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Musicianship Class

Musicianship class is about rounding out the instrumentalist to be a complete musician. The class includes:

theory
singing
sight-singing
recorded listening
live listening
study of instruments
study of composers
aurals/ear training
others studies as necessary.




One of the ways that we build confidence and competence in our students is by having them teach what they have already learned. This applies to all areas--the instrument lesson, musicianship class (which includes theory), and the specialized theory exam classes. We have found that the student who helps in teaching quickly gains mastery of the material taught; for in the act of teaching, whether one-on-one or before the class, the concepts are clarified, and proper habits are strengthened.

For class you will need to have:
Notebook
Manuscript book
Pen
Pencil
Presence
Punctuality

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LESSON 1: MUSIC NOTATION
Three clefs: G, F, and C used to indicate those pitches. Called TREBLE, BASS, ALTO, TENOR, French Violin etc. as necessary for the instrument being played (including human voice). Soprano used to be called treble.

ANOTHER LESSON: FUNCTIONS OF MUSIC
Among other things, music is used as/for:
WORSHIP
ENTERTAINMENT
THERAPY
POLITICAL EDUCATION and MOTIVATION
GENERAL EDUCATION
COMMERCE
BACKGROUND

ROLE OF THE MUSICIAN IN SOCIETY (2006 May 20)
Musicians through their music:
1. Entertain
2. Do therapy
3. Educate
4. Generate income
5. Describe what is in society
6. Make commentary on society
7. Prescribe what ought to be in society.

THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE TASK OF PRESCRIBING HAVE GREAT RESPONSIBILITIES. MUCH IS GIVEN AND MUCH IS (and will be) REQUIRED
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The 18th century Scottish political thinker, Andrew Fletcher, said, "Give me the making of the songs of a nation and I care not who writes its laws".

Many persons make up this large corps of musical contributors including singers, DJs, instrumentalists, music teachers, composers and songwriters, conductors, producers and promoters, road and stage managers, live and recording engineers, sound system managers, music videographers, musicologists, music critics and reviewers, and music publishers.

Click here for lessons in 2006/2007


Click here for lessons in 2007/2008