Enrichment
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Guitar Ensemble is a monthly group class designed to enrich guitar students with a new understanding of the instrument. Doniahl Afshar introduces his unique style referred to as Fasdom Music, which fuses musical traditions from around the world with contemporary techniques, creating a sound that is both innovative and deeply expressive. This class includes fingerstyle guitar, ethnic music, and composition. Depending on student preference, the class will be at 7 pm on the preferred weekday or Saturday at 2:00 pm in Suite 1219, room H.
Jazz Band Ensemble is a monthly enrichment peer group opportunity directed by Andy McKay and Brian Todd for elementary and intermediate students in a varied format from their weekly private lessons. This develops important skills like rhythmic accuracy and musicianship while enjoying the exhilaration of hearing the melody supported by harmonization. Teachers hope to bring music education to a different level and prepare students for other musical settings like band and orchestra. Once enrolled, the music will be sent to the student and private teacher to begin preparation. A performance at the end of each semester is included at the Dolce Koinonia & Performance Suite 1215. Scheduled monthly enrichment classes are scheduled on the 4th Sunday evening of each month from 5:00 to 6:00 for brass, woodwind, piano, strings, guitar, and drum students.
Piano Student Teacher Training is scheduled as a monthly class on the first Thursday evening of each month from 6:30-7:15. Master Teacher Monique McIntosh will direct this class for our intermediate to advanced private students, aged 14 and above, to advance to the next level, equipping them with skills for teaching beginning piano lessons under the guidance of a Master Teacher. This includes how to teach with the proper foundation and improve their own sightreading skills. Dolce will use this opportunity to implement a better comprehension of music theory, technique, and rhythmic accuracy for the certification of the Student Teacher. Younger students who have taken lessons for at least 5 years may enroll in this enrichment class. It is highly recommended for students wanting to advance in their piano skills at a faster rate.
Chamber Orchestra is a monthly peer group providing advanced students with goals and performance training opportunities. Monthly rehearsals are scheduled from 10:00-11:00 on the 4th Saturday of each month. Hannah Gripp and Steve Merson direct the violin, viola, and cello for this enrichment. Our goal is to enrich the education of our students by bringing their talents and skills together in a group of performing musicians. As teachers seek to select repertoire for the semester, they plan to choose varied genres to give contrast, excitement, and motivation for these musicians to inspire each other and their audience. This group will have scheduled public performances TBA.
Band Group Ensemble is a monthly enrichment peer group opportunity held on the 4th Tuesday evening of each month from 5:00 to 6:00 for our enrolled students, providing a varied format in addition to their weekly private lessons. Each group setting helps develop important skills, such as playing in time with others, playing by ear, improvising, and singing in tune, as a band. This supplement will enhance a better understanding of rhythm, giving a great foundation to other musical settings. Students will have input into the music selected, whether country, folk, rock, or worship. This will provide an excellent balance for music education, designed for motivation and success, directed by Janet Lynn, Brent Wilson, or Ron Tindle.