Music Theory Class (return to top)
MAEC offers music theory classes as a complement to private lessons. Regularly enrolled academy students pay no additional fee for one additional class or ensemble. Any student, whether taking lesson at MAEC or elsewhere, may also enroll. Music theory courses include music notation, scales, keys, musical terminology, and the study of intervals and harmony. With an emphasis in music theory, students gain a better understanding of note recognition, key signatures, meter, form and rhythm. The class helps to clarify what is taught during private lessons. Enrollment in private lessons is not required for this class.

 

Music Mind Games (return to top)
In Music Mind Games, innovative and enjoyable games are used to progressively teach note reading and music theory that may be immediately applied to instrumental studies. Students with solid music theory skills become well-rounded musicians. Students are encouraged to return for more than one semester as they will continue to be challenged with a higher level of learning.

Grades 1-3 Fall & Spring Semester, TBA

 

Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Music, But Were Afraid to Ask .... (return to top)
(A Music Appreciation Course)
No formal music training is required for this course which surveys music from the Baroque to the present. Solo, vocal, symphonic, and ensemble compositions are explored for their contribution to the history of Western Music. As being familiar with written music opens up new meaning to participating in choirs and other music ensembles, the mysteries of musical notation also will be unveiled.

Music Appreciation Class, Fall Semester, Tuesdays 6:00-6:50pm

Great Times in Music History: A Survey of Music History (return to top)
Discover the lives of past composers and performers. Learn about why we continue to study historical music. Survey will cover four periods: Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Twentieth Century. Prepare for great times! This class is taught over 2 sections.

Introduction of Aural Skills (return to top)
This class will present students the opportunity to develop sight singing and musical dictation skills. Both are essential skills to higher levels of music making and composing. Theory class background required or pre-approval from course instructor.

 

Beginning Recorder (return to top)
A group class for beginning recorder players. No experience necessary, but fun will be required!

Oboe Reedmaking 101 (return to top)
Learn the art of making your own oboe reeds. Taught by a professional reed maker, you will explore how to adjust reeds for you and how to go from a piece of cane to a ready to play reed!

 

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