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Other
Music Classes
Beginning,
Intermediate and Advanced Guitar
These courses
include the study of the rudiments of guitar through class and individual
instruction. As students progress through the levels they learn to read music
and those entering the advanced class should have good music reading skills and
excellent right and left hand dexterity in first position chords and scales.
Piano
This course is designed for the
students who (1) wish to learn to read music and play the piano or (2) wish to
continue previous study of the piano. Students at all levels of performance
skills may enroll. Emphasis will be placed on improving performance skills and
reading music. Each student will receive individual coaching. Time for practice
will be a part of the course design.
Music Theory
and Technology
This course consists of the
thorough study of the fundamentals of music (scales, intervals, chords, and
four part harmonic writing) through the eye, ear, and keyboard. Some study of
musical form, music analysis and music history may be included.
The course continues second
semester where it puts emphasis on four-part harmonic writing, analysis, and
beginning composition. Included is the study of jazz and popular music.
Independent study activities, such as conducting, arranging, and more advanced
composition may be encouraged.
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