Summer Programs 2009

The CSU Music Conservatory offers
individual lessons, short classes, summer camps and
professional development opportunities
specifically designed for

Pre-School Children,
Pre-College Students,
Adults,
University Undergraduates and Graduates
and
Professional Musicians and Music Educators

Private Music Lessons - Students ages: 4-18 and adults of all ages are also welcome and encouraged.

The Music Conservatory offers private lessons in piano, guitar, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. Private study forms the foundation of the Music Conservatory's curriculum. In private study, students of all ages learn the technical and musical skills needed to make any instrument or voice a vehicle for self-expression and enjoyment. We have lesson programs that are tailored to fit the needs of all students of all ages, beginners through advanced. 

The summer months are the very best time to begin taking lessons. They are also the best time for those who are currently taking lessons to move ahead in their music study. For those who studied during the previous academic year, summer study eliminates the need for extensive review of previously studied material at the start of the fall semester. Therefore, the Conservatory strongly encourages music study during the summer months.

Schedule: Both day and evening lesson times are available. Specific lesson times will be arranged individually between parent, or adult student, and the instructor following registration.
Summer Make-Up Lessons: Since summer is the time for most family vacations, ample time has been set aside for make-ups lessons during the summer months. Please inform your instructor of your travel plans in advance so make-up lessons can be scheduled as needed.
Dates: Summer Session runs Monday May 4 - Friday July 31, 2009
Location: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Instructors: Various
Registration for Summer Lessons & Programs: Priority re-enrollment for current Conservatory students opens March 16, 2009. Open enrollment for new students begins Monday April 6, 2009.
Tuition: The Music Conservatry offers weekly 45 and 60 minute lessons. The format of all lessons is one-on-one individual instruction. Tuition can be pro-rated on a weekly basis provided space is available. Please contact the Music Conservatory at 706.641.5124 for tuition rates.
Fees: A $20 application fee, per student, is applied to all our private lesson programs. This fee is payable with the initial payment at the time of enrollment and again at the beginning of every fall semester in August, if one continues re-enrolling
Methods of Payment: Tuition and fees must be paid in advance and by the semester. Payments may be made using VISA, MasterCard, check or cash.
Payment Plan: The Conservatory also has a no-cost payment plan which may be used for the payment of private lesson tuition and fees. This plan allows for up to three payments per semester.

To enroll, phone the CSU Music Conservatory at: 706.641.5124.

Music Conservatory Summer Camps and Classes for Pre-Schoolers

The Columbus State University Music Conservatory offers a complete program of Kindermusik for pre-school children ages infant and above. Please click here to view our summer 2009 program of Kindermusik classes and camps.

Music Conservatory Classes for Pre-College Children and Youth

As a supplement to individual lessons, these classes provide students with opportunities to study topics that are difficult to cover within the time frame of individual private lessons.

Machines and Music [Ages 9-13 & 14-18] This introductory level course in music technology is designed for young people. It brings together computers and music for a fun exploration and discovery of the amazing musical accomplishments computers now make possible and the central position that they now occupy within the field of music today. It all begins with a review of the computer and Internet skills used by musicians and the construction of a basic web site. Next students enjoy project-oriented investigations into music sequencing, MIDI and digital sound. These include: recording, editing, processing and special effects as well as the creation of their own truly unique synthetic sounds. Finally, the project results are shared with the world on the student's upgraded original web site. Today's music students and tomorrow's musicians need to understand how valuable machines are in the creation and processing of music and how central technology is within the field of music

Class meets: M-F 5:30-7pm every day for one week
Dates: Section A: [ages 14-18] June 8-12
             Section B: [ages: 9-13] June 22-26
Location: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Instructor: Steve Clark
Tuition: $129 per section. A 10% discount is available for students enrolled in private lessons through the CSU Music Conservatory.

To enroll, phone the CSU Music Conservatory at: 706.641.5124.

Music Theory & Analysis, Pathway to Improved Understanding & Performance [Ages 9-13 & 14-18] This entry level course is intended to be taken by itself or in conjunction with any program of private music lessons. Correctly applied the study of music theory directly enhances a student's ability to understand music and to communicate its meaning in performance. This class starts with an overview of the basic elements of music then moves on to an understanding of scales, chords, tonality, modulation, non-harmonic tones and formal structures and finally the ways in which these elements combine to form meaning in music. Using familiar musical examples students apply what they have learned and go on to uncover strategies for projecting musical understanding in performance.

