Classes for Theory and History

Note Reading Explorers
Fall 2021: September 20-January 17
Violins: Mondays 5-5:45 pm
Violas & Cellos: Mondays 4-4:45 pm
Boost your music-reading skills in a fun environment with other students.
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How Music Works: Part 1 and 2
Spring 2022: February 3-March 31
Unlock the mysteries of music in this introduction to music theory.
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Preparing to Hear Masterworks
Online: Mondays 1:30-3:30 pm
In Person: Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 pm
Explore the history and music of three Bach cantatas through listening and discussion.
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Music Theory for Performers
Mondays 5-5:45 pm
Explore the principles underlying the interplay of the basic building blocks in a musical work.
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Music Theory for Piano Students
Fall 2021: September 15-January 20
Use the Royal Academy curriculum to deepen theory knowledge for piano students.
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Black Dots Boot Camp
Gain the skills to lift a basic tune off of the page and into your voice or instrument.
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Theory and Composition for Traditional Musicians
Wednesdays 7-8:30 pm
Students will compose tunes and discuss elements of music theory that relate to the compositions.
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Putting Together the Puzzle of Musical Style
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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