Beginning Music Theory
Monday 7:00 - 8:00 pm; 10 weeks per session
Session Start Dates: 1/4/10, 3/22/10
Ages: High School - Adult
Instructor: Shawna Avinger
Tuition: $160 / session
In this class you will explore reading music, tempo and dynamic markings, harmony, and basic musical forms. You will listen to varied genres of music to help illustrate musical concepts. No experience necessary. Register Today!
Sightsinging
Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 pm; 10 weeks per session
Session Start Dates: 1/7/10, 3/25/10
Ages: High School - Adult
Instructor: Shawna Avinger
Tuition: $160 / session
Learn to read music the fun way - by singing it! Start with simple melodies moving to more challenging material week-to-week. Register Today!
Beginning Voice
Monday 1:00 - 2:00 pm; 10 weeks per session
Monday 6:00 - 7:00 pm; 10 weeks per session
Session Start Dates: 1/4/10, 3/22/10
Ages: High School - Adult
Instructor: Shawna Avinger
Tuition: $160 / session
Discover your true singing voice, and learn how to use your whole body as an instrument while developing a free, clear, and easy tone. Register Today!
Intermediate Voice
Wednesday 1:00 - 2:00 pm; 10 weeks per session
Session Start Dates:1/6/10, 3/24/10
Ages: High School - Adult
Instructor: Shawna Avinger
Tuition: $190 / session
Continuing voice class for those students who have taken Beginning Voice or have instructor permission. We will focus on breath control, general technique, and song interpretation. Tuition also includes two “one-on-one” class sessions with the instructor. Register Today!
Advanced Voice
Thursday 6:00 - 7:00 pm; 10 weeks per session
Session Start Dates: 1/7/10, 3/25/10
Ages: High School - Adult
Instructor: Shawna Avinger
Tuition: $190 / session
Continuing voice class for those students who have taken Beginning Voice. Tuition also includes two “one-on-one” class sessions with the instructor. Register Today!
Kids Voice Class
Monday 6:00 - 7:00 pm; 10 weeks per session
Session Start Dates: 1/4/10, 3/22/10
Ages: 6 - 12 yrs
Instructor: Kristen Ramer Liang
Tuition: $160 / session
Do your kids love to sing? In this course they’ll learn the basics of healthy singing in a fun, relaxed setting. Students will have the opportunity to sing individually and with the group and will prepare one solo piece to sing for their classmates. Taught by Kristen Ramer Liang; no experience necessary. Parents want to take voice lessons too? This class is offered concurrently with Shawna Avinger’s Beginning Voice for adults. Register Today!
Beginning Guitar
Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 pm; 10 weeks per session
Session Start Dates: 1/7/10, 3/25/10
Ages: High School - Adult
Instructor: Max Keene
Tuition: $160 / session
Learn the basics of guitar in a fun group oriented setting. We will cover flat pick and finger styles, scales, chords, music theory and many many songs. Get started right with proper technique while learning songs from the sixties through today. Register Today!
Hand Drumming for Kids
Tuesday 5:00 - 6:00 pm; 10 weeks per session
Session Start Dates: 1/5/10, 3/23/10
Ages: 7 - 14 yrs
Instructor: John Avinger
Tuition: $160 / session
Play 3 and 4 part African polyrhythms. Using vocalizations, body percussion, and hand drums (congas and djembes), we will experience what rhythm can do and it can do a lot. It is fun, exhilarating, inspiring, healthful. No experience necessary, drums provided. Register Today!
Hand Drumming for Adults, Beginning Section
Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 pm; 10 weeks per session
Session Start Dates: 1/5/10, 3/23/10
Ages: High School - Adult
Instructor: John Avinger
Tuition: $160 / session
Play 3 and 4 part African polyrhythms. Using vocalizations, body percussion, and hand drums (congas and djembes), we will experience what rhythm can do and it can do a lot. It is fun, exhilarating, inspiring, healthful. No experience necessary, drums provided. Register Today!
Hand Drumming for Adults, Continuing Section
Tuesday 8:00 - 9:00 pm; 10 weeks per session
Session Start Dates: 1/5/10, 3/23/10
Ages: High School - Adult
Instructor: John Avinger
Tuition: $160 / session
Prerequisite: Hand Drumming Beginning Section or teacher permission
Continuation of the Beginning Section of Hand Drumming. Play 3 and 4 part African polyrhythms. Using vocalizations, body percussion, and hand drums (congas and djembes), we will experience what rhythm can do and it can do a lot. It is fun, exhilarating, inspiring, healthful. Register Today!
Materials
Students should bring a music stand for all instrumental classes. Students in group instruction classes or private lessons are expected to reimburse instructors directly for music and materials supplied.
Early Childhood Education
Information on our early childhood programs is available on our early childhood program page.
