Individual Instruction Locations

Early Childhood • A parent or caregiver attends with their child
Preschool and children • Parents are not required in these classes
Suzuki Classes • Parents are required to attend

Early Childhood
A parent or caregiver attends and joins in on the fun as a role model. The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music offers early childhood music classes to children 4 months – 4 ½ years old in an age-appropriate, supportive and enjoyable environment. In Conservatory music classes your child will have fun singing, listening, playing rhythm instruments and moving to music. Concepts such as high/low, fast/slow, soft/loud, start/stop and keeping a steady beat will be presented and reinforced through related arts activities. Your child will develop motor, listening and sequencing skills, as well as learn to take turns, share, concentrate and develop an appreciation for music. Please note that there will be no early childhood classes the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 24-29).

As a reminder to parents/caregivers: Only registered students are allowed in our early childhood classes. Please make arrangements for siblings or join one of our Families classes.

Conservatory Babies: $96
Research indicates that providing a rich variety of experiences during the first year of life promotes strong brain development. Our Conservatory Babies class will give your baby a unique musical experience as you learn songs, rhymes, finger plays, bounces, wiggles and lullabies that you can recreate at home. Together we can help lay the foundation for your child to enjoy a life-long love of music. Ages 4 – 11 months.
Baby must be 4 months old by September 27, 2008.

10-week classes: • $80
R • Saturdays 11:45am-12:20pm • Starts 9/06/08
6781 Instructor: Lisa Hershaft

R • Tuesdays 11:45am-12:20pm • Starts 9/09/08
6782 Instructor: Lisa Hershaft

12-week classes: • $96
P • Thursdays 11:30am-12:05pm • Starts 9/18/08
6783 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

W • Fridays 11:30am-12:05pm • Starts 9/19/08
6784 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

Conservatory Tots: $96
In a class designed specifically for this age group your child will develop motor skills and an aural awareness as he/she participates in singing, learning rhymes and finger plays, creative movement, listening, instrument exploration and playing percussion instruments. Conservatory Tots will help parents learn about music development in toddlers in addition to providing a fun bonding time with their child. Ages 1 or 2 years.

Tots 1: $96
Age 12-23 months.
Child must be 12 months old by September 27, 2008

10 week classes: • $80
R • Saturdays 10:00-10:35am • Starts 9/06/08
6791 Instructor: Lisa Hershaft

R • Tuesdays 9:15-9:50am • Starts 9/09/08
6794 Instructor: Lisa Hershaft

12 week classes: • $96
P • Saturdays 10:45-11:20am • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 9/20)
6792 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

W • Saturdays 10:45-11:20am • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 10/18)
6793 Instructor: Joshua Tice

P • Tuesdays 10:00-10:35am • Starts 9/16/08
6795 Instructor: Karen Darga

P • Thursdays 9:00-9:35am • Starts 9/18/08
6796 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

W • Fridays 9:45-10:20am • Starts 9/19/08
6797 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

Tots 2: $96
Age 24-35 months.
Child must be 24 months old by September 27, 2008
(Tots 2 uses a curriculum extended from Tots 1.)

10 week class: • $80
R • Tuesdays 11:00-11:35am • Starts 9/09/08
6801 Instructor: Lisa Hershaft

12 week classes: • $96
P • Saturdays 9:00-9:35am • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 9/20)
6798 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

W • Saturdays 9:00-9:35am • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 10/18)
6799 Instructor: Joshua Tice

P • Tuesdays 9:15-9:50am • Starts 9/16/08
6800 Instructor: Karen Darga

P • Wednesdays 6:00-6:35pm • Starts 9/17/08
6802 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

P • Thursdays 9:45-10:20am • Starts 9/18/08
6803 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

W • Fridays 9:00-9:35am • Starts 9/19/08
6804 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

Conservatory Kids: $146
Every child’s development benefits from early exposure to the arts. Our integrated approach allows your child to experience and learn basic musical concepts and develop tonal and rhythm skills through music, literature and art. Each child is encouraged to participate at his/her own level in singing, movement, listening and instrument exploration. Your child will enjoy and benefit from interaction with you as well as with children in the class.

Ages 3 – 4 ½ years.
Child must be 3 years old by September 27, 2008.

12 week classes:
P • Saturdays 9:45-10:35am • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 9/20)
6805 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

W • Saturdays 9:45-10:35am • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 10/18)
6806 Instructor: Joshua Tice

P • Tuesdays 10:45-11:35am • Starts 9/16/08
6807 Instructor: Karen Darga

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Winter Jamboree

As a reminder to parents/caregivers: Only registered students are allowed in our early childhood classes. Please make arrangements for siblings or join one of our Families classes. This winter we will make Carnival of the Animals come alive! Join us as we use instrument exploration, movement, art and storytelling to learn musical concepts and develop instrument awareness, rhythm and listening skills. Each week we will highlight a new character and the instrument that portrays it in this musical story. Children will learn songs, enjoy puppetry and dramatization activities and create their own characters to take home and reenact Carnival of the Animals again and again.

Conservatory Tots 1 & 2: $35
Ages 1 - 2 years

P • Tuesdays 9:30-10:05am • Jan 13-Feb 3
6808 Instructor: Karen Darga

R • Tuesdays 9:30-10:05am • Jan 13-Feb 3
6809 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

P • Thursdays 10:15-10:50am • Jan 15-Feb 5
6810 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

W • Fridays 9:15-9:50am • Jan 16-Feb 6
6811 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

P • Saturdays 9:00-9:35am • Jan 17-Feb 7
6812 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

W • Saturdays 9:15-9:50am • Jan 17-Feb 7
6813 Instructor: Joshua Tice

P • Saturdays 10:45-11:20am • Jan 17-Feb 7
6814 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

Conservatory Kids: $50
Ages 3-5 years

P • Tuesdays 10:15-11:05am • Jan 13-Feb 3
6815 Instructor: Karen Darga

P • Thursdays 11:00-11:50am • Jan 15-Feb 5
6816 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

W • Fridays 11:00-11:50am • Jan 16-Feb 6
6817 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

P • Saturdays 9:45-10:35am • Jan 17-Feb 7
6818 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

W • Saturdays 10:00-10:50am • Jan 17-Feb 7
6819 Instructor: Joshua Tice

Conservatory Families: $50 1st child $25 each additional child
Ages 1-4 ½ years

R • Tuesdays 10:15-11:05am • Jan 13-Feb 3
6820 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

P • Thursdays 9:15-10:05am • Jan 15-Feb 5
6821 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

W • Fridays 10:00-10:50am • Jan 16-Feb 6
6822 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

P • Saturdays 11:30am-12:20pm • Jan 17-Feb 7
6823 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

W • Saturdays 11:00-11:50am • Jan 17-Feb 7
6824 Instructor: Joshua Tice

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Preschool and Children (K4- 4th grade)

Parents are not required in these classes.
Your child will enjoy these introductory classes as he or she discovers, experiences, analyzes and creates music in a relaxed and fun learning environment. In a small group setting, your child will learn to sing or play an instrument. Children will also learn notation and basic music and rhythm concepts through games and creative activities. Whether your child is transitioning from Early Childhood classes or joining the Conservatory of Music for the first time, these classes provide a solid foundation for instrument and/or voice instruction before signing up for Individual Instruction.

