Faith Center for the Arts Class Catalog

Bridgewater: Acting Technique (14+)

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Acting Technique (14+)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 2:20PM – 3:04PM
• Minimum Age: 14.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Ensemble or FC Theatre Crash Course

Description: Acting Technique is for the older student who has acquired the skills taught in Foundations and Ensemble. Those who show a higher level of proficiency may be invited to be a part of the leadership team (Acting Technique Principals) who will be granted opportunities throughout the year, which includes being a part of the team that administers the Theater Crash Course. Students who are entering Faith Center at this point will enter this class through interview and audition, and may need to attend one or more Theater Crash Course Workshops at the beginning of the school year. Acting Technique is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to four years. Students in Acting Technique will continue to develop dramatic skills and creative expression through high level improvisation, drama games, and group challenges in the context of an encouraging, supportive, and God-honoring community. Students will be introduced to various acting techniques and exercises developed by masters such as Stanislavsky, Hagen, Meisner, Spolin, Bogart, and more. Students will be encouraged to uncover and wrestle with vital meta-narrative concepts such as brokenness, fear, redemption, grace, hope, forgiveness, love, etc. that are found in every good and important story. Scene work and monologue development make up a large portion of the learning that will take place in this class. Students are required to select classic monologues/scenes and characters that are challenging. Students must memorize scenes to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home. Performance opportunities for this class include Scenes And Beans, as well as in-class monologue and scene performances that happen throughout the year. Students are also invited to take advantage of audition opportunities for the various cross-campus musical and play performances offered throughout the school year and summer.

Bridgewater: Advanced Guitar

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Advanced Guitar
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:15AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 4

Description: Advanced Guitar is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 4. Students will learn advanced techniques such as classical style finger picking, artifical harmonics, octaves, pitch bending, arpeggios and more. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the all positons, as well as play in any key using the seven mode scales and learn advanced strumming techniques. Once the course is finished students should be able to play classical guitar songs such as Greensleeves, Asturias (intermediate version) and the worship songs Praise Adonai, Better Is One Day, as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join their church worship teams as if space is available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Advanced Guitar are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Bridgewater: Advanced Instrument

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Advanced Instrument
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 2:40PM – 3:10PM

Bridgewater: Advanced Vocal Technique

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Advanced Vocal Technique
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:40PM – 2:09PM
• Minimum Age: 14.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Vocal Technique

Description: Advanced Vocal Techniques is open to students ages 14 and up who are also enrolled in Coda Choir. Previous vocal or choral experience from Vocal Techingue is needed as there will be both solo and group singing opportunities. This class may be taken multiple times in order to gain the full benefit before auditioning for Coda Voice. Students in Advanced Vocal Technique will use Group Vocal Technique to begin developing the concepts and skills for diaphragmatic breathing and support for projected singing, vowel and consonant production based on the bel canto method, and performance techniques with Biblical applications in Italian repertoire, classic hymns and songs from American musicals.

Bridgewater: Band Instrument Level 1

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Band Instrument Level 1
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:00AM – 11:29AM

Bridgewater: Band instrument Level 2

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Band instrument Level 2
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 12:00PM – 12:29PM

Bridgewater: Children's Choir

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Children's Choir
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:30AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 8.0

Description: Children's Choir is open to students beginning at age 6. No prior singing experience is necessary. Students are introduced to basic vocal concepts such as proper breathing, vocal placement, diction, and basic musicianship. Students perform in the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert.

Bridgewater: Coda Choir

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Coda Choir
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:50AM – 12:34PM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Coda Choir is open to students 13 years of age or older; no prior singing experience is necessary. Students will be introduced to proper breathing, vocal placement, and diction as they learn and perform standard 4-part choral literature. Students perform in the Christmas Concert and in the Spring Concert.

Bridgewater: Concert Band

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Concert Band
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 12:35PM – 1:04PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Concert Band is required for all first year Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion students. Concert Band meets weekly beginning in October. Students learn and perform standard band literature. They will develop their overall musicality including: balance, phrasing, style, and independence of parts as well as learning the techniques of playing together in an ensemble under the direction of a conductor. Each student must provide his or her own instrument. Students registering for Concert Band must also be registered in a group lesson. (i.e. flute 1 and concert band) Students are expected to practice and learn their Concert Band music during their regular, daily practice time of 15-20 minutes five days a week. The performance requirement for Concert Band Students is the Spring Concert. Concert Band students may also play in the Christmas Recital. There is no charge for Concert Band.

Bridgewater: Concert Choir

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Concert Choir
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:00AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 12.0

Description: Concert Choir is open to students ages 9-12; no prior singing experience is necessary. Students are introduced to standard choral literature, proper breathing, vocal placement, diction, harmony and basic musicianship. Students perform in the Christmas Concert and in the Spring Concert.

Bridgewater: Dance Technique Primary

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Dance Technique Primary
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:45AM – 12:39PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Primary Dance Technique is for beginner dance students and will focus on technique in different styles of dance, including ballet, modern, and jazz. Students will be introduced to the vocabulary, discipline, artistry, and etiquette of each technique within a year's time through choreographed exercises and combinations. A dance recital at the end of the year will be presented.

Bridgewater: Digital Art (11+)

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Digital Art (11+)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:50AM – 12:34PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: In this hands-on course, students will explore the exciting world of digital art using the free software Krita. From drawing and painting to image editing and text design, students will build essential digital skills through a series of creative projects. Along the way, they'll learn how to combine images, experiment with color and layout, and prepare their artwork for both web and print. As the course progresses, students will develop their own unique final project, applying everything they’ve learned. If time allows, we’ll also dip into animation and other digital techniques independent projects.

Bridgewater: General Music

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: General Music
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:10PM – 1:39PM
• Minimum Age: 4.0
• Maximum Age: 5.0

Description: Designed for students ages 4-5, students in General Music will focus on the development of basic musical competence and music literacy skills through singing and writing music and movement through the study of Kodaly. Pitch matching, internal beat, note reading, and aural comprehension are stressed and musical activities involving gross and fine motor skills are practiced in preparation for more formal instruction in the Faith Center program. Material is presented in a non-threatening environment through musical games and hands-on experience. Upon student readiness, students will perform in the spring.

Bridgewater: Guitar 1 (11+)

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Guitar 1 (11+)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:20PM – 1:49PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Guitar 1 (11+) is for beginner students age 11 and up with no or less that one year experience on the guitar. This course moves at a slightly more accelerated pace and it covers the material of both Guitar 1 and Guitar 2. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, learn how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 5 strings, as well as how to strum chord songs and use scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play melodies such as Ode To Joy, Asturias and strum chords for How Great Is Our God, Blessed Be Your Name as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and first position major scales. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Bridgewater: Guitar 1 (8-10)

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Guitar 1 (8-10)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:45AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 10.0

Description: Guitar 1 (8-10) is for beginner students with no or less than one year of experience on the guitar aged 8 to 10. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 3 strings, as well as how to play chords and scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Twinkle, Au Clair De La Lune, Ode To Joy and strum chords for How Great Is Our God as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and C major scale. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Bridgewater: Guitar 2

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Guitar 2
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:45AM – 11:14AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 1

Description: Guitar 2 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 1 (age 9-10). Students will reinforce basic playing position and techniques, learn how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 5 strings, as well as how to strum chord songs and use scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Ode To Joy, Asturias and strum chords for How Great Is Our God, Blessed Be Your Name as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and first position major scales. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering.

