Music Theory I
Annual Class Fee: $155
Instructor: Ellen Singer
Band*
Age: 10+
Time: Mondays, 2:25 - 3:10 PM
Strings*
Age: 9+
Time: Mondays, 12:45 - 1:30 PM
*Those who participate solely in choir may choose the most optimal time for their schedule
Music Theory I provides students with a strong foundation in the language of music. Through engaging written exercises, listening activities, and rhythm practice, students learn to read and write music while developing the essential skills needed for successful instrumental and vocal performance.
Students explore the musical alphabet, keyboard layout, staff notation, note naming, time signatures, dynamics, articulation, sharps and flats, and whole and half steps. Additional emphasis is placed on musical vocabulary, ear training, and rhythmic accuracy.
Required when concurrently enrolled in: Beginning Band, Applied Strings
Recommended concurrent enrollment: Boys Choir, Girls Choir
*Classes would be 3x this price without the generosity of our annual donors!
The standard yearly enrollment fee is $150.
Register early to save—$100 before August 1, $125 before September 1.
Class Highlights
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Fundamental Concepts of Music Theory
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Intro to Musical Notation and Symbols
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Developing Music Literacy and Writing Skills
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Individualized for Band and Strings