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VocalArts Ensemble (Ages 13-19)
JazzFest Academy (Ages 12-18)
The Orchestra Program (TOP) (Ages 6-18)
Private Music Lessons (Age 4 - Adult)
VocalArts Ensemble - Ages 13-19
An after-school vocal music program where students learn music reading fundamentals, musicianship development, music recording, a cappella singing, performance, networking and much more. The program is taught by Reginald Bowens and Kate Kooser.
Bowens serves as music director for the award-winning group Traces of Blue, featured on the third season of NBC's The Sing-Off. The group stems from Howard University's premier a cappella jazz ensemble, Afro Blue. After receiving his master's degree from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Bowens became a faculty member in the Jazz Studies program at Tri-C. He is also the founder of Tri-C's A Cappella Camp, held at the Metro Campus each summer.
Kooser is a singer-songwriter and educator, and received her degree in jazz studies from Bowling Green State University. She is a soloist at St. Dominic Church in Shaker Heights and serves as director of music at the Church in Silver Lake. In addition to performing at venues such as Brothers Lounge, Nighttown, and the G.A.R. Hall, Kooser serves as director of the New York Voices Vocal Jazz Camp.
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.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m.
Spring Session Dates:
January 22 - May 9th, 2019
Jazz Fest 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.
Saturdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Please note: Students who are new to the Jazz Fest Academy are asked to arrive at 10:30am on the first day, for a quick assessment, introductions, and orientation. Returning students please arrive at the regular time, 12:30pm. If you are a new student, please call us to RSVP at 216.987.6145. Thank you!
Spring Session Dates:
January 26 - May 11, 2019
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).
Spring Session Dates:
January 26 - May 11, 2019
String Orchestra –
Dianna Richardson, Music Director
Deidre Perry, Manager
Mollibeth Cox, Jordan Lawson, Hery Rivera, sectional coaches
TOP @ Western Campus:
Laura Joss, Music Director
Dianna Richardson, Orchestra Director
Jordan Lawson, Improvisation Instructor and Chamber Music Coach
Nijah Holiday, Assistant Instructo
Joe Fudale, Wind Ensemble Co-Director
Chris Zanella, Wind Ensemble Co-Director
Casidy Reed, Assistant Director
Eddie Schartmann, Assistant Instructor
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.
Spring Session Placement Days:
Saturday, January 12th, 2019. 9am - 12pm
Saturday, January 19th, 2019. 9am - 12pm
Placement Days are first come, first served. No appointments. 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.*
Tuition Price: $100
Rehearsals for Wind Ensembles
Saturdays, 1-5 p.m.*
Tuition Price: $100
*Please note: these time blocks may be broken down into smaller time blocks, based on skill levels. To be determined after placement auditions.
Spring Session Dates:
January 26 - May 11, 2019
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.