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music Theory Classes (Gr 5–adult)<br />
<strong>Music</strong> Theory Beg*<br />
Teen–Adult $290/16 wks<br />
Just beginning to study an instrument? Playing or<br />
singing for years but not comfortable with musical<br />
notation? Want to learn how music is organized? This<br />
class is for you! No previous theory training required.<br />
Topics: treble & bass clefs, accidentals, half & whole<br />
steps, the major scale, writing & identifying major key<br />
signatures, major & minor triads, rhythm & meter, ear<br />
training, sight singing. Max: 10<br />
31087 Sept 6-Jan 17 Thu, 6:15-7:05 pm Carrie Campbell<br />
<strong>Music</strong> Theory Interm*<br />
Teen–Adult $290/16 wks<br />
prereq: Beg Theory or familiarity with topics covered<br />
in that class. Topics include: review <strong>of</strong> major scales &<br />
key signatures, intervals, augmented & diminished<br />
triads, primary & secondary triads, minor scales & key<br />
signatures, dominant 7th chords, chord inversions, ear<br />
training, sight singing. Max: 10<br />
31088 Sept 11-Jan 15 Tue, 6:15-7:05 pm Richard Roper<br />
<strong>Music</strong> Theory Adv*<br />
Teen–Adult $290/16 wks<br />
prereq: Interm Theory or familiarity with class material.<br />
Topics: 7th chords, chord inversion & progression,<br />
cadences, melody harmonization, secondary dominants,<br />
modulation, phrase structure, form, more. Max: 10<br />
31089 Sept 5-Jan 16 Wed, 6:15-7:05 pm Carrie Campbell<br />
<strong>Music</strong> Theory for<br />
Guitarists* neW!<br />
Gr 6–Adult $290/16 wks<br />
prereq: One year <strong>of</strong> private lessons. learn how music<br />
theory relates to the guitar. Traditional beginning music<br />
theory concepts covered along with chords & chord<br />
progressions. Students will also analyze the theory<br />
behind blues, pop & rock songs. Max: 10<br />
31090 Sept 10-Jan 14 Mon, 5:30-6:15 pm Ruth Parry<br />
<strong>Music</strong> History: From Bach<br />
to Beethoven* neW!<br />
Teen–Adult $290/16 wks<br />
prereq: Interm Adult Theory or Theory 4. An exploration<br />
<strong>of</strong> music history & repertoire from the Baroque &<br />
Classical periods. Topics: major composers & works<br />
<strong>of</strong> the time, style, form, music terminology & analysis.<br />
This class is helpful in preparing for upper level ABRSM<br />
exams including DipABRSM. Max: 10<br />
31091 Sept 11-Jan 15 Tue, 7:15-8:05 pm Richard Roper<br />
*Core Curriculum Class – see pg 11 for info.<br />
Advanced Placement<br />
<strong>Music</strong> Theory* neW!<br />
Teens $330/16 wks<br />
prereq: ABRSM Theory 5, Certificate <strong>of</strong> Merit Level<br />
6 or department placement test. This course is the<br />
first semester <strong>of</strong> a one year course & will prepare<br />
students for the May 2013 AP <strong>Music</strong> Theory exam.<br />
Topics include: advanced theory & harmony, 4-part<br />
writing, ear training, sight singing, music repertoire &<br />
history. Students may take this class for UC approved<br />
high school credit in conjunction with the <strong>School</strong> for<br />
Independent learners (SIl). For more information on<br />
taking this course for high school credit contact Carrie<br />
Campbell at ccampbell@arts4all.org or Ashley Sarver at<br />
asarver@sileducation.com. Max: 10<br />
31092 Sept 8-Jan 12 Sat, 3:30-4:30 pm Carrie Campbell<br />
ABRSM Aural Training<br />
level 6<br />
Gr 5–Teen $220/10 wks<br />
Note Special Start & End Dates!<br />
prereq: Passing <strong>of</strong> ABRSM Practical Exam 5 or permission<br />
<strong>of</strong> Theory Program Coordinator. Class leads to practical<br />
exams preparing students for ABRSM Aural Tests in<br />
upper levels. Concepts: sight singing, melodic memory,<br />
cadences, music history, form, analysis. Max: 10<br />
31093 Aug 24-Nov 2 Fri, 4-4:55 pm Carrie Campbell<br />
ABRSM Aural Training<br />
level 7<br />
Gr 5–Teen $220/10 wks<br />
Note Special Start & End Dates!<br />
prereq: Passing <strong>of</strong> ABRSM Practical Exam 6 or<br />
permission <strong>of</strong> Theory Program Coordinator. Class leads<br />
to practical exams preparing students for ABRSM<br />
Aural Tests in upper levels. Concepts: sight singing,<br />
modulation, melodic memory, chords, cadences, music<br />
history, form, analysis. Max: 10<br />
31094 Aug 24-Nov 2 Fri, 5-5:55 pm Carrie Campbell<br />
ABRSM Aural Training<br />
level 8<br />
Gr 5–Teen $220/10 wks<br />
Note Special Start & End Dates!<br />
prereq: Passing <strong>of</strong> ABRSM Practical Exam 7 or<br />
permission <strong>of</strong> Theory Program Coordinator. Class leads<br />
to practical exams preparing students for ABRSM<br />
Aural Tests in upper levels. Concepts: part singing,<br />
modulation, melodic memory, chord progressions,<br />
cadences, music history, form, analysis. Max: 10<br />
31095 Aug 24-Nov 2 Fri, 6-6:55 pm Carrie Campbell<br />
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