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
