Calder Academy - Introduction & Overview

The Calder Academy
Introduction and Overview
2008

Introduction The Calder Academy

Calder Academy
Established in 1997
5k sq. ft. facility in San Jose, California – “Silicon Valley”
Music - Education - Dance - Art - Drama
International Faculty
300+ enrolled students

Directorship The Calder Academy

Philip Calder
Chairman of Calder Academy
Concert Pianist – performed in Carnegie Hall and throughout North & South America, and Asia, including televised and broadcast performances in Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao, Nanjing, Yantai.
Composer of numerous works, including works for Solo Piano, Chamber – Duet, Trio, Quartet, Quintet, etc, as well as Orchestra: Symphony, Overture, Piano Concerto, Violin Concerto

Ludwig Calder
President of Calder Academy
Concert Pianist – performed throughout United States and various other countries, including Canada, Brazil, Uruguay, Russia, Finland, as well as Asia, with televised and live broadcast performances in Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao, Nanjing, Yantai.
Former President and CEO of a nation-wide (US) Insurance Firm, and former President of a software engineering firm.

Concerts

Christine Lin
Chief Operating Officer, Calder Academy
Special Programs & Business Development Director.
Researcher & Lecturer on Educational and Youth Development Systems, Materials and Methods.
Former Director of Asian Division for Hewlett Packard as well as former VP of the Lion Group, America, LTD.
Former technology and marketing consultant to several large manufacturers such as Phillips, Acer and TechData.
BSEE from National Taiwan University
MBA from Chicago University

Music The Calder Academy

Music Department
Individual One-on-One Classes
Piano, Violin, Cello, Voice, Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Saxophone, Percussion, Guitar, Chinese Instruments
General Group Classes
Composition, Music Theory, Music History & Appreciation
Instrumental Group Classes
Violin, Guitar, Rhythmatics, Handbells, Voice, Chorus
Introductory Music Group Classes for Young Children
Musical Drama / Theater

The Music We Teach

Individual Lessons, Masterclasses & Lectures

Faculty Concerts

Regular Recitals

Harmony, Ear-Training, Group Violin, Handbell Choir

Music Theory, Composition, Group Vocal

Recent Competitions

Art The Calder Academy

Art Department
Basic Drawing – Principals and Techniques
Sketching
Watercolor
Oils
Animation
Cartooning
Chinese Paintbrush
Crafts
All Levels and All Ages

Cartoon, Sketch, Watercolor & Clay

Dance & Fitness The Calder Academy

Dance Department
Ballet
Jazz Dance
Tap Dance
Modern Dance
Hip-Hop
Salsa & Latin
Ballroom Dance
Chinese Culture Dance
Belly-Dancing

Fitness Department
Yoga
Aerobics
Nia
Qi-Gong / Tai-Chi
Children’s Gymnastics
Kick-boxing

Jazz Dance, Hip-Hop, Break Dance

Music Prep, Chinese Yo-yo, Ballroom Dance, Ballet, Fitness

Drama The Calder Academy

Drama & Musical Theater

Education The Calder Academy

Educational Department
After-school [K – G8]
Homework
Intensive English Writing / Reading
Intensive Math
Mandarin Chinese (Simplified or Traditional)
Art / Music / Science
Speech / Story Telling / Sharing / Chess Club
Health & Exercise: Yoga / Pilates / Dance
Creative, Challenging and Well-Rounded Programs

Educational Department (cont)
Tutoring Class [Grades 3-12]
Math Clinic
English Writing, Literature, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar
SAT
Experiments in Science
Pre-MBA Training
Japanese
Personalized Course Materials, Weekly Coaching, On-line Status Reports

Educational Department (cont)
Computer Courses [all ages]
Macromedia Flash
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and In-Design
Web Design Techniques
Experienced Teachers with Professional Backgrounds

English Grammar, Lit, Comp & Chinese

Afterschool

Yoga & Pilates

Holidays

Chinese Competition

Chinese New Year

Summer

Robotics

Kung Fu

Lion Dance

Miscellaneous
Summer Day Programs (local)
Cultural Exchange Youth Delegations
Summer Camps (foreign)
Music & Performing Arts
Language & Culture
Recitals and Performances
Choir
String Ensemble, Band, Orchestra

The “ East Meets West” Project
The Foundation is a non-profit organization whose “ East Meets West ” project aims to promote friendship, mutual respect and growth between Eastern and Western peoples and cultures, most notably those of America and China, by promoting and offering educational and performance opportunities emphasizing music, dance, theater, art, language, science and culture.

International Cultural Competition & Olympic Friendship Delegation

Chinese Language & Culture Study Adventure in Beijing

International Summer Camp – Windsor, California

ESL International Summer Camp

Foreign Studies Programs

“ East Meets West” – Youth Delegation from China

Youth Focus

Recognition

Special Events Calder Hosted Community Sports Events Masterclass Calder Choir at Korea Day Celebration Chinese Dance Class Summer Outings Outdoor Music & Games Calder Basketball Team

Local Ties to China Ludwig Calder, Tchaikovsky PC Winner Ing-Cheng Zhong, Philip Calder Ludwig, Philip & Christine with Chinese Cultural Consul Mr. & Mrs. Yen, Steinway Artist Sujeeva Hapugalle Ludwig & Christine with Chinese SF Embassador, Hon. & Mrs. Tan

The Calder Academy
Introduction and Overview
2008 Thank you.

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