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Online Youth Clases De Música En Español CONTINUING EDUCATION CATALOG CLASS LISTINGSMusicExcept as noted, contact:
Chelcy Bowles, music@dcs.wisc.edu See additional subject information www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/music.
Madison Early Music Festival 2009Early music musicians, scholars, teachers, students, and listeners gather for a week of classes, lectures, and performances as we explore Telescopic Vistas: MEMF X and Music of the Spheres. Artists-in-residence: Piffaro, Newberry Consort, Quicksilver, Marion Verbruggen, and Venere Lute Quartet. Enjoy a seven-concert series focused on music inspired by scientific discovery at the time of Galileo Galilei. See www.memf.dcs.wisc.edu to learn more. Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe, Chelcy Bowles, Paul Rowe String Instrument Repair Clinics 2009Sponsored by the National String Workshop, these intensive clinics provide hands-on experiences for those interested in learning more about string instrument repair. Work on your own projects under the guidance of skilled repair specialists. Four tracks: Basic/Beginning Repair, Intermediate/Advanced Repair (both for violin, viola, cello); Bow Repair; and Fretted Instrument Repair. See www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/music/nsw.htm to learn more. Instructors: Wil Bremer, Christopher Germain, Christopher Moore, David Orlin, Duane Wilcox NEW Banjo: clawhammerThis eight-week class explores the wide variety of styles, tunes, and tunings used in the old time “clawhammer” banjo styles. Come to learn a variety of tunes and techniques from a number of traditional sources. This is an intermediate-level class; you should have a basic understanding of the banjo in standard G tuning. Instructor: John Fabke The Broadway musicalExploring the history of the Broadway musical is almost as entertaining as the shows themselves! Learn about the hits and flops, the stars, and the stories of this beloved American art form. From its early days through the current superhits, this four-week class traces the vibrant and colorful role that musical theater has played in the cultural fabric of this country. Instructor: Leslie Esser-Reitano NEW Early music collegium musicumJoin others who enjoy playing and singing baroque and renaissance music in this eight-week class. All singers and players of post-medieval historical instruments are welcome—continuo players encouraged! Depending on instrumentation, we form one large ensemble or two-three small ones. We also give an informal performance following the final class. Bring your own instrument; contact edith.e.hines@gmail.com with questions about instrumentation. Instructor: Edith Hines Fiddle styles of Southeast AmericaIn this eight-week playing class we survey fiddle styles from the American Southeast, including old time, cajun, bluegrass, and blues. We focus on tunes and techniques representative of the different styles, and we present historical information and direction for further study. The tunes are geared toward beginning and intermediate players. Bring your own instrument. Instructor: Brian O’Donnell Great composer series: Purcell, Haydn, Puccini, GershwinPresented in a style light on jargon and rich in listening, this nine-week course is for anyone interested in learning more about the major composers of Western classical music. Come learn about and experience the lives and music of four great composers: Henry Purcell, Franz Joseph Haydn, Giacomo Puccini, and George Gershwin. Instructor: Steve Kurr Guitar class for adults: beginningIn this 10-week course you progress from tuning, fretting, and picking to playing melodies, chords, and accompaniment, which may lead to further study in classical, folk, or popular styles. Bring your own acoustic guitar. We provide study materials. Instructor: Christopher Powers Guitar literature: the music of SpainFocusing on the music of Spain during the 20th century, this six-week course features some of the most important guitar compositions of that time and highlights composers who responded to the great Spanish guitarist Andrés Segovia’s call to write for the guitar. Instructor: Christopher Cramer Guitar: basic bluesMaybe we can’t turn you into B.B. King in eight weeks, but we can cover the basics: blues bass lines, chords and slides, and the scales and rhythms needed for soloing. Along the way you learn standard, minor, and country blues using typical songs. Prerequisite: knowledge of