THEORY & AURAL SKILLS
Theory & Aural Skills Classes are free for HMA students enrolled in private lessons and are recommended for K through 12th grade students. A workbook must be purchased separately for class participation. 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 45 minutes.
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 B
Recommended for: Beginners ages 4-6
Instructor: Sally Walsh
Day, Time: Saturdays, 10:00-10:45a *In-person
Spring Semester Dates: 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/9, 3/23, 4/13, 4/27
Primer Level
Recommended for: Beginners ages 7-9 or students who have taken Level B
Instructor: Sally Walsh
Day, Time: Saturdays, 10:00-10:45a *In-person
Spring Semester Dates: 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/20, 5/4
Level 1
Recommended for: K-12 at this level
Instructor: Ian Florence
Day, Time: Saturdays, 12:15-1:00p and 1:00-1:45p *Online
Spring Semester Dates: 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/9, 3/23, 4/13, 4/27
Level 2
Recommended for: K-12 at this level
Instructor: Ian Florence
Day, Time: Saturdays, 1:45-2:30p *Online
Spring Semester Dates: 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/9, 3/23, 4/13, 4/27
Level 3
Recommended for: K-12 at this level
Instructor: Ian Florence
Day, Time: Saturdays, 2:30-3:15p *Online
Spring Semester Dates: 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/9, 3/23, 4/13, 4/27
Level 4
Recommended for: K-12 at this level
Instructor: Alexis Howser
Day, Time: Saturdays, 5:00-5:45p *Online
Spring Semester Dates: 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/9, 3/23, 4/13, 4/27
Level 5
Recommended for: K-12 at this level
Instructor: Alexis Howser
Day, Time: Saturdays, 5:45-6:30p *Online
Spring Semester Dates: 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/9, 3/23, 4/13, 4/27
Level 6
Recommended for: K-12 at this level
Instructor: Alexis Howser
Day, Time: Saturdays, 5:00-5:45p *Online
Spring Semester Dates: 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/20, 5/4
Level 7
Recommended for: K-12 at this level
Instructor: Alexis Howser
Day, Time: Saturdays, 5:45-6:30p *Online
*No 2023-2024 classes
Level 8
Recommended for: K-12 at this level
Instructor: Dr. Dawn Dalangin Hawk
Day, Time: Sundays, 2:00-2:45p *Online
*No 2023-2024 classes
Level 9
Recommended for: K-12 at this level
Instructor: Dr. S. Eric Hawk
Day, Time: Saturdays, 3:00-3:45p *Online
*No 2023-2024 classes
Level 10
Recommended for: K-12 at this level
Instructor: Dr. S. Eric Hawk
Day, Time: Saturdays, 3:45-4:30p *Online
*No 2023-2024 classes
Accelerated Theory - Bronze Level
Recommended for: Beginners ages 10 & up (= Primer through Level 3)
Instructor: Dr. S. Eric Hawk
Day, Time: Saturdays, 3:00-3:45p *Online
Spring Semester Dates: 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/20, 5/4
Accelerated Theory - Silver Level
Recommended for: High schoolers through adults at this level (= Levels 4 & 5)
Instructor: Dr. S. Eric Hawk
Day, Time: Saturdays, 3:45-4:30p *Online
Spring Semester Dates: 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/20, 5/4
Accelerated Theory - Gold Level
Recommended for: High schoolers through adults at this level (= Levels 6, 7, & 8)
Instructor: Dr. S. Eric Hawk
Day, Time: Saturdays, 4:30-5:15p *Online
*No 2023-2024 classes
