The perfect music class for the young vocalist. Melanie Melcher uses voice and simple percussion instruments to explore melody, rhythm and vocal technique. Learn how to create a story with your voice in a fun, musical environment. This class can also serve as a precursor to our popular "Children's Chorus."
Day and Time: Monday, 6-6:50pm
Instructor: Melanie Melcher
Ages: 6 to 8
Course Number: 13G122-S08
Fee: $130
This choir is designed to create a lively atmosphere for choral training for children ages 8-12 who love to sing. Paula Winans, Director of Education and Children's Chorus Master for the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, directs this beginning choir.
Day and Time: Wednesday 4:30–6:30pm
Instructor: Paula Winans
Ages: 8 to 12
Course Number: 13G123-S08
Fee: $300
Students will learn technique and repertoire of Latin music and modern variants from Cuba, with some Western influence. Instruments (provided) used include conga drums, bata drums, cajones (wooden boxes), kata, claves, shekere and cowbells. Students will also learn songs in Spanish.
Ages: 8 and up
Day and Time: Saturday 10-10:50am
Instructor: Pat Conway
Course Number: 13G409-S08
Fee: $175
Garage Band
You will have the opportunity to play, collaborate, and create with others in a 'garage' rock band format. Every member will have the chance to try out the various instruments and roles: electric guitar, keyboard, and vocals. Through experimentation and practice, the group will create its own unique sound.
Ages: 10-12
Day and Time: Thursday 5-5:50pm
Instructor: Chris Hudson
Course Number: 13G720-S08
Fee: $170
Prerequisite: Instructor recommendation.
Ages: 10-13
Day and Time: Saturday 1-1:50
Instructor: Chris Hudson
Course Number: 13G721-S08
Fee: $170
Prerequisite: At least one semester in beginning Garage Band and instructors recommendation.
Ages: 13 and up
Day and Time: Saturday 2-2:50pm
Instructor: Chris Hudson
Course Number: 13G722-S08
Fee: $170
Prerequisite: Instructor
recommendation.
Jazz laid the foundation for all forms of modern American music, including hip hop. Students will learn the basics of writing spoken word poetry and its relationship to both jazz and hip hop. Students will write their own lyrics and learn how to create beats using a drum machine. A field trip to the American Jazz Museum is also included.
Day and Time: Tuesday 6–6:50pm
Instructor: Gino Morrow
Ages: 9 to 13
Course Number: 13G719-S08
Fee: $170
For the budding songwriter, the course will teach the music theory needed to write popular songs and lyrics. The class will analyze popular songs from Gershwin through the Beatles to the present day. Each new songwriter will present his/her original composition in a workshop environment. Prerequisite: students must be able to sight-read.
Day and Time: Saturday, 12-1:20pm
Instructor: Kevin Hiatt
Ages: 13 to 18
Course Number: 15G101-S08
Fee: $250