Bridgewater: Guitar 3

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Guitar 3
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 2:35PM – 3:04PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 2

Description: Guitar 3 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 2 or Guitar 1 (11+). Students will learn intermediate techniques such as alternate picking and improvisation with the five pentatonic scale patterns. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the complete first positon for all 6 strings including accidentals and key signitures. As well as intermediate 16th note strumming patterns with altered open chord songs (Dsus2, Cadd9, Am7 etc). Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Fur Elise, Noche En Espania and strum chords for God of Wonders, In Christ Alone as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join youth worship teams if available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Guitar 3 are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Bridgewater: Intro Guitar Ensemble

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Intro Guitar Ensemble
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:50PM – 2:34PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Beginner Guitar Ensemble class is a free combo class for students in Guitar 1, Ukulele 10+, and Guitar 2. Beginner Guitar Ensemble allows students to: 1. Learn and perform classical to contemporary guitar literature written for performance groups (duets, trios, quartets, and larger groups). 2. Build a working knowledge of ensemble skills: following a conductor, giving and receiving cues, listening and responding musically to the ensemble. 3. Increase their performance skills, refining their stage technique and stage etiquette. 4. Experience performing ensemble literature in front of an audience. The performance requirement for Beginner Guitar Ensemble students is the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert.

Bridgewater: Introduction to Dance (5-7) Section 1

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Introduction to Dance (5-7)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 7.0

Description: Introduction to Dance is for younger beginner dance students and will focus on introductory technique in different styles of dance, including ballet and jazz. Students will be introduced to the vocabulary, discipline, artistry, and etiquette of each technique within a year's time through choreographed exercises and combinations. A dance recital at the end of the year may be presented.

Bridgewater: Percussion 1

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Percussion 1
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:10PM – 1:39PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Percussion 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Bridgewater: Percussion 2

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Percussion 2
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:40PM – 2:09PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Percussion 1

Description: Percussion 2 is open to students who have completed Percussion 1. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Bridgewater: Piano 1 (9+) Section 2

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Piano 1 (9+)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:50AM – 12:19AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Piano 1 is designed for a beginner musician age 9 and up (in-person class) with no prior experience. Students will develop the ability to read music in both clefs, learn musical terminology, note values, and apply their learning to the piano. Through the Alfred Premier series, students will continue their education in piano on a skill-based based evaluation. If the class fills, new sections will be made available.

Bridgewater: Piano 1 (6-8)

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Piano 1 (6-8)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 12:40PM – 1:09PM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 8.0

Description: Piano 1 is designed for a beginner musician age 6 to 8 with no prior experience. Students will develop the ability to read music in both clefs, learn musical terminology, note values, and apply their learning to the piano. Through the Alfred Premier series, students will continue their education in piano on a skill-based based evaluation. If the class fills, new sections will be made available.

Bridgewater: Piano 1 (9+) Section 1

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Piano 1 (9+)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:44AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Piano 1 is designed for a beginner musician age 9 and up (in-person class) with no prior experience. Students will develop the ability to read music in both clefs, learn musical terminology, note values, and apply their learning to the piano. Through the Alfred Premier series, students will continue their education in piano on a skill-based based evaluation. If the class fills, new sections will be made available.

Bridgewater: Piano Lab Section 1

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Piano Lab
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:45AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 14.0
• Prerequisite: Piano 1

Description: Piano Lab is for students who have successfully completed the piano 1 class. Note reading skills are expanded to include treble notes and melodic/harmonic intervals. Rhythm patterns, including 8th notes, are added as well as continued development of skills for playing hands together. Music theory is reinforced throughout.

Bridgewater: Piano Lab Section 2

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Piano Lab
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:45AM – 11:14AM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 14.0
• Prerequisite: Piano 1

Description: Piano Lab is for students who have successfully completed the piano 1 class. Note reading skills are expanded to include treble notes and melodic/harmonic intervals. Rhythm patterns, including 8th notes, are added as well as continued development of skills for playing hands together. Music theory is reinforced throughout.

Bridgewater: Prelude Dance (3-4)

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Prelude Dance (3-4)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:00AM – 11:29AM
• Minimum Age: 3.0
• Maximum Age: 4.0

Description: Prelude Dance is for younger beginner dance students as an introduction to dance and creative movement. The techniques of ballet will be introduced in a non pressured environment. Basic center and traveling steps will be taught. Additional styles of dance may be introduced. Students will also explore a variety of imaginative and interactive creative movement expressions through stories, games, rhythmic training and other fun activities. This class is designed to enhance the student's enjoyment of dance as well as to prepare them for more formal dance training. A dance at the end of the year showcase may be presented.

Bridgewater: Preschool Studio Art (3-4)

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Preschool Studio Art (3-4)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:45AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 3.0
• Maximum Age: 5.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Open to preschool-aged siblings of students enrolled in FAITH Center classes. Students receive instruction and assistance in making a different craft each week from the 1st Tuesday in October through the last Tuesday in April. Projects are prepared and led by parent volunteers. On Skill Days there are no Preschool Craft classes; however, extra projects and coloring pages should be set out in Fellowship Hall on these days.

Bridgewater: Recorder

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Recorder
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:30AM – 11:59AM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Recorder is open to students with no prior musical experience. This course provides an introduction to band instruments. Students learn the basics of playing an instrument, such as: reading music, proper breath support, and basic musicianship. Instrument and book is included in class tuition. Recorder class begins in mid-October and continues through year's end. Students perform in the spring. May Skill Day is used to introduce the students to the various band instruments and recommend an instrument for the student for the following school year. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Bridgewater: Studio Art (5-6)

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Studio Art (5-6)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:00AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 6.0

Description: Studio Art 5-6 is open to students age five or six. Join us in making creative creations! This class aims to inspire our young artists to use their imagination when making art. Together we will play with clay, mixed media collage, acrylic paint and many other forms of media to make wacky and fun pieces of art sure to make anyone smile. During these projects students will be encouraged to listen to others ideas, play with various types of media and refine their fine motor skills. Projects include: painting flowers with our feet, sculpting hybrid animals out of clay and collaging funny faces. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, crayon, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Bridgewater: Studio Art (7-9) Section 1

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Studio Art (7-9)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:50AM – 12:34PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 9.0

Description: Studio Art 7-9 is open to students age seven or eight. Join us in making creative creations! This class aims to inspire our young artists to use their imagination when making art. Together we will play with clay, mixed media collage, acrylic paint and many other forms of media to make wacky and fun pieces of art sure to make anyone smile. During these projects students will be encouraged to listen to others ideas, play with various types of media and refine their fine motor skills. Projects include: painting flowers with our feet, sculpting hybrid animals out of clay and collaging funny faces. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, crayon, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Bridgewater: Studio Art (7-9) Section 2

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Studio Art (7-9)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:30PM – 2:14PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 9.0

Description: Studio Art 7-9 is open to students age seven or eight. Join us in making creative creations! This class aims to inspire our young artists to use their imagination when making art. Together we will play with clay, mixed media collage, acrylic paint and many other forms of media to make wacky and fun pieces of art sure to make anyone smile. During these projects students will be encouraged to listen to others ideas, play with various types of media and refine their fine motor skills. Projects include: painting flowers with our feet, sculpting hybrid animals out of clay and collaging funny faces. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, crayon, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Bridgewater: Studio Art (9-11)

