MCA offers Music Explorers classes June 27 – July 1
WINONA, Minn. — The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts will offer Music Explorers June 27 to July 1 at MCA’s Valencia Arts Center, 1164 West 10th St.
Music Explorers are for young people entering grades 1-6 in the fall. These classes encourage music literacy, allowing students to be better listeners and performers of music. The classes are designed to be an introduction, expansion, or review of material encountered in the school music program. Students will listen to, sing and create music as part of each class.
Music Explorers I is for students entering grades 1-3 in the fall. Students in Explorers I will begin to understand and use music concepts and terms. These musicians will listen to, move to and sing music to further experience steady beat, duration, pitch, volume, and articulation. Students will use some solfege (do, mi, sol, and la). Rhythmic and melodic improvisation will also be covered. Music Explorers I is 4:15-5 p.m., June 27 to July 1. Tuition for Music Explorers I is $30.
Music Explorers II is for students entering grades 4-6 in the fall. Students in Explorers II will understand and use music terms, concepts and notation. These musicians will write their own melodies that include elements of rhythm and meter, pitch and key, expression, and form. Some creations may include songwriting with lyrics. Students will also apply solfege (do, re, mi, etc.) to common melodies and explore more complex scores while listening to music. Music Explorers II is 3-4 p.m., June 27 to July 1. Tuition for Music Explorers II is $40.
Music Explorers I and II are taught by MCA Instructor Lindsy O’Shea. Scholarships are available.
Registration is currently being accepted. Students may register online at www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org, in person at the Valéncia Arts Center, or registration may be mailed to the center. For more information, registration materials, or to request a scholarship application, visit www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org, e-mail mca@smumn.edu or call (507) 453-5500. The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts is an affiliate program of Saint Mary’s University.