basic chords and strums. We provide music in standard notation and tablature. Bring your own acoustic guitar. Instructor: Christopher Powers Guitar: country flatpick styleThis eight-week course explores the special skills of country-style flatpicking, including bass runs and strums, Carter Family-style backup techniques, and fiddle-tune melodies from the Appalachian, bluegrass, and Celtic traditions. Prerequisite: some knowledge of standard scales and chords. We provide music in standard notation and tablature. Bring your own acoustic guitar. Instructor: Christopher Powers Guitar: jazz chords and swingIn this eight-week course we start with the basic chords, then uncover the secrets for turning them into “fancy” jazz ones. Using standard swing tunes and jazz melodies, we put together a system you can use to play jazz rhythm guitar, and even chord melodies. Instructor provides music. Bring your own acoustic guitar. Instructor: Christopher Powers NEW Harp: beginning with the lever harpHave you always wanted to play the harp, but thought it would be too difficult? You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can make beautiful sounds on this enchanting instrument. This class for novices is taught on the lever (folk) harp. Music reading is helpful but not necessary. Bring your own instrument, tuning key, and tuner. Contact gliss@charter.net for more information. Instructor: Mary Ann Harr Improvisation? Fear not!This eight-week class debunks the mystery of instrumental improvisation. Learn easy techniques for playing along with others in informal gatherings, and to create your own soulful and skillful improvisations. Free yourself from the fear of theory, allowing you to develop your skills quickly. Please be able to basically play an instrument. Bring staff paper, your instrument, and any sort of recording device. Instructor: Sims Delaney-Potthoff Irish bodhran: beginningIn this five-week course you learn basic skills for playing traditional music on the bodhran (Irish drum). If you have taken the beginning class or have playing experience, enroll in Continuing/Intermediate. Music-reading skills are not necessary. Bring your own instrument. Instructor: Tracy Doreen Dietzel Irish bodhran: continuing/intermediateIn this five-week course you continue developing skills for playing traditional music on the bodhran (Irish drum). If you have taken the beginning class or have playing experience, enroll in this class. Music-reading skills are not necessary. Bring your own instrument. Instructor: Tracy Doreen Dietzel Irish session tunesIf Irish music sends you reeling, bring your instrument and join us for this six-week course focused on learning and playing traditional session tunes that are popular in the Midwest. True to the Irish aural tradition, tunes are taught by ear. We provide a CD for practicing these tunes at home. Instructors: Chelcy Bowles, Karen Fox Fischer, Craig Heilman Operas in Madison, 2009-10This course offers one session on each of the five operas offered by Madison’s opera companies during the 2009-10 season. We present background and recorded excerpts for Jules Massenet’s Thaïs (UW Opera), Georges Bizet’s Carmen (Madison Opera), Benjamin Britten’s The Turn of the Screw (Madison Opera), Richard Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman (Madison Opera), and Gaetano Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda (UW Opera). Instructor: John W. Barker Piano for adults: beginningIf you have always wanted to learn how to play the piano or you want to regain your playing skills from years past, this 10-week class is for you! No piano or music-reading experience is required. You receive textbook information after you enroll. Instructor: Jonathan Kuuskoski Piano for adults: continuingThis 10-week class is for people who are continuing from Piano for Adults: Beginning or who have some piano skills. Newcomers need the ability to read music in treble and bass clefs and to play simple pieces including melody and simple chords. You receive textbook information by mail when you enroll. Instructor: Jonathan Kuuskoski NEW Positively polka!We welcome all who wish to play, listen to, analyze, sing, or even dance to polka music. All musical instruments are welcome, even those not usually associated with the polka. We have limited sheet music available but can teach you to play by ear. Join us as we explore, discuss, and play different polka, waltz, and schottishe traditions from the European heritage. Instructors: Bill Niederberger, Gil