Saturday Music Program

The Saturday Music Program offers the flexibility to bundle fundamental music classes with a full semester of individual lessons and Chamber Music coaching. Students can tailor the selection of classes based on their interests and needs.

Please see the options below for a breakdown of the different program combinations available. At the end of the semester, students have the opportunity to perform in the recital on August 24.

 

Instrumental & Voice

Guitar for Beginners

Learn the basics of playing guitar: chords, strumming, finger-picking, how to play solos, fundamentals of music and technique. Lots of "hands-on" experience in a variety of styles, including alternative, folk, blues, pop, classical and flamenco. You'll finish this course able to play simple tunes and chords. Students must bring their own guitar or contact the office for rental information.

July 8 - August 24	1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.	Saturdays	TBD	T. Wood	$149

 

Ensemble

Youth Chamber Music

Youth Chamber Music is intended for a small group of instruments, such as trios and quartets, usually with one performer to a part. This class offers a unique opportunity for young musicians to experience the fun and interactive world of chamber music. You can bring a pre-formed group with a minimum of two people, and set your own schedule with one of our professional coaches. If you don't have a group, you will form one with other students in the class.

May 13 - June 28	Saturdays	TBD	TBD	$149
July 8 - August 24	Saturdays	TBD	TBD	$149

 

Core Music

Music Theory For Beginners

This course is designed for both musicians and non-musicians. It is a preparatory course for students with little or no prior training in music theory or music literacy. The class provides students with a solid foundation in the rudiments of music notation and aural awareness including pitch, accidentals, rhythm, clefs, major and minor scales, and key signatures. The circle of fifths, triad types, simple and compound meters and elementary ear training exercises are incorporated.

May 13 - June 28	Saturdays	10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.	D 214	T. Messerschmidt	$149

 

Music History for Beginners

This course is a historical overview of musical styles through representative works of each period. It entails a comprehensive, chronological study of the developments, trends, and styles in instrumental and vocal genres of representative composers of the Classic, Romantic, Impressionist, and Modern periods. The aim is to stimulate an understanding and enjoyment of music through the development of an understanding of the styles and genre.

July 8 - August 24	Saturdays	12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.	D 214	T. Wood	$149

 

Composition for Beginners

In this course, students will learn the fundamental aspects of music composition and songwriting. In addition to short composition exercises, they will be required to complete one long-term project resulting in their own original piece of music. Students will learn about the basics of notation, music theory, instrument design, and text setting. To fully understand these concepts, we will spend the first half of the course listening to and analyzing music from popular and classical genres from around the world. The second half of the course will focus entirely on music composed by the students, including practical workshops and group discussions about their classmates’ work.

May 13 - June 28	Saturdays	11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.	D 214	T. Messerschmidt	$149