GROUP CLASS LIST FALL 2017
(as of July 13, 2017; subject to change)
PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR PRIVATE TEACHER REGARDING PROPER GROUP ASSIGNMENT
For detailed class descriptions and online registration, please visit: www.musicinst.org.
Group classes and ensembles begin Tuesday, September 19, 2017
MUSIKGARTEN®
**************** Early Childhood Music and Movement ****************
Children must be accompanied by an adult for all Musikgarten® classes.
Please note: Some Musikgarten® classes are offered at off-site locations.
Musikgarten®: Family Music for Babies (birth-18 months) • Class 45 minutes • $215.25 + $39/semester materials fee •
15 weeks
Evanston East
Tuesday
9:15 AM
Nina Wallenberg
Winnetka ● Winnetka Community House ● 620 Lincoln Avenue ● visit www.winnetkacommunityhouse.org to
register
Wednesday
9:15 AM
Reagan Brasch
Musikgarten®: Family Music for Toddlers (16 months–3 years) • Class 45 minutes • $215.25 + $34/semester materials fee
• 15 weeks
Evanston East
Tuesday
Saturday
Winnetka
Tuesday
Wednesday
Saturday
10:15 AM
10:00 AM
Nina Wallenberg
Nina Wallenberg
9:15 AM
10:15 AM
11:30 AM
Reagan Brasch
Suzanne Gillen
Noralyn Baroja
Winnetka ● Winnetka Community House ● 620 Lincoln Avenue ● visit www.winnetkacommunityhouse.org to
register
Wednesday
10:15 AM
Reagan Brasch
Thursday
10:15 AM
Reagan Brasch
Musikgarten®: Cycle of Seasons (3-5 years) • Class 45 minutes • $215.25+ $43/semester materials fee • 15 weeks
Evanston East
Wednesday
Saturday
Winnetka
Tuesday
Saturday
3:45 PM
11:00 AM
Suzanne Gillen
Nina Wallenberg
11:45 AM
9:00 AM
Reagan Brasch
Noralyn Baroja
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Musikgarten®: Music Makers I – At Home in the World (4-6 years) • Class 45 minutes • $215.25 + $56/semester
materials fee • 15 weeks
Evanston East
Wednesday
Saturday
Winnetka
Saturday
4:45 PM
1:00 PM
Suzanne Gillen
Noralyn Baroja
10:45 AM
Noralyn Baroja
®
Musikgarten : Music Makers II – Around the World (5-7 years) • Class 60 minutes • $285 + $56/semester materials
fee
Winnetka
Saturday
Evanston East
Saturday
9:45 AM
Noralyn Baroja
1:45 PM
Noralyn Baroja
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SUZUKI REPERTOIRE CLASSES Repertoire classes are included in Suzuki tuition. Please consult your private teacher for
their repertoire class recommendation.
Piano (free for students enrolled in MIC Suzuki Program)
Please consult your private teacher for their recommendation about which class to attend.
Flute (free for students enrolled in MIC Suzuki Program)
Suzuki Flute Repertoire: Early Book 1 • Class 30 minutes
Thursday
4:30 PM
Meret Bitticks
Winnetka
Suzuki Flute Repertoire: Book 1-3 • Class 45 minutes
Saturday
10:00 AM
Meret Bitticks
Evanston East
Suzuki Flute Repertoire: Books 3+ • Class 45 minutes
Thursday
6:15 PM
Meret Bitticks
Winnetka
Violin (free for students enrolled in MIC Suzuki Program)
Suzuki Violin Repertoire: Pre-Twinkle • Class 30 minutes
Monday
Tuesday
Saturday
4:30 PM
3:15 PM
8:45 AM
John Glew
Anita Kaimal
Sarah Montzka
Evanston East
Winnetka
Winnetka
Suzuki Violin Repertoire: Early-Mid Book 1 • Class 30 minutes
Monday
Saturday
Saturday
5:00 PM
9:15 AM
12:00 PM
Aki Tanaka
Reagan Brasch
Aki Tanaka
Evanston East
Winnetka
Chicago – Gratz Center
Suzuki Violin Repertoire: Mid-Late Book 1 • Class 45 minutes
Monday
Saturday
5:00 PM
10:00 AM
John Glew
Melissa Arbetter
Evanston East
Winnetka
Suzuki Violin Repertoire: Book 1-Early Book 2 • Class 30 minutes
Wednesday
5:45 PM
Erin Cano
Lincolnshire
Suzuki Violin Repertoire: Mid Book 1 – Book 2 • Class 45 minutes
Monday
Tuesday
4:45 PM
5:30 PM
Melissa Arbetter
Vannia Phillips
Lake Forest
Winnetka
Suzuki Violin Repertoire: Late Book 1 – Book 2 • Class 45 minutes
Saturday
Saturday
10:50 AM
12:30 PM
