St. A Spring 2017 Program Information

have an easel for each student, and they will work from pictures, still life, and even live models. You can see some of Mrs. Lam’s
work in pencil here: http://hismanyfaces.com/about-the-artist/graphite-drawings/ and some of her work in paint here:
http://hismanyfaces.com/about-the-artist/healing-art/
You have the option also of signing up for two periods in a row at a discount, if your student would like more time to work. One
period is $135, two periods is $200.
LATIN SCHOLA (3:15-4:30)
Instructor: Dr. Patricia Warren.
Tuition: $150 per student
Dr. Warren will choose performance pieces, drawing from both Chant and polyphony, to suit both the individual voices and the
overall vocal character of the Schola. Participants will receive vocal instruction as a group, and occasionally some individual
instruction as well. Dr. Warren has many years' experience in music and education at many levels, and it is her goal to provide an
encouraging yet challenging environment in which she can draw out the best from each student.
The group will have many opportunities for performance in Extraordinary Form Latin Masses, including the 1st Sundays afternoon
Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
The Schola is open to students ages 12+, and adults are welcome! Class begins at 3:15; it is our hope that students enrolled in
traditional schools and parents may also be able to take advantage of the opportunity. If your child is under 12 but you think he/she
would do well in the Schola, please feel free to go ahead and register, and talk to Dr. Warren. She has worked with many younger
students too.
Dr. Warren will also offer private voice and flute lessons during the day.
Dr. Warren holds her Bachelor’s Degree in Flute and Voice from the University of Duquesne; her Master’s Degree in Sacred Music
and Voice, also from the University of Duquesne; and her DMA in Choral Conducting and Vocal Performance from the University of
Georgia. She has many years’ experience in directing and teaching music privately, in schools, and for churches. She has also taught
in other capacities and been principal of a school.
STRINGS CLASSES
Instructor: Victoria Pedroza
Tuition: $150
St. Cecilia Strings (grades 1-4) will be a beginning-intermediate level string orchestra made up of violins, violas, and cellos. Students
will learn the basics of their instrument, preparatory note reading skills, as well as ensemble playing in a fun and encouraging
atmosphere! No prior musical experience or ability necessary.
Required materials: correctly sized string instrument of student’s choice
St. Francis Solano Strings (grades 5 +) will be a beginning-intermediate and advanced level string orchestra made up of violins, violas,
and cellos. Students will learn and review the basics of their instrument, note reading, as well as ensemble performance in a positive,
encouraging atmosphere. No prior musical experience or ability necessary.
Advanced section: by audition only, experienced-advanced string players are invited to join the class as teacher-helpers, providing
peers with good examples in musicianship & character. Advanced students will be given more difficult music as well as additional
performance opportunities. Tuition for Advanced section: $100, by audition only
Required materials: correctly sized string instrument of student’s choice
Private Strings Lessons at St. Augustine:
There will be limited availability for private lessons during the day, please contact Mary if this is something you are interested in.
Questions on how to find the correct size instrument or where to rent or buy from?
Would like to audition for the advanced group?
Please contact me for more information!
Victoria Pedroza holds a BM in violin performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music. She began playing violin at the age of 4 and
looks forward now to sharing the passion and love of music passed on to her with her own students, helping them to develop their own
musical voice with which to praise God. Ms. Pedroza has taught violin and viola for 10 years and currently teaches music and strings
at Our Lady of Perpetual Help school, as well as strings at St. Raphael and Our Lady of Lourdes schools.
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