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- IMPORTANT! FALL 2024 ENROLLMENT BEGINs @ 10am - AUGUST 1st, through Studio Helper!
- REGISTERED FAMILIES WILL GET A DETAILED EMAIL FROM OUR STAFF JULY 25th WITH STEP-BY-STEP enrollment INSTRUCTIONS.
- WE WILL HAVE CLEAR AGE REQUIREMENTS THIS YEAR. If the class says Age 13-18, your student must be AGE 13 by 10/1/2024.
activities for Babies & preschoolers
activities for Babies & preschoolers
Why does age or developmental level matter in music classes?
From vocal range to instrument safety to attention span, every age is different. That’s why each MusikGarten class is designed to help children truly enjoy the activities and meet appropriate developmental milestones. Please try to select the class that is closest to your child's developmental stage.Why does age or developmental level matter in music classes?
How do music and movement supercharge brainpower?
Music and Movemebnt give the brain a complete workout, and research tells us the earlier we put all of our lobes to work at once, the better. That’s where MusikGarten comes in—we provide joyful, engaging activities to promote school readiness, lifelong learners, and a more confident, kinder generation.How do music and movement supercharge brainpower?
MusikGarten Ages 15mo -3 years
MusikGarten Ages 15mo -3 years
This is a FREE Parent + Child class meeting every Tuesday from 9-9:45AM beginning on August 20. Give your little one extra confidence to move, groove, and speak! This class allows young toddlers and caregivers to explore new movements, objects, and words, while learning basic music concepts. Families also discover how to create better daily routines with music. No registration required at this time. Cancellations and reminders are posted to Facebook every week and for inclement weather. Music class starts promptly at 9AM. Entering the classroom late is disruptive to the atmosphere. Please arrive early and allow your child time to get settled. If the class is full on any given day, we will post a sign on the front doors that is visible from the pull through lane. Please look for this sign before parking and unloading your kiddos. We will NOT admit extra people after the class is full. [Starts 8/20. No Class 11/26. Ends 12/10.]
Preschool art class 3 - 5 years
Preschool art class 3 - 5 years
This is a FREE Parent + Child class meeting every Tuesday from 9-9:55AM beginning on August 20. Preschool art classes allow children to practice their fine-motor skills with every lesson. The physical act of holding and using pencils, scissors, paintbrushes, clay and any other art supplies helps the mind-body connection immensely. Creating art helps kids to learn visual communication. This class consists of a series of stations that rotate each week, parents and children move from station to station on their own time. No registration required at this time. Cancellations and reminders are posted to Facebook every week and for inclement weather. This class is relaxed and informal. You can come and go from this class as you please as long as there is space. If the class is full on any given day, we will post a sign on the front doors that is visible from the pull through lane. Please look for this sign before parking and unloading your kiddos. We will NOT admit extra people after the classroom has reached max capacity. [Start 8/20. No Class 11/26. Ends 12/10.]
MusikGarten Ages 3 - 5 years
MusikGarten Ages 3 - 5 years
This is a FREE Parent + Child class meeting Thursdays 9-9:45AM beginning on August 22. Did you know that preschoolers have a natural love of music? Group classes use music to boost language skills, confidence, social-emotional skills, self-control, and more. Parents and caregivers join each class to participate in music-making. No registration required at this time. Cancellations and reminders are posted to Facebook every week and for inclement weather. Music class starts promptly at 9AM. Entering the classroom late is disruptive to the atmosphere. Please arrive early and allow your child time to get settled. If the class is full on any given day, we will post a sign on the front doors that is visible from the pull through lane. Please look for this sign before parking and unloading your kiddos. We will NOT admit extra people after the class is full. [Starts 8/22. No Class 11/28. Ends 12/12.]
PERFORMING Arts - School Age
PERFORMING Arts - School Age
VOICE CLASSES
VOICE CLASSES
TEEN CHOIR FOR AGES 11+
TEEN CHOIR FOR AGES 11+
[Student must be 11 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester-long class meeting on Thursdays from 11-11:55AM beginning on August 22nd. Learn about healthy vocal techniques, sight-reading music, and be introduced to music history and theory while singing choral music together with new friends! This choir will be directed by Jon Dirk Ross, a Music Performance major at Angelo State University. You may recognize Dirk from his recent roles with San Angelo Broadway Academy as Shrek and the Phantom of the Opera! This summer Dirk toured Mexico performing with Opera Maya 2024! [Starts 8/22. No Class 11/28. Ends 12/12. There will be a group performance associated with this class. Date TBD.]
VOICE MASTERCLASS FOR AGES 13-18
VOICE MASTERCLASS FOR AGES 13-18
[Student must be 13 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester-long class meeting on Thursdays from 12-12:55PM beginning August 22nd. This class is taught by Jon Dirk Ross, a Music Performance major at Angelo State University. You may recognize Dirk from his recent roles with San Angelo Broadway Academy as Shrek and Phantom of the Opera. This summer Dirk toured Mexico performing with Opera Maya 2024!
