Classes for Youth & Adults

Basic Music Theory for Adults
Age:	Adults (18 years and up)
Day/Time:	Monday, 5:30-6:30pm
First Class:	Monday, September 15
Length:	Entire academic year (two 15-week semesters)
Tuition:	$125.06 per 15-week semester
Materials:	Workbook to be purchased separately
Instructor:	Lois Ash
Ideal for the adult student with little or no musical experience! Class covers fundamentals of notation in treble and bass clefs, rhythm, time signatures, major and minor scales, key signatures, intervals, chords and phrase structure. Also includes beginning aural skills and an introduction to historical style periods. Prerequisite: None.

Class Piano for Adults
Age:	Adults (18 years and up)
Day/Time:	Monday, 6:30-7:30pm
First Class:	Monday, September 15
Length:	Entire academic year (two 15-week semesters)
Tuition:	$156.00 per 15-week semester
Materials:	To be purchased by student
Instructor:	Albert Pinkerton
Perfect for the adult who has always longed to play the piano, this class is designed especially for those with little or no musical experience. The class places strong emphasis on fluent reading, secure rhythm, controlled technique and expressive performance. Theory, sight-reading, harmonization, improvisation and ensemble activities are also addressed, as well as the instruction of the development of efficient practice skills. Students play music from the very first lesson! Daily access to a piano and time for regular practice is necessary. Prerequisite: Telephone interview with instructor.

History of Rock & Roll
Age:	15 years to adults
Day/Time:	Wednesday, 7:00-8:00pm
First Class:	Thursday, September 17
Length:	Entire academic year (two 15-week semesters)
Tuition:	$117.00 per 15-week semester
Materials:	$33.00
Instructor:	Dr. Frank Gazda
History of Rock & Roll is an appreciation and social history course about the development of popular musical culture in America. From blues and folk to punk and heavy metal, students will familiarize themselves with landmark groups, music and movements of different periods, exploring connections between modern music and the artists from the past who have paved the way for the popular music of today. Class material includes: “The Rolling Stone Illustrated Guide to Rock and Roll.” Prerequisite: This class requires permission of parent as it contains mature subject matter related to the music studied.

Violin Group Class
Age:	Beginner to Intermediate
Day/Time:	Wednesday, 5:30-6:30pm
Classes:	Fall semester: September 3, 24; October 1, 22; November 5; December 3; January 7 Spring semester: January 28; February 4, 25; March 4, 25; April 1, 29; May 6, 27
Length:	Entire academic year (see dates above)
Tuition, Fall:	$59.06 for 7 classes
Tuition, Spring:	$75.93 for 9 classes
Instructor:	Michelle Peters
Open to beginning and intermediate violin students, Violin Group Class offers students a music reading experience and the opportunity to develop ensemble skills (listening, tuning and blending). Students will work on improving technique and tone and developing sight reading skills in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

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