SCHEDULE FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
ABRSM Music Theory 25$ per class for existing students. 35$ for students outside the studio.
GOLDEN BELLS (ages 6-7)
One hour class once per week $135 per month (September and the rest of the year after the show)
Combo choir and opera class $185
There will be Saturday one-hour classes as needed for solo rehearsals, ensemble rehearsals or blocking. (included in combo)
SILVER BELLS (ages 8-10)
Combo choir and opera class $185 per month
There will be Saturday one-hour classes for solo practice, ensemble practice or blocking/choreography as needed (included in combo)
Only choir $135 (Septemb
registration fee for Opera class $50, plus the family buys and keeps the costume for the show.
CONCERT CHOIR (ages 12-17)
The Winter Crossover Project offers two hours of weekly training, with semi‑private vocal coaching in the first hour and ensemble rehearsal in the second. Extra rehearsals and private coaching with Katya as needed before concerts. The program concludes with two January performances. Tuition is $200 per month.
SONGBIRDS
One hour class (instruction in English, vocal instruction and solfège) $110 (no music literature and musical play included in a first year, one hour $27.50)
TINY BELLS
Fifty minutes class once per week (instruction in Russian) $110 per month
Friday CREATIVE LAB: three hours $75. One semester commitment.
TINY BELLS creative morning 75 min $145 per month (materials for crafts will be included)
Two semesters: September 14th-January 31st, and February 1st-June 12th.
Registration fee for choral classes per family includes: materials, new music books/songs, non-pitched instruments,
office supplies, costumes for musical plays, acoustic piano tuning twice a year, concert hall rent for concerts and rehearsals, and accompanist's fee for rehearsals and concerts.
$95 per year.
Costumes for opera-musical are to be bought by participating families.
GROUP CLASSES DISCOUNTS:
Discount for a second child in a studio is 15% off if both are in the choirs.
Discount for families with 3 and more children 15%.
If a child takes choir and piano or voice lessons the choral fee is $95 and second fee is reduced to $40 (only concert hall rent portion)
If a child takes choir and piano lessons twice a week (or piano and voice lessons) the choral fee is $95 and second fee is waived.
If the family receives SNAP please let us know.
Studio will be closed:
2026-2027 academic year
November 25th-28th for Thanksgiving.
December 25th - January 1st, Winter break.
April 17th-22th, Spring break.
May 20rd-22th, Memorial weekend.
Last day of classes
June 17th (Saturday)
Audition
An interview with the choral director and an audition is needed for a child 7 years and up to insure the right placement in the group as well as evaluation of the existing skills and musical knowledge. The child will be asked to sing a song of his or her choice (or an excerpt), or offered to sing a well-known song such as Happy Birthday or America the Beautiful. The vocal assessment will continue with fun and age-appropriate vocal warm-ups and rhythmic exercises.
Contact information
connect@musicaljourneysacademy.com
(617) 877 8515
1132 Highland Ave, Needham, MA, 02494
(Lower level of Christ Episcopal church)