Melissa Arbetter
Aki Tanaka
Winnetka
Chicago – Gratz Center
Suzuki Violin Reading: Late Book 1 – Book 2 ● Class 30 minutes
Saturday
11:00 AM
Sarah Montzka
Winnetka
Suzuki Violin Repertoire: Books 2–3 • Class 45 minutes
Monday
Wednesday
6:00 PM
5:30 PM
Rachelle Puccini
Shigetoshi Yamada
Evanston East
Winnetka
Suzuki Violin Repertoire: Books 2–4 • Class 45 minutes
Saturday
11:45 AM
Suzuki Violin Repertoire: Books 4-5
Thursday
5:30 PM
Ann Smelser/Julie Fischer Winnetka
• Class 60 minutes
Reagan Brasch
Lincolnshire
Suzuki Violin Repertoire: Books 4-5 • Class 45 minutes
Monday
6:45 PM
Shigetoshi Yamada
Evanston East
Suzuki Violin Repertoire: Books 5-6+ • Class 45 minutes
Monday
6:00 PM
Shigetoshi Yamada
Evanston East
Suzuki Violin Repertoire: Violin Choir (Books 6+) • Class 60 minutes
Thursday
6:00 PM
Reagan Brasch
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Lincolnshire
Suzuki Violin Repertoire: Kreisler Violin Choir (Book 6+) • Class 60 minutes
Saturday
1:30 PM
Shigetoshi Yamada
Winnetka
Suzuki Violin Repertoire: Paganini Class (Book 7+) • Class 60 minutes
Saturday
2:30 PM
Shigetoshi Yamada
Winnetka
Viola (free for students enrolled in MIC Suzuki Program)
Suzuki Viola Repertoire: Book 1 • Class 30 minutes
Wednesday
4:30 PM
Karin Addis
Winnetka
Suzuki Viola Junior Varsity Ensemble: Class 45 minutes
Wednesday
4:45 PM
Suzuki Viola Varsity Ensemble: Class 45
Sunday
7:00 PM
Karin Addis
Winnetka
minutes (meets first Sunday of every month)
Sarah Montzka
Winnetka
Cello (free for students enrolled in MIC Suzuki Program)
Suzuki Cello Repertoire: Pre-Twinkle • Class 30 minutes
Saturday
10:00 AM
Blake Brasch
Winnetka
Suzuki Cello Repertoire: Early Book 1 • Class 30 minutes
Saturday
10:35 AM
Blake Brasch
Winnetka
Suzuki Cello Repertoire: Late Book 1-Early Book 2 • Class 30 minutes
Saturday
11:10 AM
Julia Wen
Suzuki Cello Repertoire: Late Book 1 – Book 2
Thursday
4:45 PM
Winnetka
• Class 45 minutes
Nina Wallenberg
Winnetka
Suzuki Cello Repertoire: Multi-Level • Class 45 minutes
Thursday
5:15 PM
Cecilia Ham
Lincolnshire
Suzuki Cello Repertoire: Book 2 (Minuet 3-Lully Gavotte) • Class 45 minutes
Saturday
2:15 PM
Julia Wen
Winnetka
Suzuki Cello Reading: Books 2-3 ● Class 45 minutes
Saturday
3:00 PM
Nina Wallenberg
Winnetka
Suzuki Cello Repertoire: Book 3 (Boccherini-Allegro Moderato) • Class 45 minutes
Saturday
3:45 PM
TBD
Winnetka
Suzuki Cello Repertoire: Book 4 • Class 45 minutes
Saturday
3:45 PM
Nina Wallenberg
Winnetka
Suzuki Cello Repertoire: Books 5+ • Class 45 minutes
Saturday
3:00 PM
Blake Brasch
Winnetka
Suzuki Cello Repertoire: Cello Choir (Book 7+) • Class 45 minutes
Saturday
2:15 PM
Linc Smelser
Winnetka
Guitar (free for students enrolled in MIC Suzuki Program)
Suzuki Guitar Repertoire: Pre-Twinkle • Class 30 minutes
Saturday
12:45 PM
TBD
Winnetka
Suzuki Guitar Repertoire: Book 1 • Class 30 minutes
Saturday
1:30 PM
TBD
Winnetka
Suzuki Guitar Repertoire: Books 2-3 • Class 45 minutes
Tuesday
5:15 PM
TBD
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Winnetka
**************** Small Group Instruction ***************
Improvisation – Creative Ability Development: An Improvisational Method of Developing Creativity in
Children – see Musicianship
Beginning Ukulele • Class 30 minutes • $210 • 15 weeks
Designed for aspiring ukulele players with little or no formal training or experience, this class is taught by a professional ukulele
player and teacher and includes two (optional) open mic performance opportunities. Class is fun, participatory and inclusive. The
ukulele is very beginner friendly. This class covers basic chords and strumming techniques on the way to playing songs. Scheduling
will be determined based on faculty and student availability. Private instruction is also available.