This class will explore how to use the voice healthily and sustainably. Some of the skills covered in this class will be:
Learn to sing both major and minor scales
Learn basic knowledge of classical singing
Learn how to prepare musical selections to perform for peers
Practice properly warming up for vocal performance
Demonstrate recital etiquette
Learn methods for controlling your nerves for a performance.
This is a group class geared toward students interested in performing as a soloist in a choir, preparing for UIL solo and ensemble auditions, auditioning for theatrical productions with San Angelo Broadway Academy, Be Theater, Angelo Civic Theater, and Angelo State University Theater. [Starts 8/22. No Class 11/28. Ends 12/12. There is no group performance associated with this class. Students can elect to prepare a solo for one of the spring recitals!]
Choral Scholar FOR AGES 14+
Choral Scholar FOR AGES 14+
[Student must audition with Choirmaster Landon Gilmore, Landon@emmanuel-sa.org. Mr. Gilmore is also the choir teacher at Central High School.]
Participants in this program receive a monthly stipend. Participate in the total music program of the parish in a manner that enhances the spirit of worship, assists the congregation in praising and serving God, and strengthens our shared commitment to excellence in church music.
Specific Responsibilities:
Attend all regularly scheduled parish choir activities, including but not limited to, Wednesday evening rehearsals, Sunday morning warm-up and 10:30am service, and other services and performances as scheduled by the Choirmaster.
Fully participate in all events and presentations of the Parish Choir with an intentional attitude and character of leadership by:
Having exceptionally positive habits of communication, attendance, and punctuality.
Singing with a fully supported and healthy vocal tone which maximizes and enhances our ensemble's dynamic range, expressivity, diction, blend, and balance.
Preparing all music in advance of rehearsals, services, and performances.
Maintaining and modeling for other parish choir members excellent posture, attitude, and etiquette in rehearsals and worship services.
[Starts 9/4/24. Participation in Sunday Worship Services is required.]
GENERAL MUSIC CLASSES
GENERAL MUSIC CLASSES
NEW DAY AND TIME!! RECORDER KARATE for AGES 9-12
NEW DAY AND TIME!! RECORDER KARATE for AGES 9-12
This class has been cancelled due to low enrollment. If this class interested you, please contact our office to get on a waitlist so we can notify you the next time the class is offered!
Music memory for AGES 9-12
Music memory for AGES 9-12
[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester-long class meeting once a week on Thursdays from 9-9:55AM, beginning on August 22. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENT TO TAKE THIS CLASS! Students in this engaging class will learn the answers to these five music centered questions:
Who are some of the most recognized composers for band, choral, keyboard and orchestral literature?
What are some interesting facts about the composers' lives and their music?
What are some well-known literature selections for band, choir, keyboard, and orchestra?
Which key musical elements are important in band, choral, keyboard, and orchestral literature?
Who are some renowned conductors and performers of band, choral, keyboard, and orchestral literature?
Students who complete this course are usually prepared to participate in the Texas UIL and PSIA Music Memory Programs. Because this is a pilot program for Emmanuel School of Fine Arts, we will not be competing at the completion of the fall semester. [Starts 8/22. No Class 11/28. Ends on 12/12.]
Music memory for ages 13-18
Music memory for ages 13-18
This class has been cancelled due to low enrollment. If this class interested you, please contact our office to get on a waitlist so we can notify you the next time the class is offered!
Music THEORY for Ages 9-12 [Beginners in LEVELS 1-3]
Music THEORY for Ages 9-12 [Beginners in LEVELS 1-3]
This class has been cancelled due to low enrollment. If this class interested you, please contact our office to get on a waitlist so we can notify you the next time the class is offered!
Music THEORY for Ages 9-12 [RETURNING STUDENTS in LEVELS 4-6]
Music THEORY for Ages 9-12 [RETURNING STUDENTS in LEVELS 4-6]
[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate. Student is either returning from last year or transferring from another theory class and taking a placement test. If you've never taken music theory, please sign up for level 1-3.]
This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester-long class meeting once a week on Thursdays from 12-12:55PM, beginning on August 22nd. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENT TO TAKE THIS CLASS! This class will offer students a comprehensive knowledge base for building musical skills. Our primary text will be the Primo Music Theory Series. Continuing on from building music fundamentals such as understanding the layout of a keyboard, decoding rhythms, and learning notes of a staff, students are introduced to more complex vocabulary and music recognition. As a student advances through the grade levels the class will introduce concepts of harmony and melody that lead to harmonic analysis, part writing and voice leading.
[Starts 8/22. No Class 11/28. Ends on 12/12.]
Music THEORY for High SCHOOL Ages 13-18 [LEVELS 1-3]
Music THEORY for High SCHOOL Ages 13-18 [LEVELS 1-3]
This class has been cancelled due to low enrollment. If this class interested you, please contact our office to get on a waitlist so we can notify you the next time the class is offered!
Music THEORY for Ages 13-18 [RETURNING STUDENTS in LEVELS 4-6]
Music THEORY for Ages 13-18 [RETURNING STUDENTS in LEVELS 4-6]
[Student must be 13 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate. Student is either returning from last year or transferring from another theory class and taking a placement test. If you've never taken music theory, please sign up for level 1-3.]
