Theory and Ear Training

Music Theory

            The principles of music reading, including rhythm, melody, harmony and all of the necessary elements of music. Sight singing is a major part of this class which will enable the students to learn to read music at sight and thus help them to further their skills, especially those who wish to pursue college training in any aspect of vocal performance.

            Fees are $225 for a 15 week session. Additional instructional materials may be required to purchase for the course.

                        Young Adult – Ages 13 – 18

                        Adults

                                    Ren Anderton, instructor

NEW CLASS! Day and Time open based on Instructor and Student Agreement

Beginning Sight Singing:

One hour class.  Students will be introduced to rhythm reading by learning to count the macro beat, the micro beat and the melodic rhythm.  Students will learn to sight read pitch by mastering moveable 'Do' solfege utilizing hand signals.  We will then put the skills together and sight read in two or three parts. Class will move quickly and include so much fun that you will never be bored.  Excellent preparation for Regional choir auditions.

Saturdays – 9 am

Dr. Judith Durocher, instructor

Choir Room

$225 plus $25 registration fee for 15 weeks; book fees may apply

Intermediate/Advanced Sight Singing:

One hour class.  Students will increase speed and complexity of rhythm utilizing skills mastered in the beginning level class.  Students will sight read larger pitch intervals using solfege hand signals. Skills will be developed by sight singing in three or more parts. Fluency and speed will be increased.

Excellent preparation for All State choir auditions or collegiate auditions involving a sight-singing component.

Saturdays – 10 am

Dr. Judith Durocher, instructor

Choir Room

$225 plus $25 registration fee for 15 weeks; book fees may apply