ONLINE - Theory and Composition Classes

THEROY 1: Learn about music fundamentals online - time signatures, rhythms, notes (treble and bass clef), intervals, chords, major scales and minor scales. This class is excellent for all band students part of the Azure Music program AND non band students, making it a great supplement to all music education. 

Existing Azure Music Members register using this link to the new system:

https://azuremusic.mykajabi.com/offers/hbFMcqom/checkout

The following material will be covered:

• Music notation
• Time Values
• Rhythms 4/4, 3/4, 2/4, 2/2, 6/8
• Writing in counting and clapping rhythms
• Dynamics
• Half Steps, Whole Steps, and Accidentals
• Concert Pitch and Transposition
• Intro to Major Scales
• Intro to Minor Scales
• INtro to Chords (Triads)

BONUS VIDEOS will be posted to highlight select instrument families (woodwinds, brass, piano, strings, percussion)

The Schedule is as follows:

• Live call Q&A, not mandatory to attend -  Wednesdays 9:30-10:00am, February 19 - March 26, 2025. The Q&A sessions will not be recorded. 
• 8 videos uploaded over 6 weeks to teach material with printable worksheets beginning Feb 15/25.
• All materials, worksheets, videos, Q&A lives etc will be presented and stored through the BAND APP. Access is granted starting February 10/25. 
• Presented through the Band App. - recording access and chat function will be available from February 15 - April 15/25. After April 15/25 the course closes and access is revoked. 

What is the time commitment?

• Students will get  out of it what they put into this course! The more engaged you are in the material the more you will learn. 
• It is estimated that students will spend approximately one hour per week in total (videos and worksheets)
• The Q&A sessions are not mandatory but a great resource for those wanting further explanation of the weeks topic.  
• What if I have a question but miss a Q&A session? No problem! Vanessa is happy to respond to questions through the band app page. You can leave your questions in the comments section of the video/topic it pertains to. 

Tuition Fee:

$45 Registered Azure Ensemble Students

Existing Azure Music Members register using this link to the new system:

https://azuremusic.mykajabi.com/offers/hbFMcqom/checkout

$65 Non-Registered Azure Ensemble Students (such as Fun Drum students, general public)