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    Spring 2026 Program Season
    February 16 – May 9

    Location:1100 E Fayette St (UA House Upper Level, Music Lab)

    Sessions Offered: 

    Foundations in Piano - Mondays 5:30pm | 6-11yo (CLASS FULL)
    Studio Class: Piano - Mondays 6:30pm | 12-18yo (CLASS FULL)
    Creative Lab - Tuesdays 5:30pm | 12-18yo 
    Foundations in Singing - Wednesdays 5:30pm | 6-11yo (CLASS FULL)
    Studio Class: Singing -  Wednesdays 6:30pm | 12-18yo (CLASS FULL)
    Studio Class: Songwriting - Thursdays 5:30pm | 12-18yo (CLASS FULL)
    *House Band - Fridays 5-6:30 | 14-18yo (CLASS FULL)
    Mini Music Makers - Saturdays 9:30-11:30am | 3-6yo 
    Studio: Music for TV & Movies – Sundays 12-1:30pm | 12-18yo (CLASS FULL) 
    Solo Sessions - Day/Time Varies, Based on Availability & Match | All Ages (priority 7-20)


    *This is is a Performance Ensemble, which is different from other classes, with additional expectations for attendance, participation and performing. Director will reach out with additional steps that may be required to participate 

    Learn More About Each Session Here

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    Note: $40 Holding Fee Required to Reserve Your Spot

    To confirm your family's enrollment for the season, a one-time, non-refundable fee is required. Just 1 fee per family (regardless of how many sessions you enroll in). This helps us manage attendance and ensures class spots are reserved for those who plan to participate. The fee covers all classes for you/your family for the program season. Classes remain %100 free. Holding fees are not required to attend drop-in programs. 

    Need help? Waivers available! Please don't hesitate to request a waiver if you need it for any reason. (We never want the finances to be a barrier to participating in the program)

    Students will not be added to class rosters until we receive either the: 
    *Holding fee (via CashApp or in-person), OR 
    *Request for a fee waiver 

    (Next steps will be included in your confirmation email)

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    Once you’ve submitted your form, a confirmation email will be sent with next steps. More information below.  

     

  • New or Returning to Ascend through Music Program? (select one)*
  • Birthday*
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  • Select Programs of Interest (please be mindful of age ranges for each class)*
  • How would you like help with college/career prep?*
  • Are you interested in any of our drop-in programs?
  • How do you intend to pay your holding fee?*
  • Does the student have the same parent/guardian and contact information as their sibling?*
  • Is your child authorized to leave the program on their own?*
  • Would you like to contribute to the program by...

  • New Student Information

  • Gender*

  • What other program are you associated with?*

  • SOLO SESSIONS

    Answer questions below to help us match with a mentor
  • Have you previously participated in Solo Sessions?*
  • Rows
  • What is the most important for your sessions?*
  • Please select ALL specialties of interest (selection does not guarantee match)*

  • Rows
  • Rows
  • How would you prefer to meet with the mentor?*
  • Would you be open to a "flex" schedule (meaning your scheduled solo session time may not follow the traditional meeting same time every week)?*
  • What is your preference for communicating WITH a mentor? (Ascend staff will always be included in communication)

  • Music Mix & Mingle

    "Music Mix & Mingle" is a pre-matching event meant to bring together all students and potential mentors together for fun activities, ice breakers & food. New or un-matched students will get to engage and connect with possible mentors, and students re-matching with their mentors will have a chance to engage and connect with their mentor in a way different than their regular Solo Sessions

    *Priority Matching will go to those that attend*

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  • Can you attend the Music Mix & Mingle on Wednesday, January 28th at 6pm?*

  • GROUP CLASSES

  • What is your experience with the instrument?

  • AMP HOUSE BAND

    Fridays 5-6:30pm
  • What instrument does the student have experience and interest in playing in the House Band?*

  • Will you bring your own instrument?*

  • MINI MUSIC MAKERS

    Parents encouraged to participate or sit in on sessions (required for under 3yo and not-potty trained)
  • Will a parent/guardian be participating? (Required for 3yo and under)*

  • Below is a breakdown of this season's Mini Music Makers sessions...

