Community Music Classes and Adult Programs
Community Music at Tufts offers Saturday classes for kids,
teenagers, and weeknight programs for adults. For information on
any aspect of the program, classes, scholarship information, or to
be placed on our mailing list, please contact Edith Auner at
Edith.Auner@tufts.edu
or (617) 627-5616. The application for the program, due two weeks
before each new semester, is below.
View photos of the Community Music Program.
Community Music Programs at Tufts
Saturday classes; September to June every academic year.
Please right-click the appropriate application below and click "Save Link As...".
After filling out the application, please save it to your computer and send it
as an e-mail attachment to the address listed on the application.
Community Music Classes for Children, Teenagers, Adults
The Granoff Music Center and Tufts Music is proud to present and
offer the following Community Music Offerings in 2012 and 2013.
Calendar for Community Music at Tufts: September 2012 - May 2013
First Semester
September 22, 29
October 6, 13, 27, no class October 20 (Tufts parents' weekend)
November 3, 10, 17, no class November 24 (Thanksgiving)
December 1, 8, 15, no class December 22 or December 29
January 5, 12, 19
January 19 first semester Community Music concerts
Second semester
January 26
February 2, 9, 16, no class February 23 (public school winter break)
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
April 6, 13, 27, no class April 20 (public school spring break)
May 4, 11
May 11 second semester Community Music Concerts
CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes for young children ages 3 - 6
(Policy sheet >)
Music and Movement based on Dalcroze Eurhythmics.
45 minute
classes for 3 and 4 year olds, 1 hour classes for 5-6 year olds.
Instructors: Jill Gleim and
Yu-Hsin Tai
$185.00 per semester
The Dalcroze method teaches musical concepts through movement, storytelling,
folk songs and dances. The process emphasizes body awareness,
self-expression, exploration and control. This experience is particularly
exciting in the development of musical training for young children.
Fall Schedule:
- 3 year old class - 9:30am
- 4 year old class - 10:15am
- 5-6 year old class - 11:00am
Classes for Children 6 - 9
Group Recorder Class
One hour class. 11am-12pm
Instructor: Yu-Hsin Tai
$185 per semester
The recorder is an excellent instrument for children as an
introduction to music making. It is a proven fact that learning
a musical instrument enhances concentration and self-confidence.
In this beginning recorder class, we will learn tone production
and basic fingerings on the recorder as well as how to read
music and play by ear. Eurhythmics activities will be woven into
the class. Simple tunes will be learned by the whole group in
addition to duets and rounds.
Classes for Children 7 - 10
(Policy sheet >)
Beginning Piano Class
One hour class. 9am-10am, 10am-11am, 12pm-1pm, 1pm-2pm, and 2pm-3pm
Instructor: Nando Michelin
$275 per semester
Taught in our piano/computer lab with touch sensitive keyboards.
Intermediate Piano Class
One hour class. 11am-12pm
Instructor: Nando Michelin
$275 per semester
Taught in our piano/computer lab with touch sensitive keyboards.
Choral Singing and Musicianship Class
One hour classes. 11am-12pm
Instructor:Lucille Jones
$165 per semester
Life's A Song, So Let's Sing!
Music is a lot of fun, but do you know what the big words mean that make songs
"go"? Melody, Harmony, Rhythm? Come find out in the context of singing. Through
the use of music from a variety of cultures and styles, we will explore how
songs are formed and what they mean to people by singing them together -
madrigals, folk songs, spirituals, chant, blues, show tunes, rock and roll, and
even pop music of today! Along the way, we learn about music notation as well.
But mostly, we will find songs we like and make music together!
Introduction to Rhythm
One hour class. Saturdays 9am – 10am
$205 per semester
Instructor:
Ian Gendreau
Join us in our fun and exciting introduction to musics of the
world! This class provides an excellent introduction to various
rhythm and percussion traditions from around the globe. Students
will learn songs, rhythms, and instruments from a variety of
musical cultures from Africa, Southamerica, Northamerica, the
Caribbean, the Middle East and more. This is a great opportunity
for younger students to engage with new musical ideas that they
may not have encountered before. This class can also help
prepare younger students who may be interested in taking African
Drumming when they are older. We will provide the instruments
for every class. Students only have to come prepared to have fun
while learning!
Group Violin Class
One hour classes. 9am-10am, beginning
class; 10am-11am, level two; 11am-12pm, intermediate class
Instructor:
Laura Kozachek and
Emil Altschuler
$185 per semester
Beginning violin students will improve technically and musically in a group
environment that fosters teamwork and encouragement. Each class will include
time spent learning how to read music and a session on playing position in
addition to practicing repertoire. Solo and duet material will be equally
emphasized so that students learn how to play by themselves and with other
musicians.
Beginning Chamber Music
One hour classes. 11am
Instructor:
Meghan Carye
$185 per semester
Chamber music for strings and piano, open to students with at
least two years of lessons. Each class limited to one pianist.
