Music Theory Classes at The Hartt Community Division
The Hartt Community Division offers music theory classes for students on Saturday mornings at the main campus. These classes are designed to supplement theory instruction that naturally happens as part of weekly private lessons. Classes are open to all Community Division private lesson students at no additional charge. If you are not currently a private lesson student, you are still welcome to participate (registration and tuition fees apply).
The goal of each class is to provide and build upon fundamental aspects of music theory (specific to the student’s field of study) through music notation, solfege (sight-singing), ear-training, and theory application in basic composition. Classes are designed to be engaging and filled with opportunities for discussion and participation.
Faculty
Tuition
$540/year, a $25 registration fee may apply
Tuition is waived for current Community Division Private Lesson Students
Schedule
2011-2012 Music Theory Classes will be held on Saturday mornings in Room 418 at The Hartt School main campus.
Classes begin Saturday, October 1
Classes are held in room 418 in the Fuller Music Center (Hartt School building). Note that the Level II classes are repeated to offer more options for participation.
Please direct questions about class placement via email to Mr. Pallatroni. Percussionists should contact Mr. Pallatroni to discuss placement in advance. Students wanting to enroll in classes after October 2011 should contact Mr. Pallatroni to discuss appropriate class placement.
Level I Music Theory for Keyboard and Voice (9:00-9:30 am), Room 418
This class is designed to teach theory fundamentals for keyboard and voice students.
There is no prerequisite.
Topics include:
- Writing music on a grand staff
- Beginning ear-training including rhythm and solfege (sight-singing)
- Learning scales and key signatures
- Basic intervals and chords
Level I Music Theory for Strings and Winds (9:30-10:00 am), Room 418
This class is designed to teach theory fundamentals for string and wind students.
There is no prerequisite.
Topics include:
- Beginning ear-training including rhythm and solfege (sight-singing)
- Learning scales, time, and key signatures
- Basics of notation
- Basic intervals and chords
Level II Music Theory for Keyboard and Voice (10:00-10:30 am), Room 418
This class is designed to continue theory studies and is specialized for keyboard and voice students.
Prerequisite: Students must have experience reading in treble and bass clef, as well as rhythm notation and basic solfege (sight-singing) experience.
Topics include:
- Study of harmony and modes
- Ear and rhythm training (sight-singing and musical dictation)
- Beginning musical form analysis
Level II Music Theory for Strings and Winds (10:30-11:00 am), Room 418
This class is designed to continue theory studies and is specialized for string and wind students.
Prerequisite: Students must have experience reading in treble and bass clef, as well as rhythm notation and basic solfege (sight-singing) experience.
Topics include:
- Study of harmony and modes
- Ear and rhythm training (sight-singing and musical dictation)
- Beginning musical form analysis
Level II Music Theory for Keyboard and Voice (11:00-11:30 am), Room 418
This class is designed to continue theory studies and is specialized for keyboard and voice students.
Prerequisite: Students must have experience reading in treble and bass clef, as well as rhythm notation and basic solfege (sight-singing) experience
Topics include:
- Study of harmony and modes
- Ear and rhythm training (sight-singing and musical dictation)
- Beginning musical form analysis
Level II Music Theory for Strings and Winds (11:30 am-12:00 pm), Room 418
This class is designed to continue theory studies and is specialized for string and wind students.
Prerequisite: Students must be familiar with basic music notation, and have basic solfege experience
Topics include:
- Study of harmony and modes
- Ear and rhythm training (sight-singing and musical dictation)
- Beginning musical form analysis
Register
For more information contact the Hartt Community Division at (860) 768-4451 or
harttcomm@hartford.edu.