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

music classes & Programs
Cello 3 for Adults
This course for adults focuses on expressive cello playing
and fluidity in the first four positions. This class requires
completion of Cello 2 for Adults or prior instructor
approval to register. New students seeking placement
who have not completed Cello 2 for Adults must contact
the instructor by email at bchen3@peabody.jhu.edu to
schedule a placement interview on Saturday, August 24
at the Peabody downtown campus. Students must obtain
their own instrument for the class. Class length will be 60
minutes for four or more students, 45 minutes for three
students, or 30 minutes for two students. Minimum of two
and maximum of six students.
PP.200.506 01 MON 7:00-8:00L215
Chen Fall $484/Spring $484
Fall classes to begin September 9, 2013
Spring classes to begin January 27, 2014
NEW! Cello 4 for Adults
This course for adults continues to refine fluid shifting in
the first four positions, learning the use of vibrato and
exploring more complex articulation in the bow. Students
will be introduced to the thumb position later in the year.
This class requires completion of Cello 3 for Adults or prior
instructor approval to register. New students seeking
placement who have not completed Cello 3 for Adults
must contact the instructor by email at bchen3@peabody.
jhu.edu to schedule a placement interview on Saturday,
August 24 at the Peabody downtown campus. Students
must obtain their own instrument for the class. Class
length will be 60 minutes for four or more students, 45
minutes for three students, or 30 minutes for two students.
Minimum of two and maximum of four students.
PP.200.507 01 SAT 1:30-2:30L410
Chen Fall $484/Spring $484
Fall classes to begin September 7, 2013
Spring classes to begin January 25, 2014
Violin 1 for Adults
This six-week course is designed for adult beginners who
have no violin experience. It introduces the violin in an
encouraging, low-stress, peer-supportive environment. It
will allow participants to decide if their interest in the violin
should be further pursued with individual instruction.
The course will cover the basics of holding the violin and
bow, early bow strokes, the A and E strings, and simple
folk songs. Student must obtain their own violin for the
class. Minimum of four students.
PP.200.121 01 WED 8:00-9:00 L215
Hildreth-Grasso Fall $188/Spring $188
Fall: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
Spring: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26
Violin 2 for Adults
A six-week course with preference for registration given
to students who have completed Class 1. This class is
intended as a continuation of Class 1 for adults who have
had minimal experience with the violin. This course will
introduce the G and D strings, slurs, note reading, and
more advanced musical material. Student must obtain
their own violin for the class. Minimum of four students.
PP.200.122.01 WED 8:00-9:00 L215
Hildreth-Grasso Fall $188/Spring $188
Fall: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4
Spring: 3/12, 3/19, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30
Violin for Adults (formerly Violin 3 for Adults)
This class is open to adult violin students who have some
experience on the violin and can read music. The class will
include both individual instruction and group activities
and allow students to pursue their interest in the violin in
a supportive, low-stress environment. Classes will be for
groups of 2, 3, or 4 participants. Groups of two students
will meet for 30 minutes, three for 45 minutes and four
for 60 minutes. New students may register in the Spring
dependant upon space. Student must obtain their own
violin for the class. Minimum of two students.
PP.200.123 01 WED 7:00-8:00 L215
Hildreth-Grasso Fall $484/Spring $484
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