Section I: ages 8-12
Section II: ages 13-17
TBD
TBD
Intermediate Ukulele • Class 60 minutes • $393 • 15 weeks
Designed for players with basic proficiency (able to play multiple chords and strumming patterns) with the ukulele, this class is taught
by a professional ukulele player and teacher and includes two (optional) open-mic performance opportunities. Class is fun,
participatory and inclusive. This class covers multiple chords and chord voicings, strumming, melodic playing and performance of
songs. Scheduling will be determined based on faculty and student availability. Private instruction is also available.
Section I: ages 8-12
Section II: ages 13-17
TBD
TBD
Introduction to Rock & Blues Guitar • Class 30 minutes • $210 • 15 weeks
Designed for guitar players with little or no formal training or experience with the guitar, this class is taught by a professional guitarist
and teacher and includes two (optional) open mic performance opportunities. Class is fun, participatory and inclusive. This class
covers the basic elements of beginning (or near beginning) guitar, including basic chords, strumming patterns and rock song hooks.
Scheduling will be determined based on faculty and student availability. Private instruction is also available.
Section I: ages 8-12
Section II: ages 13-17
TBD
TBD
Intermediate Rock & Blues Guitar • Class 60 minutes • $393 • 15 weeks
Designed for guitar players with basic proficiency (able to play multiple chords and strumming patterns) with the guitar, this class is
taught by a professional guitarist and teacher and includes two (optional) open mic performance opportunities. Class is fun,
participatory and inclusive. Intermediate Rock & Blues Guitar covers chord, strumming and pick technique, elements of hooks and
melodic patterns, blues riffs, improvisation and performance of several rock and blues songs. Scheduling will be determined based on
faculty and student availability.
Section I: ages 8-12
Section II: ages 13-17
TBD
TBD
Violin Class for Adults: The Shortcut to Violin Technique • Class 45 minutes • $315 • 15 weeks
This class provides violin instruction for beginner through advanced adults for their own enjoyment and to assist them in their ability
to support their child with violin practice.
Monday
7:30 PM
Shigetoshi Yamada
Evanston East
Brass for Beginners® for Kids (grades 4-5), $319.50 for 15 weeks (45 mins)
Learn the basics of brass playing through the fascinating history of lip-blown instruments. Get ready for a multimedia journey from
prehistory through Ancient Rome, following the adventures of Ragnar, the first trumpeter in human history. Students will learn the
basics of sound production, articulation, and navigation of the harmonic series using a natural trumpet (a trumpet with no valves, often
called a Baroque trumpet), which will prepare them for playing any of the modern brass instruments in school band. Natural trumpets,
mouthpieces, and carrying bags provided for duration of session. BFB method books can be purchased directly from instructor for
$14.95. To learn more about the Brass for Beginners® curriculum, visit www.brassforbeginners.com.
Please contact Chris Hasselbring at [email protected] for class placement. Class times will be based on student
availability.
