Course Descriptions

MR-01

Conducting 101: The power of the hand
We will learn and practice conducting patterns and basic interpretive gestures needed for effective ensemble conducting. Bring your instrument and your voice for practical applications of these techniques.

Katy Strand

MR-02

Puzzles: Discovering Hidden Structures in Music
How are musical compositions developed? Forms to be studied are sonata allegro, rondo, minuet and trio, and others. Listening will be a significant component of this class.

Dwayne Wasson

MR-03

Pedagogy: Discovering the Creative Teacher Within
Who prepares you to think creatively and independently? This course will discuss the difference between a good studio teacher and a great studio teacher, focusing on creative teaching techniques, relationship building, and the importance of clear communication.

Katie Goins

MR-04

An (Extremely Brief but Exhilarating) History of Musical Styles
Ever wonder about the definition of a sackbut? Who were the Schubertiads? Which composer was so handsome that women fainted at his feet? Discover the people behind the compositions and the stylistic characteristics that define the music of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods through listening examples and activities.

Sarah Tomasewski

MR-05

Reasons You Shouldn’t Hate Opera?!?
Find the passion in this exciting musical form. Through listening, studying libretti, and acting out. What could be more fun than lust, deception, and death?

Michelle Gulick

MT-01

Theory I
No basic theory skills necessary. The course will focus on rhythmic/melodic dictation, sight-singing, basic terminology, and notation.

Michelle Gulick

MT-02

Theory II
This class will build on previous knowledge of the circle of fifths, key signatures, and intervals in relationship to larger musical forms.

Sarah Tomasewski

MT-03

Theory III: Advanced Theory & Composition
We will explore the journey involved in the creation of a new musical work. We will investigate how culture, history, and science influenced past composers. We will write for our own time and community. This course is designed for students with previous training in music theory. Students should be familiar with harmony, scales, and intervals. They must be able to read both treble and bass clefs.

Alan Paterson

ID #	Course Title	Instructor(s)
MR-01	Conducting 101: The power of the hand We will learn and practice conducting patterns and basic interpretive gestures needed for effective ensemble conducting. Bring your instrument and your voice for practical applications of these techniques.	Katy Strand
MR-02	Puzzles: Discovering Hidden Structures in Music How are musical compositions developed? Forms to be studied are sonata allegro, rondo, minuet and trio, and others. Listening will be a significant component of this class.	Dwayne Wasson
MR-03	Pedagogy: Discovering the Creative Teacher Within Who prepares you to think creatively and independently? This course will discuss the difference between a good studio teacher and a great studio teacher, focusing on creative teaching techniques, relationship building, and the importance of clear communication.	Katie Goins
MR-04	An (Extremely Brief but Exhilarating) History of Musical Styles Ever wonder about the definition of a sackbut? Who were the Schubertiads? Which composer was so handsome that women fainted at his feet? Discover the people behind the compositions and the stylistic characteristics that define the music of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods through listening examples and activities.	Sarah Tomasewski
MR-05	Reasons You Shouldn’t Hate Opera?!? Find the passion in this exciting musical form. Through listening, studying libretti, and acting out. What could be more fun than lust, deception, and death?	Michelle Gulick
MT-01	Theory I No basic theory skills necessary. The course will focus on rhythmic/melodic dictation, sight-singing, basic terminology, and notation.	Michelle Gulick
MT-02	Theory II This class will build on previous knowledge of the circle of fifths, key signatures, and intervals in relationship to larger musical forms.	Sarah Tomasewski
MT-03	Theory III: Advanced Theory & Composition We will explore the journey involved in the creation of a new musical work. We will investigate how culture, history, and science influenced past composers. We will write for our own time and community. This course is designed for students with previous training in music theory. Students should be familiar with harmony, scales, and intervals. They must be able to read both treble and bass clefs.	Alan Paterson