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Vocal Arts Academy Choir (Ages 8-18)
JazzFest Academy (Ages 12-18)
The Orchestra Program (TOP) at Metro Campus (Ages 6-18)
The Orchestra Program (TOP) at Western Campus (Ages 6-18)
The Youth Honors Wind Ensemble at Western Campus (Ages 6-18)
Private Music Lessons (Age 4 - Adult)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering online courses. Please visit our Virtual Classes page for more information Here
Vocal Arts Academy Choir - Grades 5-12
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.
To learn more about our entire Vocal Arts Mastery program, click here.
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 2020 Dates coming soon! Check back for updates!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, courses may be offered online. Email CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu or call 216.987.6145 for upcoming information.
Saturdays
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tuition fee: $25.00
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: If you are a new student to the JazzFest Academy, you will be asked to submit an audition video to determine your skill level. Please contact the office for instructions by calling 216-987-6145.
Fall 2020 dates coming soon! Check back for updates!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, courses may be offered online. Email CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu or call 216.987.6145 for upcoming information.
Saturdays
1-4 p.m.
The Orchestra Program (TOP):
String Orchestra and Chamber Music
TOP includes the string orchestras and chamber music ensembles presented in a dynamic, intense and fun way that will incorporate instruction in all of the elements necessary to deeply learn how to play in a high leverage music ensemble setting.
By focusing on a mastery-based approach to music education while inspiring standards of excellence, students develop lifelong musical, social, and leadership skills which help to position them for success in their everyday lives.
TOP at Metro Campus
Dianna Richardson, Music Director
String Orchestra, chamber music ensembles, and Music Theory. Music reading skills are not required.
- Saturdays, 1:00pm to 4:00pm - This program serves String Players of all abilities, from beginning to advanced, ages 6-18, and consists of coordinated classes in string orchestra rehearsals, sectionals and group improvisation lessons. Yonger students are released at 3pm.
- Fall 2020 Session dates coming soon! Check back for updates!
- Tuition for Metro Campus: $100 for each session. Call the Creative Arts Academy Office at 216.987.6145 for special rates for Cleveland Metropolitan School District(CMSD) students.
Register online for The Orchestra Program at Metro Campus
TOP at Western Campus
Laura Joss, Music Director
Dianna Richardson, Music Director
String Orchestra and chamber music ensembles. Basic music reading skills are required.
- 9:00am to 12:00 pm - This program serves Beginning and Intermediate String Players and consists of coordinated classes in String Orchestra rehearsals, sectionals and group improvisation lessons.
Audition Requirements for Western Campus:
New student auditions are happening every Saturday. students to the program should contact the Creative Arts Office to schedule an audition. Audition requirements include scales and repertoire that best represent the student’s ability. String students who are able to shift should plan to demonstrate that skill in the audition in order to be considered for an Intermediate or Advanced Orchestra.
Tuition for Western Campus Programs:
The school year is divided into trimesters in an effort to accommodate student schedules and to provide an entry point for new members to audition for the ensembles throughout the year.
- Full year tuition - $150.00 *Most Affordable in N.E. Ohio!
- Trimester 1 - $75.00 – Dates coming soon!
- Trimester 2 - $75.00 – Dates coming soon!
- Trimester 3 - $50.00 – Dates coming soon!
- Call the Creative Arts Academy Office at 216.987.6145 for special rates for Cleveland Metropolitan School District(CMSD) students.
Register Online for The Orchestra Program at Western Campus
The Tri-C West Youth Honors Wind Ensemble
Laura Joss, Music Director
Joe Fudale, Assistant Director
Chris Zanella, Assistant Director
The Tri-C West Youth Honors Wind Ensemble presents instrumental music in a dynamic, intense and fun way that incorporates instruction in all of the elements necessary to deeply learn how to play in a high leverage wind ensemble setting.
By focusing on a mastery-based approach to music education while inspiring standards of excellence, students develop lifelong musical, social, and leadership skills which help to position them for success in their everyday lives.
- The Youth Honors Wind Ensemble Program at Tri-C West requires basic music reading skills.
- Saturdays, 1-2:30pm. – This program serves Intermediate and Advanced Woodwinds, Brass and Percussionists to complete the Youth Honors Wind Ensemble.
Audition Requirements:
New student auditions are happening every Saturday. Students new to the program should contact the Creative Arts Office to schedule an audition. Audition requirements include scales and repertoire that best represents the student’s ability at this time.
*String & Wind/Brass/Percussion Students that have previously participated in the program, do not need to audition.
Tuition:
The school year is divided into trimesters in an effort to accommodate student schedules and to provide an entry point for new members to audition for the ensembles throughout the year.
- Full year tuition - $150.00 *Most Affordable in N.E. Ohio!
- Trimester 1 - $75.00 – Dates coming soon!
- Trimester 2 - $75.00 – Dates coming soon!
- Trimester 3 - $50.00 – Dates coming soon!
Register Online for The Youth Honors 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
LOCATION: Lessons given at West, East and Metro campuses
Note: during the COVID-19 pandemic, private lessons are held online until further notice.
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.