IMG Community Music Academy Courses: Evening and day group classes at the Island Music Guild. All classes are designed to both enhance the experience and enjoyment of the music hobbyist and also provide preparation for entrance to a college, university or conservatory music program for those interested in further music education. Classes are suitable for musicians and music enthusiasts and beginners of a variety of ages and skill levels, and are based on a standard core of courses in theory, music history and literature, audio technology and ensemble performance.

Course Sessions usually consist of eight two-hour lessons. Materials and text-books are not provided, but instructions for obtaining these will be given at the first lesson of each course. A minimum enrollment of 4/5 students is required for a course to run. Full refunds will be provided in the case of course cancellation.

Registration: By phone (206 780-6911) with credit card; over the counter at the IMG facility or please send check  payable to “Island Music Guild” at 10598, Valley Road, Bainbridge Island WA 98110, along with your name, contact information and the course name and number that you are joining..10% discount off class tuition for IMG members.

Tuition: $165 per semester, unless otherwise stated - 10% discount for IMG members.

Spring Semester: start week of April  13th 2008 – Classes run for 8 weeks, held at the Island Music Guild, see details below for each class.

New students welcome to this coached chamber ensemble. As this is a continuation class, new students should have intermediate playing abilities 

Pre-requisites: Able to read music with intermediate instrument skills

Instructor: Pat Strange, M.M. UC San Diego

Time: Tuesdays 7:00PM – 9:00PM   First Meeting: Tuesday, April 15^th

The group plays original music and arrangements for flute choir, focusing on tone color, intonation, and vibrato to create a blended "group sound", the hallmark of flute choir. Covers flute basics, posture, breathing, and technique.

Pre-requisites: able to read music and be familiar with the flute

Instructor: Kate Kralik, B.Mus Univ. of Arizona

Time: Tuesdays 7:00PM – 9:00PM   First Meeting: Tuesday, April 15^th  

Young Students, 3^rd-6^th grade, will learn basic technique for their instruments, how to read music, and how to care for their instrument, from a certificated orchestra teacher with 10 years experience in the public schools. New students should have a few months playing experience.

Pre-requisites: Some familiarity with instrument     

Tuition: $175 (for two x 45min sessions per week, 8wks)

Instructor: Leah Gowers, B.Mus Viola Performance, Univ. of Washington

Time: Mondays and Wednesdays afternoons  4:15PM     - 5:00PPM

First Meeting: Monday, April 14^th

Drawing on ancient uses of sound in healing, this group class will focus on ways in which the individual may use music to enhance health and well-being. Through the use of chanting, toning, and guided imagery and music experience, individuals may develop a personal practice for meditation, relaxation, increasing energy and stamina.  Music and Sound are safe, non-threatening ways to connect with self and others. No pre-requisites.

Instructor: Nancy H. Houghton M.A., MT-BD

Time: Tues Mornings 9:00AM – 11:00AM      First Meeting: Tues, April 22^nd  

This course covers the interplay between lyrics and melody, and the ways in which this interplay creates coherent, expressive and listenable songs. It does not deal with production or performance techniques. All styles are welcome: Art song, theatrical song, blues, jazz, pop, country, folk, rock, or anything else. 

Pre-Requisites: Some song material, ready to develop

Instructor: Peter Spencer, cofounder Greenwich Village Songwriters Co-op

Time: Wednesdays 7:00PM  - 9:00PM           First Meeting: April 30^th    

Pre-requisites: None                         Tuition: $125

Instructor:

Leah Gowers, B.Mus Viola Performance, Univ. of Washington

Time: Mondays 7:00PM – 8:00PM                First Meeting: Mon, April 21^st

Your PC is an audio workstation! Learn basic digital audio techniques and audio basics, in preparation for using your computer for recording, sound synthesis and electronic music production with MIDI and other applications. Students will learn to produce a synthesized or live recording and make an audio CD using their PC and use basic post-production concepts, as well as being introduced to the psychology of music.

Pre-requisites: access to PC/Mac or Laptop

Instructor: Dave Bristow, B.Sc. Univ. of Aston, Birmingham UK

Time: Tuesdays 7:00PM – 9:00PM               First Meeting: April 22^nd