Imagine That!: $195
Children’s imaginations will soar as they recreate storybook tales through dramatization, music and dance. Each week your child will bring music and performing arts themed books, such as The Jolly Postman and Our Marching Band to life using theatrical exercises, sing-a-longs and movement games. Children will explore pitch, volume, rhythm and space as they learn beginning concepts
of music. Ages 4-5 years.

12 week classes:
P • Saturdays 11:30am-12:25pm • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 9/20)
6825 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

W • Saturdays 11:30am-12:25pm • Starts 9/13/08 (no class10/18)
6826 Instructor: Joshua Tice

P • Mondays 6:00-6:55pm • Starts 9/15/08
6827 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

P • Thursdays 2:00-2:55pm • Starts 9/18/08
6828 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

W • Fridays 2:00-2:55pm • Starts 9/19/08
6829 Instructor: Elise Erlandson

Moving to the Music: $146 NEW!
The aim of this class is to teach musical awareness of tempo and rhythm through gestures and movement. While playing the piano, the instructor will lead musical games and children will be encouraged to move to the music according to the instructions of the games. The class activities also include singing, solfège, ear training, and improvisations. Your child will develop a heightened sense of musicality and rhythm while having fun moving to the music! Ages 4-5 years.

12 week class:
P • Saturdays 12:30-1:10pm • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 9/20)
6830 Instructor: Fumi Nishikiori

Orff for Kids: $163
Introduce your child to the joy of making music through song, expressive movement, playing wooden mallet instruments, improvisation and storytelling. While enjoying creative musical games, your child will learn music concepts such as form, dynamics and phrasing. Your child will also develop skills such as singing in tune, recognizing rhythm patterns and melodic intervals, and reading and writing music. Your child will gain both music literacy and an enjoyment of music, which will prepare them for further instrumental or vocal studies. K5-grade 2.

10 week class:
R • Saturdays 10:45-11:40am • Starts 9/6/08
6831 Instructor: Lisa Hershaft

Hand Drumming Discoveries: $146
Children will learn to keep a steady beat and play basic rhythm patterns through music games and activities. Beginning musical concepts and listening skills will be introduced and developed. Purchase of a hand drum is not required. Instruments are provided for class use. Grades K4-K5.

12 week class:
P • Saturdays 10:00-10:40am • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 9/20)
6832 Instructor: Bony Benavides

Hand Drumming for Kids: $146
Learn the basic hand patterns and techniques to play Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Traditional rhythms and exercises will be combined with improvisational rhythm games. Emphasis will be placed on proper technique for congas with the goal of performing together in an ensemble. Purchase of a hand drum is not required. Instruments are provided for class use. Grades 1-5.

12 week class: Grades 1-3
P • Saturdays 10:45-11:25am • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 9/20)
6833 Instructor: Bony Benavides

12 week class: Grades 4-5
P • Saturdays 11:30am-12:10pm • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 9/20)
6834 Instructor: Bony Benavides

Percussion for Kids: $244 each semester
Learn to play the snare drum, marimba, timpani, xylophone, conga, bongo, drum set and various hand drums. Students will develop listening skills, ensemble skills, technique and a strong sense of rhythm as they embark on a journey of creative activities. Practice pads will be provided. Students will need to purchase their own drum sticks. Percussion for Kids uses a two semester curriculum. For a complete experience, students are encouraged to register for both 15 week semesters. Grades 1-3.

15 week classes:
P • Saturdays 1:00-1:55pm • Starts 9/13/08 • 6835
P • Saturdays 1:00-1:55pm • Starts 1/31/09 • 6836
Instructor: Joshua Sherman

Guitar for Kids: $244 each semester
This class provides a nurturing and relaxed learning environment combining classical and folk guitar styles. Students will learn basic guitar fundamentals including how to read music, count rhythms, play melodies, and perform a variety of strumming and picking patterns. Students will need an age-appropriate guitar: 3/4 to full size nylon-string classical or steel-string acoustic guitar. Parents are required to attend the last 5 minutes of each class. Guitar for Kids uses a two semester curriculum. For a complete experience, students are encouraged to register for both 15 week semesters. Grades 3-5.

15 week classes:
P • Saturdays 1:00-1:55pm • Starts 9/13/08 • 6837
P • Saturdays 1:00-1:55pm • Starts 1/31/09 • 6838
Instructor: Ben Kammin

Young Singers: $244
Give your budding “idol” a valuable introduction to a lifetime of quality singing, emphasizing the fundamentals of good vocal technique, while keeping the focus on fun! Grades 2-6.

15 week class:
P • Mondays 5:00-5:55pm • Starts 9/8/08
6839 Instructor: Phillip Pearl

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Children (K4- 8th grade)

Prelude to Piano Discoveries: $183 (starts in January, 2009)
Your child will experience, discover and learn basic musical concepts that are age-appropriate and presented in a fun setting. Children will learn a new piano piece each week. A piano or electronic keyboard at home is required. Music Book: “Write and Listen Book 1” by Ann Collins and Linda Clary. Please purchase book prior to first class. Currently in K4.

15 week classes:
R • Mondays 2-2:40pm • Starts 1/26/09
6840 Instructor: Kerry Ramthun

W • Fridays 2-2:40pm • Starts 1/30/09
6841 Instructor: Kayme Henkel

P • Saturdays 9:15-9:55am • Starts 1/31/09
6842 Instructor: Teresa Drews

Piano Discoveries: $252 each semester
Young children learn basic skills and fundamental musical elements of rhythm, melody and notation in a fun, relaxed environment. Piano pieces and concepts are taught through singing, movement, listening, composition and games. A piano or electronic keyboard at home is required. Music books for this class will be provided. Grades K5-3.

K5-Grade 1
Piano Discoveries for K5-Grade 1 consists of two 15-week semesters. For a complete experience, students are encouraged to register for both 15-week semesters.

15 week classes:
R • Mondays 5-5:55pm • Starts 9/15/08 • 6843
R • Mondays 5-5:55pm • Starts 1/26/09 • 6844
Instructor: Andrea DeGreiff-Beisser

R • Wednesdays 4:00-4:55pm • Starts 9/17/08 • 6845
R • Wednesdays 4:00-4:55pm • Starts 1/28/09 • 6846
Instructor: Barbara Henry

P • Thursdays 6-6:55pm • Starts 9/18/08 • 6847
P • Thursdays 6-6:55pm • Starts 1/29/09 • 6848
Instructor: Teresa Drews

P • Saturdays 10-10:55am • Starts 9/13/08 • 6849 (no class 9/20)

P • Saturdays 10-10:55am • Starts 1/31/09 • 6850
Instructor: Teresa Drews

W • Saturdays 11:30am-12:25pm • Starts 9/13/08 • 6851
(no class 10/18)

W • Saturdays 11:30am-12:25pm • Starts 1/31/09 • 6852
Instructor: Kayme Henkel

Grades 2-3 - Piano Discoveries uses a condensed curriculum for this older age group.

15 week class:
P • Saturdays 9-9:55am • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 9/28/08)
6853 Instructor: Teresa Drews

Piano Partners: $146
Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your musicianship while having fun learning and playing piano duets and ensemble music with other pianists. Your listening, rhythm and sight-reading skills will improve as a result of this experience. Expand your repertoire beyond the solo piano world as you prepare pieces for class and a final performance. Come and enjoy meeting other kids and making music with them! Pianists do not need to be enrolled in Individual Instruction at the Conservatory to enroll in the class. Grades 2-12.