Children love chamber music, where they play in groups but where
each player gets his or her own part. The class will incorporate
musical games and improvisation designed to encourage listening,
nonverbal communication and other chamber music skills. Students
will work on and perform a variety of classical, folk, and
popular music. Maximum six students per class.
Classes for Children 8 - 12
Group Cello Class
One hour classes. 10am-11am, beginning class
Instructor: Meghan Carye
$185 per semester
Beginning cellists will be introduced to the instrument in a fun and creative class.
Students will learn basic skills on the instrument and will gain confidence playing
alone and with others. They will work on repertoire, including solo pieces and ensemble
pieces; theory, including note reading, rhythms, and key signatures; technique, and ensemble skills.
Beginning/Intermediate Class for Ukulele
One hour classes. 12 noon
Instructor: Jerry Bussiere
Tuition: $275.00 per semester
No prior experience needed, but if you have played guitar, you can
easily transfer your skills and knowledge to the ukulele. We will
learn basic chords and/or melodies to popular and traditional songs,
which the students will help to choose. Note reading is not necessary,
but we will use basic chord charts that are simple to follow.
Introduction to Fiddle Styles for intermediate string players
One hour classes. 2pm-3pm
Instructor: Elizabeth Anderson
$185 per semester
This class will draw on a range of fiddle styles, from Scottish, Irish, and
Quebecois toamerican Old-time and Scandinavian. Folk music is transmitted orally,
and there will a special emphasis on learning how to learn music by ear. Students
should be playing at an intermediate level and are required to bring a recording
device to listen to and practice tunes at home. Violin, Viola, and cello students are welcome!
Classes for Children 8 and Older
(Policy sheet >)
String Ensemble
One hour classes. 12noon
Instructor: Meghan Carye
$150 per semester
String Ensemble is offered to students with previous experience
on a string instrument. All members must have a foundation of
technical proficiency that will allow them to develop the skills
necessary to perform in a small ensemble. Everyone will experience
the joy and love of music in a small ensemble setting and realize
that people can work together for a common experience. We will study
and perform challenging string chamber and orchestra music of
varying periods.
Classes for Children 9 - 12
Flute Class
One hour classes. 10am-11am
Instructor: To be announced
$250 per semester
In flute class your child will first learn the fundamentals of music (reading
music, rhythm, pitch and scales). The next step is to master flute technique:
embouchure, correct flute posture, hand positions. We will then apply these
skills to the flute, beginning with simple flute fingerings and progressing to
melodies, duets and trios. A teacher-approved flute is required.
Classes for Children 10 - 13
Semi-Private Piano Lessons
Thirty minute classes offered every half hour between 9am and
12 noon;
Instructors: Casey Hannan,
Katherine Chi
$275 per semester.
Semi-private piano lessons are intended for students between the ages of 10-13
with a minimum of two years of class piano. The students will be paired by
level and will work on piano technique; repertoire, including some pieces for
piano duet; sight-reading; and keyboard theory. Students must have access to a
piano for daily practice.
Classes for Children 10 - 17
Semi-Private Voice Lessons
Thirty minute classes offered every half hour between 11am and 2pm
Instructor: Caitlin Felsman
$275 per semester
Semi-private voice lessons are intended for students between the ages of 10-17.
Students will work on all aspects of vocal technique, solo songs and duets.
Classes for Middle and High School Students
(Policy sheet >)
African Drumming
One hour classes. 10am-11am
Instructor:Ian Gendreau
$250 per semester
Come and play traditional drumming music from Ghana, West
Africa. In this class we will learn to play rhythms and sing songs from the Ga
people of Ghana. We will also learn how to play hand drums, bells, rattles and
other instruments of the Ga. Playing the music will also help us to understand
the culture of the Ga people. You don't need previous drumming experience, you
just need to be ready to have fun!
Drumset Class
One hour classes. 11am-12pm
Instructor:Ian Gendreau
$275 per semester
This is a fun introductory drum set class for beginners. We will work on basic
technique, reading notation, improvisation, and performance for drum set. The
class will work on individual pieces as well as ensemble works. No experience is
necessary but you do need access to a drum set for practice during the week.
Join us for a fun group learning experience.
Chamber Music
One hour classes.
$275 per semester
Musicians in small groups, playing one on a part, explore some of the greatest
music ever written, with weekly coachings. String quartets, piano trios,
piano quartets, brass quintet, etc.
Beginning/Intermediate Course for Non-Classical Guitar
One hour classes. 9am-10am, 10am-11am, 11am-12pm
Instructor: Jerry Bussiere
One hour classes. 11am-12 noon
Instructor: Binney Stone
$275 per semester
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of the guitar as
played with a pick and/or fingers. The focus will be on learning
to play popular songs, which will be chosen by the instructor and
students together. Song arrangements will be created for the students
in each class and rehearsed for performance at the final concert.
The emphasis will be on playing music together. We will make simple
chord charts to follow and some note reading may be introduced for
students who are interested.