Schedule: M-F: 5:30-7pm every day for one week
Dates: Section A [Ages: 14-18] June 1-5
             Section B [Ages 9-13] June 15-19
Location: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Instructor: Steve Clark
Tuition: $129 per section. A 10% discount is available for students enrolled in private lessons through the CSU Music Conservatory.

To enroll, phone the CSU Music Conservatory at: 706.641.5124.

Sight-Reading for Singers [Ages 14-18 and 19+] Are your weak music reading skills holding you back? Are you faking it at choir rehearsal? Nervous about having to read music in an audition? This class will show you how to read music and teach you to sing at sight the music you'd like to sing.

Schedule: M-F 5:30-7pm every day for one week
Dates: Section A [Ages 14-18] June 8-12
             Section B [Adults 19 & above] June 15-19
Location: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Instructor: Becky Merritt
Tuition: $79 per section. A 10% discount is available for students enrolled in private voice lessons through the CSU Music Conservatory.

To enroll, phone the CSU Music Conservatory at: 706.641.5124.

Beginning Classical or Electric Guitar for Tweens & Teens [Ages 9-13] Students need not have any previous experience or musical knowledge to take this introduction to the classical guitar. Students will learn the basics of classical guitar technique, including how to read musical notation. Those who have previous experience playing classical or electric guitar are encouraged to contact the CSU Music Conservatory about private lessons.

Schedule: M-F 5:30-7:30pm every day for one week
Dates: Section A Classical Guitar - June 1-5. Students must have their own nylon string classical guitar and foot stool.
             Section B Electric Guitar - June 8-12. Students must have their own electric guitar.
Location: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Instructor: Arash Noori
Tuition: $95 per section. A 10% discount is available for students enrolled in private lessons other than guitar through the CSU Music Conservatory.

To enroll, phone the CSU Music Conservatory at: 706.641.5124.

Electric Guitar Intensive [Ages: 14-18] Experience your electric guitar like never before in this week long intensive. This program is offered in two divisions, "novice" and "advancing", to accommodate students' different experience levels.

Schedule: Section A: Novice - 5:30-7:00pm
                   Section B: Advancing - 7:00-8:30pm
Dates: June 15-19 every day for one week
Location: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Instructor: Chad Ibison
Tuition: $95 per section

To enroll, phone the CSU Music Conservatory at: 706.641.5124.

Music Conservatory Short Courses for Adults

The CSU Music Conservatory can help you kindle or re-kindle your passion for music. Our Adult Program is designed for adults of all ages, whether you are beginning lessons for the first time, refining your advanced skills, or coming back after many years away from lessons. At the CSU Music Conservatory, adults study music in a supportive atmosphere that facilitates the process of learning. Our experienced faculty has the patience and expertise to work with adults in many areas, including technique, note-reading, rhythm, theory, and interpretation. Their encouragement helps students develop the necessary basics in a fun yet challenging manner. Repertoire is based on a variety of musical styles in order to enhance enjoyment and maintain interest. Many adults have found that learning to play a musical instrument is a stimulating, challenging and rewarding way to relieve stress and be involved in creative and recreational activity. Our programs and classes are conveniently scheduled around the average adult's busy schedule. Daytime, lunch hour, evening and weekend times are available. Adult students can choose from an array of learning opportunities including private instruction and classes.

Piano / Keyboard Class Lessons Do you have a piano or electronic keyboard beckoning you from a remote corner of your home? Do you find yourself saying, "One of these days I'm going to learn to play that thing?" Here's the perfect opportunity which was created with you in mind. This course is designed to give you a taste of that instrument you've been pining to play without locking you into a long-term commitment. Make this summer the time to finally give it a try!

Schedule: Thursdays only 7:00-8:30pm
Dates: June 11-July 30
Location: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Instructor: Steve Clark
Tuition: $149. Note: A $30 textbook is required for this course. Ordering instructions for this book will be provided during the first class meeting.

To enroll, phone the CSU Music Conservatory at: 706.641.5124.

Design Your Own Home Digital Recording Studio This course provides an overview of the characteristics of digital sound as a basis for understanding the types of equipment needed for digital recording. Through an examination of techniques for capturing, editing, processing and the storage and output of digital sound, participants will learn how to design and select suitable components for a home recording studio.

Schedule: Wednesdays only 7:00-8:30pm
Dates: June 24-July 15
Location: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Instructor: Steve Clark
Tuition: $79

To enroll, phone the CSU Music Conservatory at: 706.641.5124.

Music Notation using Computers A class for adults who would like to learn to create music notation using a computer. Following an introduction and brief tutorial, students begin hands-on work on special projects of their own choosing. Students will have access during class to the music notation program of Finale 2009 through the Music Conservatory's music technology lab.