12 week classes:
Section I: Grades 2-4, levels 1-2 in method books
R • Wednesdays 6:30-7:10pm • Starts 9/17/08
6854 Instructor: Rachel Fritz

Section II: Grades 5-7, levels 3-4 in method books
R • Thursdays 6:30-7:10pm • Starts 9/18/08
6855 Instructor: Rachel Fritz

Section III: Grades 8-12, intermediate-advanced levels
P • Saturdays 11:30-12:10pm • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 9/20)
6856 Instructor: Fumi Nishikiori

Theory is Fun 1, 2 and 3: Music Theory for Young Players: $146
These classes will teach young string, wind, and piano players to improve basic theory. Students will work on note reading and writing, ear training, the meaning of symbols, intervals, chords, notation, music vocabulary and how these important musical elements relate to their instrument. New students are asked to call the registration office to set up a placement interview with the String Department Chair. Ages 7 and up.

12 week classes:
Theory is Fun 1
P • Saturdays 10:30-11:10am • Starts 9/13/08
(no class 9/20, 10/11, 11/29)
6857 Instructor: Daniela Pardo

Theory is Fun 2
P • Saturdays 9:45-10:25am • Starts 9/13/08
(no class 9/20, 10/11, 11/29)
6858 Instructor: Tatiana Migliaccio
Prerequisite: Theory is Fun 1

Theory is Fun 3
P • Saturdays 9:45-10:25am • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 9/20, 10/11, 11/29)
6859 Instructor: JoAnn Haasler
Prerequisite: Theory is Fun 2

Orchestra Discoveries: $146
Orchestra Discoveries provides string players who are able to read music with the opportunity to play in their first orchestra! In addition to ensemble listening skills, students will learn basic orchestral techniques, sight reading tips, how to rehearse and how to follow a conductor. The class culminates with a performance in the last week.
Grades 2-8.

Requirements:
Violin - Suzuki Book 3 or equivalent
Viola, Cello or Bass - Suzuki Book 2 or equivalent

12 week class:
P • Saturdays 9:45-10:25am • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 9/20, 10/11, 11/29)
6860 Instructor: Daniela Pardo

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Suzuki Classes

Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
The Conservatory’s Suzuki program includes both weekly individual instruction as well as group classes. Your child will take 15 weeks of individual instruction at one of the Prospect, Wilson Center or RiverPoint branches. Group classes meet for 12 weeks at either the Prospect or Wilson Center branches, with a concert as the last class. The Suzuki program also includes studio and department recitals, and parent-teacher conferences. The Suzuki philosophy calls for active parental participation in the child’s lessons and classes, and in their daily practice. Individual lessons (30-min lessons for Book 1 and 2, 45-min lessons for Book 3 and 4) will be scheduled with instructor. The times listed below are for the group classes (each class runs 40 minutes). Two additional classes are strongly suggested for students in this program: Theory is Fun (for ages 7 and up) and Orchestra Discoveries. Orchestra Discoveries requires strong note reading skills and is for all string instruments.

Suzuki Program - K4-Grade 8 Violin, Viola, Cello
Suzuki Program - Grades 5-8 Bass
Orchestra Discoveries - Grades 6-8 (Minimum Level: Violin - Suzuki Book 3 or equivalent. Viola, cello, bass - Suzuki Book 2 or equivalent.)
Theory is Fun - Grades 2 and up All Instruments

Instructors:
P • Daniela Pardo, Tatiana Migliaccio, JoAnn Haasler, Ana Ruth Bermudez, John Babbitt • 6861
W • Elisa Mon-Garcia, Tatiana Migliaccio • 6861
R • Daniela Pardo • 6861

Bronze • Fifteen 30-min lessons + twelve 40-min group classes $530
Silver • Fifteen 45-min lessons + twelve 40-min group classes $740
Gold • Fifteen 30-min lessons + twelve 40-min group classes + Theory is Fun or Orchestra Discoveries $630
Platinum • Fifteen 45-min lessons + twelve 40-min group classes + Theory is Fun or Orchestra Discoveries $840

Prospect Avenue Fridays • Starts 09/12/08 (no class 11/28)

Violin - Pre-Twinkle* • 4:30-5:10pm • Ages 4-6
Violin - Twinkle • 5:15-5:50pm • Ages 4-6
* may accept 3-year-olds at the discretion of the instructor upon interview

Saturdays • Starts 09/13/08 (no class 09/20, 10/11, 11/29)
Violin - Early & Mid Book 1 • 11:15-11:55am • Ages 5-8
Violin - Late Book 1 & Early Book 2 • 10:30-11:10am • Ages 5-10
Violin - Mid & Late Book 2 • 9:00-9:40am • Ages 6-11
Violin - Early & Mid Book 3 • 9:00-9:40am • Ages 6-12
Violin - Fun with Solos, Late Book 3 & Book 4 • 9:00-9:40am • Ages 6-12
Viola/Cello - Books 1 & 2 • 10:30-11:10am • Ages 5-10
Cello - Books 2 & 3 • tba • Ages 7-12
Cello/Bass - Book 1 • tba

Wilson Center Tuesdays • Starts 9/9/08

Violin - Books 3 & 4 • 3:45-4:25pm • Ages 7-12
Saturdays • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 10/18)
Violin - Book 1 • 9:00-9:40am • Ages 5-8
Violin - Pre-Twinkle & Twinkle • 9:45-10:25am • Ages 4-7

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Voice

Voice for Teens: $244
For students with some experience in choral singing or beginning vocal production who want to sing a variety of vocal styles. Have fun with fellow teens who love to sing!
Grades 7-11.

15 week class:
P • Mondays 6-6:55pm • Starts 9/8/08
6862 Instructor: Phillip Pearl

Beginning Voice for Adults: $244
We know you’ve always wanted to learn to sing! Give your vocal talents a jumpstart with this valuable introduction to the basics of good singing, including proper vocal production, breathing and posture. Ability to read musical notation not required.

15 week class:
P • Tuesdays 5:30-6:25pm • Starts 9/9/08
6863 Instructor: Kathleen Matts

Musicianship for Singers: $162 NEW!
This ongoing small group class is for singers who have been singing in lessons, choirs or other musical groups. Students should have at least one year of private voice instruction and have minimal music reading ability. This class will focus on improving sight-singing skills, ear-training, the rudiments of the International Phonetic Alphabet as applied to foreign language diction, as well as audition and performance skills.

10 week class:
P • Wednesdays 6:15-7:10pm • Starts 9/17/08
6864 Instructor: Marlee Sabo

The Great American Songbook: $195
Learn to sing American standards, from blues to jazz, from Broadway to Motown and contemporary songs of today. All new repertoire each semester!

12 week class:
P • Wednesdays 7-7:55pm • Starts 9/17/08
6865 Instructor: Robin Pluer

Sing to Your Health!: $75 (Senior citizen discount does not apply)
If you love to sing and appreciate the health benefits of singing--deeper breathing, multi-sensory and memory stimulation, social interaction-- join our “no pressure, just for fun” hour of song. We will review healthy singing practices then sing a bunch of standards as well as more recent favorites. You do not need to know how to read music, but should be able to sing on pitch. Limited on-site parking is available for the Prospect Avenue class. Adults.

