the individuals needs. Should they not be ready, they will be encouraged to participate once they feel confident enough.
The benefits of this class are numerous. Children will:
- Improve breathing and circulation
- Exercise proper posture
- Gain vocal confidence
- Strengthen vocal production
- Practice and re-enforce physical coordination
- Learn to harmonize
- Meet new friends and bond in a community with a common outcome to achieve success and self-esteem
- Learn respect through cooperation in a group dynamic
Drama
Students will explore the acting in an approach that involves exercises, scene work and theatre games designed to develop performance skills and technique. Students will also learn about the audition process through the preparation of audition monologues and song choices. NoBAC will provide resources on choosing strong material and developing audition techniques. During this time, Students will also audition for, learn and rehearse for NoBAC's quarterly production. Students with a leading role may require additional commitments.
Painting & Drawing
Painting includes learning with acrylics, such techniques as transparent and opaque painting and also the importance of color. Students will learn to really see color and learn to look at the world in a different way.
Sculpture
Students will learn the basic skills to create three-dimensional art. They will have creative control of content and material (where appropriate). They will be responsible for building props, if needed, during productions.
Set Construction
Students will design and construct a model for upcoming NoBAC shows. The group will discuss each model, how it could be built to scale and what would work the best or the easiest and most effective for the show. The students, and the instructors in conjunction with the director, will decide which model or combination of models will be constructed for the show. Students will use a variety of materials and props to complete the project. This may include light carpentry and painting. Parental permission signature required to use tools. There are 3 to 4 shows planned for the course of the year.
Dance
NoBAC may offer a different dance class each day. This may include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and Stage Movement. Students will learn the fundamentals of dance as well as how to move on stage during performances.
Additional Courses Based on Enrollment
- Sound Systems/Design or Videography
- Marketing/Advertising/Computer
- Layout/Programming
- Public Speaking
- Pottery
- Woodwinds
- Percussion
- Strings
- Brass
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Puppetry
- Photography
- Bass