“Let the love for literature, painting, sculpture, architecture, and above all, music, enter into your lives!”
~ Theodore Roosevelt

Please note: The Winter/Spring Semester Begins Monday, February 4, 2008

Mozart said: “Papa,” (as he usually called him) “you have no education for the great world and you speak too few languages.”

“Oh,” replied Haydn, “my language is understood all over the world.”

 

Music Instruction
Fees: Per 30-minute lesson: $27, Per 45-mins: $40.50, Per 60-mins: $54
Teachers available through arrangement with music registrar, 610-358-3632x103.
Private lessons are available for piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, trumpet, saxophone, oboe, guitar (rock, folk, jazz, classical), banjo, flute, clarinet, French horn, trombone, tuba, and drums/percussion.
Theory classes are included in the price of private instrumental lessons.

Instrumental Group Lessons/Ensembles
2 players: $18 per student per 30 minutes
3 players: $16 per student per 30 minutes
4 players: $14 per student per 30 minutes
5 players: $12 per student per 30 minutes
Our instrumental ensemble groups are chosen for personal and musical compatibility as well as proficiency and age. Open to all instruments.

Classes for Elementary Instrumental Students
Instrumental Ensemble Rates
An economical way to introduce beginning students to applied music lessons. Small or semi-private lessons for clarinet, saxophone, flute, recorder, trumpet, violin, cello, guitar and percussion. A great introduction to an instrument!

The Suzuki Method:

Realizing the implications of native language learning, Shinichi Suzuki developed the rote method of musical learning. The Suzuki method emphasizes the importance of starting early, listening, repetition, parental involvement and encouragement, and learning with other children. Darlington offers Suzuki instruction in violin and piano.

Suzuki Violin Program:

Pre-Twinkle Violin Classes
Beginners, Ages 4 - 6
For the younger student Darlington offers the Pre-Twinkle Violin Class. Students may take from 16-32 weeks of pre-twinkle before graduating to the traditional Suzuki program.
Beginners: Wed, 6:30 - 7:00pm
Beginners: Sat, 11:30am - Noon
Returning: Sat, 10:00 - 10:30am
Returning: Sat, 10:30 - 11:00am
Returning: Sat, 2:30 - 3:00pm
$88/session two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 6/9 - Apr 2/5 (Not Mar 19-22)
Session 2: Apr 9/12 - May 28/Jun 7 (Not May 24)

The Traditional Suzuki Program
Ages 6 & up
The traditional Suzuki program is offered to older beginners and graduates of pre-twinkle. It consists of two key and necessary components: weekly private lessons and bi-weekly group lessons. Music theory classes are offered at no extra cost.
Group Schedule:
Book 1: Tues, 11:30am - Noon
Book 1: Wed, 12:30 - 1:00pm
Book 1: Sat, 9:00 — 9:30 am
Book 2 & 3: Mon, 7:00 - 7:30pm
Book 2 & 3: Sat, 9:30 - 10:00am
16 weeks
Suzuki program with 30-min pvt lessons: $528
Suzuki program with 45-min pvt lessons: $744

Suzuki Piano:
30-min private lessons once a week
$27 per week
Teacher - Sato

TUESDAYS:

Living with Beethoven
Ages 7 - 11
Teacher - Rugan
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:00pm
$88
8 weeks: Feb 5 - April 1 (Not Mar 18)
Travel back in time to discover the life and music of Ludwig Van Beethoven! With the help of a boy named Christoph, we will learn about the life of a great artist who continued to create musical masterpieces despite becoming deaf. Students will listen to excerpts of his symphonies, sonatas and chamber music.

The Magic of Mozart
Ages 7 - 11
Teacher - Rugan
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:00pm
$88
8 weeks: April 8 - May 27
Learn about the Wunderkind Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart who began writing music at age six and composed his first opera by age eight! Students will listen to excerpts of several symphonies, but focus on his famous opera, The Magic Flute.

Flute Choir I & II
Teacher - Fontanez
Tuesdays, 7:15 - 7:45pm
Every Other Week
8 weeks
$40 ACMP Registration Fee
Flutists are grouped by ability to study ensemble music. Class will consist of at least three players and will focus on group warm-ups, technique study, and ensemble playing. Flute Choir I and Flute Choir II will alternate weeks.

WEDNESDAYS:

Early Childhood Music
Birth - 18 mo with parent, Wednesdays, 11:30am - Noon
18mo - 3 yrs with parent, Wednesdays, 10:00 - 10:30am
Teacher - L. Hacker
two 8 week sessions
$72 per session
Session 1: Feb 6 - April 2 (Not Mar 19)
Session 2: April 9 - May 28
The first years of a child's life are the most important for learning music. In this class, parents and children learn the language of music together as they sing, chant, move and play.

Music Appreciation for Adults: The Composer's Voice
Adults
Teacher - Shafer
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:00pm
$192
16 weeks
Most people have heard of Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart, but how many others can you name? What is a Sonata, Suite, or Symphony? Learn how to distinguish between different periods in music, major composers of those periods, and listen to each composer's "voice.”

The Masters of Music
Ages 7 - 10: Wednesdays, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Ages 10 - 14: Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:00pm
Teacher - Shafer
16 weeks
$192
Meet the great composers of the past through interactive games, artwork and listening. It is history and fun wrapped into one exciting class.

Recorder Class
Ages 6 - 8
Teacher - Fontanez
Wednesdays, 2:15 - 3:00pm
16 weeks
Instrumental Ensemble Rates
A beginning recorder class which includes the study of basic musical notation. Good preparation for young students interested in learning to play the flute.

