 Music Classes in Madison
Non-credit music classes for adult learners are offered in the fall and spring semesters.
Music classes coming in Spring 2009
Call 608-263-6670, or e-mail music@dcs.wisc.edu for more information about music classes in Madison. Please note that classes are for adults unless indicated.
Download the Fall 2008 class list (40k pdf)
Learn a new instrument, or play or sing in an ensemble:
- Banjo: Beginning
- Early music collegium musicum
- Fiddle Styles of the Southeast
- Folk and Bluegrass Jam
- Guitar Class for Adults: Beginning
- Guitar Class for Adults: Continuing/intermediate
- Guitar: Fingerstyle
- Guitarra para Adultos* (taught in Spanish)
- Piano for Adults: Beginning
- Piano for Adults: Continuing
- Salsa Percusión en Español* (taught in Spanish)
- Singing Rounds and Canons
- Singing in Languages
- String Ensemble and Skills for Adults: Beginning/elementary
- String Ensemble for Adults: Continuing/intermediate
- Vocal Recording Workshop (three sections)
- Vocal Venture: Getting the Most Out of Your Voice - Level 1
- Vocal Venture: Getting the Most Out of Your Voice - Level 2
- La Voz Hispana* (taught in Spanish)
Learn more about how music works:
- Instrumental Improvisation: Fear not!
- Music Business: Becoming a Gigging Musician
- Music Theory Basics for Adults
Learn more about composers and specific genres in an enrichment class:
Music classes for youth:
- Ear-training for Young Musicians
New this fall! Spanish-language music classes for adults.*
- Guitarra para adultos
- La voz hispana
- Salsa: percusión en Español
*These programs are funded in part by a Diversity Program Development Initiative Grant from the Division of Continuing Education, Outrach, and E-Learning of the University of Wisconsin-Extension. For more information about these classes in English, contact Andrea Bontrager-Yoder, 608-263-6670 or music@dcs.wisc.edu. Para información en Español, se puede llamar el Centro Hispano, (608) 255-3018 o kent@chdc.us.
Class locations
Locations are listed with class
descriptions. Specific instructions regarding your class location are sent
to you when you register. Locations may include:
- The Arbors, 618 Jupiter Dr., Madison, WI
- Grandview Hall, Oak Park Place, 718 Jupiter Dr., Madison, WI
- Humanities Building, 455 N Park St., Madison WI
- Madison Music Foundry, 2818 Index Rd., Madison, WI
- Wil-Mar Center, 953 Jenifer St., Madison, WI
- Middleton High School, 2100 Bristol St., Middleton, WI
- Centro Hispano, 810 Badger Rd., Madison, WI
Also of interest
Online music classes: Enroll
anytime and study at your own pace with online
music classes.
Continue your education through correspondence courses. Visit this
page for more information about music Independent
Learning courses.
Contact
For more information about music programs call Chelcy Bowles at 608-265-5629, or e-mail your inquiry.
Related resources
- UW-Madison School of Music: Offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in music, and has opportunities for non-major participation in performing ensembles, as well as opportunities for community adults to perform in university-community ensembles. It also offers an astounding number of concerts featuring its world-class faculty, guest artists, and students performing in ensembles and recitals.
- School of Music Teaching Division: Offers a program of private vocal and instrumental lessons with graduate students for students of all ages.
- UW-Madison Summer Music Clinic: In two separate sessions (Junior High and High School), music students join together for a week of creative skill building through rehearsals in band, orchestra and choir, as well as a variety of classes.
- Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras: WYSO is made up of 365 young musicians performing in four levels of orchestras. The organization provides a challenging, non-competitive learning environment where students can become excellent musicians and develop a life-long appreciation of music.
- Wisconsin Union Theater: Classical concert Series, World Music Festival & Concerts, Isthmus Jazz Series and more!
- Wisconsin Center for Music Education: Serves music teachers, students and community members with diverse music education programs and resources.
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