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.
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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".
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Classes are 45 minutes.
These classes are not available during Summer Session and are only available August through May.
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Private Theory Lessons are available for all ages and levels.
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Level B
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Recommended for: Pre-K through Kindergarten grades​
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Instructor: Sally Walsh
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Day, Time, Room: Saturdays, 9:45-10:30 AM, Room 101-C
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Fall Semester Dates: 8/16, 8/30, 9/13, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 12/6
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Spring Semester Dates: 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21, 4/18, 5/2
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Primer Level
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Recommended for: 1st through 2nd graders or students who have taken Level B​​
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Instructor: Sally Walsh
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Day, Time, Room: Saturdays, 10:30-11:15 AM, Room 101-C
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Fall Semester Dates: 8/16, 8/30, 9/13, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 12/6
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Spring Semester Dates: 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21, 4/18, 5/2
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Level 1
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Recommended for: K-12 at this level​
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Instructor: Cayla Cappel
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Day, Time, Room: Saturdays, Section A - 1:00-1:45 PM; Section B - 1:45-2:30 PM, Wing 102
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Fall Semester Dates: 8/16, 8/30, 9/13, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 12/6
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Spring Semester Dates: 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21, 4/18, 5/2
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Level 2
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Recommended for: K-12 at this level
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Instructors: Cayla Cappel
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Day, Time, Room: Saturdays, Section A - 1:00-1:45 PM; Section B - 1:45-2:30 PM, Wing 102
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Fall Semester Dates: 8/23, 9/6, 9/20, 10/11, 10/25, 11/8, 11/22, 12/13
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Spring Semester Dates: 1/17, 1/31, 2/14, 2/28, 3/14, 4/4, 4/25, 5/9
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Level 3
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Recommended for: K-12 at this level
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Instructor: Jessica Ganji
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Day, Time, Room: Sundays, 2:30-3:15 PM, Wing 102
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Fall Semester Dates: 8/17, 8/31, 9/14, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16, 12/7
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Spring Semester Dates: 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/8, 3/22, 4/19, 5/3
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Level 4
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Recommended for: K-12 at this level
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Instructor: Jessica Ganji
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Day, Time, Room: Sundays, 3:15-4:00 PM, Wing 102
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Fall Semester Dates: 8/17, 8/31, 9/14, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16, 12/7
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Spring Semester Dates: 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/8, 3/22, 4/19, 5/3
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Level 5
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Recommended for: K-12 at this level
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Instructor: Jessica Ganji
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Day, Time, Room: Sundays, 2:30-3:15 PM, Wing 102
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Fall Semester Dates: 8/24, 9/7, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/30, 12/14
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Spring Semester Dates: 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/15, 4/5, 4/26, 5/10
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Level 6
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Recommended for: K-12 at this level
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Instructor: Jessica Ganji
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Day, Time, Room: Sundays, 3:15-4:00 PM, Wing 102
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Fall Semester Dates: 8/24, 9/7, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/30, 12/14
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Spring Semester Dates: 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/15, 4/5, 4/26, 5/10
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Level 7
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Recommended for: K-12 at this level
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Instructor: Dr. S. Eric Hawk
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Day, Time, Room: Saturdays, 12:15-1:00 PM, Wing 102
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Fall Semester Dates: 8/16, 8/30, 9/13, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 12/6
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Spring Semester Dates: 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21, 4/18, 5/2
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Levels 8-12
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*No 2025-2026 classes, due to minimum enrollment needed.
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Accelerated Theory - Bronze Level
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Recommended for: Beginners ages 10 & up (= Primer through Level 3)
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Instructor: Dr. S. Eric Hawk
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Day, Time, Room: Saturdays, 1:00-1:45 PM, Wing 102
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Fall Semester Dates: 8/16, 8/30, 9/13, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 12/6
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Spring Semester Dates: 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21, 4/18, 5/2
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Accelerated Theory - Silver Level
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Recommended for: High schoolers through adults at this level (= Levels 4 & 5)
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Instructor: Dr. S. Eric Hawk
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Day, Time, Room: Saturdays, 1:45-2:30 PM, Wing 102
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Fall Semester Dates: 8/16, 8/30, 9/13, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 12/6
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Spring Semester Dates: 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21, 4/18, 5/2
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Accelerated Theory - Gold Level
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Recommended for: High schoolers through adults at this level (= Levels 6, 7, & 8)
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Instructor: Dr. S. Eric Hawk
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Day, Time, Room: Saturdays, 2:30-3:15 PM, Wing 102
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Fall Semester Dates: 8/16, 8/30, 9/13, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 12/6
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Spring Semester Dates: 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21, 4/18, 5/2
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