Class Instrument: Piano & Harp
Music Theory for Adults
Description Students learn the fundamentals of Western Classical music such as form, harmony, melody and rhythm. Through guided listening and take-home resources, the class aims to give students a deeper understanding of how music works and is an excellent resource for parents and caregivers who are supporting students studying music. Students engage in small composition…
Music Theory for Kids & Teens
Description Leveled by age, this class helps students develop their musical knowledge in a fun, low-pressure group setting. Students learn chords, scales, harmony and melody and musical elements such as key signatures, time signatures and music vocabulary through ear training, rhythmic dictation and fun exercises. We recommend that students have at least one year of…
Jazz Travelers (Grades 6-9)
Description Creativity, Teamwork and Personal Voice are three of the core values of the BKCM Jazz Program, a premier jazz program for ages 11-16. Students in the jazz program experience a wide mix of repertoire including blues, classics from the Great American Songbook and jazz standards in a wide range of styles such as swing,…
Intro to Jazz (Adults)
Description Adult students who are completely new to Jazz or want to refresh their understanding of the basics of jazz are welcome to join this intro class. Students explore the basic modes for improvising, gain familiarity with the blues form, and develop an understanding of how to improvise over chord changes. Students explore jazz swing…
BKCM Blues Band
Description Learn to play a variety of popular blues forms, scales, lyrics and performance styles connected to the blues. The repertoire follows the blues from the Fife and Drum era through Delta, Hill Country, and New Orleans to the eventual migration to places such as St Louis, Chicago and Texas. Explore the rhythms, harmony and…