Javanese Gamelan Ensemble
One hour classes. 10am-11am, 11am-12pm
Instructor: Barry Drummond
$250 per semester
Enroll to learn the music of the island of Java, Indonesia. Gamelan are
orchestras consisting primarily of gongs, metallophones and other percussion
instruments. Students will learn the different instruments while learning pieces
of the traditional repertoire of the court cities of Surakarta and Yogyakarta.
The music is at once beautiful, rich in texture, and immediately accessible to
those experiencing it for the first time.
Music Theory and Composition
One hour classes. 12:15pm-1:15pm
Instructor: William Kenlon
$250 per semester
The primary goal of this course is to nurture your child's creativity—both
in composing music and in ways of thinking about music—while instilling the
basics of music theory, including melody, rhythm, harmony, and form.
As appropriate, we will work with learning and composing by ear as well
as using Western notation. The class is geared towards students who have
little or no experience with composing and music theory; however, intermediate
levels will be offered for students with prior experience.
Jazz and Improvisational Music Ensemble
One hour classes, 3pm-4pm
Instructor: Nando Michelin
$250 per semester
In this class we'll work in performing and improvising mainly in the Jazz idiom,
focusing on group interaction. Music can be learned by ear (reading skills
helpful but not a requisite). We'll work towards preparing a repertoire to be
performed at the end of the term.
A Cappella Singing Class for students ages 10-14
One hour
class, 12pm-1pm;
Instructors: Michael Grant and Sam Cantor
$150 per semester
This course is designed for students interested in singing and ultimately
forming an a cappella group. Singing a cappella means that all elements of a
song (melody, harmony, instrument sounds, rhythmic beats, etc.) are produced
vocally. No prior singing experience is necessary, but being able to work and
sing together as a group is essential. Each class will begin with an
introduction to various a cappella music styles including jazz, pop, r&b, hip
hop, rock, soul, etc. Students will develop certain vocal techniques and expand
their understanding of pitch, rhythm, melody, harmony, and note recognition.
Songs will be selected by the class and arranged for future performances
throughout the semester.
Musical opportunities for Adult Musicians and Advanced High
School Students
Chamber Music for Adult Chamber Musicians (adults only)
Study and perform chamber works with the outstanding applied faculty at
Tufts. The workshops will be offered in the fall and spring semesters and will
be 8 weeks in length and include six 90-minute coached sessions, group
rehearsals, and will culminate in recitals in Distler Recital Hall in January
and June. Each group will work intensively with an experienced chamber music
coach at a mutually agreed upon time. Groups for strings, woodwinds, brass, and
piano will be formed based on experience and repertoire options. Pre-existing
groups are also welcome. The fee for the workshop is $215.00. Applications are
due on October 10 for the fall workshop and on March 1 for the spring workshop.
For more information or to arrange an audition, please contact Edith Auner at
Edith.Auner@tufts.edu or 617.627.5616
Boston Village Gamelan (adults and advanced high school
students)
The Boston Village Gamelan (BVG), one of the first independent gamelan
ensembles inamerica, was established in 1979 and has been in residence at Tufts
University since 1994. The ensemble performs regularly in the New England area;
its focus the traditional repertoire of Surakarta and Central Java. BVG
rehearsals are open to the public and new participants are always welcome. For
further information, contact Barry Drummond at
barry.drummond@tufts.edu.
Introduction to Voice Class (adults only)
Instructor: Kathleen Flynn
$250 per semester
Monday evenings 7-8pm and 8-9pm.
This small group class for adult beginners will introduce
students to vocal technique through warm ups and exercises, and
the singing of vocalise, arias, and songs chosen by the class.
There will be optional culminating performances at the end of
each semester.
Piano Class for Adults
Instructor: Nando Michelin
$110 per six week session.
Wednesday evenings, March 6-April 10, 8-9pm.
Group piano classes are taught in our piano/computer lab with touch
sensitive keyboards. This is a class for adult beginners. Contact
Edie Auner (numbers and email above) for more information.
African Drumming One hour classes.
Instructor: Ian Gendreau
$130 per 8-week session, Fall session dates to be posted soon
This is a class in African Drumming for adults of various levels of experience.
We will learn hand drumming techniques associated with Kpanlogo
drumming from Ghana as well as other Ghanaian styles. We will focus on
technique, rhythm, and ensemble performance as we learn both rhythms and songs
from Ghana. We'll provide the drums for this relaxed learning experience.
Adult Guitar Class
Instructor: Binney Stone
Saturday afternoons from 12:30-1:30pm
$250 per 14-week session
This class will explore the basics of harmony as applied to the guitar.
Students will learn note locations and how to construct basic chords and
melodies on guitar. We will also focus on gaining strength, agility and
coordination of both hands and learn how to create effective rhythmic and
dynamic performances. We will apply these skills and knowledge to various
forms of mainstream popular music and use simple lead sheets and recordings
as a guide. Students may influence which songs and artists will be considered.
We will have a sound system at hand to which we can connect iPods and CD Players.
This class will be geared to beginner to elementary level students. If there
is interest in an intermediate level class we will consider adding a
second section.
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