Classes for Theory and History

Preparing to Hear Masterworks: Bach Cello Suites
Explore the history and music through listening and discussion.
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Preparing to Hear Masterworks
Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 pm in person
or Thursdays 1:30-3:30 pm online
Explore the history and music through listening and discussion.
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How Music Works: Part 1 and 2
Thursdays 10:45 am - 12:45 pm
Fall 2022: September 22-November 10
Unlock the mysteries of music in this introduction to music theory.
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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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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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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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