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Studio Art (9-11)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 12:40PM – 1:24PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Studio Art 9-10 is open to students age nine or ten. Art through the Centuries. Journey with us as we learn what art has looked like in the past! Pretend that art class is a time machine and learn how and why art was made. Together we will walk with the Egyptians, stroll through the Roman Empire, watch the recreation of the Renaissance and experience the rise of the art scene as we know it. Aimed at combining art and art history, this class is a survey of centuries marked with important artistic advancements. Students will create using various media and build upon their existing skill set. Project include: Ancient Egyptian bas-relief sculpture tablets, studying Da Vinci with chalk pastel and a Vermeer inspired oil pastel still life. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Bridgewater: Symphonic Band

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Symphonic Band
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:30AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Band Instrument 1 (Brass, Woodwind, Flute, Percussion)

Description: Symphonic Band is required for level 2, advanced, and allegro woodwind, brass, and percussion students. Symphonic Band meets weekly. Students learn and perform standard band literature. they will devleop their overall musicality including: balance, phrasing, style, and independence of parts as well as learning the techniques of playing together in an ensemble under the direction of a conductor. Each student must provide his or her own instrument. Students registering for Symphonic Band must also be registered in a group lesson. (i.e. flute 2 and symphonic band) Students are expected to practice and learn their Symphonic Band music during their regular, daily practice time of 20-30 minutes, five days a week. Symphonic Band students will participate in a skill day evaluation in January as well as the spring semester. The performance requirement for Symphonic Band Students is the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert. There is no charge for Symphonic Band.

Bridgewater: The Master's Palette (11+) – Section 1

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: The Master's Palette (11+) –
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:30AM – 10:14AM

Bridgewater: The Master's Palette (11+) – Section 2

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: The Master's Palette (11+) –
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:59AM

Bridgewater: Theatre Ensemble (12-13)

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Theatre Ensemble (12-13)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 12:30PM – 1:14PM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 13.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Foundations 3 or FC Theatre Crash Course

Description: To register for this class, students must turn 12 by the age cutoff date of Oct.15th. If a student is to enter Faith Center without having participated in Theatre Foundations, he or she will be required to take a "Theatre Crash Course" workshop at the beginning of the school year. In Theatre Ensemble, students will discover and celebrate the importance and the power of true community and how it impacts and enriches theatrical performance. While monologue and scene work performance will be a strong focus, both will be done alongside community building exercises, games, challenges, and improvisational activities that are geared toward breaking down the natural barriers that typically inhibit and discourage dramatic artists in this age category. Performance opportunities for Theatre Ensemble include our Scenes & Beans Coffee House in November, as well as in-class monologue and scene performances that happen throughout the year. Students are also invited to take advantage of audition opportunities for the various cross-campus musical and play performances offered throughout the school year and summer.

Bridgewater: Theatre Foundations 1 (5-7)

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 1 (5-7)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:50AM – 12:19PM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 7.0

Description: Open to young children ages 5-7 who are non-readers or early readers. This class will introduce students to foundational drama techniques and terminology through improvisational games and storytelling.

Bridgewater: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11) Section 1

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:15AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Open to students with no prior experience who are fluent readers. Theatre Foundations 2 is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to five years. Acting techniques will be taught via theater games and improvisation exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to perform short scenes/skits and monologues. All Theatre Foundations 2 students are required to have the ability to read off the written page, as it is important for all script work (please speak to the instructor if you have any questions). Students must memorize scenes in order to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home every week. Students will do an in-class performance.

Bridgewater: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11) Section 2

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:40PM – 2:09PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Open to students with no prior experience who are fluent readers. Theatre Foundations 2 is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to five years. Acting techniques will be taught via theater games and improvisation exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to perform short scenes/skits and monologues. All Theatre Foundations 2 students are required to have the ability to read off the written page, as it is important for all script work (please speak to the instructor if you have any questions). Students must memorize scenes in order to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home every week. Students will do an in-class performance.

Bridgewater: Theatre Foundations 3 (9-11)

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 3 (9-11)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Foundations 2

Description: Students will continue to develop dramatic technique through higher level improvisation exercises, and will learn to make stronger character choices with increased emotional expression and physical movement through characterization and scene study. Lengthier monologues and scenes will be required. Students must be fully memorized in order to perform, and will be expected to work on memorization at home. Students will do in-class performances and may perform at other times during the year, including Scenes & Beans.

Bridgewater: Violin Minuet 1

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Violin Minuet 1
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 2:10PM – 2:39PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Scherzo 1, or Violin Scherzo 2

Description: Violin Minuet 1 is open to students ages 6 and up that have completed the Scherzo violin. Students entering Minuet level 1 must be able to play Twinkle variations and theme with ease, and may know up through Perpetual Motion in Suzuki Book 1. No music reading skills required at this level, and no orchestra is required for Minuet level 1 students. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Bridgewater: Violin Minuet 2

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Violin Minuet 2
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:35PM – 2:09PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Minuet 1

Description: Violin Minuet 2 is open to students ages 6 and up. Must have completed the Minuet 1 violin. Beginning reading skills (from the I Can Read Music book) are required in Minuet level 2, and students at this level must also register for the String Orchestra. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Bridgewater: Violin Prelude

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Violin Prelude
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:44AM
• Minimum Age: 4.0
• Maximum Age: 5.0

Description: Violin Prelude is open to students ages 4 and 5 who demonstrate instrument readiness skills. Children are admitted to these classes by interview at Faith Center. The class uses repertoire and concepts from the Suzuki Method, and provides a basic understanding of string instruments as well as ear training. Prelude strings is broken into three sections: a group lesson, a parent lesson, and a private lesson. Parents will gain an understanding of the instrument as a whole, how to develop an effective practice environment at home, and are strongly urged to participate in the class with their own instrument.

Bridgewater: Violin Rondeau

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Violin Rondeau
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 2:40PM – 3:09PM

Bridgewater: Violin Scherzo 1

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Violin Scherzo 1
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:15AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Violin Scherzo is open to students ages 6 and up with less than one year of experience playing the violin. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Bridgewater: Violin Scherzo 2

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Violin Scherzo 2
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 12:00PM – 12:29PM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Prelude, or Violin Scherzo 1

Description: Violin Scherzo 2 is open to students ages 6 and up have completed Violin Scherzo 1. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Bridgewater: Vocal Technique

• Location: Bridgewater
• Base Class: Vocal Technique
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 12:40PM – 1:09PM

Chester: Acting Technique (14+)

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Acting Technique (14+)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:30AM – 11:14AM
• Minimum Age: 14.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Ensemble or FC Theatre Crash Course

Description: Acting Technique is for the older student who has acquired the skills taught in Foundations and Ensemble. Those who show a higher level of proficiency may be invited to be a part of the leadership team (Acting Technique Principals) who will be granted opportunities throughout the year, which includes being a part of the team that administers the Theater Crash Course. Students who are entering Faith Center at this point will enter this class through interview and audition, and may need to attend one or more Theater Crash Course Workshops at the beginning of the school year. Acting Technique is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to four years. Students in Acting Technique will continue to develop dramatic skills and creative expression through high level improvisation, drama games, and group challenges in the context of an encouraging, supportive, and God-honoring community. Students will be introduced to various acting techniques and exercises developed by masters such as Stanislavsky, Hagen, Meisner, Spolin, Bogart, and more. Students will be encouraged to uncover and wrestle with vital meta-narrative concepts such as brokenness, fear, redemption, grace, hope, forgiveness, love, etc. that are found in every good and important story. Scene work and monologue development make up a large portion of the learning that will take place in this class. Students are required to select classic monologues/scenes and characters that are challenging. Students must memorize scenes to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home. Performance opportunities for this class include Scenes And Beans, as well as in-class monologue and scene performances that happen throughout the year. Students are also invited to take advantage of audition opportunities for the various cross-campus musical and play performances offered throughout the school year and summer.

