Fairmount School of Music Classes
Fairmount School of Music Presents. . .
For Those About to Rock…a lesson in the art of jammin'
For Those About to Rock... is a program designed to teach students how to interact musically with one another in a classroom environment. The program enables students to play together in a "band-type" situation while teachers moderate, instruct, and produce.
Students will learn songs of popular rock artists, from the Beatles to Metallica, and perform them together as a band. For Those About to Rock... was a concept put together by Fairmount instructors, Thomas Haywood (drums), Don Bosley (guitar), and Mike McNamara (guitar), in early 2010, and with the help of the school, made it a reality last Spring. The next installment of this program will now contain 6 class sessions, that will begin on Sunday October 2nd, and will cost $120. We are holding a special SIGN UP DAY for this session on Sunday September 25th between 12 pm & 2pm at Fairmount School of Music in the Drum Room. Anyone wanting their child(ren) to attend must come by and sign up that day ONLY. The total of all 6 classes will be due on this day.
Students/Parents will be required to fill out a sign-up sheet that will be reviewed by the instructors. The instructors will then group students into classes/bands and be assigned a class time. In light of past installments of the program, we have left a few Sundays open for those bands that need more practice time (due to absences, etc). These class times may vary from their normally scheduled class meeting times.
Fall 2001 Dates: October 2nd, 16th, 30th; November 13th, 27th; December 4th
This 6-class installment of the program will not only focus on getting students familiar with the dynamics of playing together as a group and concentrate on watching and listening to others while maintaining the integrity of their own given parts, but also give them an opportunity to perform in a professional venue with their band. Classes are limited to approx. 8 students per session, but there will be multiple classes throughout the day.
Classes will meet for approx. an hour on Sundays starting around 12:30pm and times will be decided upon sign up approval.
Currently Open to: Guitarists, Bassists, Drummers, and Vocalists
Final Performance - Monday, December 5th 6 - 8 pm
The final performance for this session will be held at the Boneyard (5900 Mayfield Rd, Mayfield Hts., OH 44124) Monday, December 5th, between 6pm and 8pm. Parents are asked to have their children there between 4:30- 5pm - NO LATER. Parents are also welcome to stay at this time - the Boneyard has a delicious menu to choose from and there is also a giant arcade for children…and adults to play in. There are tables to dine around the stage area, so feel free to eat and drink even during the performance. Please make the necessary arrangements to make this evening possible.
Interactive Music Theory I
Not a class where the student will fall asleep and drool. Students will do activities such as games on the board, demonstrating with their instruments, conducting patterns, and fun worksheets to become aware of general music theory. No homework! We recommend that students be in their first or second year of private music instruction and be in the 5th through 8th grades.
$130 for 13 weeks
Time to be determined between Instructor and Students
Ann Marie Falcone – Instructor
An alternative to the large classes, we are offering Interactive Music Theory as group classes of 2 or 3 students; the classes are a half an hour long. Students may sign up at any time with Ann Marie Falcone. Adults are welcome to sign up, also.
Interactive Music Theory II
Students will learn to identify chord structures, scales, intervals, and non-harmonic tones with the use of their own band, choral, orchestra, or private lesson music. The students may be asked to demonstrate what they find in their music on their instruments. Listening examples from the rock, pop, and classical genres, flashcards, and worksheets will be used. Students need to have at least three years of private music instruction and be in the 8th through 12th grades.
$130 for 13 weeks
Time to be determined between Instructor and Students
Ann Marie Falcone – Instructor
CHAMBER MUSIC CLASSES
“I like playing in a chamber group. I’ve made two good friends, and Miss Falcone makes it fun. We request movie music, and she arranges it for us.” Rocky Seftel, 7th grade, clarinet
Clarinet and Woodwind Trios & Quartets
The students will learn how to listen to each other, follow the part with the melody, and perform without a conductor. Repertoire will be picked from traditional music and movie or popular music arranged at the ensemble’s level. Music will be provided. A short audition may be required for placement with others. The ensemble will perform at the end of the semester.