Music
Personal Enrichment
Offered through Continuing Education
@ Meramec | Online
Enhance your musical abilities through group performance and individual instruction. From songwriting and vocal or symphonic ensemble to guitar, harmonica and piano, our classes help you develop your musical creative outlet.
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General
Music Theory: Beginners
Music is present in many aspects of life, but what actually defines music? Learn about
time and key signatures, notes, rhythms and more. Bring required text to first class:
Fundamentals of Piano Theory, Preparatory Level, ISBN 978-0849762536.
MUSC-701 | 6 sessions | $49.50 AGE 60+ | $79 REG
S01 Tu 3-4:45 p.m. | Christina Springer
June 1-July 6 | Online
NEW! American Musical Theater Part II: The Artists
Join another fast-paced and entertaining look at musical theater! View video clips
of song and/or dance numbers from American musicals with in-class commentary by the
instructor. Similar in style and format to the “American Musical Theater: From Show
Boat to Hamilton” class, you’ll hear the stories of the artists, performers, choreographers
and lyricists who created and advanced musical theater.
MUSC-702 | 4 sessions | $29.50 AGE 60+ | $49 REG
S01 Tu 7-9 p.m. | Ken Ross
June 8-29 | Online
NEW! Summer Jam Session: Friday Night Acoustics
Bring your acoustic-only instrument, music stand and clothes pins or paper clips (in
case we choose to play outside.) No electric instruments allowed! Music will be provided.
Genres may include pop, jazz and blues. Improvise and/or play rhythm and/or melody
leads. Contact the instructor before the first class to determine playing level experience.
MUSC-765 | 2 sessions | $26.50 AGE 60+ | $39 REG
S01 F 4-6:30 p.m. | Christina Springer
June 4- 18 | FV-SC MPR
• NOTE: No class June 11.
S02 F 4-6:30 p.m. | Christina Springer
July 9-23 | FV-SC MPR
• NOTE: No class July 16.
Guitar
Guitar: Beginning
No experience? No sweat! If you’ve never played guitar and have no music background,
this is your opportunity to learn. Play first position and open position chords, simple
scales, melodies and right hand strumming techniques. You’ll be introduced to tablature,
guitar notation and tuning. You must provide own acoustic guitar and extra set of
strings.
MUSC-705 | 6 sessions | $63.50 AGE 60+ | $99 REG
S01 Tu 7:15-9:15 p.m. | Christina Springer
June 1-July 6 | Online
Bring required text to first class: “Everybody’s Guitar Method, Book 1” ISBN 978-1569392812.
S02 Tu 6:45-8:45 p.m. | James Renz
June 8-July 13 | Online
No text required.
Harmonica
Harmonica: Beginning
The harmonica is a fun and easy to learn. In just three sessions, learn to play dozens
of folk and campfire-type songs. Fee includes student guide/song-book, and a 10-hole,
“C” diatonic harmonica. Instructors are members of the Gateway Harmonica Club. Registration
closes May 25.
MUSC-720 | 3 sessions | $39 AGE 60+ | $39 REG
S01 W 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Buddy Hirsch
June 2-16 | Online
Piano
Piano: Beginning
In this enjoyable, relaxed approach, learn the letter names of notes and where they
are on the keyboard. Play simple chords to accompany melodies. Learn easy rhythm patterns
and pedaling.
MUSC-710 | 13 sessions | $70.50 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
S01 Tu 1-2 p.m. | Cheryl Conley
May 18-Aug. 10 | Online
Bring required texts to first class: Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course, Level 1; ISBN
978-0882846163, Alfred’s Basic Adult Theory Piano Book, Level 1; ISBN 978-0882846354
and Note Speller, Book; ISBN 978-0769234533.
MUSC-710 | 6 sessions | $49.50 AGE 60+ | $79 REG
S02 Tu 5-7 p.m. | Christina Springer
June 1-6 | Online
Bring required text to first class: Play Piano Now! Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course,
Book 1 ISBN 978-0739007648.
Piano: Advanced Beginners
Learn more advanced rhythms. Examine dotted rhythms and triplets, major chords and
their functions, staccato playing, major scales and exercises, and expression marks
and phrasing. You’ll play songs (in major keys), including some pop music. A review
at the course’s beginning is provided as needed. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of
keyboard and letter names of notes. Bring required texts to first class: Alfred’s
Basic Adult Piano Course, Level 1; ISBN 978-0882846163; Alfred’s Basic Adult Theory
Piano Book, Level 1; ISBN 978-0882846354; Alfred’s Basic Adult All-Time Favorites,
Level 1; ISBN 978-0739009093
MUSC-711 | 13 sessions | $70.50 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
S01 Tu 2:05-3:05 p.m. | Cheryl Conley
May 18-Aug. 10 | Online
Piano: Intermediate I
Complete the major scales. Explore minor chords and songs in minor keys. Practice
chromatic scales, inverted chords, more advanced pedal study and pop songs. Prerequisite:
Advanced Beginning Piano or equivalent experience, student must know letter names
of notes and where they are located on the keyboard. Bring required texts to first
class: Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course, Level 2; ISBN 978-0882846347; Alfred’s Basic
Adult Theory Piano Book, Level 2; ISBN 978-0882846378; Alfred’s Basic Adult All-Time
Favorites, Level 2; ISBN 978-978-0739014080.
MUSC-712 | 13 sessions | $70.50 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
S01 Tu 3:10-4:10 p.m. | Cheryl Conley
May 18-Aug. 10 | Online
Piano: Intermediate II
Continue to explore minor chords and songs in minor keys while practicing chromatic
scales, inverted chords, more advanced pedal study and pop songs. This class is for
students that understand the basics of Advanced I and want to continue exploring and
strengthening their skills. Prerequisite: Advanced Beginning Piano or equivalent experience.
The student must know letter names of notes and where they are located on the keyboard.
Required text will be discussed at the first class.
MUSC-712 | 13 sessions | $70.50 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
S02 Th 1-2 p.m. | Cheryl Conley
May 20-Aug. 12 | Online
Piano: Advanced I
Dive deeper into minor keys, chromatic scales, inverted chords, more advanced pedal
study and pop songs. Prerequisite: Intermediate Piano I or equivalent experience.
Required texts discussed at first class.
MUSC-713 | 13 sessions | $70.50 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
S01 Th 2:10-3:10 p.m. | Cheryl Conley
May 20-Aug. 12 | Online
NEW! Piano: Advanced II
For those who enjoy playing all types of music, learn a variety of songs from the
classics to jazz to pop. Class covers continuation of minor scales and chords, more
pieces in minor keys and more difficult rhythm patterns such as trills, turns and
tremolos. Many techniques taught through fun songs! Prerequisite: Advanced Piano I
or equivalent experience. Required texts discussed at first class.
MUSC-713 | 13 sessions | $70.50 AGE 60+ | $109 REG
S02 Tu 3:15-4:15 p.m. | Cheryl Conley
May 20-Aug. 12 | Online
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