THEORY AND COMPOSITION

YES, WE ARE STILL OFFERING THE CLASSES LISTED BELOW! AT THIS TIME, CLASSES ARE CONDUCTED ONLINE WITH A LIVE INSTRUCTOR.

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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.

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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.

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Classes are 50 minutes. 

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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.

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Adult Theory 101* 

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*Registration open Aug - May

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For: Adults with no to little experience.

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Instructor: Dr. Matthew Phillips

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Days, Times: Saturdays at 12:00p

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Dates: 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15

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Adult Theory 102*

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*Registration open Aug - May

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For: Adults with previous music training.

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Instructor: Dr. Matthew Phillips

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Days, Times: Saturdays at 4:00p

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Dates: 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15

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Theory & Aural Skills* - Preparatory-Level 4

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*Registration open Aug - May

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Instructors: Dr. Dawn Dalangin Hawk, Dr. S. Eric Hawk, and Mrs. Sally Walsh

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Preparatory - Saturdays at 1:00p, generally for beginners ages 4-6 

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Dates: 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15

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Level 1 - Saturdays at 1:00p, generally for ages 5-7 with some experience

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Dates: 1/23, 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/24, 5/8, 5/22

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Level 2 - Saturdays at 4:00p, generally for ages 8-12

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Dates: 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15

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Level 3 - Saturdays at 4:00p, ages K-12 at appropriate level

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Dates: 1/23, 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/24, 5/8, 5/22

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Level 4 - Saturdays at 5:00p, ages K-12 at appropriate level

Dates: 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15

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Theory & Aural Skills - Levels 5-9; Part 1

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Ages: all ages (including adults) at appropriate level

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Instructor: Dr. Matthew Phillips

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Days, Times: 

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• Level 5 - Saturdays at 2:00p

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• Level 6 - Saturdays at 3:00p

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• Level 7 - Saturdays at 4:00p

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• Level 8 - Saturdays at 5:00p

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• Level 9 - Saturdays at 1:00p

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Dates: 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15

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