Chester: Advanced Brass

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Advanced Brass
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 2:15PM-2:44PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Brass 2

Description: Advanced Brass is open to students who have completed level 2 on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Chester: Advanced Guitar

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Advanced Guitar
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:30AM – 11:59AM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 4

Description: Advanced Guitar is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 4. Students will learn advanced techniques such as classical style finger picking, artifical harmonics, octaves, pitch bending, arpeggios and more. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the all positons, as well as play in any key using the seven mode scales and learn advanced strumming techniques. Once the course is finished students should be able to play classical guitar songs such as Greensleeves, Asturias (intermediate version) and the worship songs Praise Adonai, Better Is One Day, as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join their church worship teams as if space is available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Advanced Guitar are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Chester: Advanced Percussion

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Advanced Percussion
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:45PM-2:14PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Percussion 2

Description: Advanced Percussion is open to students who have completed level two on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Chester: Ballet Technique (13+)

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Ballet Technique (13+)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 2:10PM – 3:04PM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Chester: Brass 1

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Brass 1
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 12:45PM – 1:14PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Brass 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Chester: Brass 2

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Brass 2
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:15AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Brass 1

Description: Brass 2 is open to students ages 9 and up who have completed Brass level 1. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Chester: Children's Choir

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Children's Choir
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:30AM – 11:14AM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 8.0

Description: Children's Choir is open to students beginning at age 6. No prior singing experience is necessary. Students are introduced to basic vocal concepts such as proper breathing, vocal placement, diction, and basic musicianship. Students perform in the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert.

Chester: Coda Choir

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Coda Choir
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 12:05PM-12:49PM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Coda Choir is open to students 13 years of age or older; no prior singing experience is necessary. Students will be introduced to proper breathing, vocal placement, and diction as they learn and perform standard 4-part choral literature. Students perform in the Christmas Concert and in the Spring Concert.

Chester: Coda Jazz Dance

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Coda Jazz Dance
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 3:05PM – 4:00PM
• Prerequisite: Dance technique Principle

Chester: Concert Band

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Concert Band
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 12:15PM-12:44PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Concert Band is required for all first year Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion students. Concert Band meets weekly beginning in October. Students learn and perform standard band literature. They will develop their overall musicality including: balance, phrasing, style, and independence of parts as well as learning the techniques of playing together in an ensemble under the direction of a conductor. Each student must provide his or her own instrument. Students registering for Concert Band must also be registered in a group lesson. (i.e. flute 1 and concert band) Students are expected to practice and learn their Concert Band music during their regular, daily practice time of 15-20 minutes five days a week. The performance requirement for Concert Band Students is the Spring Concert. Concert Band students may also play in the Christmas Recital. There is no charge for Concert Band.

Chester: Concert Choir

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Concert Choir
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:05PM – 1:49PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 12.0

Description: Concert Choir is open to students ages 9-12; no prior singing experience is necessary. Students are introduced to standard choral literature, proper breathing, vocal placement, diction, harmony and basic musicianship. Students perform in the Christmas Concert and in the Spring Concert.

Chester: Corps/Principal Jazz Dance

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Corps/Principal Jazz Dance
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:15PM – 2:09PM

Chester: Dance Technique Adagio

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Dance Technique Adagio
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:45AM-10:39AM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Dance Technique Primary

Description: Adagio Dance Technique is for students who have successfully completed Dance Technique Primary. It is a continuation of studying different styles of dance, including ballet, modern, and jazz. Students will be expected to learn more elaborate combinations, delve into more complicated footwork, and master the proper approach to each skill and exercise. A dance recital at the end of the year will be presented.

Chester: Dance Technique Corps

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Dance Technique Corps
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 12:15PM-1:04PM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Dance Technique Adagio

Description: Corps Dance Technique is for students who have successfully completed Dance Technique Adagio. It is a class that is geared towards the older student who has previous dance experience. It will move at a faster pace, and will focus on the proper technique of ballet and modern dance. Students will be expected to learn more elaborate combinations, delve into more complicated footwork, and master the proper approach to each skill and exercise. A dance recital at the end of the year will be presented.

Chester: Dance Technique Primary

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Dance Technique Primary
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:20AM – 12:14PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Primary Dance Technique is for beginner dance students and will focus on technique in different styles of dance, including ballet, modern, and jazz. Students will be introduced to the vocabulary, discipline, artistry, and etiquette of each technique within a year's time through choreographed exercises and combinations. A dance recital at the end of the year will be presented.

Chester: General Music

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: General Music
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:50PM – 2:19PM
• Minimum Age: 4.0
• Maximum Age: 5.0

Description: Designed for students ages 4-5, students in General Music will focus on the development of basic musical competence and music literacy skills through singing and writing music and movement through the study of Kodaly. Pitch matching, internal beat, note reading, and aural comprehension are stressed and musical activities involving gross and fine motor skills are practiced in preparation for more formal instruction in the Faith Center program. Material is presented in a non-threatening environment through musical games and hands-on experience. Upon student readiness, students will perform in the spring.

Chester: Guitar 1 (11+)

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Guitar 1 (11+)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:30AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Guitar 1 (11+) is for beginner students age 11 and up with no or less that one year experience on the guitar. This course moves at a slightly more accelerated pace and it covers the material of both Guitar 1 and Guitar 2. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, learn how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 5 strings, as well as how to strum chord songs and use scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play melodies such as Ode To Joy, Asturias and strum chords for How Great Is Our God, Blessed Be Your Name as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and first position major scales. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Chester: Guitar 1 (8-10)

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Guitar 1 (8-10)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:00AM – 10:29AM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 10.0

Description: Guitar 1 (8-10) is for beginner students with no or less than one year of experience on the guitar aged 8 to 10. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 3 strings, as well as how to play chords and scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Twinkle, Au Clair De La Lune, Ode To Joy and strum chords for How Great Is Our God as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and C major scale. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Chester: Guitar 2

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Guitar 2
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 12:30PM – 12:59PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 1

Description: Guitar 2 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 1 (age 9-10). Students will reinforce basic playing position and techniques, learn how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 5 strings, as well as how to strum chord songs and use scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Ode To Joy, Asturias and strum chords for How Great Is Our God, Blessed Be Your Name as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and first position major scales. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering.

Chester: Guitar 3

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Guitar 3
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:00PM-1:29PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 2

Description: Guitar 3 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 2 or Guitar 1 (11+). Students will learn intermediate techniques such as alternate picking and improvisation with the five pentatonic scale patterns. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the complete first positon for all 6 strings including accidentals and key signitures. As well as intermediate 16th note strumming patterns with altered open chord songs (Dsus2, Cadd9, Am7 etc). Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Fur Elise, Noche En Espania and strum chords for God of Wonders, In Christ Alone as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join youth worship teams if available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Guitar 3 are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Chester: Guitar 4

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Guitar 4
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:30AM-9:59AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 3

Description: Guitar 4 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 3. Students will learn intermediate techniques such as Barre Chords, Chord Theory, and intermediate improvisation techniques. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the fith positon for all 6 strings including accidentals and key signitures. As well as play in any key using the major and minor scale patterns. Once the course is finished students should be able to play most worship songs such as Blessed Be Your Name, Lead Me to the Cross as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join their church worship teams if space is available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Guitar 4 are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Chester: Guitar Ensemble

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Guitar Ensemble
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:45AM – 2:29PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 2, Guitar 1 10+

Description: Guitar Ensemble class is a free combo class for students in Guitar 3, Guitar 4, Advanced Guitar, Coda Guitar and Bass Guitar 2. Guitar Ensemble allows students to: 1. Learn and perform classical to contemporary guitar literature written for performance groups (duets, trios, quartets, and larger groups). 2. Build a working knowledge of ensemble skills: following a conductor, giving and receiving cues, listening and responding musically to the ensemble. 3. Increase their performance skills, refining their stage technique and stage etiquette. 4. Experience performing ensemble literature in front of an audience. The performance requirement for Guitar Ensemble students is the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert.