TBD
TBD
Evanston East (EV-E)
Chris Hasselbring
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Jazz Combos
Jazz Combo (grades 8-12) • Class 60 minutes • $269.25 • 15 weeks
Monday
5:00 PM
Victor Garcia
Evanston East
Latin Jazz Combo (adults) • Class 60 minutes • $269.25 • 15 weeks
Monday
7:00 PM
Victor Garcia
Evanston East
Jazz Guitar Combo (grades 10-adult) • Class 60 minutes • $269.25 • 15 weeks
Monday
7:00 PM
Steve Ramsdell
Evanston East
Jazz Combo (grades 5-9) • Class 60 minutes • $269.25 • 15 weeks
Tuesday
Jazz Combo
7:45 PM
Fred Simon
Evanston East
(grades 9-12) • Class 60 minutes • $269.25 • 15 weeks
Tuesday
6:45 PM
Audrey Morrison
Winnetka
Strings Attached Combo (grades 9-12) • Class 60 minutes • $269.25 • 15 weeks
Tuesday
Thursday
5:45 PM
5:45 PM
James Sanders
Diane Delin
Evanston East
Winnetka
Jazz Combo (adults) • Class 60 minutes • $269.25 • 15 weeks
Friday
1:00 PM
Steven Ramsdell
Evanston East
Jazz Improvisation
Jazz Improvisation (grades 8-12) • Class 45 minutes • $90 annual tuition for students enrolled in private instruction or a jazz
combo; $249 per semester for others • 15 weeks
Monday
6:00 PM
Victor Garcia
Evanston East
Latin Jazz Improvisation (adults) • Class 45 minutes • $90 annual tuition for students enrolled in private instruction or a jazz
combo; $249 per semester for others • 15 weeks
Monday
8:00 PM
Victor Garcia
Evanston East
Jazz Improvisation (grades 4-9) • Class 45 minutes • $90 annual tuition for students enrolled in private instruction or a jazz
combo; $249 per semester for others • 15 weeks
Tuesday
5:45 PM
Audrey Morrison
Winnetka
Jazz Improvisation (grades 9-12) • Class 45 minutes • $90 annual tuition for students enrolled in private instruction or a jazz
combo; $249 per semester for others • 15 weeks
Tuesday
Jazz Improvisation
7:45 PM
Audrey Morrison
Winnetka
(grades 5-9) • Class 45 minutes • $90 annual tuition for students enrolled in private instruction or a jazz
combo; $249 per semester for others • 15 weeks
Tuesday
7:00 PM
Fred Simon
Evanston East
Jazz Improvisation (grades 9-12) • Class 45 minutes • $90 annual tuition for students enrolled in private instruction or a jazz
combo; $249 per semester for others • 15 weeks
Tuesday
7:45 PM
Audrey Morrison
Winnetka
Jazz Improvisation for Strings (grades 9-12) • Class 45 minutes • $90 annual tuition for students enrolled in private
instruction or a jazz combo; $249 per semester for others • 15 weeks
Tuesday
5:00 PM
James Sanders
Evanston East
Jazz Improvisation for Strings (grades 5-8) • Class 45 minutes • $90 annual tuition for students enrolled in private
instruction or a jazz combo; $249 per semester for others • 15 weeks
Thursday
5:00 PM
Diane Delin
Winnetka
Strings Attached Improvisation (grades 9-12) • Class 45 minutes • $90 annual tuition for students enrolled in private
instruction or a jazz combo; $249 per semester for others • 15 weeks
Tuesday
Thursday
6:45 PM
6:45 PM
James Sanders
Diane Delin
Evanston East
Winnetka
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Jazz Improvisation (adults) • Class 45 minutes • $90 annual tuition for students enrolled in private instruction or a jazz
combo; $249 per semester for others • 15 weeks
Friday
Saturday
2:00 PM
12:45 PM
Steven Ramsdell
Audrey Morrison
Winnetka
Winnetka
**************** Musicianship ***************
All students registered for private instruction at MIC may take musicianship classes for a deeply discounted annual tuition of
$90 (includes materials). For students not enrolled in private study, musicianship classes are $294/fall semester and
$249/spring semester.
Improvisation – Creative Ability Development: An Improvisational Method of Developing Creativity in
Children
The method is accessible to students of all levels, from beginner to advanced. There are only three rules to this method: there is no
such thing as a mistake; always applaud after performances and always remain silent during them; and never criticize a performance.
The author, Alice Kay Kanack, has been teaching and developing this method since 1982.
Intermediate (Suzuki Books 1-3 or comparable level) • Class 30 minutes • 15 weeks
Expands upon the basic principles of the method and encourages continued development of the creative side of the brain.
Beginning in this level, students tend to exhibit finer intonation, rhythm and technical skills as a result of their continued
practice of the exercises.
