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3:30-5:00 PM, for students ages 8-12 who play at an intermediate to advanced level. Please visit letsimprovclassical.com to schedule a placement audition.Do you know that all the great composers we know, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven... they all used to make music on the spot, a.k.a improvise? Somehow the art of "PLAY" got lost in history. Now is the chance for your child to be among the chosen "select few" in a revolutionary Classical Band that will perform and improvise, just like what Bach, Mozart, Beethoven did back in the day, plus, with theatrical elements of acting, comedy, flash mob, performing to audience given notes, and most important, FUN!!!The following are welcome:
- Strings
- Woodwinds
- Piano
- Voice
- Other
Her multi-disciplinary approach will not only bring out latent creativity in your child, but also deepen your child's musicianship. Click here for her bio as piano faculty. You can also find out more information about her multi-disciplinary performances on her website.In other words, this is FUN, but this is also as SERIOUS as you can get about music, because only after you experience what all the great composers used to do every day, you understand the essence of music. This understanding will open your child's eyes and ears to understanding how music "works", and connect them to the deepest part of music: Joy of music creation! This new found knowledge will n turn make all of their time practicing classical music "fun", and will upgrade their ability to "interpret" music, making them all around great musical performers! Their teachers will love their new authentic connection to music!
What Your Child Will Achieve Through the Course and Show:
- Improvising in solo and ensemble format both in free style and in different composer styles.
- Learning foundational concepts of Music Theory and Implementing them in the craft of making music.
- Developing a robust musical social circle through ensemble experiences.
- Starring in a one-of-a-kind, multidimensional show presented at an end-of-semester performance, showcasing their unique talent and creative growth.
- Session A (ages 8-12): Saturdays 1-2:30 pm
- Session B (ages 13-18): Saturdays 3-4:30 pm
Course Sub-Category
Improvisation
Instructor
Sarah Takagi
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