Chester: Handbells

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Handbells
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:15AM – 9:59AM

Chester: Intro Guitar Ensemble

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Intro Guitar Ensemble
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:00AM-11:29AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Beginner Guitar Ensemble class is a free combo class for students in Guitar 1, Ukulele 10+, and Guitar 2. Beginner Guitar Ensemble allows students to: 1. Learn and perform classical to contemporary guitar literature written for performance groups (duets, trios, quartets, and larger groups). 2. Build a working knowledge of ensemble skills: following a conductor, giving and receiving cues, listening and responding musically to the ensemble. 3. Increase their performance skills, refining their stage technique and stage etiquette. 4. Experience performing ensemble literature in front of an audience. The performance requirement for Beginner Guitar Ensemble students is the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert.

Chester: Introduction to Dance (5-7)

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Introduction to Dance (5-7)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:00AM-9:44AM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 7.0

Description: Introduction to Dance is for younger beginner dance students and will focus on introductory technique in different styles of dance, including ballet and jazz. Students will be introduced to the vocabulary, discipline, artistry, and etiquette of each technique within a year's time through choreographed exercises and combinations. A dance recital at the end of the year may be presented.

Chester: Percussion 1

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Percussion 1
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:00AM – 9:29AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Percussion 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Chester: Percussion 2

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Percussion 2
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:00AM – 10:29AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Percussion 1

Description: Percussion 2 is open to students who have completed Percussion 1. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Chester: Photography (11+)

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Photography (11+)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:50PM – 2:34PM

Chester: Piano 1 (6-8)

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Piano 1 (6-8)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:00AM-10:29AM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 8.0

Description: Piano 1 is designed for a beginner musician age 6 to 8 with no prior experience. Students will develop the ability to read music in both clefs, learn musical terminology, note values, and apply their learning to the piano. Through the Alfred Premier series, students will continue their education in piano on a skill-based based evaluation. If the class fills, new sections will be made available.

Chester: Piano 1 (9+) Section 1

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Piano 1 (9+)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:30AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Piano 1 is designed for a beginner musician age 9 and up (in-person class) with no prior experience. Students will develop the ability to read music in both clefs, learn musical terminology, note values, and apply their learning to the piano. Through the Alfred Premier series, students will continue their education in piano on a skill-based based evaluation. If the class fills, new sections will be made available.

Chester: Piano 1 (9+) Section 2

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Piano 1 (9+)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:40AM-12:09PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Piano 1 is designed for a beginner musician age 9 and up (in-person class) with no prior experience. Students will develop the ability to read music in both clefs, learn musical terminology, note values, and apply their learning to the piano. Through the Alfred Premier series, students will continue their education in piano on a skill-based based evaluation. If the class fills, new sections will be made available.

Chester: Piano Lab Section 1

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Piano Lab
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 12:15PM-12:44PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 14.0
• Prerequisite: Piano 1

Description: Piano Lab is for students who have successfully completed the piano 1 class. Note reading skills are expanded to include treble notes and melodic/harmonic intervals. Rhythm patterns, including 8th notes, are added as well as continued development of skills for playing hands together. Music theory is reinforced throughout.

Chester: Piano Lab Section 2

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Piano Lab
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 12:45PM-1:14PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 14.0
• Prerequisite: Piano 1

Description: Piano Lab is for students who have successfully completed the piano 1 class. Note reading skills are expanded to include treble notes and melodic/harmonic intervals. Rhythm patterns, including 8th notes, are added as well as continued development of skills for playing hands together. Music theory is reinforced throughout.

Chester: Preschool Crafts

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Preschool Crafts
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 12:00PM – 12:29PM
• Minimum Age: 1.0
• Maximum Age: 6.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Open to preschool-aged siblings of students enrolled in FAITH Center classes. Students receive instruction and assistance in making a different craft each week from the 1st Tuesday in October through the last Tuesday in April. Projects are prepared and led by parent volunteers. On Skill Days there are no Preschool Craft classes; however, extra projects and coloring pages should be set out in Fellowship Hall on these days.

Chester: Preschool Story & Circle Time

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Preschool Story & Circle Time
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:00AM – 10:29AM
• Minimum Age: 1.0
• Maximum Age: 6.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Open to preschool-aged siblings of students enrolled in FAITH Center classes. Students enjoy listening to a variety of stories and participating in a variety of activities led by parent volunteers. There is no participation cost.

Chester: Recorder

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Recorder
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:30AM-9:59AM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Recorder is open to students with no prior musical experience. This course provides an introduction to band instruments. Students learn the basics of playing an instrument, such as: reading music, proper breath support, and basic musicianship. Instrument and book is included in class tuition. Recorder class begins in mid-October and continues through year's end. Students perform in the spring. May Skill Day is used to introduce the students to the various band instruments and recommend an instrument for the student for the following school year. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Chester: String Orchestra

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: String Orchestra
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:30AM – 11:59AM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Minuet 2 (Cello, Viola, Violin), String Bass

Description: String Orchesrta is open to all string students who have met the proficiency requirements for Minuet level 2, Rondeau, Sonata, Coda String. Students learn and perform standard ensemble literature. Students develop their overall musicality including: balance, phrasing, style, and independence of parts. Auditions for seat position will be held in the fall. Students registering for Symphonic Orchestra are required to enroll in Minuet Level 2, Rondeau, Sonata, Coda String and must participate in the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert. Students are expected to practice and learn their ensemble music during their regular, daily practice time. There is no charge for String Orchestra.

Chester: Studio Art (11+)

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Studio Art (11+)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:45AM – 10:29AM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Studio Art 11+ is open to students ages eleven and up; students may enroll in this class more than one year. Art Survey classes are divided into three trimesters, each with its own specific area of focus: Drawing / Painting – Students focus on foundational concepts such as pencil drawing, watercolor and watercolor pencils, pastels, and acrylics. II. Cartooning / Anime – Students focus on the art of cartooning by creating a character and storyboard and then talking through the publishing process. III. Sculpture – Students focus on sculpturing concepts such as air dry clay, animals, self-portraits, and a kiln-fired pottery piece. Student artwork will be showcased at various FAITH Center events and performances. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Chester: Studio Art (5-6)

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Studio Art (5-6)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 12:45PM – 1:29PM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 6.0

Description: Studio Art 5-6 is open to students age five or six. Join us in making creative creations! This class aims to inspire our young artists to use their imagination when making art. Together we will play with clay, mixed media collage, acrylic paint and many other forms of media to make wacky and fun pieces of art sure to make anyone smile. During these projects students will be encouraged to listen to others ideas, play with various types of media and refine their fine motor skills. Projects include: painting flowers with our feet, sculpting hybrid animals out of clay and collaging funny faces. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, crayon, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Chester: Studio Art (7-9) Section 1

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Studio Art (7-9)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:30AM – 11:14AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 9.0

Description: Studio Art 7-9 is open to students age seven or eight. Join us in making creative creations! This class aims to inspire our young artists to use their imagination when making art. Together we will play with clay, mixed media collage, acrylic paint and many other forms of media to make wacky and fun pieces of art sure to make anyone smile. During these projects students will be encouraged to listen to others ideas, play with various types of media and refine their fine motor skills. Projects include: painting flowers with our feet, sculpting hybrid animals out of clay and collaging funny faces. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, crayon, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Chester: Studio Art (7-9) Section 2