Beginner Guitar Class
Ages 7 - 10
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 4:30pm
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:00pm
Teacher - Dramis
16 weeks
Instrument Ensemble Rates
For students who have little or no previous training on the guitar this course includes: tuning, elementary theory, first position chords, reading chord diagrams, and tablature.
Additional class times and days can be arranged with the music registrar.

Building Blocks of Music Theory Class
Beginning Theory
Teacher - Shafer
Building Blocks I: Wednesdays, 5:00 - 5:45pm
Building Blocks II: Wednesdays, 5:45 - 6:30pm
$144 (Free w/ Private Lessons)
16 weeks
A MUST for all instrumental and vocal students. Sight-singing, note reading, rhythm clapping, ear training, and musicianship will be covered.
Class included in the price of private instrumental lessons.

Pre-Twinkle Violin Classes
Beginners, Ages 4 - 6
For the younger student Darlington offers the Pre-Twinkle Violin Class. Students may take from 16-32 weeks of pre-twinkle before graduating to the traditional Suzuki program.
Beginners: Wed, 6:30 - 7:00pm
Beginners: Sat, 11:30am - Noon
Returning: Sat, 10:00 - 10:30am
Returning: Sat, 10:30 - 11:00am
Returning: Sat, 2:30 - 3:00pm
$88 per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 6/9 - Apr 2/5 (Not Mar 19-22)
Session 2: Apr 9/12 - May 28/June 7 (Not May 24)
Class size limited to 5 students.

Advanced Music Theory
Adults & Advanced
Teacher - Shafer
Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30pm
16 weeks
$176 (Free w/ Private Lessons)
Building on the musical concepts learned in the earlier theory classes, Advanced Theory will cover sight-reading, musical notation, keys, chords, and musical analysis.
Class included in the price of private instrumental lessons.

FRIDAYS:

“Nuts & Bolts” of Music Theory Class
Intermediate Theory
Teacher - Shafer
Nuts & Bolts I: Fridays, 4:00 - 4:45pm
Nuts & Bolts II: Fridays, 4:45 - 5:30pm
Nuts & Bolts III: Fridays, 5:30 - 6:15pm
$144 (Free w/ Private Lessons)
16 weeks
A class for intermediate students who want to know how music works and become more fluent with rhythm, form, meter, note recognition, solfege, and key signatures. Learn pieces faster, read them easier, play with greater understanding, and improve your memorization skills.
Class included in the price of private instrumental lessons.

Intermediate Guitar Ensemble: Exploring Genres
Ages 11 - 15
Teacher - Kunreuther
Fridays, 7:00 - 7:45pm
16 weeks
Instrumental Ensemble Rates
This performance-based class will emphasize integrating melodic and rhythmic guitar techniques through the diverse musical styles of Classical, Jazz, Rock, Blues and many more.
Pre-requisite 1 year private guitar instruction

SATURDAYS:

Pre-Twinkle Violin Class
Beginners, Ages 4 - 6
For the younger student Darlington offers the Pre-Twinkle Violin Class. Students may take from 16-32 weeks of pre-twinkle before graduating to the traditional Suzuki program.
Beginners: Wed, 6:30 - 7:00pm
Beginners: Sat, 11:30am - Noon
Returning: Sat, 10:00 - 10:30am
Returning: Sat, 10:30 - 11:00am
Returning: Sat, 2:30 - 3:00pm
$88 per session
two 8 week sessions
Session 1: Feb 6/9 - Apr 2/5 (Not Mar 19-22)
Session 2: Apr 9/12 - May 28/June 7 (Not May 24)
Class size limited to 5 students.

Intro to Opera Scenes and Ensembles
Teens & Adults
Teacher - Rivera
Intro to Opera I: Saturdays, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Intro to Opera II: Saturdays, 12:30 - 1:30pm
14 weeks
$168
Students will learn and perform short opera duets, trios, or scenes appropriate to their level of singing. Learn about operatic repertoire, opera plots, characters and musical styes. Translate texts, perform in the original language, and work dramatically on the scenes.
For advanced voice students with approval of their vocal instructor.

Basic Piano Improv and Pop/Jazz Theory
Pre-Teens & Teens
Teacher - G. Smith
Saturdays, 3:00 - 4:00pm
14 weeks
$168
Been playing a few years and want to learn how to improvise, or maybe write your own songs? In this class you will learn about song structure, and how to comp, and solo.

ACMP Scholarship Chamber Music Program
8 rehearsals TBA $40 per semester
Darlington faculty and guest coaches
Audition Date: Saturday, January 19, 12:30 - 2:30pm. Please call the office to reserve an audition time.
This program was initiated through a generous grant from the Amateur Chamber Music Players Foundation with additional funding from the Presser Foundation. Compatible groups will be formed by audition for winds, brass, strings and keyboard.

ACMP Scholarship Chamber Music Program for Adult Amateurs
8 rehearsals
$40 per semester
Darlington faculty and guest coaches
A friendly, unintimidating environment in which to learn new repertoire, and an opportunity for personal enrichment and enjoyment. For the intermediate or advanced wind, string, brass or keyboard player.

Voice Class for Pre-teens & Teens
Ages 10 - 13
Teacher - TBA
Day/Time TBA
16 weeks
$176
Enjoyable and careful preparation for the student who enjoys singing but whose voice is not quite mature enough for private lessons. Posture, note reading, sight-singing, breathing, diction, and tone production will be taught.

Music Therapy
Teacher - Houpt
An individualized approach to music designed to address special needs and abilities. Participants will be engaged actively and experientially through music. The goal of the program is to increase appreciation and enjoyment of music while providing for the advancement of psycho/social development and increased functioning at the highest physical and cognitive levels. Day, time, price, and length of this class will be determined on an individual basis.

 

977 Shavertown Road
Garnet Valley, PA 19061
info@darlingtonarts.org
610-358-3632