Four Music Classes for Adults (and One Class for Children)

Classes for Adults.  These classes are a fun and economical way to explore a new performance area or other musical topic. They usually meet each Fall and Spring semester once a week in the evenings or on Saturday.  The information below refers to the classes that will start in January, 2008.  All classes meet in the Fine Arts Center at Augusta State University.  See the information and link below in order to register for any of these courses.

• Beginning Guitar Class.  Maximum of 12 students accepted each term.  Class designed for students ages 14 and older, as long as they are very beginning guitarists. 10 classes for $124.   First class meeting is at 6:30 PM, Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
• Music Fundamentals.  Maximum of 15 students for each class. This course is designed to foster an understanding of music notation in order to improve music reading skills. 10 classes for $124.   First class meeting is at 6:30 PM, Thursday, January 10, 2008.
• Piano Class for Beginners.  Maximum of 12 students accepted each term; ages 14 and older. The Piano Class teaches beginning piano skills along with music reading skills. 8 classes for $99.   First class meeting is at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 26, 2008.
• Voice Class.  Maximum of 15 students accepted to each class.  Anyone 14and older who likes to sing and would like to sing better is eligible.  The class reviews and reinforces elements of healthy singing: vocal production, breath control, stage presence, etc. 10 classes for $124. First class meeting is at 6:30 PM, Tuesday, January 15, 2008.

Class for Children.  This new class has been developed by Tara Scheyer.

• Silly Monkey Music (for Little Mozarts).  Designed to enhance the musical awareness of 4- and 5-year-olds (and 3- and 6-year-olds with appropriate maturity), this class is a lot of fun for kids.  It is  a comprehensive approach to musical learning that develops singing, movement, and listening skills in the child while also introducing musical instruments, styles, and concepts. Six 45-minute classes for $65 (plus a $5 materials fee payable at the first class).  The first class meeting is at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 26, 2008.

You can register for any of these music classes in three different ways:

• Call the Continuing Education Office (706 737-1636) and the staff will assist you.
• Print a Registration Form from our homepage and mail it and the tuition (either a check or credit card information) to the Conservatory Program Office
• Click here to register online.