Classes For Children
Music Theory 101
Music Theory is a hands-on investigation of the fabric of music, leading to greater musical fluency and a deeper appreciation of its inner structure.
For more information, please get in touch with our Theory Coordinator Kevin Krumenauer at kkrumenauer@bsmny.org
- FOR AGES8-18 years
- CLASSGroup Class
- LENGTH17 weeks
What you will learn
Students will develop a working knowledge of the Fundamentals of Music: Learning the staff, clefs, and Basic note values (Whole, Half, Quarter, etc.), Basic Time signatures (3/4, 4/4, 2/4), Eighth notes and dotted rhythms.
practical application
Students study music theory with instruments in hand and at every turn apply the materials of the class directly to music-making.
styles and genres
Students will develop fluency and ease with basic music concepts and be comfortable with various styles of music-making including classical, jazz, rock, pop, and world music.
develop confidence
With their acquired skills in music understanding, students will develop the confidence to open many doors including playing by ear, improvising, reading, writing, or composing music.
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MUSIC EDUCATION CHANGES LIVES
We provide access to music education to anyone who seeks it, regardless of economic status, ability, ethnicity, or religion, which has a profound impact on individual lives as well as on our entire community.
We offer Need-based financial assistance
Our goal is to make music education accessible and to remove the financial barrier that may prevent students from participating. Therefore, we offer need-based financial aid to as many students as possible.