Saturday
1:45 PM
TBD
Winnetka
Advanced (Suzuki Books 4 and up or comparable level) • Class 30 minutes • 15 weeks
Allows for more independence on the part of the participating students and often contains small group activities that can be
executed without an instructor. Exercises include the application of formulas to create improvised string quartets and the
integrations of basic and complex music theory in a straightforward, intuitive and experiential way.|
Saturday
2:15 PM
TBD
Winnetka
Ready, Set, Read! (ages 5-7 & studying an instrument) • Class 45 minutes • 15 weeks
Monday
Friday
Saturday
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
8:30 AM
George Radosavljevic
Nic Brubaker
Nic Brubaker
Winnetka
Chicago – Gratz Center
Winnetka
Introduction to Musicianship (ages 6-8 & studying an instrument) • Class 45 minutes • 15 weeks
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
4:45 PM
4:45 PM
4:45 PM
9:15 AM
George Radosavljevic
Leo Radosavljevic
David Carter
Nic Brubaker
Winnetka
Lake Forest
Evanston East
Winnetka
Musicianship I (ages 7-10) • Class 45 minutes • 15 weeks
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
5:30 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
4:15 PM
5:30 PM
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
8:45 AM
10:00 AM
10:45 AM
George Radosavljevic
David Carter
Leo Radosavljevic
Keith Murphy
Leo Radosavljevic
Lazar Trachtenberg
David Carter
TBD
Nic Brubaker
Mio Nakamura
Winnetka
Evanston East
Lake Forest
Winnetka
Lake Forest
Winnetka
Evanston East
Winnetka
Winnetka
Chicago – Gratz Center
Musicianship II (ages 9-11) • Class 45 minutes • 15 weeks
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
6:15 PM
5:45 PM
6:15 PM
George Radosavljevic
David Carter
Leo Radosavljevic
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Winnetka
Evanston East
Lake Forest
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Saturday
Saturday
5:00 PM
6:15 PM
5:30 PM
4:45 PM
9:30 AM
10:45 AM
Keith Murphy
Leo Radosavljevic
Fred Simon
Lazar Trachtenberg
TBD
Nic Brubaker
Winnetka
Lake Forest
Lincolnshire
Winnetka
Winnetka
Winnetka
Musicianship III (ages 10-13) • Class 45 minutes • 15 weeks
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Saturday
Saturday
6:30 PM
5:45 PM
5:30 PM
4:30 PM
10:15 AM
12:30 PM
David Carter
Keith Murphy
Lazar Trachtenberg
Fred Simon
TBD
Matthew Hagle
Evanston East
Winnetka
Winnetka
Lincolnshire
Winnetka
Winnetka
Musicianship IV (ages 12-15) • Class 45 minutes • 15 weeks
Thursday
Thursday
Saturday
6:15 PM
6:15 PM
11:45 AM
Fred Simon
Lazar Trachtenberg
Matthew Hagle
Lincolnshire
Winnetka
Winnetka
Pre-College Musicianship (ages 15-18; pre-requisite: Level IV or by teacher recommendation) • Class 60 minutes • 15
weeks
Saturday
1:30 PM
Matthew Hagle
Winnetka
Adult Musicianship I • Class 45 minutes
Thursday
Saturday
Sunday
6:15 PM
10:00 AM
5:30 PM
David Carter
Mio Nakamura
Daniel Wallenberg
Evanston East
Chicago – Gratz Center
Winnetka
Adult Musicianship II • Class 45 minutes
Sunday
6:15 PM
Daniel Wallenberg
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Winnetka
**************** Youth Chamber Music ****************
Chamber Music Fee Structure
45 minute weekly coaching: $330.00 per 15 week semester
60 minute weekly coaching: $438.75 per 15 week semester
Suzuki Plus:
45 minute weekly coaching: $180.75 per 15 week semester
60 minute weekly coaching: $265.50 per 15 week semester
Chamber music is available at all campuses. For information, please contact Katherine Lee at [email protected].
Duo-Piano Chamber Music (ages 8-18) • Class 75 minutes (includes coaching and rehearsals) • $238 • 7 weeks (alternate
weeks) Placement interview required.
1st & 3rd Fridays
7:30 PM
Claire Aebersold/Ralph Neiweem Winnetka
**************** Orchestra ****************
Preludio Orchestra (for strings, winds, brass and percussion) (ages 10 and up) • Class 90 mins • $285; reduced rate for
Suzuki students - $165 • 15 weeks
Saturday
12:30 PM
Aaron Kaplan
Winnetka
**************** Early Music ****************
Recorder
Recorder Orchestra (Adults) • Class 90 minutes • $249 • 15 weeks
An ensemble for recorder players at the intermediate to advanced level which will include repertoire from several centuries. Players of
tenor, bass, great bass, and contra bass recorders are especially welcome. There will be multiple players on each part.
