Musicianship
Learn the language of music.
Students gain an understanding of music as a language and learn to apply their skills to become better musicians, no matter what instrument they play. Musicianship is a practical, comprehensive program covering music theory, rhythmic and melodic dictation, ear training, and sight-singing with a strong emphasis on real-time performance skills – in other words, teaching music without the instrument.
Music Fundamentals I
Music Fundamentals I is a supplemental class for the beginning student in any instrument or voice that introduces the building blocks of the language of music. The class focuses on sight-singing, rhythmic skills, and identifying scales, key signatures, and basic intervals. By the end of the year, students will be able to fluently read simple melodies, perform basic rhythmic and melodic dictation, and identify scales and key signatures up to 3 sharps or flats. Designed for ages 7-18.
SCHEDULE: Monday | 4:00-4:30 PM and 4:45-5:15 PM Tuesday | 4:30-5:00 PM
Wednesday | 4:00-4:30 PM Thursday | 4:30-5:00 PM
Friday | 4:00-4:30 PM Saturday | 11:00-11:30 AM and 11:45 AM-12:15 PM
Tuition is included with enrollment in the School of Music.
Classes begin the week of September 11, 2023 and follow the School of Music’s academic calendar.
Music Fundamentals II
Music Fundamentals II continues directly from Music Fundamentals I. The class continues to develop skills in sight-singing, simple rhythmic and melodic dictation, and identification of scales, key signatures, and basic intervals. At the end of the course, students will be able to fluently read diatonic melodies, perform basic rhythmic and melodic dictation, and identify all scales and key signatures. Designed for ages 7-18.
SCHEDULE: Tuesday 5:15-5:45 PM Wednesday | 7:00-7:30 PM
Thursday from 5:15-5:45 PM Saturday | 12:30-1:00 PM
Instructor recommendation or placement test required. Tuition is included with enrollment in the School of Music.
Classes begin the week of September 11, 2023 and follow the School of Music’s academic calendar.
Theory and Aural Skills I
Theory and Aural Skills I is a class designed for young musicians ages 12+ with several years of experience and expands on concepts introduced in Music Fundamentals. Students begin to explore the grammar and structure of music through the study of chords, harmonic progression, cadences, and basic voice leading. By the end of the year, students will improve their fluency in more advanced sight-singing and dictation and begin to analyze pieces of music from various time periods and styles. Designed for ages 12-18.
SCHEDULE: Friday | 4:45–5:30 PM
Instructor recommendation or placement test required. Tuition is included with enrollment in the School of Music.
Classes begin the week of September 11, 2023 and follow the School of Music’s academic calendar.
Theory and Aural Skills II
Theory and Aural Skills II continues directly from Theory and Aural Skills I. Students continue to develop their understanding of the grammar and structure of music. This class introduces non-diatonic and secondary chords, modulation, and musical form. By the end of the year, students will be able to apply their sight-singing and dictation skills to chromatic melodies and simple harmonies, and perform formal analysis of music from various time periods and styles. Designed for ages 12-18.
SCHEDULE: Saturday | 2:30-3:30 PM
Instructor recommendation or placement test required. Tuition is included with enrollment in the School of Music.
Classes begin the week of September 11, 2023 and follow the School of Music’s academic calendar.
If you have any questions please email Music@ocmusicdance.org.