Music Theory & History

MUSIC THEORY

Music Theory is the study of the building blocks of music. A knowledge of theory is an essential tool for musicians and gives performers and listeners valuable insights into a composer's creative thoughts and technical methods. Students may take advantage of a curriculum–sharing partnership between Hochstein and Eastman Community Music School. The classes listed below are offered at Hochstein, and additional offerings are available at Eastman CMS. Regardless of where a student has enrolled, make-up classes in Music Theory may be taken at either Hochstein or Eastman CMS. Hochstein will be happy to provide a complete schedule of all available classes. Please call (585)454–4596.

Basic Music Theory
Klansee Reynolds, Instructor
grades 8+ adults
Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00 pm
A course in basic theoretical rudiments, introduction to figured bass, and elementary harmonic analysis with correlated ear training, geared for teens.

FEE: $20 registration fee. $450* yearly tuition payable in quarterly installments of $112.50 each. For students enrolled in individual instruction at Hochstein, $306 yearly tuition payable in quarterly installments of $76.50.

AP Theory I: Form and Harmony
Klansee Reynolds, Instructor
grades 10+ adults
Wednesdays, 5:00–6:00 pm
Introduction to the harmonic resources of the common practice period, including functional diatonic harmony, non-harmonic tones, seventh chords and secondary dominant, with correlated ear training. Classes will be devoted to Roman numeral and linear analysis, figured bass, motive development, phrase structure and cadence types, leading to a study of simple and rounded binary forms through aural and written analysis of a wide variety of literature.
Pre-requisite: Basic Music Theory

FEE:$20 registration fee. $450* yearly tuition payable in quarterly installments of $112.50 each. For students enrolled in individual instruction at Hochstein, $306 yearly tuition payable in quarterly installments of $76.50.

MUSIC HISTORY

Music History
Rob Goodling, Instructor
ages 14+ adults
Tuesdays, 6:00–7:00 pm
Examine the history and development of music and listen to masterworks of representative composers from the 16th century Renaissance; the Baroque and Classical eras; the 19th century Romanticism, Impressionism and Post-Romanticism; the 20th century English Folk-Song Renaissance, Expressionism, Neo-Classicism, Modernism and Post-Modernism developments; through and including Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Rock 'n Roll and Rap. A textbook/companion CD rental fee of $25 is not included in the class tuition fees.

FEE: $20 registration fee. $450* yearly tuition payable in quarterly installments of $112.50 each. For students enrolled in individual instruction at Hochstein, $306 yearly tuition payable in quarterly installments of $76.50.

MUSIC THEORY/HISTORY CLASSES	Tues.	Wed.	Fri.
Basic Music Theory (grades 8+ adults)		6:00–7:00
AP Theory I: Form & Harmony (grades 10+ adults)		5:00–6:00
Music History (age 14+ adults)	6:00–7:00

 

SPECIAL 9-WEEK TOPICAL COURSES!
Sit back, relax, and learn about these special musical topics–listen to recordings, watch videos, and drink in new information. Class handout materials are provided – no homework required!

Opera Excursion
Rob Goodling, Instructor
age 14+
9 weeks only, September 14-November 9
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 pm Trace the history and development of the social and musical phenomenon called Opera from its origins in classic Greek tragedy to the eclectic operas of the 21st century.

FEE: $8 registration fee: $168.75* tuition. For students enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein, $114.75 tuition.

Beethoven: The Symphonies That Shaped Music History
Rob Goodling, Instructor
age 14+
9 weeks only, November 16-February 1
Tuedays, 7:30-8:30 pm
Explore a different Beethoven masterpiece each week, and trace its importance in Beethoven’s life and career, as well as the development of the “symphony” as a special genre.

FEE: $8 registration fee: $112.50* tuition. For students enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein, $76.50 tuition.

Women Composers: Musical Pioneers
Rob Goodling, Instructor
age 14+
9 weeks only, February 8-April 12
Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm
Examine the lives and music of over 50 women composers who, from antiquity to the present, have made significant contributions to musical composition. In-class listenings will include examples from a wide variety of sacred and secular works, including popular styles such as ragtime, jazz, and Broadway.

FEE: $8 registration fee: $112.50* tuition. For students enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein, $76.50 tuition.

The Lullaby of Broadway
Rob Goodling, Instructor
age 14+
9 weeks only, April 26-June 21
Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm
Trace the development of Musical Theatre, from its European origins through and including current American Broadway offerings, with the Great White Way’s eclectic mix of revivals, cartoon-and-movie-inspired shows, pop/rap-infused scores, and experimental themes.

FEE: $8 registration fee: $112.50* tuition. For students enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein, $76.50 tuition.

*TUITION ASSISTANCE Students requiring tuition assistance in order to enroll in any program at Hochstein may do so through the Dean’s Office. For children enrolled in individual lessons, reduced fees may apply if household income is less than $40,000. For children enrolling in classes only and for adults enrolling in individual lessons, reduced fees may apply if household income is less than $25,000. Verification of household income and completion of a tuition assistance application is due prior to registration.