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Classes for Theory and History

Sheet music

How Music Works: Part 1 and 2

Fall 2024: October 3-November 24
Thursdays 10:45 am - 12:45 pm
UVMC Elgar Room

Unlock the mysteries of music in this introduction to music theory.

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Preparing to Hear Masterworks

Fall 2024: TBA
UVMC Bach Room

Explore the history and music through listening and discussion.

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Music Theory for Performers

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Explore the principles underlying the interplay of the basic building blocks in a musical work.

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student violinists with conductor

Note Reading Explorers


Boost your music-reading skills in a fun environment with other students.

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Music Theory for Piano Students


Use the Royal Academy curriculum to deepen theory knowledge for piano students.

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Putting Together the Puzzle of Musical Style

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Using Bruce Adolf’s “Piano Puzzlers” as a starting point, students 16 and up will investigate how the elements of melody, rhythm, and harmony combine to create distinct compositional styles.

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