This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester-long class meeting once a week on Wednesdays from 12-12:55PM, beginning on August 21st. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENT TO TAKE THIS CLASS! This class will offer students a comprehensive knowledge base for building musical skills. Our primary text will be the Primo Music Theory Series. Continuing on from building music fundamentals such as understanding the layout of a keyboard, decoding rhythms, and learning notes of a staff, students are introduced to more complex vocabulary and music recognition. As a student advances through the grade levels the class will introduce concepts of harmony and melody that lead to harmonic analysis, part writing and voice leading.
[Starts 8/21. No Class 11/27. Ends on 12/11.]
ENSEMBLE MUSIC CLASSES
ENSEMBLE MUSIC CLASSES
NEW DAY AND TIME!! HEADSTART FOR BAND for AGES 11+
NEW DAY AND TIME!! HEADSTART FOR BAND for AGES 11+
This class has been taken off the schedule due to low enrollment. If your child is interested in learning a band instrument we have instructors available for private lessons. Please call our office 325.653.2447.
"Fellowship of the ring" Youth handbell choir for AGES 9-14
"Fellowship of the ring" Youth handbell choir for AGES 9-14
[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
This class has been taken off the schedule due to low enrollment. If your child is interested in participating in this group, please call our office 325.653.2447. The 5:30-6:30pm class is now a mixed ensemble with all ages.
"SAVED BY THE BELL" TEEN & ADULT HANDBELL CHOIR for ages 15+
"SAVED BY THE BELL" TEEN & ADULT HANDBELL CHOIR for ages 15+
[Students ages 15+ welcome, this is an ensemble that includes adult participants.]
This is an ongoing Free Ministry meeting ONCE a week on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30PM, beginning on August 21.
This ensemble is for students and adults ages 15 and older who would like to participate in a handbell choir. No experience is required! A handbell choir performs music on a set of handchimes and bells tuned to a chromatic scale. An entire choir is itself a single instrument, with a musician responsible for only one or a few select notes that, when played together with other musicians, becomes a rich melody. [Starts 8/21. The handbell choir will play music during an outdoor service at 10:30am on Sunday, October 6th. NO CLASS on 11/27 (Thanksgiving Holiday Week). The choir will also perform during the month of December based on participant availability to share wonderful holiday music with the parish and the San Angelo community.]
Concert BAND for AGES 11+
Concert BAND for AGES 11+
[Student must be 11 years of age by October 1, 2024, AND have one school year studying their instrument to participate. If you are entirely new to band please enroll in the Headstart for Band class on Mondays.]
This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester-long class meeting TWICE a week this year beginning on August 16 with a Parent Meeting at 10am - Tarpley Music will have a representative at this meeting to help answer all your band instrument rent-to-own related questions! Students will need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder and their instrument of choice. All students will also need a copy of the Essential Elements Book 2 for their specific instrument which can be purchased at Tarpley. All other music will be provided.
Each instrument family will meet for 55 minutes every Wednesday for "sectionals" beginning on 8/21- this is where you will get individualized help preparing your specific part for the band. The full Concert Band will rehearse every Thursday from 1:45-3PM beginning on 8/22. See more details about your section below. PARTICIPATION IN BOTH SECTIONALS AND GROUP REHEARSALS IS REQUIRED. STUDENTS SHOULD ALSO COMMIT TO PLAYING THEIR INSTRUMENT OUTSIDE OF CLASS TIME TO MAXIMIZE GROWTH & PROGRESS! Band directors Lois Droegemeier and Lamont Allen are co-teaching this year and will work with beginner and intermediate level students ages 11+ playing woodwind and brass instruments in a concert band setting. Concert band is for returning students or students transferring from another band program with at least one school year on their instrument. Some instruments are available to borrow on a first come first served basis from our Instrument Library. If you want to be contacted about a loaner instrument you must email the director immediately after enrolling in the class (esofa@emmanuel-sa.org). Requests will be handled only via email in the order received. If you are BRAND NEW to the band program, you should enroll in "Head Start for Band" on Mondays. Head Start for band will NOT have sectionals. [Mandatory Band Parent/Student meeting @ 10:00AM on Friday, August 16th. First sectional class Wednesday 8/21. First official full band rehearsal Thursday 8/22. NO sectional classes on 11/27 and NO band rehearsal on 11/28 (Thanksgiving week-long holiday). Holiday Concert date will be the week of 12/10-12/13. Ends no later than 12/13.]
Intro to JAZZ BAND (HOMESCHOOL)
Intro to JAZZ BAND (HOMESCHOOL)
[Students should have one academic year of band experience on their instrument and be able to read music or a minimum of 9 months of private lessons to participate.]
This is a fee-based [$40] semester-long introductory class meeting once a week for 60 minutes every Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm beginning on August 22. Students will need to provide their own instrument excluding vibraphone, marimba, piano and drums (suggested instruments are Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Upright Bass or Electric Bass, Acoustic or Electric Guitar, Clarinet, all Saxophones, or Flute.) Students will also need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder. Sheet music will be provided.
