(Ages 7 - 10)
This class is an excellent way to get started with percussion and is an appropriate next step for recent graduates of Early Childhood and Elementary Music classes. Students explore percussion instruments from around the world in a relaxed and encouraging setting.
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(Teens - Adults)
This course is designed for teens and adults who are beginners or who have limited experience. Students explore a variety of percussion instruments and rhythms from around the world.
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(Ages 5 - 6)
Using a variety of methods, students will be exposed to the vast diversity of the percussive world. Simple performance and ensemble playing techniques will be covered for many traditional and non-traditional percussion instruments as well as homemade instruments. This class is designed for complete beginners and as a next step for recent graduates of Early Childhood and Elementary Music classes.
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(Ages 8 - 11)
World Music Drumming, a continuation of the Drums Around the World class, expands the drumming spectrum to include new culture areas and contemporary drumming styles. Through the teamwork approach to learning West African and Caribbean drum ensembles with songs and movement, students explore the endless world of rhythm and sounds.
Prerequisite: Drums Around the World I
Available Fall 2012 – Enrollment begins April 15
(Adults)
This course is for adult musicians or music lovers who have a basic fluency in the grammar of music, but would like to learn more about the organization of music, such as harmony and form. Four-part chorale style composition, analysis and score reading are covered. Ear training and sightsinging are also explored.
Available Fall 2012 – Enrollment begins April 15
(Adults)
This course is designed for students who have completed ABCs of Music for Beginners, or have basic reading knowledge in treble and bass clefs. Concepts include circle-of-fifths, intervals, triads, seventh chords and an introduction to inversions. Ear training, sightsinging and rhythmic training exercises are explored.
Available Fall 2012 – Enrollment begins April 15
(Adults)
This course is designed for students who have never studied music theory or are coming back to it after many years. Whether you play an instrument, sing or just want to learn how to read music, you will enjoy this basic course. It’s easier than you think! Students learn how to read basic rhythms, sightreading tricks and tips, and more.
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(Teens and Adults)
Like to play, but hate to practice? Learn some valuable tips on how to create effective and efficient practice strategies to maximize your progress. This course is applicable to all instruments and voice.
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This course is a study of music theory particularly as applied to piano music. The specific needs and interests of enrolled students will determine curriculum. Qualified non-pianists and advanced high school students are welcome.
Available Fall 2012 – Enrollment begins April 15
This course is a study of topics in music theory and style through the examination of a variety of compositions.
Some reading knowledge of music is required. Qualified high school students (prerequisite: Theory Level 3) are also welcome.
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This course covers the basics of music fundamentals, ear training, harmony and analysis at an accelerated pace. Basic composition exercises are integrated into the course and support student learning. This is a gateway class for students who wish to gain the requisite skills to begin Levine’s AP Music Theory classes to prep for the Advanced Placement examination.
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This course provides students with an advanced understanding of historical styles and the history of Western classical music. Repertory ranges from Gregorian chant to the present.
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Designed to help serious music students deepen their knowledge of structure and repertory, this course includes sightsinging, ear training, study of chords, four-part writing, and other traditional theory. Students also compose pieces in historical styles.
Please note: This course has been officially authorized to use the Advanced Placement “AP®” by the College Board. This authorization is a recognition by the College Board and grants students permission to use the “AP” designation on their transcripts. Students therefore may be able to obtain high school credit, college credit, or advanced placement credit by taking this course. The Advanced Placement (AP) courses help students prepare to take the Advanced Placement Music Theory exam given by the Educational Testing Service of the College Board. At Levine, AP courses are taught over a two-year period because they meet only once a week.
Permission of the instructor is required.
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(Ages 8 - 12)
Start your guitar study in this yearlong course by learning to play great songs from around the world with confidence and competence. Learn the fundamental habits of great guitar players while mastering note reading, basic melodies, right hand fingerpicking technique, arpeggio patterns, chords, and strums. This course will prepare you for further study in classical or contemporary guitar styles. Absolutely no previous musical experience is required.
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(Ages 8 - 14)
This fully underwritten class is for six select Levine Guitar students who have demonstrated a high level of dedication and ability for at least one year in Beginning Guitar Class or private lessons. Students in the class are expected to maintain a high level of commitment and near-perfect attendance. New students must audition to be considered.