Wednesday
7:00 PM
Patrick O’Malley
Evanston East
Intermediate Recorder Ensemble (Adults) • Class 45 minutes • $324 • 15 weeks
A supportive small group class for recorder players, focusing on basic technique. Players of soprano or alto or tenor recorders
welcome. Repertoire includes duo or trio arrangements of folk songs and early music.
Monday
11:30 AM
Patrick O’Malley
Evanston East
Viola da Gamba
Viola da Gamba Repertory & Technique (age 14-adult) • Class 60 minutes • $259.50 • 15 weeks
Tuesday
7:30 PM
Phillip Serna
Evanston East
**************** Musical Theater ****************
SmashUP! – presenting original musicals created by the students (grades K-3*) • Class 60 minutes • $208
Saturday 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Evanston Downtown – 1702 Sherman Ave
*Third graders may be admitted into Broadway Bound with director permission. E-mail Matt Boresi at [email protected].
Session One (Sep 9 – Oct 28)
Classes: Sep 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28
Performance: Oct. 28 at 11:00 am, immediately following class
Session Two (Nov 4 – Jan 13)
Rehearsals: Nov 4, 11, 18, Dec 2, 9, 16, Jan 6, 13
Performance: Jan 13 at 11:00 am, immediately following class
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Broadway Bound presents: Into the Woods, Jr** (grades 4-8) • Class 180 minutes • $510
Saturday 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Evanston Downtown – 1702 Sherman Ave
*Third graders may be admitted into Broadway Bound with director permission. E-mail Matt Boresi at [email protected].
Classes: Sep 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11
Tech Week Rehearsals: Mon -Thurs Nov 13, 14, 15, 16
Performances: Friday, November 17 @ 7pm, Saturday, November 18 @ 2pm and 7pm, Sunday, Nov 19 @ 2pm
Be careful what you wish for as Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s cockeyed fairytale comes to life in this adaptation of their
groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical. Into the Woods Jr. features all of your favorite characters – Cinderella, Little Red
Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables.
**pending licensing approval from Music Theatre International
ADULT STUDIES
**************** Adult Small Group Instruction ****************
Adult Piano Performance Class • Class 120 minutes • FREE
Sunday
3:00 PM
Offsite
Beginning Ukulele • Class 30 minutes • $210 • 15 weeks
Designed for aspiring ukulele players with little or no formal training or experience, this class is taught by a professional ukulele
player and teacher and includes two (optional) open mic performance opportunities. Class is fun, participatory and inclusive. The
ukulele is very beginner friendly. This class covers basic chords and strumming techniques on the way to playing songs. Scheduling
will be determined based on faculty and student availability. Private instruction is also available.
Section I: ages 8-12
Section II: ages 13-17
Section III: adults
TBD
TBD
TBD
Intermediate Ukulele • Class 60 minutes • $393 • 15 weeks
Designed for players with basic proficiency (able to play multiple chords and strumming patterns) with the ukulele, this class is taught
by a professional ukulele player and teacher and includes two (optional) open-mic performance opportunities. Class is fun,
participatory and inclusive. This class covers multiple chords and chord voicings, strumming, melodic playing and performance of
songs. Scheduling will be determined based on faculty and student availability. Private instruction is also available.
Section III: adults
TBD
Introduction to Rock & Blues Guitar • Class 30 minutes • $210 • 15 weeks
Designed for guitar players with little or no formal training or experience with the guitar, this class is taught by a professional guitarist
and teacher and includes two (optional) open mic performance opportunities. Class is fun, participatory and inclusive. This class
covers the basic elements of beginning (or near beginning) guitar, including basic chords, strumming patterns and rock song hooks.
Scheduling will be determined based on faculty and student availability. Private instruction is also available.
Section III: adults
TBD
Intermediate Rock & Blues Guitar • Class 60 minutes • $393 • 15 weeks
Designed for guitar players with basic proficiency (able to play multiple chords and strumming patterns) with the guitar, this class is
taught by a professional guitarist and teacher and includes two (optional) open mic performance opportunities. Class is fun,
participatory and inclusive. Intermediate Rock & Blues Guitar covers chord, strumming and pick technique, elements of hooks and
melodic patterns, blues riffs, improvisation and performance of several rock and blues songs. Scheduling will be determined based on
faculty and student availability.
