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VocalArts Mastery Choir (Grades 3-12)
JazzFest Academy (Ages 12-18)
The Orchestra Program (TOP) at Metro Campus (Ages 6-18)
The Orchestra Program (TOP) at Western Campus (Grades 4-12)
Private Music Lessons (Age 4 - Adult)
VocalArts Mastery Choir - Grades 3-12
This Saturday program, in partnership with the Cleveland Foundation's Arts Mastery Initiative and Cleveland Public Library, provides mastery level vocal training experience, which includes solo and ensemble vocal skills, music theory, signt-singing, and elementary keyboard training. Students gain foundational training and prepare a wide range of choral repertoire, culminating in public performances each semester.
Leading the program is renowned music educator and choral director William Henry Caldwell, current resident conductor for the Martin Luther King Celebration Chorus for the Cleveland Orchestra and the classical Roots Community Chorus for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
LOCATION: The Gill and Tommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts. Park in Lot 5 off Woodland Ave. Street address: 2809 Woodland Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44115.
Fall Session Dates:
Saturday, September 7 - Saturday, December 14, 2019
10am - 12pm
JazzFest Academy - Ages: 12-18
Tri-C's JazzFest Academy gives students the opportunity to develop their skills and perform in both large and small ensembles, through rehearsals that focus on music history, theory and improvisation. Students participate in workshops lead by national artists, throughout the year and during Tri-C JazzFest. The semester will end with a public performance and selected ensembles will perform at local venues.
LOCATION: The Gill and Tommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts. Park in Lot 5 off Woodland Ave. Street address: 2809 Woodland Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44115.
Please note: New student audition and placement videos are due Aug. 30. Please contact the office for instructions by calling 216-987-6145. The last day to register for fall is Aug. 23.
Fall 2019 Session Dates:
September 7 - December 14, 2019
Saturdays, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The Orchestra Program (TOP) - Ages: 6-18
TOP includes String Orchestra and Wind Ensemble classes presented in a dynamic, intense and fun way that will incorporate instruction in all of the elements necessary to learn how to play in an ensemble, from string orchestra and wind ensemble all the way to a symphonic orchestra.
By focusing on a mastery-based approach to music education, while inspiring a high standard of excellence, students will develop lifelong musical, social and leadership skills which position them for success in their everyday lives.
All programs serve musicians of all abilities, ages 6-18, and consist of coordinated classes in orchestra rehearsal and sectionals or group instrumental lessons. Programs at Metro also include music theory and do not require music reading skills. Programs at West include string orchestras and wind ensemble classes, which do require basic music reading skills.
Regardless of location, students are evaluated and placed in levels appropriate to their experience.
TOP at Metro Campus:
Dianna Richardson, music director
LOCATION: Metro Campus Auditorium. Park in Lot 5 off Woodland Ave.
Street address: 2809 Woodland Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44115.
Rehearsals
Saturdays, 1:00pm - 4:00 pm
Tuition Price: $100.00 (special rates apply for CMSD students; call 216-987-6145 to register separately).
Fall Session Dates:
September 7 - December 14, 2019
String Orchestra –
Dianna Richardson, Music Director
Deidre Perry, Manager
Mollibeth Cox, Jordan Lawson, Hery Rivera, sectional coaches
Fall Concert: Saturday, December 14th at 3pm, Metro Campus Auditorium. Free and open to the public.
TOP @ Western Campus and The Wind Ensemble at Western Campus:
Laura Joss, Music Director
Dianna Richardson, Orchestra Director
Jordan Lawson, Improvisation Instructor and Chamber Music Coach
Nijah Holiday, Assistant Instructor
Joe Fudale, Wind Ensemble Co-Director
Chris Zanella, Wind Ensemble Co-Director
LOCATION: Western Campus music wing, rooms B122 and 125.
Park in Lot B and enter through the main Theatre doors.
Street address: 11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma, Ohio 44130.
Fall Session #1 Placement Auditions:
Saturday, August 24, 9am- 12pm: The Orchestra Program
Saturday, August 24, 1pm-3pm: The Wind Ensemble
Placement Auditions will be scheduled in 15-minute increments. Please call the Creative Arts Academy Office to select your 15-minute time block by calling 216.987.6145. Please prepare a piece of music that best demonstrates your abilities. You may also be asked to play some scales and do some sight-reading.
Rehearsals for String Orchestras
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Rehearsals for Wind Ensembles
Saturdays, 1-3 p.m.
Fall 2019- Spring 2020 Session Dates:
Session # 1: September 7 - November 23, 2019 (12 weeks)
Tuition: $75
Concert: Sunday, November 24th, 2019 at 3pm
Session # 2: December 7, 2019 - February 29, 2020 (12 weeks)
Tuition: $75
Placement Auditions TBA
Concert: Sunday, March 1st, 2020 at 3pm (tentative)
Session #3: March 14 - May 2, 2020 (7 weeks)
Tuition: $50
Placement Auditions: Saturday, March 7th
Concert: Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 at 7pm, East Campus Mandel Theater- ticketed event
Register Online for The Orchestra Program at Western Campus
Register Online for The Wind Ensemble at Western Campus
Private Music Lessons - Age 4 to Adult
From beginners to competition-ready virtuosos, our dynamic faculty, flexible schedule and exciting learning environment give our students the opportunity to examine in-depth all aspects of vocal and instrumental playing and the basics of music theory. Instrumental instruction includes: piano, voice, guitar, drums, strings, brass and woodwinds.
Our curriculum includes lesson plans for students who are studying for pure enjoyment, as well as a more traditional "conservatory-like" program that prepares students with professional aspirations to prepare for college auditions or competitions.
Price:
14 sessions of 30-minute lessons - $300.00
14 sessions of 45-minute lessons - $450.00
14 sessions of 60-minute lessons - $595.00
Spring 2018 session starts the week of Jan. 16 and ends the week of May 7. Make-up lessons are at the discretion of the instructor.
LOCATION: Lessons given at West, East and Metro campuses
Call 216-987-6145 to register and obtain instructor contact information.
New Students: please call our office at 216-987-6145. Registration is not complete until registration is processed and payment is made in full.
Returning Students: Call us at 216-987-6145 to activate your registration. This includes those using remission of fees.