These dynamic and interactive group classes are open to private and group lesson students only as part of your enrollment package. These unique offerings enhance the lesson experience while also providing students an opportunity to schedule in-person instruction for any missed lessons. Students will connect with other students, advance in their musicianship, 1) Open the Kathy’s Music App and click on “My Account.” Our “Music Theory Essentials” offerings are the cornerstone of our Group Musicianship Classes and the ideal class for students looking to receive in-person instruction for a missed lesson. In “Music Theory Essentials” students have the opportunity to hone their ear training, strengthen their note and rhythm reading, and build their musical vocabulary in engaging ways. Laura Roberts leads these special classes at three times during the year in both our McMurray and Mt. Lebanon location: Fall Offerings – Registration opens September 22nd Friday, October 13th at 6:30pm in Mt. Lebanon Saturday, October 14th at 10:00am in McMurray Winter Offerings – Registration opens December 1st Friday, February 9th at 6:30pm in Mt. Lebanon Saturday, February 10th at 10:00am in McMurray Spring Offerings – Registration opens February 1st Friday, April 12th at 6:30pm in Mt. Lebanon Saturday, April 13th at 10:00am in McMurray These classes offer the opportunity to dive into more specialized areas of the musical experience. This year we are offering: Performance Mindfulness with Lydia Kilian Friday, October 20th at 6:30pm in McMurray Learn various breathing and visualization techniques as well as basic stretches that you can use to create a sense of calm for recital and other performances. Music Technology & Sound Engineering with Zach Thal Friday, November 17th at 6:30pm in Mt. Lebanon Explore various processes, programs, and equipment involved in Sound Engineering. This class is for ages 8 and up. Musical Theatre with Laura Mason Friday, January 12th at 6:30pm in McMurray This Musical Theatre class will have students singing and moving as they learn a song with choreography and play various theatre games. Surprise class to be announce later Emoting in Music with Jillian McCord Friday, March 22nd at 6:30pm in McMurray Explore ways to infuse your singing with self expression and emotion, taking music beyond the written page. Mock Auditions with Christin Cooper and Laura Mason Friday, April 19th at 6:30pm in Mt. Lebanon Learn how to best navigate audition experiences in this Mock Audition class available for currently enrolled high school students only. Meet the Harpsichord with James Johnston May 30th, at 6:00pm in Mt. Lebanon Join James Johnston as he demonstrates his electronic harpsichord and shares more about what makes this instrument special.
gain valuable informal performance experience, and take big steps toward
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4) Add a filter of session and choose “Group Musicianship Classes 2023-2024.”
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Fall Offerings – Registration opens September 22nd
Winter Offerings – Registration opens December 1st
Spring Offerings – Registration opens February 1st.