12 week classes:
P • Tuesdays 11-11:55am • Starts 9/16/08
6866 Instructor: Bonnie Jean Barczak

W • Wednesdays 11-11:55am • Starts 9/17/08
6867 Instructor: Bonnie Jean Barczak

R • Thursdays 11-11:55am • Starts 9/18/08
6868 Instructor: Bonnie Jean Barczak

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Piano

Group Piano for Teens and Adults: $244
Enjoy a supportive and non-competitive musical environment by joining this small group in our piano lab each week. Learn musical concepts and build skills in note reading and rhythm. You’ll play easy classical and popular songs and learn how to add ccompaniment patterns to melodies. Practice time and access to a piano or keyboard are required. Music Book: “Learning Piano Piece by Piece” by Elyse Mach. Please purchase book prior to first class.

15 week classes:
Level 1: Beginning
P • Tuesdays 6:30-7:25pm • Starts 9/9/08
6875 Instructor: Andrea DeGreiff-Beisser

Level 2: Continuing
R • Mondays 6-6:55pm • Starts 9/8/08
6876 Instructor: Andrea DeGreiff-Beisser
Prerequisite: Completion of Level I or consent of instructor

Group Piano for Older Adults: $244
Keep those fingers and joints nimble while you keep your brain active. Enjoy a supportive and non-competitive musical environment by joining this small group in our piano lab each week. Learn musical concepts and build skills in note reading and rhythm. You’ll play easy classical and popular songs and learn how to add accompaniment patterns to
melodies. Practice time and access to a piano or keyboard are required. Music Book: “Learning Piano Piece by Piece” by Elyse Mach. Please purchase book prior to first class.

15 week classes:
Level 1: Beginning
R • Tuesdays 2:30-3:25pm • Starts 9/9/08
6877 Instructor: Kayme Henkel

P • Fridays 11:00-11:55am • Starts 9/12/08
6879 Instructor: Rachel Fritz

Level 2: Continuing
R • Tuesdays 1:30-2:25pm • Starts 9/9/08
6879 Instructor: Kayme Henkel
Prerequisite: Completion of Level I or consent of instructor

Gospel Piano Style 1: $183
This class offers training in both traditional and contemporary styles of gospel piano music. Learn the essential chord progressions, voicings and improvisation techniques of gospel music. This class is recommended for church musicians of all levels. Basic piano proficiency and knowledge of major scales required.

15 week class:
P • Wednesdays 7-7:40pm • Starts 9/10/08
6943 Instructor: Maurice Cotton

Gospel Piano Style 2: $183
This class offers a continuation of techniques learned in Gospel Piano Style I. This class is recommended for church musicians with prior gospel piano experience.
Prerequisite: Completion of Level I or equivalent experience.

15 week class:
P • Wednesdays 7:45-8:25pm Starts: 9/10/08
6944 Instructor: Maurice Cotton

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Guitar

Beginning Guitar: $244
This course is designed for the student who wishes to learn basic technical and musical skills before pursuing a specific style of music. Topics include: technical work for the hands, reading standard music notation, chord comprehension, basic strum patterns, and ensemble skills. Get your guitar experience off to a great start and establish good practice habits. Students are required to have a nylon or steel-string guitar for use during the class and for home practice.

15 week class:
P • Mondays 7-7:55pm • Starts 9/8/08
6880 Instructor: Tom Clippert

Scales and Progressions: $244
Learn the chord progressions to blues, rock and pop songs, and the scales to improvise over them. Open to guitarists with a basic knowledge of chords, and tablature or notation.

15 week class:
P • Mondays 7-7:55pm • Starts 9/8/08
6881 Instructor: Matt Schroeder

Lead Guitar: Classic Solos: $244
Learn some of the best rock and blues solos ever recorded. Solos by Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Chuck Berry, Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Angus Young and Rick Derringer will be taught and analyzed. Technical studies will also be presented to improve the student’s dexterity on the guitar. Open to guitarists with a basic knowledge of chords, and tablature or notation.

15 week class:
P • Mondays 8-8:55pm • Starts 9/8/08
6882 Instructor: Matt Schroeder

Introduction to Fingerstyle Guitar: $244
Develop your fingerstyle technique! Learn basic right-hand picking patterns as well as traditional and modern solo pieces. Also learn the history of the style, watch videos by top performers and listen to groundbreaking works. Open to guitarists with a basic knowledge of chords, and tablature or notation.

15 week class:
P • Mondays 6-6:55pm • Starts 9/8/08
6883 Instructor: Matt Schroeder

Introduction to Bluegrass Guitar: $195
Discover and develop flatpicking technique. Class will include basic rhythm playing, Carter Family style, and lead playing. Open to guitarists with the ability to play first position open chords.

12 week class:
P • Mondays 6-6:55pm • Starts 9/15/08
6884 Instructor: Colin O’Brien

Bluegrass Banjo: Level 1: $195
This class is for beginning banjo players who want to learn the secrets of Bluegrass or Scruggs-style picking. Learn to arrange some of your favorite melodies in this style.

12 week class:
P • Mondays 7-7:55pm • Starts 9/15/08
6885 Instructor: Colin O’Brien

Bluegrass Banjo: Level 2: $195
The more advanced player will unlock the mysteries of fretboard organization and improvisation. Hear and learn the melodic Keith style and the single-string Reno style. Prerequisite: Completion of Banjo 1 or consent of instructor.

12 week class:
P • Mondays 8-8:55pm • Starts 9/15/08
6886 Instructor: Colin O’Brien

Introduction to Flamenco Guitar: $195
Discover the techniques used in the Flamenco style, and learn several basic pieces. Open to students with knowledge of basic chords and the ability to read standard notation in the first position. The student must also have a standard classical (nylon string) guitar for use during the class and for home practice.

12 week class:
P • Tuesdays 7-7:55pm • Starts 9/16/08
6887 Instructor: Peter Baime

Music Theory for Guitarists 1: $244
This class is for guitarists who would like to improve their understanding of music theory and how it applies to the guitar. Topics will include scale construction, modes, key relationships, intervals, triads, chords, harmonic analysis and chord progressions.

15 week class:
P • Tuesdays 7-7:55pm • Starts 9/9/08
6888 Instructor: George Lindquist

Music Theory for Guitarists 2: $244
This course is a continuation of Level I. Level II continues with a discussion of such topics as extended harmonies, non-harmonic tones, cadences, modes, harmonics, transcriptions from guitar tablatures, harmonic analysis and musical forms. Musical examples from guitar literature will be used. Prerequisite: Level 1 or consent of instructor.

15 week class:
P • Tuesdays 8-8:55pm • Starts 9/9/08
6889 Instructor: George Lindquist

Introduction to Jazz Guitar: $195
Learn a basic approach to chord voicings, rhythms, and melodic playing for jazz guitar. Get a start with some jazz repertoire on the instrument, and then try your hand at improvising within the style. Open to guitarists with basic knowledge of chords, scales and reading.

12 week class:
P • Wednesdays 7-7:55pm Starts 9/17/08
6890 Instructor: Paul Silbergleit

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Jazz

Beginning Jazz Piano: $195
Explore the essentials of jazz harmony as you learn a repertoire of jazz standards. Each week highlights a different historically significant jazz pianist. Basic piano proficiency and knowledge of major scales required.

12 week class:
P • Mondays 4:30-5:25pm • Starts 9/15/08
6891 Instructor: Mark Davis

Jazz Improvisation Techniques: $195
Jazz award-winner Berkeley Fudge leads jazz instrumentalists on an exploration of jazz theory and improvisation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best. Basic instrumental proficiency and knowledge of major scales required.

