INSTRUMENTAL

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CLASS SCHEDULE

8:30 - 9:45 on Thursdays
God's Glory: (Must attend highest Orchestra level, Invitation Only)  This college-level course is for the serious music student. Participants study music history, advanced theory and composition in addition to performing challenging pieces in a variety of venues.
Taught by Terri Blackwell.


9:45 - 11:00 on Thursdays
Orchestra Level 1:  (8+ yrs.)  Begin playing in an ensemble while learning about your instrument. Lessons will include fingering, rhythm, following a director, and performance. Taught by Cheryl Hotchkiss.

Orchestra Level 3: (Audition Only)  Build confidence while learning to play more advanced orchestra music.  Basic music theory will be reviewed, as well as sectional work and performance.  Taught by Connie Doering.

Orchestra Level 4: (Audition Only)  Advanced study of ensemble playing.  Scales, theory and sectional work during class.   Performance experience will include contests and festivals as available. Taught by Terri Blackwell.


Beginning Theory:  (4-5 yrs.)   Beginning music theory concepts in a fun, interactive environment. Taught by Angie Yarbrough.

Intermediate Theory:  (5-8 yrs.)   Intermediate music concepts such as beginning note reading, rhythm and experience on recorder.
Taught by TBD.

Recorder:  (8+ yrs.)   Continued technique on the recorder, playing in a group, and performance experience. Taught by Tammy Renshaw.

Keyboard:  (8+ yrs.)   Learning basic keyboard technique while incorporating ear training and improvisation.   No note reading is taught. Taught by TBD.

Beginning Guitar:  (8+ yrs.)  Beginning guitar technique including notes, chords, and beginning music theory. Taught by Darla Speck.

Intermediate Guitar:  (10+ yrs.)  Continued instruction on technique and maintenance, further study in chord structure and fingering, as well as performance experience.  Taught by TBD.

11:00 - 12:15 on Thursdays (Choir's Hour)
Jazz Band:  ( Must Attend Orchestra 3 or 4. No strings, ex. Guitars) we will study various jazz techniques, rhythm, and theory while playing a wide variety of jazz stylings. We will also study the art of improvisation.  Taught by Terri Blackwell.

*Classes are subject to cancellation due failure to meet class size requirements. It is also possible that the director may cancel individual classes, in which case, the phone tree will be activated.
ALSO: Continued progress is expected; director reserves the right to place students in a lower level class.

MUSIC

Music will be distributed throughout the year.  It is the responsibility of the student to take music home and bring it back to rehearsals.  All music is the property of Providence and MUST be returned at the last performance. Failure to return music will result in the assessment of a replacement fee.

Damaged music is subject to a replacement fee as well.

If children lose their music, they will need to purchase a new set.

Band/orchestra time is the ideal setting for learning to play in a group.  Parents are encouraged to provide supplemental music lessons.