Girls Rock encourages middle- and high schoolers to explore music

SOUTHINGTON – Middle and high school girls who have at least one-year of experience singing or playing an instrument are invited to register now for Girls Rock, a fun and non-competitive environment in which they can create music. Students choose which tunes to play, and then learn how to arrange the music and work as an ensemble.

Professional musician, author and educator Susan Mazer will offer Girls Rock Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 12, 9 a.m. to noon, at First Congregational Church of Southington, 37 Main St. A final performance will be held July 12 at noon the church. Participants will receive a final CD recording of the group. In previous years, some of the girls used their new skills and played a different instrument on every tune, Mazer said. “It’s all in a fun and encouraging environment,” she said.

Mazer, a Southington resident, is a well-respected educator, author, and performer known especially for her intricate fingerstyle guitar playing. She studied with Benji Aronoff, a protégé of Doc Watson, and received her Bachelor of Music degree from The Hartt School of Music and Masters in Music from Boston University. Prior to joining the faculty at Sacred Heart University, Mazer taught music theory and ear training for 17 years at The Hartford Conservatory. She is also the Director of Arts Programs at Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford. To learn more about her, visit her website www.susanmazermusic.com.

There is a charge to participate. For more information about or to register for Girls Rock, call 860-302-8678.