12 week class:
P • Wednesdays 5:30-6:25pm • Starts 9/17/08
6892 Instructor: Berkeley Fudge

Introduction to Jazz Guitar: $195
Learn basic approaches to chord voicings, rhythms, and melodic playing for the guitar. Get a start with some jazz repertoire on the instrument, and then try your hand at improvising within the style. Open to guitarists with basic knowledge of chords, scales, and reading.

12 week class:
P • Wednesdays 7-7:55 p.m. • Starts 9/17/08
6890 Instructor: Paul Silbergleit

Listening to Jazz: The Music of Miles Davis: $98 NEW!
Miles Davis, one of the few household names from the jazz world, was at the forefront of an astonishing array of new styles through four decades of music. Come explore and enjoy his creations as a trumpeter and bandleader from his early years with original boppers such as Charlie Parker, through his groundbreaking projects in cool and modal jazz, his gorgeous collaborations with arranger Gil Evans, his famous hard-bop First Quintet, the highly influential post-bop Second Quintet, up to his experiments in jazz-rock fusion and pop influenced sounds.

6 week class:
P • Tuesdays 7-7:55pm • Starts 9/16/08
6893 Instructor: Paul Silbergleit

Listening to Jazz: The Music of John Coltrane: $98 NEW!
An iconic and often-imitated figure of modern jazz, John Coltrane opened up new directions in music through his distinct tenor and soprano saxophone sounds, as well as with unique concepts of composition and his landmark quartet of the 1960s. Join us and listen to the sheer beauty and intensity of his playing, while examining his innovations in complex chord progressions, his extended modal excursions, and forays into the avant-garde territory.

6 week class:
P • Tuesdays 7-7:55pm • Starts 10/28/08
6894 Instructor: Paul Silbergleit

Jazz Vocal Master Class: $195 NEW!
Sing with professional piano and bass accompaniment and learn the basic musical concepts needed to perform with fellow jazz musicians. This class will provide students with an understanding of form, keys, tempos, charts set lists, and stage etiquette. One session will be at a a local jazz club. Students must come prepared and ready to sing. Adults.

12 week class:
P • Mondays 7:30-8:25pm • Starts 9/15/08
6895 Instructor: Jim Paolo and John Foshager

High School Jazz Program: $535 (1 semester) $1015 (2 semesters)
* The High School Jazz Program includes 15 weeks of Individual Instruction and 12 weeks of group experience in a Jazz Combo each semester.

Eligibility: Open to high school instrumentalists and vocalists wanting to pursue a curriculum of study in jazz music. This on-going program encourages students to participate for up to four years.

Audition Requirements: Performance of a piece that best demonstrates the applicant’s ability to play jazz. Standard jazz repertoire is preferred. Placement Hearings: Saturday, September 6 or by appointment. Please call the Student Services office to schedule a time.

Student Benefits:
• Special rate for individual lessons when they are combined with jazz combo.

• Free admission and participation in all jazz master classes with guest artists Past guest artists have included Charles McPherson, Harry Connick Jr., Brian Lynch and Regina Carter among many other nationally recognized artists.

• Scholarship opportunities.

• Performance opportunities, including a performance at a local jazz club
each semester

• Performance classes led by members of the jazz faculty.

• Recording opportunities of performances and ensembles.

• Access to the Conservatory library including the renowned Ron Cuzner Jazz CD collection.

• State-of-the-art equipment: pianos, percussion equipment, amps and recording studio.

Individual Instruction - 15 weeks
Weekly 30-minute private lessons with a member of the Conservatory’s faculty will give each student the opportunity to work at his or her own pace, to strengthen skills, technique and musicianship. Individual Instruction will also cover jazz theory and improvisation. Call to arrange specific instructor, lesson time and location (Prospect Avenue or RiverPoint).

Weekly Jazz Combo - 12 weeks
The combo experience enables students to use the skills learned during the lessons. Using standard jazz repertoire, students will get practical experience in honing their ensemble and improvisation skills. Each student will be assigned to a combo that best meets his/her skill level and schedule. One session will be a performance at a local jazz club.

12 week classes:
P • Monday combo • 6:30-7:25pm • Starts 9/15/08 • 6896
P • Tuesday combo • 7-7:55pm • Starts 9/16/08 • 6897
P • Saturday combo • 12-12:55pm • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 9/20/08) • 6898

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Recording and Music Technology

All Recording and Music Technology classes take place at our Prospect Avenue studio, equipped with analog and digital consoles, Neumann and AKG microphones, and Macintosh G5 workstations featuring ProTools version 7.

Practical Recording Techniques: $336
Recording music has never been easier, thanks to digital technology and affordable equipment. This class, held in the Conservatory recording studio, will demystify recording techniques. Develop the skills to produce a demo recording, by learning microphone placement, signal flow, knowledge of gain structure and operation of multi-track recording equipment. Students will gain hands-on experience recording Conservatory student ensembles.

12 week class:
P • Mondays 6:30-8:25pm • Starts 9/15/08
6899 Instructor: Eric Meyer

Advanced Recording Techniques: $336
A hands-on class for students with basic recording skills. Apply techniques of overdubs, mixing and mastering to real studio production products. Prerequisite: Practical Recording Techniques or consent of instructor.

12 week class:
P • Wednesdays 7-8:55pm • Starts 9/17/08
6900 Instructor: Trevor Sadler

Record Production Techniques: $195
Calling all audiophiles! Through intensive discussions and listening sessions, one of Milwaukee’s music industry leaders will help you discover the artistic and practical decisions that make a great recording.

12 week class:
P • Wednesdays 6-6:55pm • Starts 9/17/08
6901 Instructor: Trevor Sadler

ProTools Hard Disk Recording: $420
Learn the skills needed to create your own recordings using the most popular hard disk recording software in use today, ProTools. An in-depth instruction for all aspects of work with digital audio files including recording, importing, editing, repairing, cross-fading, mixing, and plugins. Principles covered are non-platform, non-software specific and will
apply to most digital audio workstations.

15 week class:
P • Tuesdays 6:30-8:25pm • Starts 9/9/08
6902 Instructor: Kevin Arndt

Turntablism 101: $75 Quick Class!
Here’s a workshop for the person who has never stepped in front of a turntable and wants to learn the basics. Turntablism 101 is a combination of lecture, demonstration and hands-on experience. It is ideal for people who are interested in becoming DJs, as well as for those looking for a new hobby. Students will learn equipment set-up and break-down, practice basic hand-to-record and cross-fader techniques, mixing and scratching.
Also includes Hip Hop and Turntablism history and the application of basic music theory. Equipment and records will be provided.

2 week workshops:
P • Thursdays 6-8:55pm • 10/16/08 and 10/25/08 • 6903
P • Saturdays 10 am-12:55pm • 12/8/08 and 12/13/08 • 6904
Instructor: Jordan Lee “DJ Madhatter of the Rusty P’s”

Home Based Music Production: From Concept to Product:
$28 Quick Class!
Turn your musical ideas into a physical medium without leaving the house! This workshop for musicians is designed to save you time and money Learn concepts and techniques including: standard procedures, microphone placement, multi-track recording on a single computer and promoting your music on the Internet.

1 day workshops:
P • Thursday 7-8:55pm • 10/9/08 • 6905
P • Thursday 7-8:55pm • 11/13/08 • 6906
Instructor: Eric Meyer

Mixing 101: $28 Quick Class!
Once you have a recording, the next step is to mix it. This workshop demystifies the details that are important to know when mixing your own recordings. This hands-on workshop uses analog and digital environments and teaches EQ techniques and the basics of compression, reverb and other effects.