Voss Rock and roll historyThis six-week survey class covers the history of rock and roll, beginning with American blues music of the 1920s. We examine each decade, highlighting the major artists who contributed the most to each era. Student interaction is anticipated, including bringing favorite music samples into class and discussing how the sound of rock has evolved over the years. Instructor: Susan Masino Singing in the studioArrive with your voice and leave with it on CD! Don’t miss this opportunity to demystify the recording process. Learn about vocal preparation, mic choice, pitch correction, reverb, and much more. You also have your own time in the recording booth to make your own CD. Empower yourself with the knowledge and confidence to get the most out of any recording experience. Instructors: Maggie Delaney-Potthoff, Philip Ryan Section 1: Program #3727, Oct 3, Enroll by Sept 25 Singing rounds and canonsRounds and canons have entertained singers for centuries. In this eight-week class we learn some of the best canons ever written, including sacred and secular music of Purcell, Bennet, Palestrina, and other 16th- and 17th-century composers. Enjoy working through beautiful examples from the golden age of this fascinating art form—definitely more challenging than “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”! Instructor: Chiwei (Jerry) Hui String ensemble and skills for adults: beginning/elementaryThis 10-week class is for those new to string playing (violin, viola, cello, string bass) or players who have studied previously but want to focus on basic technique and ensemble skills. Arrange for your own instrument; we provide music stands. The final class is a performance at Middleton Village Nursing Home. You receive textbook information by mail after you enroll. Instructor: Nancy Dunn Kurr String ensemble for adults: continuing/intermediateThis 10-week class is for those with basic string-playing skills (violin, viola, cello, string bass) or players who have studied previously and would like to experience an ensemble. Repertoire is easy/intermediate chamber and string orchestra music. The final class is a performance at Middleton Village Nursing Home. Arrange for your own instrument; we provide music stands. You receive textbook information after you enroll. Instructor: Nancy Dunn Kurr NEW Studio recording and production for the beginning engineer, producer, or artistStudy as a beginning recording engineer, producer, or artist, and learn how to physically and mentally translate musical ideas into sonic reality in this 10-week class. Learn the basics of recording and operating equipment such as a 64-input mixing console; 24/96 digital recording and editing software; 24-track, two-track, and dat tape machines; and all outboard gear. Learn to communicate artistically. See www.randysrecording.com to learn more. Instructor: Randolph L. Green NEW UkuleleEveryone loves a grownup who plays the ukulele! Join the fun of learning this very playable instrument: learn chord progressions, strumming techniques, popular sing-alongs, and Hawaiian ukulele standards. Please bring your own four-string ukulele; for buying advice visit www.ukulelehunt.com/buyaukulele. Instructor: Sims Delaney-Potthoff Vocal venture: getting the most out of your voice—level 1Find your most natural and powerful voice by learning techniques for effective breathing, tone quality, and ear training in this eight-week course. The patient student can begin to think like a singer by learning how to integrate thought, muscle control, and interpretation of lyrics. Instructor: Maggie Delaney-Potthoff Vocal venture: getting the most out of your voice—level 2Continue to develop your voice by exploring and practicing skills for effective breathing, tone quality, muscle control, ear training, and interpretation in this eight-week course. You should continue from an earlier semester with the instructor or have some singing experience. Instructor: Maggie Delaney-Potthoff ONLINEONLINE/ANYTIME Celtic music: regional cultures and modern successMeet the musicians and explore the history and culture of the music fueling the Celtic trend. The course's extensive Web site is complemented by the book Celtic Tides and an excellent compilation CD from Green Linnet. The seven units include reading, listening, and written assignments asking for your informal responses to thought-provoking questions. Instructor: Robert Newton ONLINE/ANYTIME Create your own musicIf you’ve ever wanted to compose your