MUSICIANSHIP CLASSES

The Mozartina Musical Arts Conservatory offers individual instrumental and vocal instruction for children and adults. There is a Fall semester of 15 weeks, a Spring semester of 15 weeks and a summer semester of 6 weeks. Refer to the attached calendar for the exact dates for registration.

MUSICIANSHIP CLASSES

Musicianship classes are offered free of charge to all Conservatory students who study an instrument or voice. Classes include:

THEORY CLASSES

Theory is the study of the fundamentals of Occidental music. It includes intervals, scales, chords, harmonic analysis, musical form and counterpoint. Students are grouped according to their level of musical knowledge, to be determined by the Conservatory. Children and adults have separate classes.

MUSIC THEORY & COMPOSITION

Students are taught the basic music theory as it applies to various styles of composition. Jazz, blues, pop, and classical styles are explored with regard to harmony, melody and rhythm.

ENSEMBLE CLASSES

Auditions are required for all Ensemble Classes so that students of similar performance levels can be matched. Chamber music study is recommended for all intermediate and advanced instrumental students.

MUSIC HISTORY

Lectures and performances are combined to give a general survey of the development of Occidental music.

Rhythm Classes for Young Children

This class is an excellent class for developing rhythmic skills which are necessary for the study of an instrument. Rhythmic notation and rhythms from various parts of the world are studied.