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THEORY & AURAL SKILLS

Theory & Aural Skills Classes are recommended for K through 12th grade students. These classes are structured around the Theory Time method and books, which have recently become the basis for the National Federation of Music Clubs theory event. In these classes, students focus on music concepts such as counting, rhythms, scales, chords, terms, analysis, ear training, and more. Music Theory students understand their music better and are more well-rounded musicians. For more information on the Theory Time method: https://www.theorytime.com.

Accelerated Theory Classes are generally recommended for ages 10 through adults. These classes are the "fast forward" version of the "Theory and Aural Skills Classes".

Classes are 50 minutes. Classes will be 45 minutes for 2023-2024.

 

These classes are free for HMA students enrolled in Private Lessons. Workbooks can be purchased from HMA for $15 (Levels A-10)/$17 (Accelerated) or from other sources. These classes are not available during Summer Session and are only available August through May.

Private Theory Lessons are available for all ages and levels.

Level A 

Recommended for: Beginners ages 4-6

Instructor: Sally Walsh

Days, Times: Saturdays at 1:00p

Spring Semester Dates: 1/14, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13

*Level A will not be offered for 2023-2024

Level B 

Recommended for: Beginners ages 4-6, with some experience

2023 Spring Semester Instructor: Sally Walsh

2023 Spring Semester Days, Times: Saturdays at 1:00p

2023 Spring Semester Dates: 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20

2023 Fall Semester Instructor: Sally Walsh

2023 Fall Semester Days, Times: Saturdays, 1:00-1:45p *In-person

2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/12, 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18

Primer Level

Recommended for: Beginners ages 7-9 or students who have taken Levels A & B

2023 Spring Semester Instructor: Ian Florence

2023 Spring Semester Days, Times: Saturdays at 1:00p

2023 Spring Semester Dates: 1/14, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13

2023 Fall Semester Instructor: Sally Walsh

2023 Fall Semester Days, Times: Saturdays, 1:00-1:45p *In-person

2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/19, 9/2, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 12/2

Level 1

Recommended for: K-12 at this level

2023 Spring Semester Instructor: Ian Florence

2023 Spring Semester Days, Times: Saturdays at 1:00p

2023 Spring Semester Dates: 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20

2023 Fall Semester Instructor: Ian Florence

2023 Fall Semester Days, Times: Saturdays, 1:00-1:45p *Online

2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/12, 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18

Level 2

Recommended for: K-12 at this level

2023 Spring Semester Instructor: Ian Florence

2023 Spring Semester Days, Times: Saturdays at 2:00p

2023 Spring Semester Dates: 1/14, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13

2023 Fall Semester Instructor: Ian Florence

2023 Fall Semester Days, Times: Saturdays, 1:45-2:30p *Online

2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/12, 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18

Level 3

Recommended for: K-12 at this level

2023 Spring Semester Instructor: Ian Florence

2023 Spring Semester Days, Times: Saturdays at 2:00p

2023 Spring Semester Dates: 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20

2023 Fall Semester Instructor: Ian Florence

2023 Fall Semester Days, Times: Saturdays, 2:30-3:15p *Online

2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/12, 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18

Level 4

Recommended for: K-12 at this level

2023 Spring Semester Instructor: Ian Florence

2023 Spring Semester Days, Times: Saturdays at 3:00p

2023 Spring Semester Dates: 1/14, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13

2023 Fall Semester Instructor: Nickolas Howser

2023 Fall Semester Days, Times: Saturdays, 5:00-5:45p *Online

2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/12, 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18

Level 5

Recommended for: K-12 at this level

2023 Spring Semester Instructor: Ian Florence

2023 Spring Semester Days, Times: Saturdays at 3:00p

2023 Spring Semester Dates: 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20

2023 Fall Semester Instructor: Nickolas Howser

2023 Fall Semester Days, Times: Saturdays, 5:45-6:30p *Online

2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/12, 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18

Level 6

Recommended for: K-12 at this level

2023 Spring Semester Instructor: Dr. Eric Hawk

2023 Spring Semester Days, Times: Saturdays at 4:00p

2023 Spring Semester Dates: 1/14, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13

2023 Fall Semester Instructor: Nickolas Howser

2023 Fall Semester Days, Times: Saturdays, 5:00-5:45p *Online

2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/19, 9/2, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 12/2

Level 7

Recommended for: K-12 at this level

2023 Spring Semester Instructor: Dr. Matthew Phillips

2023 Spring Semester Days, Times: Saturdays at 3:00p

2023 Spring Semester Dates: 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20

2023 Fall Semester Instructor: Nickolas Howser

2023 Fall Semester Days, Times: Saturdays, 5:45-6:30p *Online

2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/19, 9/2, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 12/2

Level 8

Recommended for: K-12 at this level

2023 Spring Semester Instructor: Dr. Matthew Phillips

2023 Spring Semester Days, Times: Saturdays at 4:00p

2023 Spring Semester Dates: 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20

2023 Fall Semester Instructor: Dr. Dawn Dalangin Hawk

2023 Fall Semester Days, Times: Sundays, 2:00-2:45p *Online

2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/12, 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18

Level 9

Recommended for: K-12 at this level

2023 Spring Semester Instructor: Dr. Matthew Phillips

2023 Spring Semester Days, Times: Saturdays at 5:00p

2023 Spring Semester Dates: 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20

2023 Fall Semester Instructor: Dr. S. Eric Hawk

2023 Fall Semester Days, Times: Saturdays, 3:00-3:45p *Online

2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/12, 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18

Level 10

Recommended for: K-12 at this level

2023 Spring Semester Instructor: Dr. Matthew Phillips

2023 Spring Semester Days, Times: Saturdays at 6:00p

2023 Spring Semester Dates: 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20

2023 Fall Semester Instructor: Dr. S. Eric Hawk

2023 Fall Semester Days, Times: Saturdays, 3:45-4:30p *Online

2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/12, 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18

Accelerated Theory - Bronze Level

Recommended for: Beginners ages 10 & up (= Primer through Level 3)

2023 Spring Semester Instructor: Dr. Matthew Phillips

2023 Spring Semester Days, Times: Saturdays at 12:00p

2023 Spring Semester Dates: 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20

2023 Fall Semester Instructor: Dr. S. Eric Hawk

2023 Fall Semester Days, Times: Saturdays, 3:00-3:45p *Online

2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/19, 9/2, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 12/2

Accelerated Theory - Silver Level

Recommended for: High schoolers through adults at this level (= Levels 4 & 5)

2023 Spring Semester Instructor: Dr. Matthew Phillips

2023 Spring Semester Days, Times: Saturdays at 1:00p

2023 Spring Semester Dates: 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20

2023 Fall Semester Instructor: Dr. S. Eric Hawk

2023 Fall Semester Days, Times: Saturdays, 3:45-4:30p *Online

2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/19, 9/2, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 12/2

Accelerated Theory - Gold Level

Recommended for: Beginners ages 10 & up (= Levels 6, 7, & 8)

2023 Spring Semester Instructor: Dr. Matthew Phillips

2023 Spring Semester Days, Times: Saturdays at 2:00p

2023 Spring Semester Dates: 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20

2023 Fall Semester Instructor: Dr. S. Eric Hawk

2023 Fall Semester Days, Times: Saturdays, 4:30-5:15p *Online

2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/19, 9/2, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 12/2

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