1 day workshops:
P • Thursday 7-8:55pm • 10/30/08 • 6907
P • Thursday 7-8:55pm • 12/4/08 • 6908
Instructor: Eric Meyer

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Percussion

High School Percussion Ensemble: $292
Students will rehearse and perform in an orchestra of all-percussion instruments including mallet keyboard, timpani, snare drum, drum set, auxiliary percussion and hand drums. Expand your reading, aural and ensemble skills. The class will culminate in a final performance on Tuesday, December 16. Basic music reading skills are required.

Prerequisite: Placement interview or consent of instructor. Percussionist should prepare one or more of the following: snare drum, mallet keyboard, timpani or drum set solo(s). Interviews will take place in August. Please call the Student Services office to schedule a time. Grades 9-12.

12 week class:
P • Mondays 7-8:25pm • Starts 9/13/08
6909 Instructor: David Bayles

Afro-Caribbean Hand Drumming: $244
Learn to play the rhythms of Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. This course emphasizes proper hand technique for congas, bongos, timbales, and other percussion instruments. Purchase of a hand drum is not required. Instruments are provided for class use.

15 week classes:
Level 1 -
Students will learn basic techniques and fundamental rhythms, presented against a historical backdrop to facilitate the understanding and playing of specific Afro-Caribbean styles.

P • Wednesdays 5:30-6:25pm • Starts 9/10/08
6910 Instructor: Robert Figueroa

W • Saturdays 1:15-2:10pm • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 10/18)
6911 Instructor: Robert Figueroa

Level 2 -
Students will expand their rhythmic vocabulary and learn improvisation, ensemble playing, and the integration of Afro-Caribbean rhythms in popular music genres such as R&B, Rock and Jazz.

Prerequisite: Completion of Level 1 or consent of instructor.
P • Wednesdays 6:30-7:25pm • Starts 9/10/08
6912 Instructor: Robert Figueroa

Level 3 - Curriculum extended from Level 2.
Prerequisite: Completion of Level 2 or consent of instructor.
P • Wednesdays 7:30-8:25pm • Starts 9/10/08
6913 Instructor: Robert Figueroa

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Theory

Improvisation: $195 NEW!
Part survey, part performance practice, this class will explore some non-jazz styles and methods of improvisation. For open-minded players of any instrument who would like to “get off the page.” Free and semi-free improvisation is a tried and true avenue to confident and expressive playing, and develops confidence, independence and strength of intentionality. This class will have the option of performing in the departmental Chamber Music concert in December. Prerequisite: early advanced to advanced playing ability on your instrument. High school to adult.

12 week class:
P • Wednesdays 6:00-6:55pm • Starts 9/24 08
6914 Instructor: Max Day

Aural Skills: $244
Learn the valuable skill of sight-singing intervals and simple melodies in major and minor modes using the solfège system. For students who have had some music training on an instrument or voice.

15 week classes:
P • Tuesdays 5-5:55pm • Starts 9/9/08
6919 Instructor: John Babbitt

R • Wednesdays 5-5:55pm • Starts 9/10/08
6920 Instructor: John Babbitt

Music Theory 1: $244
In this introduction to the building blocks of music, you’ll explore basic intervals, triads and 7th chords. Explore scales, rhythm and meter. For students who have had some music training on an instrument or voice.

15 week classes:
P • Tuesdays 6-6:55pm • Starts 9/9/08
6915 Instructor: John Babbitt

R • Wednesdays 6-6:55pm • Starts 9/10/08
6916 Instructor: John Babbitt

Music Theory 2: $244
Curriculum includes harmony, harmonic progressions, elements of voice leading and part writing. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Music Theory 1 or consent of instructor.

15 week classes:
P • Tuesdays 7-7:55pm • Starts 9/9/08
6917 Instructor: John Babbitt

R • Wednesdays 7-7:55pm • Starts 9/10/08
6918 Instructor: John Babbitt

Music Theory 3
Students who have completed Music Theory 2 and want to learn more are encouraged to take individual lessons with John Babbitt. Various lesson times and length are available according to your needs and availability. Please call student services for details.

Songwriting for Pop Musicians: $195
Analyze song structure, develop lyrics and learn instrumental arranging from one of the finest rock musicians in Milwaukee. Minimal music notation skills required.

12 week class:
P • Mondays 6-6:55pm • Starts 9/15//08
6921 Instructor: Steve Grimm

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Quick Classes

INSIDE THE MUSIC
Our concert-themed mini-courses are back! Each class explores a particular concert, composer or era which is being presented by our sister arts organizations in the area. Tuition includes one ticket to a concert or production.

Give the Drummer Some: $28
We Six drummer Dave Bayles will demonstrate some of the innovations of the great jazz drummers and provide background information on the music that will be featured in the We Six concert on November 20, at 7:30pm at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music.

1 day class + Conservatory performance:
P • Friday 12-1:25pm • 11/7/08
6922 Instructor: Dave Bayles

Madame Butterfly: $33
This opera is one of Puccini’s most moving scores and includes the famed aria Un bel di sung by the opera’s tragic heroine Cio-Cio San. Puccini’s opera musically portrays the story of clashing cultures and innocence destroyed. Learn about the music, the artists and the history of this great opera from Phillip Pearl, a Conservatory voice faculty member and opera raconteur. Florentine Opera performance on Friday, November 21, 12008 at 7:30pm.

2 week class + Florentine Opera performance:
P • Fridays 12-12:55pm • 11/ 14 and 11/21/08
6823 Instructor: Phillip Pearl

In the Season of Spring: $25
Go “Inside the Music” of Carl Orff’s masterwork for Chorus and Orchestra. This music, written in the 20th century, has medieval texts on timeless subjects: The fickleness of fortune and wealth, joy of the return of spring, pleasures and the perils of drinking, gluttony, gambling and love. Listen and learn about this great work with soprano Marlee Sabo, a Conservatory voice faculty member with extensive vocal experience as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performance on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 8:00 pm.

1 day class + MSO performance:
P • Friday 12-1:25pm • 3/13/09
6924 Instructor: Marlee Sabo

Touch of the Leprechaun: $12
Pianist and Conservatory faculty member Kayme Henkel will discuss the background of pieces included in the recital Touch of the Leprechaun. Learn about Celtic folk music and instruments, how folk music has influenced these composers, and how these composers have influenced the contemporary music scenes in Ireland and Scotland. Some composers included in the lecture and recital will be Ronald Stevenson, Percy Grainger, F.G. Scott, Erik Chisholm, and James MacMillan.
Concert at the Conservatory on Sunday, March 15 at 3:00pm.

1 day class + Conservatory performance:
P • Friday 12-1:25pm • 3/6/09
6925 Instructor: Kayme Henkel

The Magic Flute: $33
After 200 years Mozart’s great last opera remains one of his most popular works for young and old opera-goers. Set in a fantastical location and time, The Magic Flute boasts dazzling arias sung by an eclectic cast of human and animal creatures. Learn about the music, the artists and the history of this great opera from Phillip Pearl, a Conservatory voice faculty member and opera raconteur.
Florentine Opera performance Friday, April 17, 2009 at 7:30pm.

