Fall/Spring 2013-2014 Catalog - Peabody Institute of The Johns ...

encouraged to attend eight bi-weekly enrichment classes
per semester at no additional cost. Enrichment classes
cover more advanced concepts pertaining to mastering
the instrument, theory and performance skills. At the
completion of each class, students will be placed with a
private instructor for individual instruction and continue
attending the enrichment classes at no additional cost
as part of their musical development and growth. For
information upon completion of the beginner classes on
individual instruction, tuition and placements for all ages,
please refer to pp. 6 and 8 for more details.
No experience is necessary. Students must obtain an
appropriately sized nylon-stringed instrument, footstool,
and appropriately sized chair for the class. Please visit
www.peabody.jhu.edu/prepguitarinstruction for details.
Introductory Guitar Classes
for Young Children
Guitar for Young Children: Level 1 (Ages 5-8)
This introductory class is designed for young children to
master the fundamentals of the guitar in a supportive
group setting. Parental participation is required. Parents,
alongside their children, will learn the entire curriculum,
allowing them to serve as a coach during daily at-home
practice sessions. After class completion, student may register
for Level 2 in preparation for placement in individual
instruction. Minimum of two and maximum of four students.
PP.020.010 01 SAT 2:00-2:45 L214
Forshee Fall $363/Spring $363
PP.020.010 02 MON 4:00-4:45 Rm 6
Forshee Fall $363/Spring $363
PP.020.010 04 MON 5:00-5:45 Rm 6
Forshee Fall $363/Spring $363
PP.020.010 03 TUE 3:30-4:15 Patapsco Middle School
Sobel Fall $363/Spring $363
Guitar for Young Children: Level 2 (Ages 5-8)
Prerequisite: Guitar for Children: Level 1
Designed for young children to continue to master the
fundamentals of the guitar through semi-private instruction.
The class places an instructor with two students
per class meeting for 30 minutes weekly, enabling more
individual attention and preparing the student for individual
instruction. Classes are scheduled based on teacher
availability. Continued parental participation is required.
Students will continue learning solo and ensemble repertoire.
After class completion, student will be placed in
individual instruction. Two students per instructor.
PP.020.400 Date/Time TBA Fall $384/Spring $384
Introductory Classes for Kids & Teens
These introductory classes are designed for kids and teens
to master the fundamentals of the guitar in a supportive
group setting. Parental participation is strongly encouraged
through educating the parent on a weekly basis
about their child's progress. Tuition also includes enrollment
in eight bi-weekly Guitar Enrichment classes per
semester (see box at right). After class completion, student
will be placed in individual instruction. Class length will be
60 minutes for four or more students (maximum of six), 45
minutes for three students, or 30 minutes for two students
(minimum of two).
Guitar for Kids (Ages 9-12)
PP.020.008 01 SAT 3:00-4:00 L203
Matejicka Fall $484/Spring $484
PP.020.008 02 TUE 4:00-5:00 Rm 12
Forshee Fall $484/Spring $484
PP.020.008 03 TUE 4:30-5:30 Patapsco Middle School
Sobel Fall $484/Spring $484
Guitar for Teens (Ages 13-17)
PP.020.009 01 SAT 1:00-2:00 L203
Matejicka Fall $484/Spring $484
PP.020.009 02 MON 6:00-7:00 AUD
Forshee Fall $484/Spring $484
PP.020.009 03 TUE 7:00-8:00 Patapsco Middle School
Sobel Fall $484/Spring $484
Introductory Guitar Class for Adults
Guitar for Adults (Ages 18 and up)
This beginner class is designed to introduce the concepts
of music reading, performance and theory, as well as
guitar positioning, seating and technique in an encouraging
environment for adults. No experience is necessary.
Tuition also includes enrollment in eight bi-weekly Guitar
Enrichment classes per semester (see box below for
details). After class completion, student will be placed in
individual instruction. Class length will be 60 minutes for
four or more students (maximum of six), 45 minutes for
three students, or 30 minutes for two students (minimum
of two).
PP.020.011 01 SAT 12:00-1:00 L203
Matejicka Fall $484/Spring $484
PP.020.011 02 MON 7:00-8:00 AUD
Forshee Fall $484/Spring $484
PP.020.011 03 TUE 8:00-9:00 Patapsco Middle School
Sobel Fall $484/Spring $484
GUITAR CLASSES
Guitar Orchestra (Grades 7-12)
This ensemble class offers 8 one-hour sessions per semester.
It is designed to provide young guitarists in the 7th
through 12th grades the opportunity to play chamber
works with other guitarists throughout the community,
as well as develop skills only found through performing
in an ensemble setting. A wide variety of styles will be
studied ranging from classical to popular music. Students
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