
THEORY & AURAL SKILLS
*2022-2023 INFORMATION COMING SOON
CLASSES ARE CONDUCTED ONLINE WITH A LIVE INSTRUCTOR.
Theory & Aural Skills Classes are available for ages 5 through adult. These classes are recommended to supplement private lessons. In Preparatory through Level 4, students participate in extra-musical activities such as solfege singing, ear training, rhythm games, and more! Pattern recognition and note reading exercises are also incorporated to strengthen note reading skills. The group setting is a fun way for students to learn music with their peers.
Levels 5 and above are for intermediate through advanced level students wanting more in-depth music theory and ear training. The classes follow the Royal Conservatory of Music curriculum and prepare students for examinations.
Adult 101 & 102 classes are offer a general knowledge of music theory and cover beginner through intermediate concepts.
Classes are 50 minutes.
Private Theory Lessons are available for all ages and levels.
*Free for HMA students enrolled in Private Lessons. These classes are not available during Summer Session.
Adult Theory 101*
*Registration open Aug - May
For: Adults with no to little experience.
Instructor: Dr. Matthew Phillips
Days, Times: Saturdays at 12:00p
Fall Semester Dates: 8/7, 8/21, 9/4, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 11/6, 11/20, 12/11
Spring Semester Dates: 1/15, 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, 3/26, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14
Adult Theory 102*
*Registration open Aug - May
For: Adults with previous music training.
Instructor: Dr. Matthew Phillips
Days, Times: Saturdays at 4:00p
Fall Semester Dates: 8/7, 8/21, 9/4, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 11/6, 11/20, 12/11
Spring Semester Dates: 1/15, 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, 3/26, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14
Theory & Aural Skills* - Preparatory-Level 4
*Registration open Aug - May
Instructors: Dr. Dawn Dalangin Hawk, Dr. S. Eric Hawk, and Mrs. Sally Walsh
Preparatory - Saturdays at 1:00p, generally for beginners ages 4-6
Fall Semester Dates: 8/7, 8/21, 9/4, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 11/6, 11/20, 12/11
Spring Semester Dates: 1/15, 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, 3/26, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14
Level 1 - Saturdays at 1:00p, generally for ages 5-7 with some experience
Fall Semester Dates: 8/14, 8/28, 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/30, 11/13, 12/4, 12/18
Spring Semester Dates: 1/22, 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/23, 5/7, 5/21
Level 2 - Saturdays at 4:00p, generally for ages 8-12
Fall Semester Dates: 8/7, 8/21, 9/4, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 11/6, 11/20, 12/11
Spring Semester Dates: 1/15, 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, 3/26, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14
Level 3 - Saturdays at 4:00p, ages K-12 at appropriate level
Fall Semester Dates: 8/14, 8/28, 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/30, 11/13, 12/4, 12/18
Spring Semester Dates: 1/22, 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/23, 5/7, 5/21
Level 4 - Saturdays at 5:00p, ages K-12 at appropriate level
Fall Semester Dates: 8/7, 8/21, 9/4, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 11/6, 11/20, 12/11
Spring Semester Dates: 1/15, 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, 3/26, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14
Theory & Aural Skills - Levels 5-9; Part 1
Ages: all ages (including adults) at appropriate level
Instructor: Dr. Matthew Phillips
Levels 5-9 - Saturdays *Inquire within for times
Fall Semester Dates: 8/7, 8/21, 9/4, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 11/6, 11/20, 12/11
Spring Semester Dates: 1/15, 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, 3/26, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14