2 week class + concert performance:
P • Fridays 12-12:55pm • 4/11 and 4/17/09
6926 Instructor: Phillip Pearl

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Combos and Ensembles

Experience the joy of making music with others when you join one of our combos or ensembles. Since each member plays his/her own part, ensembles simultaneously foster teamwork and independence. Improve your rhythm and listening skills while having fun playing with other musicians. We offer a variety of ensembles to choose from, but if you
don’t see a time that fits your schedule, find a few friends and we’ll find a coach for you! Being a part of an ensemble or combo is a great way to enhance your musicianship and meet new friends.

Blues Combo: $195
Blues Combo offers the opportunity to perform various blues and blues/ rock styles in an ensemble setting. Chord progressions, rhythms, dynamics, improvisation, and repertoire will be discussed. Open to instruments from the blues genre. Age 13- Adult.

12 week class:
P • Thursdays 8:00-8:55pm • Starts 9/11/08
6927 Instructor: Matt Schroeder

Jazz Combos: $195
Learn and explore fundamentals of improvisation, accompaniment and group interplay as you perform standard repertoire. One session will be a performance at a local jazz club. All instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome. Placement Interview on 9/6/08 or by appointment. Please call the registration office to schedule a time.

High School 12 week classes:
P • Mondays 6:30-7:25pm • Starts 9/15/08
6896 Instructor: Jazz Faculty

P • Tuesdays 7-7:55pm • Starts 9/16/08
6897 Instructor: Jazz Faculty

P • Saturdays 12-12:55pm • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 9/20/08)
6898 Instructor: Jazz Faculty

Adults 12 week classes:
P • Mondays 6:30-7:25pm • Starts 9/15/08
6931 Instructor: Jim Paolo

P • Thursdays 5:30-6:25pm • Starts 9/18/08
6932 Instructor: Berkeley Fudge

Old World Ensemble: $195
For mandolin, string and woodwind players. Learn works from classical and folk traditions in a unique setting under the guidance of a master performer. Performance opportunities are available for this ensemble. Intermediate to Advanced. Teens and Adults.

12 week class:
P • Thursdays 5:30-6:25pm • Starts 9/18/08
6928 Instructor: Mikhail Litvin

Gospel Choir: $183 NEW!
Get together with people who love to sing and experience the joy of gospel music. Students will have the opportunity to work with a keyboardist and a rhythm ensemble as they prepare songs to sing for a performance at the final class.

15 week class:
P • Fridays 5-5:55pm • Starts 9/12/08
6945 Instructor: Maurice Cotton

Rock Band: $244
Rock Band is open to all drummers, bassists, guitarists, keyboardists and vocalists. This is a performance-oriented ensemble class allowing students to jam on cover material and compose original music. Final project includes recording a demo CD. Meet like-minded musicians and get a band started! Grade 7- Adult.

15 week class:
P • Wednesdays 7-7:55pm • Starts 9/10/08
6929 Instructors: Paul Terrien and Matt Liban

High School Percussion Ensemble: $288
Students will rehearse and perform in an orchestra of all-percussion instruments including mallet keyboard, timpani, snare drum, drum set, auxiliary percussion and hand drums. Expand your overall reading, aural and ensemble skills. The class will culminate in a final performance on Tuesday, December 16. Basic music reading skills are required.

Prerequisite: Placement interview or consent of instructor. Percussionist should prepare one or more of the following: snare drum, mallet keyboard, timpani or drum set solo(s). Interviews will take place during the month of August. Please call the Student Services office to schedule a time.

12 week class:
P • Mondays 7-8:25pm • Starts 9/13/08
6909 Instructors: David Bayles

Rock/Blues Rhythm Section Master Class: $150
A faculty trio of guitar, bass and drums will guide students through the techniques of rhythm section playing. A repertoire of rock and blues standards will be chosen at the start of the semester, for students to work on during private lessons. The class will offer the opportunity to “sit in” and observe seasoned professionals, get feedback and try out suggestions on the spot. The class will address stylistic awareness, time, feel, form, chart interpretation and more. Intermediate and Advanced Levels. High School to Adult.

Prerequisites: Open to guitarists, bassists and drummers currently enrolled in private rock/blues instruction at the Conservatory. Participants need to demonstrate proficiency performing standard rock/blues repertoire. A placement interview on 9/6/08 will determine the appropriate session. Scholarship assistance is available.

Dates: October 8, November 5, December 10
Performance Date: December 11, 7:00pm
P • Session I • Wednesdays 6:30-7:25pm • 6932
P • Session II • Wednesdays 7:30-8:25pm • 6933
Instructors: Matt Schroeder, Jim Paolo, David Bayles

Jazz Rhythm Section Master Class: $150
A faculty trio of piano or guitar, bass and drums will guide students through the techniques of rhythm section playing. A repertoire of jazz standards will be chosen at the start of the semester, for students to work on during private lessons. The class will offer the opportunity to sit in and observe seasoned professionals, get feedback and try out suggestions on the spot. The class will address stylistic awareness, time, feel, form, chart interpretation and more. Intermediate and Advanced Levels. High School to Adult.

Prerequisites: Open to pianists, guitarists, bassists and drummers currently enrolled in private jazz instruction at the Conservatory. Participants need to demonstrate proficiency performing standard jazz repertoire. A placement interview on 9/6/08 will determine appropriate session. Call the Student Services office for an appointment. Scholarship assistance is available.

Dates: October 15, November 12, December 3
P • Session I • Wednesdays 6:30-7:25pm • 6934
P • Session II • Wednesdays 7:30-8:25pm • 6935
Instructors: Mark Davis, Jim Paolo, David Bayles, John Foshager, Jeff Hamann,
Paul Silbergleit

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Wellness Classes

Sing to Your Health!: $75 (Senior citizen discount does not apply)
If you love to sing and appreciate the health benefits of singing--deeper breathing, multi-sensory and memory stimulation, social interaction-- join our “no pressure, just for fun” hour of song. We will review healthy singing practices then sing a bunch of standards as well as more recent favorites. You do not need to know how to read music, but should be able to sing on pitch. Limited on-site parking is available for the Prospect Avenue class. Adults.

12 week classes:
P • Tuesdays 11-11:55am • Starts 9/16/08
6866 Instructor: Bonnie Jean Barczak

W • Wednesdays 11-11:55am • Starts 9/17/08
6867 Instructor: Bonnie Jean Barczak

R • Thursdays 11-11:55am • Starts 9/18/08
6868 Instructor: Bonnie Jean Barczak

Introduction to Drum Circles: $15 NEW! Quick Class!
Come to this one-session drum circle to learn some basic rhythms and how to march to your own drummer. The session uses a therapeutic approach to build community, release stress and have fun. Adults.

1 day workshop:
P • Monday 4:30-5:25pm • 9/15/08 • 6872
P • Tuesday 1:30-2:25pm • 9/16/08 • 6873
P • Monday 6:30-7:25pm • 9/22/08 • 6874
Instructor: Kathryn Rambo

Music for Stress Management: $65 NEW!
What is stress? How does it affect the whole person? What are the danger signs? Learn healthy ways to transform stress, release worry and let go of anger. Master a variety of coping skills and techniques, and learn why and how music has the power to transform stress. Adults.

4 week classes:
W • Tuesdays 11-11:55am • Starts 10/7/08 • 6869
P • Wednesdays 11-11:55am • Starts 10/8/08 • 6870
Instructor: Kathryn Rambo

Maintaining Well-Being for the Care Giver: $98 NEW!
Being a care giver can be rewarding, however it can also be overwhelming. Our brains tell us to take care of ourselves so we can care for others, but our hearts don’t always know how to develop healthy boundaries. Topics covered in this series include healthy bodies, minds, emotions, social lives, spirituality, communication, conflict resolution, and proactive care-giving. Adults.