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Studio Art (7-9)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:30AM – 12:14PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 9.0

Description: Studio Art 7-9 is open to students age seven or eight. Join us in making creative creations! This class aims to inspire our young artists to use their imagination when making art. Together we will play with clay, mixed media collage, acrylic paint and many other forms of media to make wacky and fun pieces of art sure to make anyone smile. During these projects students will be encouraged to listen to others ideas, play with various types of media and refine their fine motor skills. Projects include: painting flowers with our feet, sculpting hybrid animals out of clay and collaging funny faces. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, crayon, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Chester: Studio Art (9-11)

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Studio Art (9-11)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:00AM-9:44AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Studio Art 9-10 is open to students age nine or ten. Art through the Centuries. Journey with us as we learn what art has looked like in the past! Pretend that art class is a time machine and learn how and why art was made. Together we will walk with the Egyptians, stroll through the Roman Empire, watch the recreation of the Renaissance and experience the rise of the art scene as we know it. Aimed at combining art and art history, this class is a survey of centuries marked with important artistic advancements. Students will create using various media and build upon their existing skill set. Project include: Ancient Egyptian bas-relief sculpture tablets, studying Da Vinci with chalk pastel and a Vermeer inspired oil pastel still life. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Chester: Symphonic Band

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Symphonic Band
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:30AM – 11:14AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Band Instrument 1 (Brass, Woodwind, Flute, Percussion)

Description: Symphonic Band is required for level 2, advanced, and allegro woodwind, brass, and percussion students. Symphonic Band meets weekly. Students learn and perform standard band literature. they will devleop their overall musicality including: balance, phrasing, style, and independence of parts as well as learning the techniques of playing together in an ensemble under the direction of a conductor. Each student must provide his or her own instrument. Students registering for Symphonic Band must also be registered in a group lesson. (i.e. flute 2 and symphonic band) Students are expected to practice and learn their Symphonic Band music during their regular, daily practice time of 20-30 minutes, five days a week. Symphonic Band students will participate in a skill day evaluation in January as well as the spring semester. The performance requirement for Symphonic Band Students is the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert. There is no charge for Symphonic Band.

Chester: Theatre Dance for the Actor

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Theatre Dance for the Actor
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:05PM – 1:59PM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Theatre Dance provides basic skills for the performer who is interested in musical theater who has never taken dance before. Students will learn fundamental dance steps and combinations that are seen and done at musical theater auditions and workshops. This class provides the foundation for a student to feel more confident when attending a dance audition for community theater, camp, and regional productions. Theatre Dance will also explore the audition process, choreography, and famous dancers and choreographers who influenced and shaped jazz and musical theater.

Chester: Theatre Ensemble (12-13)

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Theatre Ensemble (12-13)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:00AM – 9:44AM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 13.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Foundations 3 or FC Theatre Crash Course

Description: To register for this class, students must turn 12 by the age cutoff date of Oct.15th. If a student is to enter Faith Center without having participated in Theatre Foundations, he or she will be required to take a "Theatre Crash Course" workshop at the beginning of the school year. In Theatre Ensemble, students will discover and celebrate the importance and the power of true community and how it impacts and enriches theatrical performance. While monologue and scene work performance will be a strong focus, both will be done alongside community building exercises, games, challenges, and improvisational activities that are geared toward breaking down the natural barriers that typically inhibit and discourage dramatic artists in this age category. Performance opportunities for Theatre Ensemble include our Scenes & Beans Coffee House in November, as well as in-class monologue and scene performances that happen throughout the year. Students are also invited to take advantage of audition opportunities for the various cross-campus musical and play performances offered throughout the school year and summer.

Chester: Theatre Foundations 1 (5-7)

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 1 (5-7)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:50AM – 10:19AM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 7.0

Description: Open to young children ages 5-7 who are non-readers or early readers. This class will introduce students to foundational drama techniques and terminology through improvisational games and storytelling.

Chester: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11) Section 1

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:30AM – 11:59AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Open to students with no prior experience who are fluent readers. Theatre Foundations 2 is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to five years. Acting techniques will be taught via theater games and improvisation exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to perform short scenes/skits and monologues. All Theatre Foundations 2 students are required to have the ability to read off the written page, as it is important for all script work (please speak to the instructor if you have any questions). Students must memorize scenes in order to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home every week. Students will do an in-class performance.

Chester: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11) Section 2

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:05PM – 1:34PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Open to students with no prior experience who are fluent readers. Theatre Foundations 2 is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to five years. Acting techniques will be taught via theater games and improvisation exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to perform short scenes/skits and monologues. All Theatre Foundations 2 students are required to have the ability to read off the written page, as it is important for all script work (please speak to the instructor if you have any questions). Students must memorize scenes in order to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home every week. Students will do an in-class performance.

Chester: Theatre Foundations 3 (9-11)

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 3 (9-11)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 12:15PM – 12:59PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Foundations 2

Description: Students will continue to develop dramatic technique through higher level improvisation exercises, and will learn to make stronger character choices with increased emotional expression and physical movement through characterization and scene study. Lengthier monologues and scenes will be required. Students must be fully memorized in order to perform, and will be expected to work on memorization at home. Students will do in-class performances and may perform at other times during the year, including Scenes & Beans.

Chester: Ukulele (7-9)

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Ukulele (7-9)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 09:00AM-9:29AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 9.0

Description: Ukulele (7-9) is for beginner students with no or less than one year of experience on the ukulele age 7 to 9. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, how to read standard music notation in the first positon, as well as how to play chords and scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Amazing Grace, Blessed Be Your Name as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the C major scale. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Chester: Viola/Cello Scherzo

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Viola/Cello Scherzo
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 2:30PM-2:59PM

Chester: Violin Minuet 1

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Violin Minuet 1
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 12:00PM – 12:29PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Scherzo 1, or Violin Scherzo 2

Description: Violin Minuet 1 is open to students ages 6 and up that have completed the Scherzo violin. Students entering Minuet level 1 must be able to play Twinkle variations and theme with ease, and may know up through Perpetual Motion in Suzuki Book 1. No music reading skills required at this level, and no orchestra is required for Minuet level 1 students. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Chester: Violin Minuet 2

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Violin Minuet 2
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 12:30PM – 12:59PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Minuet 1

Description: Violin Minuet 2 is open to students ages 6 and up. Must have completed the Minuet 1 violin. Beginning reading skills (from the I Can Read Music book) are required in Minuet level 2, and students at this level must also register for the String Orchestra. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Chester: Violin Prelude

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Violin Prelude
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:15AM – 9:44AM
• Minimum Age: 4.0
• Maximum Age: 5.0

Description: Violin Prelude is open to students ages 4 and 5 who demonstrate instrument readiness skills. Children are admitted to these classes by interview at Faith Center. The class uses repertoire and concepts from the Suzuki Method, and provides a basic understanding of string instruments as well as ear training. Prelude strings is broken into three sections: a group lesson, a parent lesson, and a private lesson. Parents will gain an understanding of the instrument as a whole, how to develop an effective practice environment at home, and are strongly urged to participate in the class with their own instrument.