Thanks to the Louise P. Zanar Fund for generously underwriting this class.
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(Ages 10 - 16)
This fully underwritten class is a continuation of the Beginning Zanar Class for six select Levine Guitar students who have successfully demonstrated a high level of dedication and ability for at least one year in the Class. Students in the class must maintain a high level of commitment and near-perfect attendance. New students must audition to be considered.
Thanks to the Louise P. Zanar Fund for generously underwriting this class.
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Master Teacher Franco Platino works with small groups arranged by level and age to perfect right- and left-hand technique, as well as sightreading skills. Appropriate for intermediate to advanced prep and adult students. Groups meet weekly or bi-weekly. Day and time are arranged by placement audition.
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(High School Students & Adults)
This semester long course is a general introduction to the guitar. Students learn to play melodies and chords, read standard musical notation and learn right-hand fingerstyle technique. Repertoire includes solo and ensemble pieces from around the world. Students must provide their own guitars. No previous experience is required. Interested students can continue on to a second semester upon arrangement with the instructor and department chair.
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(Adults)
New to guitar? Absolute beginners can get a head start by attending the Blues Guitar Introduction Session, where they will be introduced to the concepts covered in the Blues Guitar for Adults class as well as general guitar skills, such as how to hold the guitar and pick, the names of the strings, how to interpret chord and scale diagrams, note reading, and open position chords. This session is appropriate for guitarists with no experience or who are seeking a refresher on the basics before beginning the Blues Guitar for Adults class.
Available Fall 2012 – Enrollment begins April 15
(Adults)
Learn to play the blues in this semester long course. Follow in the footsteps of Robert Johnson, B.B. King, and John Lee Hooker as you learn how to play both rhythm guitar and improvisational solos over the 12-bar blues form. You’ll also learn how to read standard musical notation and chord charts as well as the theory behind the form and how it applies to other guitar styles such as jazz and rock. Students must provide their own acoustic or electric guitars, and should be familiar with basic open position chords and strumming patterns.
New to guitar? You can still take this course if you attend the Blues Guitar Introduction Session, which occurs the week prior to the official start date.
Available Fall 2012 – Enrollment begins April 15
(Ages 14 to adult)
Learn fundamental lead guitar concepts, scales and techniques in this one semester course taught by Joshua Walker, Downbeat Magazine's 2011 winner for 'Best Blues, Pop, or Rock solo by an Instrumentalist'. From simple licks to pentatonic scales, you will start from the ground up and soon be playing solos. Techniques covered include hammer-ons, pull offs, slides, bends, sweep picking, arpeggios, building speed and navigating the entire fingerboard. Students must provide their own electric guitars, cords, and amplifiers.
Prerequisite: Familiarity with open position chords and basic pick technique.
Available Fall 2012 – Enrollment begins April 15
(Ages 12-18)
Go beyond private lessons and take your skills to the next level in Rock Band Class. Join other motivated guitarists, bass players, drummers, singers, keyboard players, etc. and choose, rehearse and arrange songs under the guidance of an expert instructor. Work as a team towards performances at Levine and around the DC metropolitan area. Students will be grouped according to experience level in novice, intermediate, or advanced bands.
Open to all instruments! Prerequisite: at least one year of private lessons or equivalent. We strongly prefer that students be enrolled in weekly private lessons while taking this class.
Available Fall 2012 – Enrollment begins April 15
(Ages 6 - 10)
This weekly, yearlong class provides beginning piano students with a strong foundation in rhythm, note reading, and basic technique that leads to successful private study the following year. Each student is provided with his/her own acoustic piano in the classroom and learns how to develop critical listening skills and proper pianistic habits. All first, second, and third grade classes cover the same materials and are for one year only.
Available Fall 2012 – Enrollment begins April 15
(Adults)
This year-long weekly course is designed for beginning adult students who have never had any training in a musical instrument. Each adult is provided with his/her own acoustic piano in the classroom. The course provides a basic foundation in listening, reading and playing skills enabling the student to progress to private lessons the following year.
Available Fall 2012 – Enrollment begins April 15
This course offers one-hour private coaching sessions for pianists who are interested in exploring Baroque repertoire on harpsichord and receiving coaching on Baroque style.
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