Mr. Allen will be introducing students to Jazz band principles including skills in tone, intonation, rhythm, tempo, dynamics, articulation, harmony, phrasing, style, and improvisation. [Starts 8/22. No Class 8/28. Class ends 12/12 with parents invited to attend the final class for an informal showcase of skills learned.]
ESOFA JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE GROUP
ESOFA JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE GROUP
[Students should have one academic year of band experience on their instrument and be able to read music or a minimum of 9 months of private lessons to participate. Interested students should email Lamont_Allen@emmanuel-sa.org]
This is a fee-based [$120] semester-long class meeting once a week for 90 minutes -Members must audition with Lamont Allen for placement. Once choir members are confirmed the teacher will confirm a day and time to meet.. Students will need to provide their own instrument excluding vibraphone, marimba, piano and drums (suggested instruments are Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Upright Bass or Electric Bass, Acoustic or Electric Guitar, Clarinet, all Saxophones, or Flute.) Students will also need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder. Sheet music will be provided.
Mr. Allen and Mr. Shanks will be teaching and honing jazz-based band principles including skills in tone, intonation, rhythm, tempo, dynamics, articulation, harmony, phrasing, style, and improvisation. Class includes sectional time with specific instruction for percussion and horns, as well as full band rehearsal. [Members must audition with Lamont Allen for placement. Start date will be determined the week of 8/19. No Class the week of Thanksgiving Break 11/25-11/29. This is a performance group with several opportunities to play at various venues around San Angelo, TBD. Class will end by 12/13.]
SAXOPHONE CHOIR PERFORMANCE GROUPS
SAXOPHONE CHOIR PERFORMANCE GROUPS
[Students should have one academic year of band experience on their instrument and be able to read music or a minimum of 9 months of private lessons to participate. Interested students should email Lamont_Allen@emmanuel-sa.org]
FEE-BASED ENSEMBLE $120/SEMESTER. Additionally, students will need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder and their instrument of choice [Alto, Soprano, Tenor, or Baritone Saxophone]. Sheet music will be provided. Anticipated start for rehearsals the week following Labor Day, 9/2/24.
Members must audition with Lamont Allen for placement. Once choir members are confirmed the teacher will confirm a day and time to meet. Members will be expected to attend at least 1 performance during the semester. There will be at least 6 rehearsals including reading sessions to choose music and 2 scheduled performances during the semester. Rehearsal schedules will be flexible based on students enrolled. Students will be expected to work on learning saxophone choir music independently. Saxophone choir rehearsals will be for putting music together as an ensemble - not for learning the music for the first time. Students who join this group will need to have a habit of practicing on their own. The saxophone choir ensembles could be a variation of saxophone duets/trios/quartets/quintets/etc. These ensembles will be performing a variety of musical repertoire including but not limited to classical chamber music, jazz and pop music genres. The types of groups will depend on the number of students registered, available instrumentation, and student musical interests. Students will be placed in beginner, intermediate, and advanced level ensembles. [Members must audition with Lamont Allen for placement. Start date will be determined the week of 8/19. No Class the week of Thanksgiving Break 11/25-11/29. This is a performance group with opportunities to play at various venues around San Angelo, TBD. Class will end by 12/13.]
TO ENROLL IN THE CONCERT BAND CLASS YOU MUST ALSO ENROLL IN THE SECTIONAL FOR YOUR BAND INSTRUMENT. YOU WILL PAY $40/STUDENT TOTAL FOR ONE SEMESTER OF BAND.
SMALL ENSEMBLE GrADES 6-12
SMALL ENSEMBLE GrADES 6-12
This is a fee-based [$120] semester-long ensemble meeting once a week every Saturday from 4:30-5:30PM, September 7th through December 7th. You must register speak directly with Jimmy Shanks to participate, shanksjimmy@hotmail.com. Mr. Shanks works with a small group of students playing piano, guitar, bass, and drums, to form various ensembles. This could be a jazz trio, a praise band, or something completely different depending on what talents show up! [Starts 9/7. No Class 11/23 & 11/30 and class can be rescheduled at the teacher's discretion for special events and travel. Performance opportunities TBA. Ends 12/7.]
ORCHESTRA AND STRINGS CLASSES
ORCHESTRA AND STRINGS CLASSES
MS/HS beginner LEVEL Orchestra
MS/HS beginner LEVEL Orchestra
[Student must be 12 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
This is a fee-based [$40] semester long class meeting once a week every Monday, 11-11:55AM, from August 19 - December 9. There is a Parent Meeting at 11am on August 16 for all group string music students - Tarpley Music will have a representative at this meeting to help answer all your instrument rent-to-own related questions! Additionally, students will need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder and violin/viola with chin and shoulder rest, or cello/stand up bass with a rock-stop, and a bow with rosin. All music will be provided.
Orchestra Director Fred Handley works with beginner level students ages 12-18 interested in playing the violin, viola, cello, and upright bass. No experience required. We have violins in a variety of sizes available to borrow on a first come first served basis from our Instrument Library. Designed for students with no prior experience reading or playing music. Students typically stay in this class for 2 semesters before joining the upper-level performance orchestras.
[Starts 8/19. NO CLASS 9/2, 10/14, and 11/25. Strings Recital will be Thursday evening, November 21st. Class continues into December and ends on 12/9 with a "Look What I've Learned" in-class demonstration for parents.]
