| 9:00 |
001* - Advanced String Orchestra (grades 7-8) Rydholm/Sagerser
Advanced string players improve fundamentals, technique,
musical, and performance skills during this session.
Participants will play selected arrangements and
original music from the orchestral repertoire.
Materials: Instrument, music provided. |
| 10:00 |
002* - String Ensembles (Violin, Viola, Cello - minimum of 2
years playing experience) Rydholm/Sagerser
Musicians will take part in a selected chamber music ensemble,
grouped by age and ability. (Or, you can come with your own
pre-formed ensemble.) The session will explore and perform string
ensemble literature, including duets, trios, quartets and quintets.
Materials: Instrument, music provided. |
| 11:00 |
003* - Fiddling (Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass – minimum of
2 years playing experience) Rydholm/Sagerser
The Fiddling class is designed for the string player
interested in learning fiddling techniques. Students must
have a minimum of two years of in-school study or one year
of private instruction. Instrumental and fiddling techniques
will be taught with several American fiddling tunes.
Materials: Music provided. |
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004 -
Music Theory (grades 6-8 or by permission) Ward
The music theory class is designed for students, whether listeners
or performers, who want to have a better understanding of the
language of music. Students begin with the basics of learning the
staff and advancing to scales, chords and transposition. Materials:
Alfred’s Complete Essentials of Music Theory. |
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005* - Choir I (grades 4-6 or by permission) Born
No experience necessary. Musicians and non-musicians can
come and explore the world of singing through a variety of
choral styles from Bach to Rock. Materials: Music provided. |
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006 -
Drum Line I (grades 5-8 or by permission) Jones
No experience needed. Students will learn to read music and learn
basic percussion techniques. Materials: 2B sticks and a 5 gallon
bucket. Music provided. E-mail stickitdj@hotmail.com regarding any
class questions. |
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12:00 |
007 - Drum Line II (grades 6- 8) Jones
Percussion experience necessary. The class will challenge
students to more advanced percussion techniques by learning
how to perform in a drum line and play fun ensemble
literature. E-mail stickitdj@hotmail. com regarding any
class questions. Materials: 5B sticks, snare, and 5 gallon
bucket. Music provided. |
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008* - Choir II (grades 7-8 or by permission) Born
No experience necessary. Musicians and non-musicians can
come and explore the world of singing through a variety of
choral styles from Bach to Rock. Materials: Music provided. |
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009 - Composing on the Computer (grades 6-8 Music Theory
004 required or by permission) Ward
Do you have a melody running through your head and would
share it with others? This class will explore the basics of
melody and harmony, so you can begin to develop your own
style. Materials: Personal laptop for class and Finale
Notepad 2008 software (a free download at
www.finalemusic.com). |
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010* - Beginning Band (grades 4-6) Allison
The beginning band class will give students an opportunity to get a
head start on their fall school music program or to simply explore
learning a band instrument. Students will be instructed on the
fundamentals of their instrument Materials: Instrument (flute,
clarinet, sax, trumpet, French horn, trombone, snare/bells) and the
Accent On Achievement Book I. |
| 1:00 |
011* - Intermediate Band (grades 6) Allison
Intermediate players develop fundamentals, technique and
performance skills through selected band literature during
this session. Materials: Instrument, music provided. |
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012* - Swap Band (grades 7-8 or a minimum of 2 years
playing experience) Mettler
The Swap Band is designed for musicians that are interested
in exploring a different band instrument. This class is
ideal for those that need to learn to double in jazz band or
who have been asked by their school director to switch to
another instrument. Materials: Instrument and the Accent on
Achievement Book II. |
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013 – Instrument Inventions (grades 6-8) Sagerser
Would you like to make instruments out of wood,
Styrofoam, fishing line, garden hoses and PVC pipe? Let’s
have some fun turning everyday materials into playable
instruments. Materials: Creativity and recyclable materials. |
| 2:00 |
014* - Advanced Band (grades 7-8 or a minimum of 2 years
playing experience) Mettler
Advanced players improve fundamentals, musicianship,
technique, and performance skills through selected band
literature during this session. Materials: Instrument, music
provided. |
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015 - Introduction to Improvisation (grades 6-8) Allison
Students interested in this session will have an opportunity
to cover the basics of improvisation, including style,
theory, and many jazz related techniques. There is no
specified instrumentation to the class as it is an
exploratory experience. Materials: Instrument and Chop
Monster 1 (purchase part I). |
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016 - Flute Choir (grades 7-8 or a minimum of 2 years playing
experience) Sagerser
Join in the fun of playing in a flute choir. Students will perform
ensemble literature, while learning the history, methods and
technique of the instrument. Materials: Music provided. |
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3:00 |
017* - Jazz Band (grades 7-8) Mettler
Jazz band students will perform swing and jazz styles and cover the
basics of improvisation. Materials: Instrument, music provided.
Limited to Jazz Band instrumentation. |
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018 - Guitar I (grades 4-6 or by permission) Lawson
This beginning guitar class will give students all the necessary
basic guitar playing skills, including note reading, playing
melodies and chord accompaniment. Materials: Guitar and the Fender
Guitar Method. |
| 4:00 |
019 - Guitar II (grades 7-8 or by permission) Lawson
This beginning guitar class will give students all the
necessary basic guitar playing skills, including note
reading, playing melodies and chord accompaniment.
Materials: Guitar and the Fender Guitar Method. |