    Tuesdays with Ms. Kaylee

    10:30-11:30am

    In this class, children get to engage in music AND artmaking through exploration of music instruments, singing songs, movement and crafts. Activities will incorporate music and art to activate imagination, storytelling, expression and play.

     

    Saturdays with Ms. Jailah & Ms. Kaylee

    9:30-11:30am

    Children get to engage in music making through exploration of music instruments, singing songs and movement. Activities will use songs and movement to activate imagination, storytelling, expression and play.

    Saturdays are 2-hour sessions. Students can come for a portion or stay for the entire time. Parents can drop off or stay & participate. 

    SESSION STRUCTURE 
    9:30-10 – Guided Instrument Exploration 
    10-10:15 – Open Exploration & Play  
    10:15-10:30 - Musical Storytime 
    10:30-11 – Guided Singing, Movement & Play 
    11-11:30 – Open Exploration & Play 

  • Which Mini Music Makers sessions will you be attending?*

  • AMPLIFIED

    Fridays 5-7pm
  • Have you previously participated in Amplified?*
  • Have you completed the correct Amplified Application?*

  • FOR NEW STUDENTS NOT ALREADY IN THE GROUP

    Please complete this form: Amplified Application 

    Steps for New Interested Students:  
    1) Submit application 
    2) Meet with Director of Music Programs
    3) Attend during “Try-On” Period 
    4) Decide if committing, attend remaining practices 

     

    FOR RETURNING AMPLIFIED MEMBERS

    Please complete this form: Amplified Recommit Form

  • AMPlified will have at least two trips this fall

    ~Friday, Feb 28th - TRIP: McDonogh Private School Benefit Rock Concert

    ~Saturday, May 10th - PERFORMANCE: Monkton Music Festival

    ~Date TBD - PERFORMANCE: AMP Expo (Program Showcase)

  • Is the participant available for the performance dates? (availability doesn't mean you are required to perform)*

  • THE CREATIVE EXCHANGE

    for 18 & older
  • What are you most looking to get out of The Creative Exchange*

  • Interest/Preference Questions

  • Please select ALL specialties of interest*

  • What type of programming are you interested in learning more about?*

  • LIVING CLASSROOMS MEDIA RELEASE

     In consideration of my or my child’s engagement as a subject and other consideration herein acknowledged as already received, and without further consideration or compensation now or in the future, I hereby give Living Classrooms Foundation and its legal representatives and assigns the right and permission to publish images of me or my child and statements by me or my child as captured through photography, videography, audio recording, and written communication while participating in Living Classrooms and affiliate programs and as a program graduate. I further authorize modification of these images and statements for correctness and artistic effect so long as the changes do not result in intentional and harmful misrepresentation. Without time constraint and without further notification, these images and statements may be used—with or without appropriate identification of me or my child by name, school affiliation, age, and/or affiliation(s) with Living Classrooms Foundation—in any Living Classrooms publication or communication (e.g. web pages, multimedia presentations, television commercials, promotional literature, fundraising collateral materials, advertising, and participant recruitment campaigns) whether print, electronic, or broadcast.

  • Code of Conduct Policies

  • *Students will be respectful towards staff, interns and volunteers and other students in the program.

    *Students will respect the space, instruments and equipment, using all items appropriately and as directed.

    *Parents will communicate in a timely manner if unable to attend a session.

    I understand the safety and conduct policies, and agree to follow the rules and policies of the program. I understand that the rules are established to help all participants enjoy a safe environment

  • By hitting submit, you agree that you are the parent or legal guardian of the above named student, OR are over the age of 18. If under 18, parent certifies that child has permission to attend this program and participate in all activites.

     
    REMINDERS:

    FOR SOLO SESSIONS: New students and a parent must meet Director before matching. If matched, you will receive an email with your child's solo session time, specialty and mentor name. If not matched, you will be notified by the second week of the start of term. Please respond to email confirm & secure your child's spot. 

    FOR AMPLIFIED: Interested new students must meet Director before starting sessions.

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