Electives for Participants

Each elective offering will meet twice during the program.

Please use the drop down menu beside each elective choice to indicate your level of interest. We will do our best to schedule you for electives that match your interest.

2013 Elective Offerings

Jazz Piano
Learn the basics of playing jazz such as reading lead lines and special chord voicings.  If you already know a bit, you’ll learn more!

Collaborative Piano
Do you ever play the piano with other musicians?  Do you accompany a choir?  This class may be for you.  If you are interested in chamber music or accompanying, this class will give you some tricks of the trade.

Sight Reading
How is your sight reading?  Would you like to improve?  This class will give you lots of practice in a fun class environment and also show you many techniques for reading and learning music more quickly.

Piano Pedagogy
Have you been asked to give someone lessons?  Where do you start?  What books should you use?  How much should you charge?  If you think you might be giving lessons, and would enjoy that experience, take this class.

College Preparation
Are you considering a music major in college?  How should you prepare?  What will the audition be like?  When do you need to decide?  What can you do with a major in music?

Indicate your interest in electives below.