ELEMENTARY BEGINNER VIOLIN AND VIOLA
ELEMENTARY BEGINNER VIOLIN AND VIOLA
[Student must be 8 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester long class meeting ONCE a week on Wednesdays from 9-9:55am, from August 21 - December 11. There is a Parent Meeting at 11am on August 16 for all group class music students - Tarpley Music will have a representative at this meeting to help answer all your instrument rent-to-own related questions! Students will need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder and their instrument of choice by August 21. All music will be provided.
ASU Music Education Senior Lucas Moralez works with beginner level students ages 8-11 interested in playing the violin and viola. No experience required. We have violins in a variety of sizes available to borrow on a first come first served basis from our Instrument Library. Designed for students with no prior experience reading or playing music. Students typically stay in this class for 2 semesters before moving to the intermediate orchestras. Returning students who need extra help can register for this class as well.
[Starts 8/21. No Class 11/27. Strings Recital will be Thursday evening, November 21st. Class continues into December and ends on 12/11 with a "Look What I've Learned" in-class demonstration for parents.]
Intermediate orchestra
Intermediate orchestra
[Student must be 10 years of age by October 1, 2024, returning from last year, or have 9 months of private lessons to participate. Please contact the instructor if you have questions about placement fred.handley43@gmail.com]
This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester long class meeting ONCE a week on Wednesdays from 10-10:55am, from August 21 - December 11. There is a Parent Meeting at 11am on August 16 for all group class music students - Tarpley Music will have a representative at this meeting to help answer all your instrument rent-to-own related questions! Students will need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder and their instrument of choice by August 21. All music will be provided.
Orchestra Director Fred Handley works with returning intermediate level students ages 10-18 interested in playing the violin, viola, cello, and upright bass. If you are transferring to our school from another school district or private lessons, please speak to our staff about placement. We have violins in a variety of sizes available to borrow on a first come first served basis from our Instrument Library. Designed for students with some prior experience reading or playing music. Students typically stay in this class for 2 semesters before joining the upper-level performance orchestras.
[Starts 8/21. No Class 11/27. Strings Recital will be Thursday evening, November 21st. Class continues with holiday music until December 11.]
CHAMBER Orchestra
CHAMBER Orchestra
[Student is returning from last year or transitioning from another orchestra program and/or private instructor with an audition.]
This is a fee-based [$40] semester long class meeting TWICE a week every Monday during sectionals, and every Wednesday for a full rehearsal beginning August 19 from 11-11:55am. There is a Parent Meeting at 11am on August 16 for all group class music students - Tarpley Music will have a representative at this meeting to help answer all your instrument rent-to-own related questions! Additionally, students will need a BLACK 1" three-ring binder and violin/viola with chin and shoulder rest, or cello/stand up bass with a rock-stop, and a bow with rosin. All music will be provided.
Open to violin, viola, cello, and bass musicians with previous experience - you must be either a returning student from last year, transferring from another orchestra class in public/private school, or have taken private lessons on your instrument for 9 months. Chamber Orchestra will rehearse on Wednesdays at 11AM for 55 minutes. Additionally, each instrument family will meet for 55 minutes every Monday for "sectionals"- this is where you will get individualized help preparing either high or low strings for performance. See more details about your section below. PARTICIPATION IN BOTH SECTIONALS AND GROUP REHEARSALS ARE REQUIRED. Some instruments are available to borrow on a first come first served basis from our Instrument Library. To secure one of these instruments you must first enroll and then email esofa@emmanuel-sa.org with a size specific request. We will handle these inquiries in the order they are received. [Starts 8/19. NO SECTIONAL CLASS 9/2 (Labor Day), 10/14 (Columbus Day), 11/25 and 11/27 (Thanksgiving week). Strings Recital will be Thursday evening, November 21st. Class continues into December and ends on 12/11.]
TO ENROLL IN THE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA YOU MUST ALSO ENROLL IN THE SECTIONAL FOR YOUR INSTRUMENT. YOU WILL PAY $40/STUDENT TOTAL FOR ONE SEMESTER OF ORCHESTRA.
STRING ENSEMBLE AUDITION SCALES
Beginner Guitar for ages 9 +
Beginner Guitar for ages 9 +
[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester long class meeting once a week every Wednesday from 12-12:55PM, beginning on 8/21. In this class, students will learn foundational techniques and beginner chord progressions with Buddy Wright. Beginners with little to no experience are encouraged to attend this class! Songs featuring common chords such as G, C, D, A, Em, and F will be introduced. This is a wonderful introductory session for anyone who wants to sing and/or play the guitar. Students can graduate to the guitar circle where students learn to sing and play songs together as a group! Students who practice and progress faster than others can be moved to the more advanced circle at the teacher's discretion. Students bring their own guitar. [Starts 8/21. No Class 11/27. Ends 12/11. There might be a campfire associated with this class, TBA.]
