The Arts

Traditionally known as places to learn how to do the breast stroke or make a jump shot, YMCAs are rapidly becoming the places where kids and adults learn to paint, write, sing or act. The year 2008 marks the 10th Anniversary of Arts and Humanities as a YMCA core program.

YMCAs have actually been engaged with the arts and humanities from their earliest days, with their popular reading rooms in the 1850s, the Little Theater at the Harlem YMCA in the 1950s, and the first English as a Second Language and other adult learning classes in the 1960s. In fact, artists such as Walt Whitman, Cicely Tyson, Billy Wilder and Sidney Poitier, among many others, honed their crafts at YMCAs.

Click here to download an informational flier about our upcoming Arts Programs

Drum Lessons

Dean Hughes teaches individual drum lessons on Monday nights. Dean has over 35 years of playing experience and performs with many groups across Western Kentucky. He teaches snare drum, drumset, and many types of hand drums such as the diembe.

Time: 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm (30 minute individual lessons)
Cost: Members: $20 per lesson or $80 per month; Non-members: $25 per lesson or $100 per month

A practice drum set is now available. Sign up for a time at the YMCA front desk.

Drum lessons are on hold until Monday, September 13th.

Click here to download the Drum lesson registration form.

Art Classes

Current Classes:

Ages 4-6
August 12th – September 2nd
Thursday’s 5:00p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Member $35.00/ Non Member $40.00

Ages 7-9
August 12th– September 16th
Thursday’s 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Member $45.00/ Non Member $50.00


New classes will start later this year!

Piano Lessons

Taught by Mrs. Marybeth Brand

When: Tuesday’s and Wednesday's
Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Cost: $25 per lesson for members, $30 per lesson for non-members
Ages:  6 years and up
Payments for the month must be paid at the first of the month.
Members - $100.00
Non-Members - $120.00

Mrs. Brand teaches individual 30-minute lessons.

Click here to download the registration form.

Contact the YMCA for specific availability

A keyboard will be here at the YMCA for lessons.

Early Childhood Music Classes

Taught by Mrs. Marybeth Brand


Current Classes: July 10th - August 14th

New Classes: September 11th - October 16th

Times:
Kindergarten and First Grade: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm (Wednesday)
2 and 3 yr olds 10:00 am - 10:45 am (Saturday)
4 and 5 yr olds 11:00 am - 11:45 am (Saturday)

Cost:
Members $30/Non Members $40.00

***NEW*** Early Elementary Orff-Schulwerk Class for Kindergarten and First Grade:
Wednesday
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
September 13th - October 18th
Members $30/Non Members $40.00

2 and 3 year olds:
Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
September 11th - October 16th
Members $30/Non Members $40.00

4 and 5 year olds:
Saturday
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
September 11th - October 16th
Members $30/Non Members $40.00

Click here to download the Registration form.

***NEW*** Early Elementary Orff-Schulwerk Class for Kindergarten and First Grade:
45-minute class based on a music education method developed by composer Carl Orff. Children in this class will develop music literacy through movement, singing, playing, and improvisation. Children will be introduced to ensemble playing and singing in a self-paced, non-competitive atmosphere.

Music and Movement for 2's and 3's:
45-minute class that will incorporate movement, singing, fingerplays, and unpitched
percussion instruments. Children will be exposed to songs from the traditional American
folk repertoire and from other cultures. Social, motor, communication, and pre-academic
skills will be developed through musical activities in a nurturing and non-competitive
atmosphere.

Music and Movement for 4's and 5's:
45-minute classes that will introduce musical concepts such as fast/slow, high/low,
loud/soft, through playing, singing, and movement. Children will be introduced to pitched
and unpitched percussion instruments. Social, motor, communication and preacademic/
academic skills will continue to be developed in this class.

Intensive Music Programs (IMPs)

(New Program!)

The Hopkinsville/Christian County YMCA is offering Music Groups for children with special needs. Children of any functioning level are welcome in these specialized classes, which will focus on increasing cognitive, behavioral, social/emotional, sensory, motor, and communication skills through music. Groups will be run by an experienced, Board-Certified Music Therapist.

New Classes!
Preschool (ages 2-5)
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
August 24th - September 27th
Members $30/Non Members $40.00
Music Teacher – Marybeth Brand

 Click here to download the Registration Form.

Click here to download the Parent's Waiver and Intake Form.(Must accompany Registration form.)

Click here to download the Informational Form

  Ballroom Dancing

A six-week semester of classes is offered at the YMCA annually.  Beginner and Intermediate levels are available.  Contact the YMCA to learn more about this exciting offer. 

Dances: Cha-Cha, Tango, Waltz, Fox Trot, Jitterbug, and Polka!

Singles - $75.00 for YMCA members, $95.00 for non-members
Couples - $140.00 for YMCA members, $160.00 for non-members
The class is limited to 40 people.

 Keep checking the website for future classes!