Elementary through High School
2009 Fall Performance & Education Offerings
The Essentials of Music
This course is designed to introduce the elements of music theory and aural skills essential to excellent performance. The focus of the music theory component will be upon music reading. This includes review of key signatures, note names, scale degrees, rhythms, and understanding the score. The class culminates with attendance of Tosca performed by the Florentine Opera in Milwaukee.
Ages: 13 to adult
Duration: September 29th to November 24th
Tuition: $55.00
The Essentials of Informed Listening and Interpretation
Understanding that music is performed best when the artist knows the musical context, this course aims to supply the student with a broad survey of Western culture from the early baroque to the present and the music that it produced. Various musical genres will be discussed with the class ending in an informed listening of the Puccini’s Tosca performed live by the Florentine Opera in Milwaukee.
Ages: 13 to adult
Duration: September 29th to November 24th
Tuition: $55.00
Kenosha Children’s Choir
Open to students ages 5 –7 and 7-12, choir members will be taught vocal technique, music reading, and group performance. A variety of music genres will be explored and performed. Performances will include, but will not be limited to, a performance with Musica Toscana in November and a performance at the SEWPA gala in January.
Ages: 5-6/7–12
Duration: Tuesdays 6:35—7:10, Sept. 28th to Nov.24th
Tuition: $48/$65
SEWPA Carolers
Meeting weekly, SEWPA Carolers will learn Christmas carols in 2-4 part harmony (unaccompanied). Performing in Dickens era costumes, participants will experience a variety of performance venues from store fronts to private parties. Join us and help spread some holiday cheer!
Ages: 13 to adult
Duration: Oct. 5th—Dec. 23rd
Tuition: $50.00
The Performance Track
Created to help students become better performers through performance, this class exposes students to a broad range of classical music performance experiences. Students will meet for two-hour weekly sessions in which they have approximately a month to learn and rehearse short opera scenes, songs, and arias for their performance. Each student will need to commit to significant independent work between rehearsal sessions. Student will also be presented with opportunities to view opera performances with the class in addition to its scheduled sessions.
Ages: 13 to adult
Duration: Wednesdays 4:30-6:20 Sept. 23rd—Nov. 30th
Tuition: $135.00
For more information or to register contact us:
PO BOX 580245
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262)914-5971
http://SEWPA.org
SEWisconsinPerformingArts@gmail.com
You may also download the registration form in PDF format by CLICKING HERE.