Guitar Circle for ages 9 +
Guitar Circle for ages 9 +
[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
This is a Fee-Based [$40] semester long class meeting once a week every Wednesday from 1:45-2:45PM, beginning on 8/21. This class is designed for students who can already play common chords such as G, C, D, A, Em, and F. In this class, students use foundational techniques and beginner chord progressions to sing and play songs together as a group! New songs will be introduced each week (a mixture of oldies, country, folk, rock, praise, and contemporary age-appropriate music) together with strumming fingerpicking patterns for each song. Students bring their own guitar. [Starts 8/21. No Class 11/27. Ends 12/11. Nursing home visit closer to Christmas and possibly a campfire associated with this class, TBA.]
PERCUSSION CLASSES
PERCUSSION CLASSES
Introduction to Percussion (AGES 6-8)
Introduction to Percussion (AGES 6-8)
This class has been cancelled due to low enrollment. If this class interested you, please contact our office to get on a waitlist so we can notify you the next time the class is offered!
BEGINNER Percussion LEVEL 2 (Ages 8-12)
BEGINNER Percussion LEVEL 2 (Ages 8-12)
[Student must be 8 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
This is a Fee-Based $140.00 semester-long class meeting once a week for 55 minutes every Wednesday from 10-10:55AM, from August 21 through December 11th (16 weeks of instruction). Percussion teacher Jimmy Shanks works with returning students in a small group setting (5-6 participants), continuing their development from last school year or summer percussion class! Mr. Shanks teaches beyond the basics techniques for various percussion instruments, note variations and general music theory, rhythm development and repetition, and lays the foundation for playing in an ensemble. [Starts 8/21. No Class 1/27. Ends 12/11 with a "Look What I've Learned" in-class demonstration for parents.]
BEGINNER Percussion LEVEL 1 (Ages 8-12)
BEGINNER Percussion LEVEL 1 (Ages 8-12)
This class has been cancelled due to low enrollment. If this class interested you, please contact our office to get on a waitlist so we can notify you the next time the class is offered!
INTRODUCTION TO Percussion (AGES 13+)
INTRODUCTION TO Percussion (AGES 13+)
This class has been cancelled due to low enrollment. If this class interested you, please contact our office to get on a waitlist so we can notify you the next time the class is offered!
VISUAL ARTS - School age
VISUAL ARTS - School age
Homeschool Art Classes
Homeschool Art Classes
Homeschool art classes meet once a week for an hour during the 15 week semester. If the class appears on two different days and has the same title on the calendar it is a repeat of the course material- do NOT sign up for two art classes with the same name. Students pay a non-refundable administrative fee for EACH class they enroll in ($40 per student) class materials are FREE thanks to a generous grant from the Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Foundation and the Krep's Education Trust. These classes are taught by Art Educators Savanna Logsdon Floyd, Zoe Flores, with substitutes Suzanne Horner and Karyn Kuniyuki. Some projects will take multiple class sessions to complete so please plan to attend every week. If there is a waiting list for the class, 3 absences will result in the student being dropped from the class for the remainder of the semester. You CAN sign up for more than one art class, but only if they have a different title.
"Stop motion video" for ages 10-12
"Stop motion video" for ages 10-12
[Student must be 10 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
This is a Fee-Based $40.00 semester-long class meeting once a week for 55 minutes every Wednesday from 9-9:55AM, from August 21 through December 11th. Students will need to bring their own device (with built in camera) and a desktop tripod for that device, with the following apps already installed: Flip-A-Clip, Adobe Fresco, and Stop Motion. Trust us when we say your student will be SO excited to continue their learning and filming at home!
Students will learn how to bring static images to life with a variety of experimental stop motion techniques including white board animation, claymation, articulated puppetry and more! There are many ways we can bring movement to the world around us, and this class will explore them all! This class is taught by Savannah Logsdon Floyd. Savannah is a San Angelo based artist specializing in animation and projection arts. [Starts 8/21. NO CLASS 11/27. Ends 12/11.]
"Storybook illustration" for ages 7-9
"Storybook illustration" for ages 7-9
[Student must be 7 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
This is a Fee-Based $40.00 semester-long class meeting once a week for 55 minutes every Wednesday from 10-10:55AM, from August 21 through December 11th.
Students will learn to work as a team, choosing classic stories to adapt into their own illustrated works of art. Students will explore different mediums including pastels, paint, and collage as they bring their favorite stories to life. This class is perfect for students who love to draw! This class is taught by Savannah Logsdon Floyd. Savannah is a San Angelo based artist specializing in animation and projection arts. [Starts 8/21. NO CLASS 11/27. Ends 12/11.]
*Three unexcused absences will result in being removed from the class to make room for people on the waitlist. No refunds for students removed from the class after the semester has begun. Please plan on attending your art class every week to maximize your experience and be able to complete all projects in the curriculum.
"PIXAR PERFECT" for ages 9-11
"PIXAR PERFECT" for ages 9-11
[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
This is a Fee-Based $40.00 semester-long class meeting once a week for 55 minutes every Wednesday from 11-11:55AM, from August 21 through December 11th.
If you ever dreamed of making your own short film or animated movie, where would you start? This class breaks down the “pre-production" process of designing your own animated film! Students will focus on visual development and storytelling as they create concept art, background designs, character designs, and storyboards! By the end of the class, students will have completed a full “pitch book” of their animated movie concept. This class is taught by Savannah Logsdon Floyd. Savannah is a San Angelo based artist specializing in animation and projection arts. [Starts 8/21. NO CLASS 11/27. Ends 12/11.]
