Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC) will offer Kindermusik classes starting in January 2012. Led by trained educators, Kindermusik’s research-based programs are designed to enhance children’s development.
This program, new to Tryon and TFAC but well known and established internationally, will be taught locally by singer and educator Bryant Belin.
“I believe in the education of the entire individual,” said Belin. “That is why I have chosen to use the Kindermusik system with young children.”
Belin is the owner and director of VP Music Studios and soloist at Tryon Congregational Church. He has more than 10 years teaching and performi ng experience. He graduated from Coker College with a B.A in vocal performance and has participated in the graduate certificate program at the University of South Carolina – Columbia.
In 2007, Belin was invited to study and perform in Spain as well as the Rome Festival of 2011. He has taught voice, music theory and music fundamentals in general, not only in the Western North Carolina area but also in various places throughout South Carolina.
In addition to currently pursuing his master of music degree in performance from Converse College, he has also participated in studies from Boston University’s MM Music Education program. He sings as a bass-baritone concert soloist, Sunday soloist and choral section leader in the Western North Carolina area for various churches and organizations, including the Congregational Church of Tryon, Blue Ridge Sacred Chorale and Asheville Lyric Opera. He was a featured soloist at Tryon Fine Arts Center’s 2011 Do-It-Yourself “Messiah.”
TFAC is currently taking registrations for classes for 2, 3 and 4-6 year olds. For more information on the Kindermusik program, call TFAC or visit www.kindermusik.com. To register for classes, call Marianne Carruth at TFAC:  828-859-8322, ext. 213.
– article submitted
by Marianne Carruth