Adult String Classes
Beginning Strings
Instructor: Valerie Terry
Cost: $165/13-week session
With a little practice, anyone can learn to play a musical instrument. Join this hands-on group class to learn rudiments of the violin, viola, cello or double bass. Two different levels are offered to accommodate the absolute beginner and the retuning music student. Bring your own or a rented instrument to the first class. All students are encouraged to purchase a copy of Essential Elements 2000 Book I for class use.
Strings Technique
Instructor: Carlann Evans
Cost: $165/13-week session
Formerly known as Beginning Strings II, this class is designed to assist adults returning to their instrument or those who have learned rudimentary skills. Prerequisite playing skills include proper position and posture (bow and instrument), basic note-reading skills, knowledge of rhythm (whole notes through eighth notes), the ability to play in the key of D major and practical application of concepts presented in Essential Elements 2000 Book I. All students are encouraged to purchase a copy of Essential Elements 2000 Book II for class use.
Both Beginning Strings and Strings Technique offer two sessions:
Session I:
Sept. 16, 2008 to Dec. 16, 2008 (no class on Nov. 25)
Session II:
Jan. 13-April 7, 2009
Groups meet:
Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Adult Concert Orchestra
Conductor: Valerie Terry
Cost: $165/13-week session
This group-class setting combines technique and orchestral skills within a supportive, social atmosphere. Appropriate technique and note-reading skills are required. Private lessons are recommended for additional support and ongoing progress. All class sheet music is supplied on a loan basis.
Session I:
Sept. 16, 2008 to Dec. 16, 2008 (no class on Nov. 25)
(Recital - December 16, 2008)
Session II:
Jan. 13-April 7, 2009
(Recital – April 7, 2009)
Groups meet:
Tuesdays from 6:45-8:15 p.m.
Pre-Summer Adult String Orchestra
Cost: $80/6-week session
Session:
April 21-May 26, 2009
(Times TBA)
Adult Music Series
Musical Matters
Instructor: Robbert de Vries
Cost: $135/10-week session or $175/13-week session
Learning what to listen for in music is the primary objective of this course. During the weekly sessions a wide variety of musical and music-related topics (such as: terminology, instrumentation, structure, interpretation, etc.) are explained, explored and discussed. With input from the class a choice is made among major compositions of the concert repertoire to be played through recordings, live performance and a visit to an orchestra rehearsal of the Sarasota Orchestra. The group sessions are informal and highly interactive, making them the ideal opportunity to pose any questions you may have about music and musical practice. Prior musical knowldge is not a requirement for this course. Interest in music is.
Session I:
Oct. 7-Dec. 16, 2008 (no class on Nov. 25)
Session II:
Jan. 13-April 7, 2009
Groups meet:
Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m.
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