GROUP PIANO CLASSES
NCSM provides group piano classes only for children ages 3 through 5 years old. This program introduces our young students to music notation, rhythm and the keyboard. Children will also learn and use other instruments in the percussion family. This program is designed to prepare students with strong musical foundations before moving on to the more intensive individual (one-on-one) classes. They will start out on keyboards but will also learn to use a full size acoustic piano.
Group classes for piano are provided as a 12-week program with a recital at the end of the session. Classes meet for 45 minutes once a week, and each class contains no more than 8 students.
Please note that No Refunds or Make-Ups will be given if a student misses a class.
Class Selections:
PREP I : Ages 3 – under 4 (or no previous experience)
PREP II: Ages 4 – 5 (with/without previous experience)
Classes Schedules:
PREP I:
Saturdays at 10:00am – 10:45am, Starts date: 12/3/2011 (open for enrollment)
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Tuesdays at 5:15pm – 6:00pm, Starts date: 12/6/2011 (open for enrollment)
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PREP II:
Schedule: TBA, Starts date: TBA (open for new enrollments)
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TBA, Starts date: TBA (closed)
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GROUP GUITAR CLASSES
Class Schedules:
SECTION 1: Fridays at TBA, Start date: 1/6/2012 (Open for enrollment)
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SECTION 2: TBA, Start date: TBA (Open for enrollment)
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Materials:
Nylon string, or steel string acoustic guitars.
Section 1: Ages 6 – 12 years old
Section 2: Ages 13 & up
The group guitar class is designed for beginning and lower intermediate students. Students will learn the fundamentals of reading music and playing chords on the guitar. Standard playing techniques will be introduced including classical and popular music styles. Students will regularly perform for the class, both individually and along with small groups and the entire class.
Please note that No Refunds or Make-Ups will be given if a student misses a class.
GROUP THEORY CLASSES
Theory classes teach the students the specifics and concepts behind musical structures in written format. They help heighten and speed up the students’ learning process through understanding the way music is constructed, making them essential additions to instrumental instruction. These classes are also structured to follow the MTAC/CM Theory & Ear Training Exam format.
Group Theory & Composition is a 12-week program, and students will need to take 2 courses (Fall & Spring Quarter) to cover all materials. The class will meet for one hour once a week.
Please note that No Refunds will be given if a student misses a class.
Class Selections:
Theory & Ear Training Prep: Equivalent to MTAC/CM Level Prep – 2 (1-Quarter Course)
Theory & Ear Training 1A & 1B: Equivalent to MTAC/CM Level 3 – 4 (2 Quarters needed to cover all materials)
Theory & Ear Training 2A & 2B: Equivalent to MTAC/CM Level 5 – 7 (2 Quarters needed to cover all materials)
Theory & Ear Training 3A & 3B: Equivalent to MTAC/CM Level 8 – 9 (2 Quarters needed to cover all materials)
Classes Schedules:
THEORY & EAR TRAINING PREP : N/A (1-Quarter Course):
QUARTER 1 : 9/10/11 – 12/3/11 (No class on 11/26/11)
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THEORY & EAR TRAINING 1A :
AM SESSION : Saturdays at 11:00am – 12:00pm (2-Quarter Course)
PM SESSION : Saturdays at 1:00pm – 2:00pm (2-Quarter Course)
QUARTER 1 (Lv. 1A): 9/10/11 – 12/3/11 (No class on 11/26/11)
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QUARTER 2 (Lv. 2B): 12/10/11 – 3/10/12 (No classes on 12/24/11 & 12/31/11)
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THEORY & EAR TRAINING 2A :
Saturdays at 10:00am – 11:00am (2-Quarter Course)
QUARTER 1 (Lv. 2A): 9/10/11 – 12/3/11 (No class on 11/26/11)
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QUARTER 2 (Lv. 2B): 12/10/11 – 3/10/12 (No classes on 12/24/11 & 12/31/11)
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THEORY & EAR TRAINING 3A : Not offered at this time (2-Quarter Course):
Quarter 1: N/A
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