Age
7‑10:
Sat morning 9:30–10:20
Fee: $170/quarter + materialsr
The family of
string instruments constitute the core of the orchestra and
have a wealth of solo and chamber music literature to play.
This is a splendid opportunity for the student who is
home‑schooled
or whose school doesn’t offer string instruction to receive
an exemplar start under the guidance of an advanced level
instructor. Even students who will take strings in their
school or have already started can find a great benefit in
the added experience and individual attention provided by
the undergraduate string specialists who assist with the
classes. Beginners can start on violin, viola, cello, and
string bass.
Piano
Class for Beginners
Sat morning
10:30–11:20
or Wed afternoon 4:30‑5:20
Fee: $170/quarter + materials
This program is
designed for children in grades K
‑ 4 who are just
starting their keyboard training. Classes meet in the
outstanding facilities of the Piano Lab at the OSU School
of Music. Students have the benefit of learning from an
experienced and skilled instructor who specializes in group
instruction. Basic musical ideas of rhythm, melody,
harmony, and notation are taught along with keyboard
skills. This is an excellent foundation for all future
music studies. The instructor assigns children to the
proper group following an interview.
Pedagogy
Piano Class
Age
8‑10:
Winter & Spring Quarters
Tuesday 4:30‑5:20
for class
Fee: $170/quarter + materials.
Students ages 8
to 10 with no previous musical experience are selected by
an interview to participate in this annual class. It is an
excellent introduction to the instrument through a unique
team‑teaching
program. There is a group class plus a
half‑hour
private lesson each week. The group is taught by a Master
Teacher who supervises the private lesson instructors as
part of their teacher training. A commitment for both
quarters is required.
Flute
Class for Beginners
Grades
K‑7:
Saturday morning 9:30‑10:20
Fee: $170/quarter + materialsr
The flute was
well known in early Grecian and Egyptian civilization and
any ethnographic exhibit will show the flute in some form
known and loved by primitive peoples the world over. Now
this appealing instrument, like the string family, is
available in sizes which enable the interested child to
start as early as kindergarten. The classes are a creative
mix of eurythmics, ear training, music notation, and
ensemble skills in addition to learning to play the
instrument. The classes, taught by a certified and
experienced instructor, will use Suzuki materials, but not
a strict Suzuki method.
Guitar
Class for Beginners
Sat morning
9:30‑10:20
Fee:
$170/quarter + materials
The modern
acoustic guitar, a plucked and fretted stringed instrument,
has ancient origins. It became popular in the 18th century
and continues to be a strong attraction for many people.
Few instruments can match its versatility and portability.
Its ability to provide both harmony and melody have given
it prominence in classical works, jazz, folk, flamenco, and
popular music. Whatever one’s particular interest, the
underlying skills, technique, and understanding are the
same. This class with an advanced instructor will
concentrate on the fundamentals that provide a strong
foundation for pursuing further specialized study of the
instrument.
Musicianship
for Adults
Piano for Adult Beginners
Voice for Adult Beginners
Guitar
for Adult Beginners
Musicianship:
Wed evening 5:30-6:15
Voice Class: Wed evening 6:30–7:20
Piano Class: Wed evening 6:30–7:20
Guitar Class: Wed evening 6:30 - 7:20
Fee:
$100/quarter + materials
The mature hand
or voice, whether it belongs to a young adult or a senior
citizen, requires a special approach to develop technical
skills. These classes accommodate both the student
returning to the instrument after a long absence and the
one meeting it for the first time. The classes are designed
to handle just such varied backgrounds. Likewise the
experienced instructors are skilled in teaching a diverse
group
‑ and have been
successfully doing that for years. The student may find a
year is sufficient to read music and then progress on
his/her own
‑ or it may just
whet the appetite for additional classes and lessons.