"PIXAR PERFECT" for ages 12+
"PIXAR PERFECT" for ages 12+
[Student must be 12 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
This is a Fee-Based $40.00 semester-long class meeting once a week for 55 minutes every Wednesday from 12-12:55PM, from August 21 through December 11th.
If you ever dreamed of making your own short film or animated movie, where would you start? This class breaks down the “pre-production" process of designing your own animated film! Students will focus on visual development and storytelling as they create concept art, background designs, character designs, and storyboards! By the end of the class, students will have completed a full “pitch book” of their animated movie concept. This class is taught by Savannah Logsdon Floyd. Savannah is a San Angelo based artist specializing in animation and projection arts. [Starts 8/21. NO CLASS 11/27. Ends 12/11.]
UPDATED 8/1/24: "Storybook illustration" for ages 7-9
UPDATED 8/1/24: "Storybook illustration" for ages 7-9
[Student must be 7 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
This is a Fee-Based $40.00 semester-long class meeting once a week for 55 minutes every Wednesday from 1:45-2:45PM, from August 21 through December 11th.
Students will learn to work as a team, choosing classic stories to adapt into their own illustrated works of art. Students will explore different mediums including pastels, paint, and collage as they bring their favorite stories to life. This class is perfect for students who love to draw! This class is taught by Savannah Logsdon Floyd. Savannah is a San Angelo based artist specializing in animation and projection arts. [Starts 8/21. NO CLASS 11/27. Ends 12/11.]
"The Sultans of String" studio art for ages 13+
"The Sultans of String" studio art for ages 13+
This class has been combined with the 10am class due to low enrollment.
"The Sultans of String" studio art for ages 10+
"The Sultans of String" studio art for ages 10+
[Student must be 10 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
This is a Fee-Based $40.00 semester-long class meeting once a week for 55 minutes every Thursday from 10-10:55AM, from August 22 through December 12th.
NEW PROJECTS EVERY SEMESTER!
Students will experiment with a variety of mediums and tools to develop good art studio habits and find their own unique style. Projects will explore various methods of fiber arts to include string, yarn, weaving, threading, felting and more! No make-up classes are offered. This class is taught by Zoe Flores. Zoe is a San Angelo based artist with a passion for vibrant art in all forms. [Starts 8/22. NO CLASS 11/28. Ends 12/12.]
"Creativity UNFOLDS" studio art for ages 9-11
"Creativity UNFOLDS" studio art for ages 9-11
[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
This is a Fee-Based $40.00 semester-long class meeting once a week for 55 minutes every Thursday from 11-11:55AM, from August 22 through December 12th.
NEW PROJECTS EVERY SEMESTER!
Students will experiment with a variety of mediums and tools to develop good art studio habits and find their own unique style. Projects may include personalized journaling and scrapbooking pages, paper marbling, paper mâché, mask making and more! No make-up classes are offered. This class is taught by Zoe Flores. Zoe is a San Angelo based artist with a passion for vibrant art in all forms. [Starts 8/22. NO CLASS 11/28. Ends 12/12.]
"Creativity UNFOLDS" studio art for ages 12+
"Creativity UNFOLDS" studio art for ages 12+
[Student must be 12 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
This is a Fee-Based $40.00 semester-long class meeting once a week for 55 minutes every Thursday from 12-12:55PM, from August 22 through December 12th.
NEW PROJECTS EVERY SEMESTER!
Students will experiment with a variety of mediums and tools to develop good art studio habits and find their own unique style. Projects may include personalized journaling and scrapbooking pages, paper marbling, paper mâché, mask making and more! No make-up classes are offered. This class is taught by Zoe Flores. Zoe is a San Angelo based artist with a passion for vibrant art in all forms. [Starts 8/22. NO CLASS 11/28. Ends 12/12.]
MIXED MEDIA ART STUDIO for ages 9-13
MIXED MEDIA ART STUDIO for ages 9-13
[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
Fee-Based $40.00: This is an 8-week workshop meeting once a week for 55 min, beginning on August 20 through October 8 from 5 - 5:55pm.
Join Zoe Flores on a mixed media adventure learning about the vast world of art supplies and how to use them! You've probably seen her murals all over San Angelo, Zoe is one seriously creative cat! Learn various skills and techniques you can use for drawing, painting, sculpture, weaving and so much more while making different projects every week. This is an 8-week class with a second 8-week session planned for October 15-December 10. [Start 8/20. End 10/8.]
FAMILY ART STUDIO for ages 8 and under
FAMILY ART STUDIO for ages 8 and under
[Students of all ages are accompanied by at least one adult, projects designed for ages 5+. Younger children will need adult assistance.]
Fee-Based $40.00: This is an 8-week workshop meeting once a week for 55min, beginning on August 20 through October 8 from 4 - 4:55pm.
