2007-2008 Placements
The placements for the Fall theory classes can be found at the bottom of this page. For Saturday theory classes, we have tried to schedule classes within an hour before or after each students’ orchestra rehearsal time. This, of course, means that for students in chamber music groups and/or in two ensembles there is potential for a scheduling conflict. We have tried to avoid these, but in order to accommodate as many students as possible, they are sometimes unavoidable. For students with such conflicts, you are welcome to take the next lower level theory class if that fits your schedule better.
You will notice that in the class descriptions below, the upper three level classes (College Prep I, College Prep II, and College Level) are supposed to be one hour per week. The intention is to devote one half-hour to written theory and one half-hour to ear training. Our long-term plan is to have students complete the ear training component of these three classes completely on computers, using the Aurelia ear training software, during their free time on Saturdays. There are many advantages to such an approach: students can work at their own pace, they can work as individuals, the software allows the instructor to regularly assess the students progress and it frees up classroom time. We are currently in the process of acquiring computers in order to set up a listening lab in the basement of the MYA center. We do not yet have enough computers for all students to use, so the ear training component of the upper level classes will for now be incorporated into the half-hour class times indicated below. As the computers become available, we will begin to use them more regularly. More information about this will be provided to students as it becomes available.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at peterkupfer@mya.org. I look forward to a fun and exciting year of theory!
The Theory Program
Open your ears to deeper musical understanding and enhance your playing skills
by working regularly this fall with the building blocks of music!
MYA’s Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon jazz theory classes focus on active listening experiences as well as written concepts. Worksheets provide opportunities to practice concepts from class and to write your own music. During the school year classes meet for two 15-week semesters on Saturday
mornings or Sunday afternoons. For more on the Jazz Theory Program, see below.
Any student over 7 years old who studies an instrument and possesses basic music reading knowledge may participate. Parents and other MYA friends are invited to participate as well! Tuition is waived for all MYA members. Initial class enrollment is based on a skills assessment quiz. In order to be placed in a theory class, all new students must take the assessment quiz. Exceptions are made for younger students who have had no previous theory training. Generally these students begin in the Musicianship I class. Please contact me if you have questions regarding placements.
Students may only move into the next higher level class by passing a proficiency test (in both written and aural skills), offered at the end of each year, regardless of whether they move into a higher level orchestra!
Classes are taught every week by Peter Kupfer
Jazz Theory
Details coming soon! See below for Fall 2007 placements.
Classes are taught every week by Nic Meyer
Class offerings
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Musicianship I, Ages 7-10, 30 mins/week
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Musicianship II, Ages 10-13, 30 mins/week
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College Prep I, Ages 13-15, 1 hr/week
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College Prep II, Ages 15-17, 1 hr/week
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College-Level, Ages 16-18, 1 hr/week
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Jazz and College Prep, Ages 14-18, 1 hr/week
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Fall 2007 Placement Lists
Please note that material covered in each level is the same regardless of orchestra.
Saturday Classes (see below for Sunday classes) updated 9-15-2007
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9:00-9:30am // Musicianship I (Cadet)
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10:30-11:00am // Musicianship I (Reading)
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11:00-11:30am // Musicianship II (Cadet)
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11:30-12:00pm // College Prep I (Cadet/Prep)
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12:00-12:30pm // College Prep I (Concert)
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12:30-1:00pm // College Prep II (Concert)
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2:00-2:30pm // Musicianship I (Prep)
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2:30-3:00pm // Musicianship II (Prep)
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3:00-3:30pm // College Prep I (Symphony)
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3:30-4:00pm // College Prep II (Symphony)
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Sunday Classes |
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12:00pm // Musicianship I
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2:00pm // Musicianship II
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4:30pm // Jazz and College Prep
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