own music, this course is for you! If you’re experienced, stretch your ideas in new or already completed pieces. Beginners follow a step-by-step process. You get one-on-one mentoring and professional critiques of your work. Prerequisite: basic skills in music-notation. Instructor: Jamie Henke ONLINE/ANYTIME Music theory: choose your own topicDesign your own course around a theory topic of your choice and enjoy the benefits of one-on-one instruction. Create a course that covers the fundamentals of music theory, or one that addresses a specific topic. Topics can include music fundamentals, ear training, counterpoint, part writing, melody, and harmony; or choose another topic with instructor's consent. Instructor: Jamie Henke ONLINE/ANYTIME World music: soundscapes in a changing worldMusic today moves effortlessly across geographic boundaries. Explore the social and cultural settings of music in your own life and across the world. Understand basic concepts of sound and music to appreciate artists from Eminem to Tuvan throat singers. Multiple musics in familiar places offer a chance to move into different worlds of experience. Communicate with the instructor via e-mail throughout the 10 units. Instructor: Scott Carter YOUTH PROGRAMSONLINE/ANYTIME World music: soundscapes in a changing worldFor course description see World Music: Soundscapes in a Changing World, above. Contact Jamie Henke, jhenke@dcs.wisc.edu, 608-263-6822. To apply this course toward your diploma, obtain permission from your high school. Summer Music ClinicContact Anne Aley, 608-263-2242, Fax 608-265-0452 The Summer Music Clinic offers skills and performance classes for enthusiastic middle and high school musicians, conducted by music educators from around the country. The camp also provides a variety of social and recreational activities and evening concerts. Students live in a campus residence hall throughout the week. June 2009 Winds of WisconsinContact Anne Aley, 608-263-2242, Fax 608-265-0452 CLASES DE MÚSICA EN ESPAÑOLPara información o para registración en español, favor de llamar al Centro Hispano: 608-255-3018 o comuniquesé por correo electrónico con kent@chdc.us. Cómo escribir canciónes [songwriting]Instrucción en los básicos necesario para escribir canciónes. Este curso de ocho semanas cubre contento lírico, esquema rima, melodía, y inspiración. El instructor: Cris Plata Guitarra para adultos [guitar]Aprenda a tocar sus canciónes favoritas en la guitarra. Este es un curso con instrucción en español para guitarristas de todos niveles en guitarra acústica o eléctrica. Las clases se enseñarán en grupos pequeños con énfasis en el aprendizaje por oído y el disfrute de la música, ya sea música latina, folklórica o rock. El instructor: Jaime Guiscafré La voz hispana [voice]¡Canto latinoamericano con sabor tipico! Balada, salsa, merengue, bachata...Venga a gozar con nosotros y enriquezca su conocimiento de los varios estilos musicales con la cantante principal del Grupo Candela. Juntos disfrutaremos cantando y bailando durante las siguientes seis semanas. La instructora: Sandra Faitel Salsa: percusión en español [percussion]Clase de nivel intermedio de percusión latinoamericana en el contexto de la salsa y otros estilos latinoamericanos. Se requiere conocimiento general de los ritmos básicos tocados en los instrumentos tipicos como congas, bongo, timbales, etc. Este curso enseñará ritmos y patrones mas avanzados en los varios instrumentos y tambien enfatizará el tocar colectivamente como conjunto. Los instructores: Kent Craig, Manuel Vellón RELATED PROGRAMSMusic education video seriesClinics on Cassettes is UW-Madison's unique music-education video series to supplement private lessons and classroom study. Each video includes a wealth of information presented by internationally known pedagogues. Offerings include strings, winds, brass, percussion, piano, voice, and general music education. Although video instruction cannot replace a teacher, these cassettes are an excellent supplement. See www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/music/ev.htm for more information. School of the Arts at Rhinelander COMING IN SUMMER 2010Madison Early Music Festival and WorkshopsEvery summer, musicians and music lovers gather in Madison for a week to explore medieval, renaissance, and baroque music at the Madison Early Music Festival and Workshops. See www.memf.dcs.wisc.edu, e-mail music@dcs.wisc.edu, or phone 608-263-6670 to learn more.
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