(This Class is held at the Milwaukee Catholic Home, 2462 N. Prospect Ave.)

6 week class:
Tuesdays 10:30-11:25am • Starts 11/4/08
6871 Instructor: Kathryn Rambo

Group Piano for Older Adults: $244
Keep those fingers and joints nimble while you keep your brain active. Enjoy a supportive and non-competitive musical environment by joining this small group in our piano lab each week. Learn musical concepts and build skills in note reading and rhythm. You’ll play easy classical and popular songs and learn how to add accompaniment patterns to melodies. Practice time and access to a piano or keyboard are required. Music Book: “Learning Piano Piece by Piece” by Elyse Mach. Please purchase book prior to first class.

15 week classes:

Level 1: Beginning
R • Tuesdays 2:30-3:25pm • Starts 9/9/08
6877 Instructor: Kayme Henkel

P • Fridays 11:00-11:55am • Starts 9/12/08
6879 Instructor: Rachel Fritz

Music Therapy and Successful Aging
The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music employs a strong team of boardcertified music therapists with a variety of expertise across the life span: neonatal and early childhood development, developmental milestones and academic support, tools to build self-esteem and self-expression, developing coping strategies for all of life’s changes - cognitive, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual, senior health and memory support. Through community partners such as Froedtert’s Parkinson’s Program, TherapyPlus, Goodwill
Industries, Portal Industries, Lincoln Lutheran, Allay Home & Hospice, ARCh, and the Milwaukee Catholic Home, our music therapists serve over 1,000 clients annually. Music Therapy and Successful Aging services are available on a contractual basis, tailor-made to the specific needs of each agency or individual. Financial Aid is available on a first come-first served basis.

Individual and group services can be arranged for:

• Children with developmental disabilities

• Adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities

• Older adults with medical conditions, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease

• Persons looking for a supportive and nurturing experience

• Supportive Music and Imagery

• Persons interested in wellness approaches

To learn more, contact the Music Therapy Director
at 414-276-5760, ext. 110, for more information

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Lifetime Learning for Mature Adults and Seniors

Individual lessons and classes for aging musically AND beautifully! So much research has been done recently proving that staying active intellectually and emotionally is important to healthy living and aging well. And nothing challenges us more on all levels than playing a musical instrument. If you’ve always wanted to learn an instrument
it is not too late to begin. You’ll be doing your brain a favor as well as satisfying your own creative desires. Our experienced faculty welcomes you—whether you played an instrument in bygone days or you’re a novice. Call us to find out more about individual or group instruction. Adults 62 years+ receive a 10% discount on all lessons and most
classes! (exceptions include Singing to Your Health, Wellness Classes, Inside
the Music and Quick Courses/Workshops)

Chamber Music

Orchestra Discoveries: $146
Orchestra Discoveries provides string players who are able to read music with the opportunity to be in their first orchestra! In addition to ensemble listening skills, students will learn basic orchestral techniques, sight reading tips, how to rehearse and how to follow a conductor. The class culminates with a performance during the last week of class. Grades 2-8.

Requirements:
Violin - Suzuki Book 3 or equivalent
Viola, Cello or Bass - Suzuki Book 2 or equivalent

12 week class:
P • Saturdays 9:45-10:25 a.m. • Starts 9/13/08 (no class 9/20, 10/11, 11/29)
6860 Instructor: Daniela Pardo

Improvisation: $195 NEW!
Part survey, part performance practice, this class will explore some of the many non-jazz styles and methods of improvisation. For players of any instrument with open minds that would like to “get off the page.” Free and semi-free improvisation is a tried and true avenue to confident and expressive playing. Practitioners develop confidence, independence and strength of intentionality. This class will have the option of performing
on the Chamber music Concert on December 12. Prerequisite: Early advanced to advanced playing ability on your instrument. High School to Adult.

12 week class:
P • Wednesdays 6:00-6:55pm • Starts 9/24 08
6914 Instructor: Max Day

Chamber Music Coaching with the Prometheus Trio: $80
Gain invaluable insights into the workings of an ensemble as you study and perform great chamber works with members of the Prometheus Trio. Open to high school students with late intermediate to advanced ability. By Audition Only. Call Student Services for information. High School.

5 sessions:
P • Saturdays, TBA: 55 minutes • Starts 9/27/08
Instructors: Stefanie Jacob, Timothy Klabunde, Scott Tisdel

Piano Chamber Music: $139
Study and perform masterworks for piano four-hands and eight-hands with founding Prometheus Trio pianist, Stefanie Jacob. For adult players with late intermediate to advanced level.

8 sessions:
P • Every other Wednesday, 10-10:55am • Starts 9/10/08 • 6937
P • Every other Wednesday, 11-11:55am • Starts 9/10/08 • 6938
Instructor: Stefanie Jacob

Classical Guitar Ensemble: $244
This class will offer intermediate- to advanced-level classical guitarists an opportunity to study and perform the repertoire written and arranged for guitar ensembles. Students will read through and practice a wide variety of classical guitar music. Teens and Adults.

15 week class:
P • Thursdays 5:30-6:25pm • Starts 9/11/08
6930 Instructor: George Lindquist

Chamber Music Program:
Chamber Ensembles: $195 1 semester $370 for 2 semesters
Chamber Music Program: $580 1 semester $1130 for 2 semesters

The Chamber Music Program includes a combination of 15 weeks of Individual Instruction (30 minutes) and 12 weeks of chamber ensemble experience. Longer lesson times are available at an additional cost. Open to string, woodwind and brass instrumentalists of all ages who wish to enhance their music study by performing in a small group setting. Chamber music enhances players’ musicality, listening, rhythm and ensemble skills.
Players will develop poise and confidence as they engage in this challenging musical genre. The program runs from September through May and consists of two 12-week sessions culminating in a recital at the end of each session.

Flexible scheduling is available to accommodate all players with days and times will be arranged to suit your schedule. Call us and we’ll assist you in placing you in an ensemble, or find several friends and we’ll find you a coach. Conservatory faculty coach ensembles at all WCM locations.

A placement interview ensures that ensembles consist of players with similar
abilities. Placement interviews take place on Saturday, September 6 or by appointment. Please call the Student Services office to schedule a time.

12 week chamber ensembles:

Session 1:
Mondays, time tba, Sept. 29, 2008 - Friday, Dec. 12, 2008 • 6939
Concert: Friday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m.

Session 2:
Mondays, time tba, Jan. 26, 2009 - Friday, May 1, 2009 • 6940
Concert: Friday, May 1 at 6 p.m.

Ensembles in this program include:

• string trios, quartets and quintets

• woodwind and brass trios, quartets and quintets

• mixed ensembles

• flute, clarinet, French horn, trombone, flute, or saxophone quartets Chamber Music

Student Benefits:

• High degree of individual attention during rehearsals

• Performance repertoire selected according to each player’s skill level to maximize growth

• Community performance opportunities

• Performances in the acoustically superb and beautiful Helen Bader Recital Hall

• Recordings of performances

• Participation in Performance Classes led by WCM chamber music faculty

• Access to the WCM music library

• Free admission to WCM faculty concerts including Prometheus Trio and Philomusica Quartet

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