Section III: adults
TBD
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Brass for Beginners® for Adults • Class 60 minutes • $415.50 • 15 weeks
This 8 week group class is a physically engaging and intellectually stimulating program for adults who never had an opportunity to
learn how to play a brass instrument. In addition to learning the basic techniques of brass playing, students will examine and discuss
the many historical and cultural contexts in which lip-blown instruments have been used, providing a unique and fascinating
perspective on human history. This program is a great introduction to learning any of the modern brass instruments, and a perfect
springboard for participation in the New Horizons Band program at MIC. Natural trumpets, mouthpieces, and carrying bags provided
for duration of the session. BFB method books can be purchased directly from instructor for $14.95. To learn more about the Brass for
Beginners® curriculum, visit www.brassforbeginners.com.
Please contact Chris Hasselbring at [email protected] for class placement. Class times will be based on student
availability.
TBD
TBD
Evanston East (EV-E)
Chris Hasselbring
Jazz Combos • Class 60 minutes • $269.25 • 15 weeks
Latin Jazz Combo (grades 10-adult) • Class 60 minutes • $269.25 • 15 weeks
Monday
7:00 PM
Victor Garcia
Evanston East
Jazz Guitar Combo (grades 10-adult) • Class 60 minutes • $269.25 • 15 weeks
Monday
7:00 PM
Steve Ramsdell
Evanston East
Jazz Combo (adults) • Class 60 minutes • $269.25 • 15 weeks
Friday
1:00 PM
Steven Ramsdell
Evanston East
Jazz Improvisation • $90 annual tuition for students enrolled in private instruction or a jazz combo; $249 per semester for
others • 15 weeks
Latin Jazz Improvisation (grades 10-adult) • Class 45 minutes • $90 annual tuition for students enrolled in private instruction
or a jazz combo; $249 per semester for others • 15 weeks
Monday
8:00 PM
Jazz Improvisation
Victor Garcia
Evanston East
(adults) • Class 45 minutes • $90 annual tuition for students enrolled in private instruction or a jazz
combo; $249 per semester for others • 15 weeks
Friday
Saturday
2:00 PM
12:45 PM
Steven Ramsdell
Audrey Morrison
Winnetka
Winnetka
**************** Early Music ****************
Recorder
Recorder Orchestra (adults) • Class 90 minutes • $249 • 15 weeks
Wednesday
7:00 PM
Patrick O’Malley
Evanston East
Intermediate Recorder Ensemble (adults) • Class 45 minutes • $324 • 15 weeks
Monday
11:30 AM
Patrick O’Malley
Evanston East
Viola da Gamba
Viola da Gamba Repertory & Technique (age 14-adult) • Class 60 minutes • $259.50 • 15 weeks
Tuesday
7:30 PM
Phillip Serna
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Evanston East
***************** Adult Musicianship *****************
All adult students registered for private instruction at MIC may take musicianship classes for a deeply discounted annual
tuition of $90 (includes materials). For students not enrolled in private study, musicianship classes are $294/fall semester and
$249/spring semester.
Adult Musicianship I • Class 45 minutes
Thursday
Saturday
Sunday
6:15 PM
10:00 AM
5:30 PM
David Carter
Mio Nakamura
Daniel Wallenberg
Evanston East
Chicago – Gratz Center
Winnetka
Daniel Wallenberg
Winnetka
Adult Musicianship II • Class 45 minutes
Sunday
6:15 PM
************** Adult Chamber Music **************
Chamber Music Fee Structure
60 minute weekly coaching: $438.75 per 15 week semester
45 minute weekly coaching: $330.00 per 15 week semester
Chamber music is available at all campuses. For audition information, please contact Katherine Lee at [email protected] or
[email protected] or 847.905.1500, ext. 463.
Duo-Piano Chamber Music • Class 75 minutes (includes coaching and rehearsals) • $238 • 7 weeks (alternate weeks) •
Placement interview required.
