Top Note
Performing Arts Academy
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Fall Classes
Below are the classes for our Fall 2021 Semester.
We have both online and in-studio classes.
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Due to continued COVID activity, we are taking every precaution for any in-person programming we offer.​ Any in-person class will have VERY LIMITED enrollment, will observe strict social distancing, sanitizing, and masking practices (regardless of vaccination status).
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NOT SURE? We offer free trial classes at any time. Drop in and see if the class is right for you! However, you may miss out on our early bird discount!
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Financial aide is available upon request. Discounts are also available for siblings, commuters, and multi-class sign up. Click below to learn about our package deals!
NOTE ABOUT AGE LEVEL: Because we want your child to have the best experience possible, it is recommended that parents with students under the age of 7-8 consult with Teacher Amanda before choosing which classes to register for!
Dungeons and Dragons
Grade: *5-12
Tuesdays 6:00-7:30
ONLINE OPTION AVAILABLE
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Wizards and Monsters and Magic, Oh My! Do you have a wild imagination? Come explore the basics of character creation, backstory, and storytelling as we work our way through our own Top Note Dungeons and Dragons Campaign! Students will build their character from the ground up, and develop their creativity and collaboration skills as we navigate our own fantasy world as a team, solving problems and building teamwork along the way!
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Fall Session: 9/14 – 12/7
12 Weeks – $300
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VERY LIMITED ENROLLMENT. 6 Students maximum. Must be 11 years or older to enroll (though we may make exceptions pending a discussion with parent's about their students ability to understand the technology we will be utilizing).
Show Choir
Grade: 2-10
Thursdays 6:00-7:30
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Show Choir is a Glee Club-esque group that meets once a week to work on musical numbers and basic choreography that will be performed in a public forum. Children will be able to experience what it is like to show off their hard work and skills to an audience, performing multiple shows a year that are seasonal in nature. Show Choir members will not only perform group numbers but trios, duets, and solos as well.
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View our performances and dress rehearsals on our YouTube Page! Click here to visit.
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Fall Session: 9/9 – 12/2
Performance Dates: TBA
12 Weeks (Plus Performances) – $400
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No Audition required for Admittance
Cosplay 101
Grade: *6-12
Friday 6:00-7:30
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Every good adventurer needs the right costume! Put your design and engineering skills to work in this unique introduction to the world of Costume and Cosplay Creation! Students will design and build their own costume armor and weapons from scratch--learning about materials and construction techniques along the way!
This class will have VERY exciting culmination with a field trip to the Chicago Convention C2E2 on Sunday December 12!
Fall Session: 9/10-12/10
13 Weeks – $400
Fall Musical
Grade: 2*-10
Saturday 12:00-5:00
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Top Note Performing Arts Academy is excited to present its annual Fall Musical! Our production will provide acting, singing, and dance training, the opportunity to design and build props, sets, as well as provide personal growth and develop invaluable interpersonal skills! It's going to be a blast!
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NOTE: Lead roles may be required for additional rehearsal dates/times according to availability and ensemble members may not always be called for the entire day. A schedule will be released every few weeks. We encourage students to bring homework as well as rehearsal materials so they can make as constructive use of their time as possible.
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CREW POSITIONS ALSO AVAILABLE. High school students are eligible for student instructor status.
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Fall Session Start Date: 9/11
Performance Date: TBA - (Pending facility negotiations - Typically the second or third Sunday of December)
Tech: The Saturday before the show
12 Weeks (Plus Performance) – $750 – ($650 when you sign up for any other class!)