It's never too late for music! Over 10% of MCMS students are adults who experience music for a lifetime.
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY & RECORDING PROGRAMS
Our state of the art Music Technology Lab and Recording Studio contains workstations with iMac computers and Roland synthesizers. We have classes in various recording techniques, electronic music, mixing, podcasting, & more! Master the leading technologies: Pro Tools, Sibelius, Garage Band, etc.
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Instructor: Aubrie Dionne
Placement audition is required.
Beginner / Intermediate
Class time: Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Length: 60 minutes/14 weeks
Tuition: $255**
Fairytale Music: Selections from Shrek, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, and Cinderella. First rehearsal is September 9, 2009.
Advanced
Class time: Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Length: 60 minutes/14 weeks
Tuition: $255**
Music of the Night: Selections from Twilight, Kennan's Night Sililoquy, and Overture to Midsummer Night's Dream. First rehearsal is September 10, 2009.
A great opportunity for musicians of all ages to play and perform in a positive, non-competitive environment, intended to compliment private lessons and other learning experiences. A placement audition is required.
BEGINNING PIANO CLASS FOR ADULTS
When you walk by a piano do you wish that you could sit down and play a favorite tune? This class is designed for adults with little or no keyboard experience. Students may utlitze the piano lab for scheduled practice time.
Instructor: Joanne Mallove
Ages: Adults
Class Times: Wednesday 6:30- 7:30 PM
7:30 - 8:30 PM
Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Length: 60 Minutes/14-week session
Tuition:$320
Custom Designed Ensembles for All Ages
Ensemble experience is an essential element in music education, and MCMS continues to expand its Chamber Music Program in order to offer this exciting educational experience to more students. Musicians will be asked to participate in placement consultation/auditions to enable the faculty to form ensembles of players at similar ability levels. Recital and performance opportunities for these ensembles will be offered.
Chamber Music Placement Audition Times:
Monday - Thursday, September 14 - 17, 2009 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Please call the MCMS office to schedule a time.
For the placement auditions, students will play a selection of their choice. All students will sight read during the audition. Auditions are 15 minutes in length. Ensembles will be arranged with students of like levels of ability and ages. Rehearsals will be scheduled according to student and teacher availability, much like private lessons.
Ensembles will rehearse for 12 weeks and conclude with a chamber music performance. Open to all, regardless of age, instrument, or performing ability.
Tuition: $300**
Length: 12 week session
ADULT STRING CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
For adults with one year of private study through advanced study. This class will be divided into 3 sections: beginner Ensemble, Intermediate Ensemble, and Advanced Ensemble. Students will be placed in ensembles based on consultation with the instructor. Enjoy this opportunity for adult students and amateurs to play chamber music with their peers in a professional, nurturing environment. Throughout the course, a variety of repertoire will be explored, with ample time to get to know your fellow musicians.
Director: Deborah Markow
Class Time: Thursday 6:30 pm
Length: 2 hours/12-week session
Tuition: $250
MUSIC THEORY
Every musician needs to know the basics of music theory. Learn the science behind the music in this music theory class. This class will be held in the piano lab utilizing a hands-on practical approach to music theory. Youu will learn about intervals, scales, chords, inversions, transpositions and much more.
First class is September 14, 2009
Instructor: Piper Runnion-Bareford
Class time: Tuesday 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Length: 60 minutes/14 week session
Tuition: $280**
MUSIC SKILLS FOR ADULT SINGERS
Whether you are looking to improve your singing skills or add to your general knowledge of music, Music skills for Adults Singers is a class for you! In this class taught with the adult learner in mind, you will increase your understanding music notation, improve your sight-singing skills, learn vocal warm-ups and techniques to maximize your voice and understand the principles of good singing.
Instructor: Donna Lombardo
Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 pm beginning Oct. 6
Length: 60 min./12 week session
Tuition: $250
**Qualifies for a 20% discount for students registered in MCMS private lessons