A = A
class for adults (ages 13 and older)
Y = A class for youth (ages 12 and younger)
Y/A = A class for both adults and youth
BASICS OF DRUMMING
MUS601
Jim Chambers
Tuesday, 5:30p – 6:30p
Starts: September 21 / Ends: October 26
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 17
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members
Y/A For ages 8 and older
This
class will introduce students of all ages to the fundamentals of percussion,
starting with a rudiment structure and ultimately moving toward study on a drum
set. The class will focus on handling sticks and proper technique, drum rolls,
snare drum (students will use the instructor’s drum). Students will also learn a
song and play it for family and friends.
Required Supplies:
A pair of drumsticks.
BEGINNING THE GREAT HIGHLAND BAGPIPE
MUS602
Tampa Bay Pipes & Drums
Wednesday, 6p – 7p
Starts: September 22 / Ends: October 27
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 20
$60 for members / $72 for non-members
Y/A For ages 12 and older
This
class will include learning the scale, music notation and sight reading.
Students will learn exercises and an introduction to playing embellishments.
Required Supplies:
Practice Chanter, Instruction Book:
Beginning the Bagpipe by Sandy Jones
There are
two vendors that the Tampa Bay Pipes & Drums use regularly to purchase these
items: The British Shop and Tone Czar, Inc. It is recommended that you buy a
plastic practice chanter; however there are more expensive wooden options
available.
BEGINNING ACOUSTIC GUITAR
MUS603
Richard Arnold
Tuesday, 5:15p – 6:15p
Starts: September 21 / Ends: October 26
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 17
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members
Y/A For ages 9 and older
This
introductory course will cover hand positions, scales, chords and other basic
skills. Students must bring their own instrument.
INTERMEDIATE ACOUSTIC GUITAR
MUS604
Richard Arnold
Thursday, 4p – 5:05p
Starts: September 23 / Ends: October 28
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 21
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members
Y/A For ages 9 and older
This
class is a continuation of the Beginning Guitar class. Students must exhibit
basic skills on the guitar and should have a basic knowledge of music. Students
must bring his or her instrument.
BEGINNING PRIMARY PIANO
MUS605
Lynda Goetz
Tuesday, 3p – 4p
Starts: September 21 / Ends: October 26
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 17
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members
A For ages 6-8
Students
will study and learn the basic music theory, piano technique and play both new
and familiar simple, age-appropriate songs on the keyboard. Students will need
access to a keyboard for practice.
BEGINNING YOUTH PIANO
MUS606
Richard Arnold
Tuesday, 4:15p – 5:05p
Starts: September 21 / Ends: October 26
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 17
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members
Y For ages 9-12
This
class will cover sound and pattern recognition, simple sight reading, scales and
simple songs.
INTERMEDIATE PIANO
MUS607
Richard Arnold
Thursday, 5:15p – 6p
Starts: September 23 / Ends: October 28
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 21
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members
Y/A For ages 9 and older
Teacher’s recommendation required.
This class is a continuation of the Beginning Piano class. Students must exhibit
basic reading skills (g and f clef), rudimentary rhythms and play a simple piece
with both hands together.
BEGINNING ADULT PIANO
MUS608
Richard Arnold
Tuesday, 6:15p-7:05p
Starts: September 21 / Ends: October 26
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 17
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members
A For ages 13 and older
This
class will cover sound and pattern recognition, simple sight reading, scales and
simple songs.
BEGINNING VIOLIN (AGES 5-7)
MUS609
Terry Rejko
Wednesday, 4:45p – 5p
Starts: September 22 / Ends: October 27
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 20
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members
Y/A For ages 5-7
This is a class
for beginning violin, ages 5-7. We will learn how to properly hold the violin
and bow, and the fundamentals of good sound production. Students will learn
beginning songs in a relaxed, happy atmosphere. Parents are welcome, provided
there is enough space available. No prior knowledge of violin is required.
BEGINNING VIOLIN (AGES 8-10)
MUS610
Terry Rejko
Wednesday, 5:30p – 6:45p
Starts: September 22 / Ends: October 27
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 20
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members
Y/A For ages 8-10
This is a class
for beginning violin, ages 8-10. We will learn how to properly hold the violin
and bow, and the fundamentals of good sound production. Students will learn
beginning songs in a relaxed, happy atmosphere. Parents are welcome, provided
there is enough space available. No prior knowledge of violin is required.
HISTORY OF BLUES
MUS611
Ken Slicer
Wednesday, 6p – 8p
Starts: September 22 / Ends: October 27
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 20
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members
A For ages13 and older
We will
discuss the history of Blues music and the importance that it has from an
historical standpoint. The class will be supported by CDs of this music, where
it began and is today, from Field Hollers to sophisticated electronics. This is
a mirror of US History and as such provides us with an understanding of our
roots.
NEW HORIZONS BEGINNING BAND
MUS612
Helen Michaelson
Thursday, 10a – 12p
Starts: September 23 / Ends: October 28
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 21
$50 for members / $55 for non-members
A For ages 13 and older
This program was developed to create an entry point to group music-taking for
adult beginners and a comfortable re-entry point for adults who played music in
school and would like to resume. This class introduces the basics of learning to
play a band instrument. We will
study musical terms and beginning concepts of music such as scales, correct
fingerings breathing and you might end up having fun!
If you need help selecting an instrument, contact Helen Michaelson at
269-1310 ext.205
Required Supplies:
A band
instrument: One of the following: flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor
saxophone, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, French horn,
euphonium, trombone, tuba, bells, drums
Standard of Excellence for the Individual Instrument
by Bruce Pearson