Music

Vocal Arts Mastery Program (Ages 8-18)
Saturdays, Jan. 6 - May 18, 2024 | 10 a.m. - noon at Metro Campus | FREE
The Vocal Arts Mastery Program, funded by the Cleveland Foundation, is a free vocal training experience that includes solo and ensemble skills, music theory, and sight-singing. Students receive foundational instruction and prepare a wide range of choral repertoire, culminating in a final performance at the end of the semester. No previous experience is necessary.
Faculty:
William Henry Caldwell, Artistic Director
Robert McCorvey
Dianna White-Gould
Please email CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu or call (216)987-6145 for registration details.
The Orchestra Program (TOP) (Ages 6-18)
Saturdays, Jan. 6 - May 18, 2024 | 1 - 4 p.m. at Metro Campus | FREE
The Orchestra Program (TOP) classes are 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 an ensemble setting, from string orchestra 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 and consist of coordinated classes in orchestra rehearsal and sectionals or group instrumental lessons. Programs also include music theory and do not require music reading skills. Students are evaluated and placed in levels appropriate to their experience. This program culminates into a final performance at the end of the semester.
Director - Dianna Richardson
Spring enrollment is now open with limited availability.
Please email CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu or call (216)987-6145 for registration details.
Cleveland Junior Honors Band (Grades 6-9)
Saturdays, Dec. 2 - Feb.17, 2024 | 2 - 4 p.m. at Western Campus | $110
The Cleveland Junior Honors Band (CJHB) is an ensemble for outstanding young wind, brass, and percussion players entering grades 6 through 9. Participants develop advanced skills on their instruments through performance of challenging and exciting repertoire and opportunities to meet and interact with guest musicians. Students are encouraged to apply their skills in their regular school band programs, sharing their enthusiasm for music making with classmates and becoming leaders.
Director - Kristopher Morron
Please email CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu for further questions and information.
Tri-C JazzFest Academy (Ages 12-18)
Saturdays, Oct. 7-Dec. 16, 1-3:30 p.m.
The Tri-C JazzFest Academy offers performance-based programs for students ages 8 to 18 at every stage of their musical development. We believe that access to the rich musical culture of jazz and improvisation creates a deep sense of creativity, discipline, teamwork, empathy, and empowers life-long curiosity and learning. The Academy’s students and ensembles have been featured at the Next Gen Stage at Playhouse Square, in New York City at Jazz at Lincoln Center and regularly perform throughout the Cleveland area. Students experience jazz through classes, seminars, rehearsals, master classes and clinics led by the academy faculty and guest presentations with some of the world’s most celebrated jazz artists.
Director - Dominick Farinacci
Private Music Lessons (Ages 4 - 18)
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 piano playing and the basics of music theory. Instrumental instruction includes piano and voice.
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
14 sessions of 45-minute lessons - $450
14 sessions of 60-minute lessons - $595
LOCATION: Lessons are offered in-person at Metro Campus.
2900 Community College Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, 44115
Email CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu to register and obtain instructor contact information.