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NCE Middle School Programs
Needham Community Education’s NCE Elementary program offers a wide array of after school classes at each elementary school at the end of the school day.
Summer Explorations 2024
Health and Wellness
Exercise and recreation classes
Fine arts and crafts
DYI, home, garden and skills classes
Humanities and science programs
Investment and financial planning classes
Parenting programs
Learn to play a game or improve your game skills
SSAT, SAT prep, PSAT prep, and prep school, college and grad school application related programs for students and parents.
Middle School (Grades 6-8) After School Enrichment Programs
NCE Elementary After School Classes for Broadmeadow Students
NCE Elementary After School Classes for Eliot Students
NCE Elementary After School Classes for Mitchell Students
NCE Elementary After School Classes for Newman Students
NCE Elementary After School Classes at Sunita WIlliams
NCE Kids' Late Afternoon and Evening Classes
NCE Kids Virtual Classes
Week 1 : July 8-12 : Rising Grades 1-5
Week 1: July 8-12, Rising 6-9
Week 2 : July 15-19 : Rising Grades 1-5
Summer Explorations programs for Week 2: July 15-19
Week 3 : July 22-26 : Rising Grades 1-5
Summer Explorations programs for Week 3: July 21-26
Week 4 : July 26-Aug 2 : Rising Grades 1-6
Summer Explorations programs for Week 4: July 29-Aug 2
Private Music Lessons
The Native American Style Flute (NASF) is a simple instrument to learn to play, even for those who have no prior musical training. The instrument creates an expressive sound that can be cathartic to hear and produce. In this program, you will receive an introduction to the instrument and learn the basics for playing music (alone and with others). The classes will cover breath control, finger placement, playing with the basic scale, and some embellishments. We will learn some songs and also focus on improvising, allowing the players to bring forth their own music from this intuitive instrument. Being able to read music is not a requirement. Listen to the sounds of the NASF here. Note: Classes will be taught using an A minor flute. Students may bring their own flute or purchase one from the instructor for $40 at the first class.
John Gass began playing Native American Style Flute while living in the Pacific Northwest and has been playing for over two decades. In addition to his love of playing, John has a passion for sharing and helping others develop their own talents with this beautiful and intuitive instrument. John teaches flute classes, facilitates flute circles and for many years organized and directed an annual flute gathering in Washington State. John regularly performs at local porchfests, open mics, flute gatherings across the country and other community and private settings. He also loves playing music with others and introducing the unique sound of the Native American Style Flute to folk/Americana jam sessions. The Native American Style Flute can be played as a solo instrument or with other flutes and is equally wonderful paired with guitar, percussion, fiddle, piano and more.
John Gass