Schedule: M-F 9:00-11:00am everyday for one week only
Dates: June 8-12
Location: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Instructor: Steve Clark
Tuition: $79

To enroll, phone the CSU Music Conservatory at: 706.641.5124.

What to Listen For and How to Listen to Music An entry level music appreciation course for adults. This course will equip you with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of music. A variety of musical examples including in-class live performances will combine to demonstrate how composers weave these concepts together to create sounds that intrigue and fascinate. Sprinkle in a dash of the colorful side of the history of music and musicians, and this course will provide you with the ability to really understand what's happening within a piece of music and to confidently discuss it. You might even find yourself explaining things to others.

Schedule: Tuesdays only: 7:00-8:30pm
Dates: June 2-23
Location: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Instructor: Steve Clark
Tuition: $79

To enroll, phone the CSU Music Conservatory at: 706.641.5124.

Sonatas in the Summer The sonata was the dominant compositional form in classical music during the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras. Did you also know that the term "symphony" refers to a sonata written for an orchestra? Understanding the sonata, its historical context, and how to listen to it is essential for concert goers and music lovers alike. This course focuses on the sonata's intriguing development over three centuries and includes examples of the many musical masterpieces in this compositional form, from Bach and Scarlatti, Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, to Brahms and beyond.

Schedule: Tuesdays only: 7:00-8:30pm
Dates: June 30-July 21
Location: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Instructor: Steve Clark
Tuition: $79

To enroll, phone the CSU Music Conservatory at: 706.641.5124.

Beginning Classical Guitar Students need not have any previous experience or musical knowledge to take this introduction to the classical guitar. Students will learn the basics of classical guitar technique, including reading musical notation. Students must have their own nylon string, classical guitar and foot stool.

Schedule: M-F: 5:30-7:30pm every day for one entire week
Dates: June 22-26
Location: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Instructor: Arash Noori
Tuition: $95 per section

To enroll, phone the CSU Music Conservatory at: 706.641.5124.

Sight-Reading for Choir Members [Adults above the age of 18] Would you like to join the choir at your church but your lack of music reading skills has prevented you from doing so? If you're already in the choir, are your weak or non-existent music reading skills preventing you helping out as much as you'd like? Are you faking it in rehearsals? Nervous about being called on to sing individually? This class will teach you to how read music, to sing from a piece of printed music and give you the confidence to share your gift of singing.

Schedule: M-F: 5:30-7pm every day for one entire week
Dates: June 15-19
Location: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Instructor: Becky Merritt
Tuition: $79

To enroll, phone the CSU Music Conservatory at: 706.641.5124.

Music Conservatory Classes for University Credit

Music Technology MUSC 5245 [Section 50574] and MUSC 5245G [Section 50575] (2-1-2) Prerequisite: Junior Standing Music Majors. A hands-on approach for musicians to explore new technologies and their application to music. The class will cover basic computer skills, web design, computer-assisted instruction, digital audio, MIDI and music notation from a hardware and software perspective.

Schedule: M-F 9-11am
Dates: Monday, May 18 - Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Location: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Instructor: Steve Clark
Tuition: Consult the Columbus State University catalog for costs and admission requirements.

To enroll, phone the CSU Music Conservatory at: 706.641.5124.

Music Conservatory Classes for In-Service Training for Professional Musicians and Music Educators

Finale 2009 for Music Educators Open to faculty and staff of all Muscogee and Harris County Schools. This course is a hands-on approach for music educators to explore new technologies and their application within the field of music education. The class will provide a complete introduction to Finale 2009. Topics will include but not limited to: initial score design and set-up, addition of performance markings and directions, various forms of note entry including, simple note entry with a computer, hyper-scribe note entry using MIDI keyboards, and scanning. Other topics include: working with lyrics, creation of lead sheets, percussion scores, work sheets and exercises, importation of finale results into MS Word, creation of smart music files. Participants will be assigned hands-on projects directly applicable to their own public school music programs. Students will have access during class to the music notation program Finale 2009 through the Music Conservatory's music technology lab.

Schedule: M-F 9:00-11:00am
Dates: June 8-12 
Location: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Instructor: Steve Clark
Tuition: $79

To enroll, phone the CSU Music Conservatory at: 706.641.5124.

Note: This course is approved for Professional Learning Unit [PLU] credit by the Muscogee County School District at the 1 PLU level. MCSD educators who desire PLU credit must also register for course number 0070 through the MCSD EmployeeNet.