Maybe you love the idea of making art but you don't know where to start. Maybe you like to get creative but don't want to deal with the mess! Join Zoe Flores on a mixed media adventure made for families with children 8 and under! You've probably seen her murals all over San Angelo, Zoe is one seriously creative cat! Learn various skills and techniques you can use for drawing, painting, sculpture, weaving and so much more while making different projects every week. Parents & Grandparents, babysitters, and nannies learn side by side with your student- adults are encouraged to make their own art projects too! This is an 8-week class with a second 8-week session planned for October 15-December 10. [Start 8/20. End 10/8.]
LEGO ROBOTICS
LEGO ROBOTICS
BEGINNER LEGO ROBOTICS AGES 9+
BEGINNER LEGO ROBOTICS AGES 9+
[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
Fee-Based $250.00: This is a semester long class meeting every Wednesday for 55min from 9-9:55AM, beginning August 21 through December 11. This hands-on course introduces students to the basic functions and coding for each motor and sensor in an EV3 kit, including on-brick programming and online software. Coding involves math (decimals, fractions, distance), physics, multi-step problem solving, and critical thinking! Students hone their skills during weekly challenges and group activities. Course is required for students brand new to LEGO EV3 building & coding. This class is co-taught by Karyn Kuniyuki and Andrew Gutierrez. [Starts 8/21. No Class 11/27. Ends 12/11.]
COMPETITION LEGO ROBOTICS AGES 10+
COMPETITION LEGO ROBOTICS AGES 10+
[Student must be 10 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
Fee-Based $150/year: The fall competition season will follow the Region 15 Arena Challenge and culminate in our December 6th Invitational at Emmanuel and the Annual Region 15 Competition in January at the coliseum. This class meets every Wednesday for 2 hours from 10:00-11:55AM. This opportunity is not available to join mid-year. Each school year TCEA proposes a new "Arena" contest. Robots are scored by judges according to specific requirements and tasks completed. Each team participates in 2 different contests held through the school year based on the same challenge. Teams must be sponsored by a TCEA member to participate in state-wide competitions. Teams form in September and work independently to build the robot base during the fall semester. A (2) hour Lego Lab meets every week for competitors to work together with their teams in preparation for competition. [Starts 8/21. No class 11/27. Emmanuel Invitational Tournament will be held on Friday, December 6. Region 15 Arena Competition usually held at the San Angelo Coliseum in January. Ends with a pizza and sorting party after the last contest, does not continue after the January contest.]
BEGINNER LEGO ROBOTICS AGES 9+
BEGINNER LEGO ROBOTICS AGES 9+
[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
Fee-Based $250.00: This is a semester long class meeting every Wednesday for 55min from 12-12:55PM, beginning August 21 through December 11. This hands-on course introduces students to the basic functions and coding for each motor and sensor in an EV3 kit, including on-brick programming and online software. Coding involves math (decimals, fractions, distance), physics, multi-step problem solving, and critical thinking! Students hone their skills during weekly challenges and group activities. Course is required for students brand new to LEGO EV3 building & coding. This class is co-taught by Karyn Kuniyuki and Andrew Gutierrez. [Starts 8/21. No Class 11/27. Ends 12/11.]
COMPETITION LEGO ROBOTICS AGES 10+
COMPETITION LEGO ROBOTICS AGES 10+
[Student must be 10 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
Fee-Based $150/year: The fall competition season will follow the Region 15 Arena Challenge and culminate in our December 6th Invitational at Emmanuel and the Annual Region 15 Competition in January at the coliseum. This class meets every Thursday from 9:00-10:55AM. This opportunity is not available to join mid-year. Each school year TCEA proposes a new "Arena" contest. Robots are scored by judges according to specific requirements and tasks completed. Each team participates in 2 different contests held through the school year based on the same challenge. Teams must be sponsored by a TCEA member to participate in state-wide competitions. Teams form in September and work independently to build the robot base during the fall semester. A (2) hour Lego Lab meets every week for competitors to work together with their teams in preparation for competition. [Starts 8/22. No class 11/28. Emmanuel Invitational Tournament will be held on Friday, December 6. Region 15 Arena Competition usually held at the San Angelo Coliseum in January. Ends with a pizza and sorting party after the last contest, does not continue after the January contest.]
BEGINNER LEGO ROBOTICS AGES 9+
BEGINNER LEGO ROBOTICS AGES 9+
[Student must be 9 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate.]
Fee-Based $250.00: This is a semester long class meeting every Wednesday for 55min from 11-11:55AM, beginning August 22 through December 12. This hands-on course introduces students to the basic functions and coding for each motor and sensor in an EV3 kit, including on-brick programming and online software. Coding involves math (decimals, fractions, distance), physics, multi-step problem solving, and critical thinking! Students hone their skills during weekly challenges and group activities. Course is required for students brand new to LEGO EV3 building & coding. This class is co-taught by Karyn Kuniyuki and Andrew Gutierrez. [Starts 8/22. No Class 11/28. Ends 12/12.]
Intermediate LEGO ROBOTICS [THURSDAYS]
Intermediate LEGO ROBOTICS [THURSDAYS]
This class has been cancelled due to low enrollment. If this class interested you, please contact our office to get on a waitlist so we can notify you the next time the class is offered!
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