Adult and Continuing Education Programs

Classes

Ensembles

Adults are also welcome to attend the following classes and ensembles listed in the Middle and High School section.

Jazz Theory 1
Jazz Theory II

Music Theory I

Music Theory II

Music Theory III

Music theory IV

Music Theory V

Music Theory VI

Music Theory VII

Contemporary Pop Composition
Jazz History

Electronic Music
New Inventions and Etudes
Transcribing Music
Fretboard Harmony
History of Western Music
Latin Jazz Performance Workshop
Harp Choir
Advanced Harp Choir

 

Classes

Theatre for Singers

Middle/High School–adults; 6 units
Cecile Saine, Instructor
Saturdays, Noon-2 p.m.

Auditions for new students will be held Saturday, May 12, and during the academic year by appointment with the instructor. Students will be asked to sing one song and do some improvisation and dance. Please call 585.274.1400 to set up a 10-minute audition.

Tuition: $402 per semester. $354 or less with lessons.

Jazz Performance Workshops (jazz combos)

High School–adult; 3 units
Bob Sneider and staff Instructors
Mondays at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays at 6 or 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 10 a.m.

Tuition: $201 per semester. $183 or less with lessons.

Hammered Dulcimer Group Instruction

Middle/High School and adults; 2 units
For beginners & novices.
Mitzie Collins, Instructor

Tuesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. or 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Session 1: September 16-November 18

Session 2: January 20-March 31

No prior experience necessary - all levels welcome. Young people and adults will learn to rely on their ears as they receive instruction on basic styles of playing this multi-stringed folk instrument.  Students need to have an instrument; Mitzie Collins has 7 instruments available for rent. Interview with Mitzie Collins (585-464-9377 samplerrec@aol.com) required before registering for the class. Limited enrollment.

Tuition: $134 per session; $123 or less with lessons.

 

Adult Beginning Piano Class

3 units
Matt Robey, Instructor
Saturdays, Noon-12:45 p.m.

Designed for Adults with little or no previous musical experience.

Tuition: $201 per semester; $183 or less with lessons.

Special Project in Theory

Half-hour private lesson; full-year course.
Tuition: $480 per semester with instructor, or $335 with intern.

Guitar for Beginners

High School–adults; 2 units

Petar Kodzas, Instructor
March 23-June 1

A perfect opportunity for anyone to explore and learn the basics of guitar playing. Learn how to read music, play chords, and perform basic pick techniques. The class provides special insight into classical and jazz guitar playing. The group atmosphere makes for a relaxed environment, fitting for those with little or no experience. This is an excellent precursor to private lessons, and a vehicle for parents to learn basic guitar skills for family use. Open to high school students and adults; middle school students welcome if accompanied by a parent.

Tuition: $134; $123 or less with lessons.

Ensembles

Music Educators Jazz Ensemble/Workshop

Mondays, 7-9 p.m.

Tuition: Free!

Eastman Kaleidoscope Community Orchestra

Children and adults; 3 units
Karine Stone and Diego Garcia, Directors
Fridays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The Eastman Kaleidoscope Ensemble is the musical experience of a lifetime! Children and adults learn the elements of symphonic playing through rehearsing and performing great works of classical music. Kaleidoscope makes performing challenging music accessible to everyone. Music is specially arranged to meet individual ability levels, when needed. Commitment, teamwork, and the joy of performing give each player an opportunity to sparkle. Anyone who plays an orchestral instrument, ages 8 and older with a minimum of one year of private instruction, NYSSMA Levels 1-6, is welcome. No audition. Interview required. Contact the director at 585.314.8716 or karineviolin@yahoo.com.  Rehearsals begin September 12. Limited enrollment.

Tuition: $201 per semester. $183 or less with lessons.

Free! for parents of ensemble members.

Eastman-Rochester Chorus

Adults
William Weinert, Director
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:45 p.m.

The Eastman-Rochester Chorus is a select symphonic chorus presenting masterworks in collaboration with the orchestras of the Eastman School of Music and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.  Membership is open by audition to Eastman students and to all singers in the Rochester area.  Auditions are by appointment:  e-mail wweinert@esm.rochester.edu or call 585.274.1444.  Rehearsals take place at Reformation Lutheran Church, 111 North Chestnut Street, Tuesdays, 7:30-9:45 p.m. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, September 9.

Tuition: Free!

Eastman Community Chamber Singers

Adults
Patricia Alexander, Director
Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m.

This ensemble offers adults who have good intonation and sight-singing skills, and who can carry a part, the opportunity to sing a variety of musical styles in a small, select group. Audition required.  Contact the director at 585.274.1957 or 585.293.3386.

Tuition: $134 per semester;

Free! for students taking private lessons at ECMS.

Hammered Dulcimer Ensemble

Middle/High School–Adults; 2 units
Mitzie Collins, Director

Tuesdays, 7:30-8:45 p.m.

Session 1: September 16-November 18

Session 2: January 20-March 31

Open by audition to intermediate and advanced hammered dulcimer players.  The group will play a wide repertory of music, including American fiddle tunes, hymns,  Eastern European dance tunes and arrangements of English country dances.  The group will perform several times during the spring.  A listening/learning CD will be provided to class members; a special feature of ensemble rehearsals will be visiting musicians, playing a variety of instruments. 

Permission of instructor required. Contact the instructor at samplerrec@aol.com. Ensemble Details

Tuition: $134 per session; $123 or less with lessons.

Eastman Adult Guitar Ensemble

3 units
Petar Kodzas, Director
Saturdays at 11 a.m.

Seeing other students play, and making music with them is enriching and fun and an extraordinary opportunity for guitar students to develop ensemble playing skills. Students in these classes develop note-reading and aural skills, in addition to practicing instrumental techniques. Interview of instructor is required for participation in the ensembles.

Tuition: $201 per semester; $183 or less with lessons.

Marimba Journey (percussion ensemble)

Adults; 2 units
Ruth Cahn, Director
Saturdays 3:30-5:30 p.m. 9/20, 10/4, 10/18, 11/15, 12/6, 12/13

This ensemble is open to intermediate to advanced adult students.  Students may be performers on marimba only or have an expertise in all 3 major areas of percussion playing: snare drum, timpani and keyboards.  Repertory is selected based on the talents and musical interests of the group.  This might mean that a marimba player might have to perform on hand drums or that someone with mainly snare drum skills might have to learn a simple keyboard part.  Flexibility of outlook and a sense of musical adventure is important to be part of this journey! Interest in experimenting with improvisation is a plus.  Students should be willing to work independently to prepare their parts so that rehearsal time can be spent on developing musicianship and ensemble skills.  Permission of the director is required.  Contact the director at 585.274-1419 or rcahn@esm.rochester.edu   The group usually does two concerts per year:  one during December and sometimes another demonstration“Tiny Tots Concert” for the early childhood classes.

Tuition: $134 per semester (fall only);

$123 or less with lessons.

Last Updated: September 8, 2008