Chester: Violin Rondeau

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Violin Rondeau
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 2:00PM-2:29PM

Chester: Violin Scherzo 1

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Violin Scherzo 1
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:00AM-10:29AM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Violin Scherzo is open to students ages 6 and up with less than one year of experience playing the violin. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Chester: Violin Scherzo 2

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Violin Scherzo 2
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:00PM – 1:29PM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Prelude, or Violin Scherzo 1

Description: Violin Scherzo 2 is open to students ages 6 and up have completed Violin Scherzo 1. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Chester: Violin Sonata

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Violin Sonata
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:30AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Rondeau

Description: Violin Sonata is for students that have successfully completed Suzuki Book 2. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Coda Symphonic Orchestra. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Chester: Vocal Techniques Section 1

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Vocal Techniques
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:30AM – 11:59AM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Vocal Techniques is open to students ages 13 and up who are also enrolled in Coda Choir. Previous vocal or choral experience is helpful as there will be both solo and group singing opportunities. This class may be taken multiple times in order to gain the full benefit. Students in Vocal Technique will use Group Vocal Technique to begin developing the concepts and skills for diaphragmatic breathing and support for projected singing, vowel and consonant production based on the bel canto method, and performance techniques with Biblical applications in Italian repertoire, classic hymns and songs from American musicals.

Chester: Vocal Techniques Section 2

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Vocal Techniques
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:45AM-10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Vocal Techniques is open to students ages 13 and up who are also enrolled in Coda Choir. Previous vocal or choral experience is helpful as there will be both solo and group singing opportunities. This class may be taken multiple times in order to gain the full benefit. Students in Vocal Technique will use Group Vocal Technique to begin developing the concepts and skills for diaphragmatic breathing and support for projected singing, vowel and consonant production based on the bel canto method, and performance techniques with Biblical applications in Italian repertoire, classic hymns and songs from American musicals.

Chester: Woodwind/Flute 1

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Woodwind/Flute 1
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 11:45AM – 12:14PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Woodwind 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Chester: Woodwind/Flute 2

• Location: Chester
• Base Class: Woodwind/Flute 2
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:15PM – 1:44PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Woodwind 1

Description: Woodwind 2 is open to students who have completed level 1 on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Lincoln Park: Acting Technique (14+)/Coda Acting

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Acting Technique (14+)/Coda Acting
• Day: Monday
• Time: 1:20PM – 2:04PM

Lincoln Park: Advanced Brass/Woodwind

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Advanced Brass/Woodwind
• Day: Monday
• Time: 2:05PM – 2:34PM

Lincoln Park: Advanced Guitar

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Advanced Guitar
• Day: Monday
• Time: 1:30PM – 1:59PM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 4

Description: Advanced Guitar is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 4. Students will learn advanced techniques such as classical style finger picking, artifical harmonics, octaves, pitch bending, arpeggios and more. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the all positons, as well as play in any key using the seven mode scales and learn advanced strumming techniques. Once the course is finished students should be able to play classical guitar songs such as Greensleeves, Asturias (intermediate version) and the worship songs Praise Adonai, Better Is One Day, as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join their church worship teams as if space is available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Advanced Guitar are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Lincoln Park: Advanced Percussion

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Advanced Percussion
• Day: Monday
• Time: 1:05PM – 1:34PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Percussion 2

Description: Advanced Percussion is open to students who have completed level two on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Lincoln Park: Advanced Vocal Technique

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Advanced Vocal Technique
• Day: Monday
• Time: 12:35PM-1:04PM
• Minimum Age: 14.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Vocal Technique

Description: Advanced Vocal Techniques is open to students ages 14 and up who are also enrolled in Coda Choir. Previous vocal or choral experience from Vocal Techingue is needed as there will be both solo and group singing opportunities. This class may be taken multiple times in order to gain the full benefit before auditioning for Coda Voice. Students in Advanced Vocal Technique will use Group Vocal Technique to begin developing the concepts and skills for diaphragmatic breathing and support for projected singing, vowel and consonant production based on the bel canto method, and performance techniques with Biblical applications in Italian repertoire, classic hymns and songs from American musicals.

Lincoln Park: ASL Foundations 1 (10+)

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: ASL Foundations 1 (10+)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 2:15PM – 2:59PM

Lincoln Park: ASL Foundations 1 (7+)

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: ASL Foundations 1 (7+)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 11:45AM – 12:29PM

Lincoln Park: ASL Foundations 2

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: ASL Foundations 2
• Day: Monday
• Time: 9:15AM – 9:59AM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: This course is designed to expose students to the beautiful language and culture of the Deaf community. Students will learn basic ASL vocabulary and practice expressive skills through the art of music. This introductory course will boost self confidence, enhance communication skills, and allow creativity to flow.

Lincoln Park: Brass/Woodwind 1

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Brass/Woodwind 1
• Day: Monday
• Time: 11:45AM – 12:14PM

Lincoln Park: Brass/Woodwind 2

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Brass/Woodwind 2
• Day: Monday
• Time: 10:45PM-11:14PM

Lincoln Park: Children's Choir

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Children's Choir
• Day: Monday
• Time: 9:30AM-10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 8.0

Description: Children's Choir is open to students beginning at age 6. No prior singing experience is necessary. Students are introduced to basic vocal concepts such as proper breathing, vocal placement, diction, and basic musicianship. Students perform in the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert.

Lincoln Park: Coda Brass/Woodwind Ensemble

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Coda Brass/Woodwind Ensemble
• Day: Monday
• Time: 12:35PM-1:04PM

Lincoln Park: Coda Choir

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Coda Choir
• Day: Monday
• Time: 11:50AM – 12:34PM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Coda Choir is open to students 13 years of age or older; no prior singing experience is necessary. Students will be introduced to proper breathing, vocal placement, and diction as they learn and perform standard 4-part choral literature. Students perform in the Christmas Concert and in the Spring Concert.

Lincoln Park: Coda Guitar

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Coda Guitar
• Day: Monday
• Time: 9:30AM-9:59AM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar Advanced

Description: Coda Guitar is the final level for students who have successfully completed Advanced Guitar. Students will learn college prep level techniques such as classical guitar technique with the Segovia scales and jazz guitar chord theory and improvisation. They will learn jazz standards, and pieces from classical guitar repertoire. Once the course is finished students should be able to play classical guitar songs such as Romanza, Brouwer etudes, and Jazz standards such as Take 5, Autumn Leaves, as well as many others. Students will also learn college level ensemble music to be performed for a end of the year concert together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Coda Guitar are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Lincoln Park: Concert Band

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Concert Band
• Day: Monday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:44AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Concert Band is required for all first year Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion students. Concert Band meets weekly beginning in October. Students learn and perform standard band literature. They will develop their overall musicality including: balance, phrasing, style, and independence of parts as well as learning the techniques of playing together in an ensemble under the direction of a conductor. Each student must provide his or her own instrument. Students registering for Concert Band must also be registered in a group lesson. (i.e. flute 1 and concert band) Students are expected to practice and learn their Concert Band music during their regular, daily practice time of 15-20 minutes five days a week. The performance requirement for Concert Band Students is the Spring Concert. Concert Band students may also play in the Christmas Recital. There is no charge for Concert Band.

Lincoln Park: Concert Choir

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Concert Choir
• Day: Monday
• Time: 11:00AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 12.0

Description: Concert Choir is open to students ages 9-12; no prior singing experience is necessary. Students are introduced to standard choral literature, proper breathing, vocal placement, diction, harmony and basic musicianship. Students perform in the Christmas Concert and in the Spring Concert.

