Age 7th - 9th grade 2:30-4:00                       $20

Age High School thru adult  7:00 to 9:00  $30

Pianist, theorist, and Dalcroze instructor Jeremy Dittus has performed throughout the United States and Italy.  A former Lecturer in piano, theory, and solfège at the Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory in Cleveland, he holds a double MM in piano performance and theory from CCM in Cincinnati, as well as a BM in piano performance and a BS in Chemistry.  He obtained his Dalcroze Certificate and License from the Longy School of Music and is a DMA candidate at CU, Boulder.   He teaches Dalcroze Eurhythmics in Denver.

Gamelan

A gamelan is an Indonesian orchestra consisting of metallophones, drums, and gongs.  The set of instruments is a distinct entity, hand- made and tuned to be played together — instruments from different gamelans are not interchangeable.  We will play traditional Balinese music – bright, lively and easy to learn.  Come explore these instruments and participate in the ultimate musical team sport.

Instructor: Hollis Marriot

Saturday March 31                   Min/Max 8/14

Location: Gamelan Studio, Willet Drive

Age Kindergarten - 2nd grade 9-9:45        $10

Age 3rd - 6th grade 10:30 - 12:00               $20

Age 7th - 9th grade 2:30-4:00                     $20

Age High School thru adult  7:00 to 8:30  $20

Hollis Marriott has been playing with the Wyoming gamelan since its inception in 1996.  In 1998, the ensemble spent three weeks in Bali, studying Balinese gamelan music in a very traditional setting.  In Bali, gamelan is played by people of all ages with kids as eager to play gamelan as they are to play soccer!  In Laramie we also have opportunities for "kids' gamelan" -- Hollis teaches gamelan to music students from across the region at the University's Summer Music Camp.   

Exploring Rhythm and Uncommon Meter

The music of our Western culture (popular, classical and folk) is most commonly structured in groups of 2, 3 and 4 beats.  This class will explore meter which is a little more unusual.  Through games, chants, movement activities and instrument play, students we will begin to explore music of different styles and cultures, to become more familiar with, and begin to make sense of meters including 5/4, 7/4 and 9/4.  This class will be informally structured so that everyone can participate and be challenged at their own level.  The adult class will give you ideas for working with children on these issues, as well as challenge your own comfort level!  Guaranteed to be tons of fun!

Instructor:  Karen Bienz

Saturday, April 14                    Min/Max   8/14

Location: Music Studio @ Rock & A Hard Place Ranch

Age Kindergarten - 2nd grade 9-9:45        $10

Age 3rd - 6th grade 10:30 - 12:00               $20

Age 7th - 9th grade 2:30-4:00                     $20

Age High School thru adult  7:00 to 8:30  $20

Karen Bienz has taught music to children and adults for more than 12 years.  She received her BA in Music as a Vocal Performance Major from Whittier College and holds a MS in Management from Lesley College.  She began teaching Music Together classes for children ages birth to kindergarten in 2001 and also teaches Music Together at Laramie’s prominent preschools. She says, “It is everyone’s birthright to feel comfortable singing Happy Birthday and dancing at their own wedding!”  As a private piano teacher, she promotes a love for making music and fondly recalls the happiness that her own par-ticipation in music activities with friends and family has played from childhood through adolescence and into adulthood.

Orff/Schulwerk Method

The Orff approach to music uses forms of everyday activities in the purpose of music creation by  individuals. This includes singing in groups and performing voice, instrumental music, rhymes and playing percussive instruments. The music generated is largely improvisational and original tonal construction, and this builds a sense of confidence and interest in the process of creative thinking. Much Orff/Schulwerk music is based on simple but forceful variations on rhythmic patterns. This makes for very simple and beautiful musical forms, which are easily learned by young children. and can also be used for adults.

Instructor:  TBA

Saturday, April 21                    Min/Max 8/14

Location: Music Studio @ Rock & A Hard Place Ranch

Age Kindergarten - 2nd grade 9-9:45        $10

Age 3rd - 6th grade 10:30 - 12:00               $20

Age 7th - 9th grade 2:30-4:00                     $20

Age High School thru adult  7:00 to 8:30  $20

More than Musical Chairs

Explore your creativity, develop improvisational skills and let your inner Mozart (or what ever composer you favor) shine through!  Come ready to sing and/or play an instrument, compose a new piece by conducting your own ensemble and be part of a musical experience that fosters teamwork!

Instructor:  Karen Bienz

Saturday April 28                     Min/Max 8/14

Location: Music Studio @ Rock & A Hard Place Ranch

Age Kindergarten - 2nd grade 9-9:45         $10

Age 3rd - 6th grade 10:30 - 12:00               $20

Age 7th - 9th grade 2:30-4:00                     $20

Age High School thru adult  7:00 to 8:30  $20

REGISTER for FOUR OR MORE WORKSHOPS FOR A DISCOUNT!

Kindergarten to 2^nd grade!

take 4 workshops take $5 off!

take 5 workshops take $10 off!

3^rd grade thru adult!

take 4 workshops take $10 off!

take 5 workshops take $15 off!