Students can join our popular “Drop-In” option on Wednesdays, as well as the continuing Tuesday/Thursday class. By the end of the term they have experienced 12-20 different instruments and may even have found one that they want to pursue.

Each Music Box session starts by putting both traditional or rarer instruments into the student’s hands right from the start. Students have the chance to explore and discover before they are told the “right” and “wrong” ways to play instruments. They experience the “joy of making things happen” when they blow, bow, or beat on something new – sometimes unexpected things! Parents are encouraged to stay and join in on the learning!

The Music Box also incorporates song into each class to promote the idea that music is not precious, but a thing to be enjoyed and shared by everyone. Students are encouraged to sing, not to sing “well” just now, but just to sing and have fun singing. Singing together, learning music basics, getting historical and cultural context for songs, and the hands-on experience with a variety of musical instruments can foster a lifelong appreciation for music.

Whether you want to sing onstage for an audience, or just with a group of friends, The Shedd has something for you! Our vocal department head, Amy Adams, leads two singing groups each term, both of which are specifically tailored for a different kind of singer. Come sign the masterworks with The Shedd Choral Society (Tues 6:30-8:00) and perform for the public at The Shedd each term! If you are less inclined to sing for an audience, The Shedd Signing Club (Wed 4:30-5:3) might be a great fit for you! Amy uses pieces from the American Music Songbook, along with Musical Theatre standards to teach the singing club members the fundamentals of singing while having a ton of fun along the way!

We are happy to announce our 2023-24 Magical Moombah season starts in September with Kitchen Calamity! Join the Moombahteers all throughout the school year as their adventures take them on a trip to the circus in Under The Big Top!, to the Wild West in Rockin’ Rodeo!, and to the Pacific Islands in Island Hop!. Each Magical Moombah show has a Friday school performance where school groups can attend, along with two performances on Saturday, with a special Music Box session in between. Audience members are encouraged to dress up and join in all the fun by joining us onstage to tell jokes, participate in contests, sing, and dance!!!