1st & 3rd Fridays 7:30 PM
Claire Aebersold/Ralph Neiweem Winnetka
**************** Vocal Ensemble****************
Chorale (by audition) • Class 150 minutes • $120 for 10 weeks OR $340 for 30 weeks
Tuesday
7:45 PM
Daniel Wallenberg
Evanston East
**************** Orchestral Ensembles ****************
Community Symphony • Class 120 minutes • $129 • 15 weeks
Friday
10:00 AM
Larry Eckerling
Winnetka
Larry Eckerling
Winnetka
Quartet Strings • Class 120 minutes • $159 • 15 weeks
Wednesday
1:00 PM
Da Capo Orchestra • Class 60 minutes • $189 • 15 weeks
Tuesday
2:00 PM
Karin Addis
Winnetka
**************** New Horizons Band (for adults, ages 50+) ****************
New Horizons Band • Class 90 minutes • $249 • 15 weeks
Tuesday/Thursday 10:00 AM
Paul Hefner
Winnetka
New Horizons Band Sectionals • Class 30 minutes
Tuesday
11:30 AM
9:15 AM
Flute/Oboe
Low Brass
Laura Hamm
Paul Hefner
Winnetka (60 mins. every other week)
Winnetka
Thursday
9:15 AM
11:30 AM
11:45 AM
9:00 AM
Percussion
French horn
Clarinet
Trumpet
Leon Khoja-Eynatyan
Michael Buckwalter
Stanley Davis
David Shaw
Winnetka
Winnetka
Winnetka
Winnetka
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Play It Again Swing Band • Class 60 minutes • $165 • 15 weeks
The purpose of Play It Again Swing Band is to provide an opportunity to understand the elements of swing music, including style,
syncopation, section balance and improvisation. It provides adults with an opportunity to play a band instrument with their peers. The
ensemble is open to all skill levels of playing; from beginner to advanced.
Tuesday/Thursday 12:15 PM
Paul Hefner
Winnetka
NEW CLASSES!!
Composer’s Workshop (ages 8-18) • 90 mins • $575 • 6 weeks
This monthly class is for young composers who submit their compositions and have the opportunity to hear them played by a
designated group of performers. The pieces will be performed by MIC faculty or other highly qualified performers, and there will be
instruction regarding how to write for particular instruments. The composers will need to submit their pieces in PDF form, score and
parts, written for a specific combination of instruments, by a deadline each month. Pieces do not have to be complete or completely
polished, but there should be a substantial amount of music.
Last Sunday of the month 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Matthew Hagle
Winnetka
Contemporary Music Ensemble • Class 60 minutes • $300 • 15 weeks
This ensemble provides an introduction to contemporary music performance practices, including open-form works, improvisation, and
instrumental techniques used in contemporary music. One concert per semester will be presented with opportunities for additional
performances. Open to all string and wind/brass instruments, piano, and voice types (including electric or acoustic guitar) for students
at an advanced/intermediate to advanced level. Participants should be prepared to explore unusual sounds for their instruments and be
willing to experiment with sound.
Wed 6:30pm or later
Thurs 5pm or later
Saturday 4pm
Sunday 4pm
Shannna Gutierrez
Evanston or Winnetka
Music Enjoyment and Appreciation • (high school-adult) • Class 45 minutes • $225 • 15 weeks
A class exploring the world of classical music. Enhance your concert and recital experience by learning about the many styles of
composition that have evolved in the vast history of music. Discover more about what makes the music of the great composers unique
and what they have in common. Class sessions will include explanations of concepts such as form, harmony and historical context,
supported by listening to specific musical examples.
Monday
6:30 or 4:30pm
George Radosavjlevic
Winnetka OR
Tuesday
6:00 pm
George Radosavjlevic
Winnetka
The Art of Auditioning for Singers (high school-adult) Class 60 minutes • $120 • 6 weeks
This 6-week class offers students coaching in the fundamentals of presenting a piece in front of a panel or an audience. Topics will
include how to speak and present yourself with confidence and what to do with your body while you are singing. This is structured as
an open symposium where vocalists observe each other in a mock-audition and provide mutual feedback. Participants should bring an
art song, aria, or musical theater piece that they are prepared to sing from memory.
Wednesday
after school
Leo Radosavljevic
Winnetka
Introductory Diction for Singers (high school-adult) Class 60 minutes • $300 • 15 weeks
This class is designed for singers who have started exploring arts songs or arias in other languages and addresses singing in Italian,
French, German and possibly additional languages.
Wednesday
after school
Leo Radosavljevic
Winnetka
Listening to Music (ages 12-adult) Class 45 minutes • $225 • 15 weeks
A multi-genre listening survey class designed to explore musical bridges between various genres, eras and cultures.
Monday between 6-8:30 pm (other days possible) Fred Simon
Evanston East
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