LEOMINSTER — The fall semester at Monument Square Community Music School is underway and the team there is busy welcoming new and returning teachers and students along with launching new programs.
“We have wonderful teachers for all instruments for private lessons during the week and some on weekends as well,” said Stephanie Rogers, who owns and operates the music school along with her husband Joe Mazzarella that they launched in 2012.
The city residents recently introduced two new offerings at their music school and there are spots open for both. First up, Monument Square Community Music School Maya Maria, one of the piano teachers there, is heading up a children’s choir for ages 10 and up on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
“The kids learn about harmonies and learn to sing some great songs of different genres. It’s a fun class,” Rogers said of the new group at the music school located in the heart of downtown Leominster at 14 Monument Sq. “Students can start up and join at any time.”
Maria said she is thrilled to be leading the young songbirds and plans to start another ongoing chorus class, this one for ages five through nine on Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m.
“I got the idea to start this because it’s something I wished I had as a kid,” the talented 28-year-old said. “I’m excited to start a fun community chorus where everyone is welcome and encouraged and to help young voices grow by singing the songs that today’s kids and teens love.”
In addition, Mazzarella — who teaches piano at Monument Square Community Music School along with his wife — is launching a jazz ensemble on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m. that starts on Oct. 20.
“Students of different instruments and voice get instruction on playing together as a band and learn different great musical pieces,” said Rogers, who disclosed that she may be starting a new program soon involving art and music combined.
They take all ages and offer private lessons at the school in voice, piano, guitar, drums, violin, cello, bass, saxophone, and trumpet along with group programs such as the children’s choir, ensembles, and bands. They welcome anyone from the area and students have the opportunity to participate in recitals to show off their skills.
“Monument Square Music School is unique because we are very free with our teachers, letting them nurture their student’s love of music and instruct them using their own style of teaching,” Rogers relayed. “The school also has a very relaxed environment where we hope students feel comfortable and enjoy their music lessons.”
She and Mazzarella often play gigs together in the city and at various spots in the region and they have a standing date teaching Kiddie Music Time classes at the Leominster Public Library the first Monday of each month and the Marlborough Public Library the first Thursday of each month, both at 10 a.m.
“These classes are for young children up to five years old,” Rogers said. “They learn about music, rhythms, sing songs, and play musical games.”
She revealed that their friend Emily Ashman of Tri Town Productions/The Illustrated Room recently gave Monument Square Community Music School “a nice new fresh look.” The Lunenburg-based artist and photographer, whose musician husband Mike Kelly used to teach guitar at the school, redecorated the lobby and windows that face the street with “bright, colorful artwork.”
“The students and parents have told us how they love the colors and the school’s new look,” Rogers said.
She went on to say that she and Mazzarella “are grateful for the wonderful supportive community in Leominster,” which includes the school system where many of their students come from and “the parents in the community that through word of mouth have helped our school continue to grow.”
“We look forward to seeing the school continue grow and the interest and passion for music flourish in the area.”
For more information visit monumentsquaremusic.com and follow Monument Square Community Music School on Facebook.
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