New Virtual classes this Fall!
To register, click here!
- Beginning Classical Guitar class with Dr. Candice Mowbray, Thursdays, beginning September 10
- Introduction to Music Theory for high school and adult learners, taught by alumni instructor, Anthony Stoika, beginning Monday, September 14
- Elementary Music and Wellness, taught by alumni instructor, Jenny Forbes, Thursdays at 4:30pm, beginning September 10
- Our Early Childhood Music classes taught by Frauke Higgins will continue to meet on Friday mornings virtually, beginning September 11, with 2 sessions of 5 weeks each: Fridays 9/11 – 10/9 Session I and Fridays 10/23 – 11/20 Session II. Ages 18 months to 5 years. Registration form for ECM classes.
Community Music Courses
New for Fall 2020:
Music and Wellness for Elementary students, Jenny Forbes, instructor
Music for elementary age students, incorporating fun games, listening exercises, deep breathing exercises to music, recognizing music in nature, and using guided imagery and music, incorporating art and emotions through music. Day/Time: Thursdays, 4:30pm-5:15pm Virtual Class Tuition:$140 for 10 weeks. Sepetember 10 – November 12. To register, click here for registration form, or contact Sherry Sykes,ssykes@shepherd.edu
Virtual Beginning Classical Guitar class with Dr. Candice Mowbray
This class is for beginning students interested in Classical and fingerstyle guitar performance. The focus will be on music reading and classical technique. Some guitar history, listening, and performance will be incorporated into this virtual class. Students must have their own nylon string guitar and footstool. Book sold separately. Recommended for teens – adults. Thursdays, 7:00pm – 8:00pm Virtual class time, subject to change. Tuition: $140 for 10 weeks, plus the cost of the book. September 10 – November 12, 2020. To register, click here, or contact Sherry Sykes, ssykes@shepherd.edu
Introduction to Music Theory for high school and adult learners, Anthony Stoika, instructor
This course will cover the fundamentals of pitch and rhythm up to voice leading tonic and dominant chords. Tuition: $140 for 10 weeks, plus materials. Day/Time: 10 pre-recorded lectures beginning September 14 – November 16, 2020. To register, click here, or contact Sherry Sykes, ssykes@shepherd.edu
For more information contact Sherry Sykes, Community Music Coordinator
Phone: 304-876-5248
Email:ssykes@shepherd.edu