Lincoln Park: Conversational ASL

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Conversational ASL
• Day: Monday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: ASL Foundations 2

Description: Conversational ASL is for the student who has successfully completed American Sign Language 1. This course provides a comprehensive curriculum focused on American Sign Language (ASL). Students will develop proficiency in ASL, enabling them to engage in basic yet meaningful conversations. The class also explores the rich history and culture of the Deaf community, offering students a deeper appreciation and understanding of ASL. A textbook is required for this course.

Lincoln Park: Dance Ensemble

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Dance Ensemble
• Day: Monday
• Time: 1:20PM-2:14PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Recommendation from teacher only/Dance Ensemble

Description: Dance ensemble is for students who desire to pursue a further interest in dance and choreography. Students will hone their artistic voice in dance through choreographic studies, collaboration with classmates, constructive feedback, and exercising the ability to articulate movement. Students will then choreograph and perform their dance in the spring recital, and for any other outside opportunities that come up throughout the year. This class is by teacher invitation only, and is a combo class with the required dance technique class.

Lincoln Park: Dance Technique Adagio

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Dance Technique Adagio
• Day: Monday
• Time: 10:05AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Dance Technique Primary

Description: Adagio Dance Technique is for students who have successfully completed Dance Technique Primary. It is a continuation of studying different styles of dance, including ballet, modern, and jazz. Students will be expected to learn more elaborate combinations, delve into more complicated footwork, and master the proper approach to each skill and exercise. A dance recital at the end of the year will be presented.

Lincoln Park: Dance Technique Corps

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Dance Technique Corps
• Day: Monday
• Time: 2:15PM-3:09PM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Dance Technique Adagio

Description: Corps Dance Technique is for students who have successfully completed Dance Technique Adagio. It is a class that is geared towards the older student who has previous dance experience. It will move at a faster pace, and will focus on the proper technique of ballet and modern dance. Students will be expected to learn more elaborate combinations, delve into more complicated footwork, and master the proper approach to each skill and exercise. A dance recital at the end of the year will be presented.

Lincoln Park: Dance Technique Primary

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Dance Technique Primary
• Day: Monday
• Time: 11:45AM-12:39PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Primary Dance Technique is for beginner dance students and will focus on technique in different styles of dance, including ballet, modern, and jazz. Students will be introduced to the vocabulary, discipline, artistry, and etiquette of each technique within a year's time through choreographed exercises and combinations. A dance recital at the end of the year will be presented.

Lincoln Park: Draw Technique (9+) Section 1

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Draw Technique (9+)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 11:00AM-11:44PM

Lincoln Park: Draw Technique (9+) Section 2

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Draw Technique (9+)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 11:50AM-12:34PM

Lincoln Park: Draw Technique Level 2

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Draw Technique Level 2
• Day: Monday
• Time: 12:35PM-1:19PM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Drawing Technique 1

Description: This course is designed to help students enrich their current drawing practice and develop new approaches to drawing using pencils, coloring pencils, charcoal and ink. There will be regular critiques in class wherein students will present their work to be viewed by their peers and instructor. The process of discernment and of giving and receiving critical feedback on artwork will be taught. Homework will be assigned as part of this course.

Lincoln Park: Fiber Art (11+)

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Fiber Art (11+)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 1:35PM-2:19PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: In this hands-on fiber arts class, students explore techniques like weaving, felting, and embroidery while developing original designs from inspiration to finished project. Emphasizing creativity, planning, and personal expression, the course builds both technical skill and creative confidence through thoughtfully guided projects.

Lincoln Park: Fiber Art (9-11)

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Fiber Art (9-11)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 2:20PM-3:04PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: In this hands-on fiber arts class, students explore techniques like weaving, felting, and embroidery while developing original designs from inspiration to finished project. Emphasizing creativity, planning, and personal expression, the course builds both technical skill and creative confidence through thoughtfully guided projects.

Lincoln Park: General Music

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: General Music
• Day: Monday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:44AM
• Minimum Age: 4.0
• Maximum Age: 5.0

Description: Designed for students ages 4-5, students in General Music will focus on the development of basic musical competence and music literacy skills through singing and writing music and movement through the study of Kodaly. Pitch matching, internal beat, note reading, and aural comprehension are stressed and musical activities involving gross and fine motor skills are practiced in preparation for more formal instruction in the Faith Center program. Material is presented in a non-threatening environment through musical games and hands-on experience. Upon student readiness, students will perform in the spring.

Lincoln Park: Guitar 1 (11+)

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Guitar 1 (11+)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 11:00AM-11:29AM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Guitar 1 (11+) is for beginner students age 11 and up with no or less that one year experience on the guitar. This course moves at a slightly more accelerated pace and it covers the material of both Guitar 1 and Guitar 2. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, learn how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 5 strings, as well as how to strum chord songs and use scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play melodies such as Ode To Joy, Asturias and strum chords for How Great Is Our God, Blessed Be Your Name as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and first position major scales. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Lincoln Park: Guitar 1 (8-10) Section 1

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Guitar 1 (8-10)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 11:30AM-11:59AM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 10.0

Description: Guitar 1 (8-10) is for beginner students with no or less than one year of experience on the guitar aged 8 to 10. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 3 strings, as well as how to play chords and scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Twinkle, Au Clair De La Lune, Ode To Joy and strum chords for How Great Is Our God as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and C major scale. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Lincoln Park: Guitar 1 (8-10) Section 2

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Guitar 1 (8-10)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 2:05PM – 2:34PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 10.0

Description: Guitar 1 (8-10) is for beginner students with no or less than one year of experience on the guitar aged 8 to 10. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 3 strings, as well as how to play chords and scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Twinkle, Au Clair De La Lune, Ode To Joy and strum chords for How Great Is Our God as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and C major scale. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Lincoln Park: Guitar 2 Secion 2

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Guitar 2 Secion 2
• Day: Monday
• Time: 2:40PM-3:09PM

Lincoln Park: Guitar 2 Section 1

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Guitar 2
• Day: Monday
• Time: 9:00AM-9:29AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 1

Description: Guitar 2 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 1 (age 9-10). Students will reinforce basic playing position and techniques, learn how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 5 strings, as well as how to strum chord songs and use scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Ode To Joy, Asturias and strum chords for How Great Is Our God, Blessed Be Your Name as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and first position major scales. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering.

Lincoln Park: Guitar 3 Section 1

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Guitar 3
• Day: Monday
• Time: 12:00PM – 12:29PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 2

Description: Guitar 3 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 2 or Guitar 1 (11+). Students will learn intermediate techniques such as alternate picking and improvisation with the five pentatonic scale patterns. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the complete first positon for all 6 strings including accidentals and key signitures. As well as intermediate 16th note strumming patterns with altered open chord songs (Dsus2, Cadd9, Am7 etc). Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Fur Elise, Noche En Espania and strum chords for God of Wonders, In Christ Alone as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join youth worship teams if available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Guitar 3 are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Lincoln Park: Guitar 3 Section 2

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Guitar 3
• Day: Monday
• Time: 3:10PM-3:39PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 2

Description: Guitar 3 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 2 or Guitar 1 (11+). Students will learn intermediate techniques such as alternate picking and improvisation with the five pentatonic scale patterns. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the complete first positon for all 6 strings including accidentals and key signitures. As well as intermediate 16th note strumming patterns with altered open chord songs (Dsus2, Cadd9, Am7 etc). Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Fur Elise, Noche En Espania and strum chords for God of Wonders, In Christ Alone as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join youth worship teams if available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Guitar 3 are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Lincoln Park: Guitar 4

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Guitar 4
• Day: Monday
• Time: 1:00PM-1:29PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 3

Description: Guitar 4 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 3. Students will learn intermediate techniques such as Barre Chords, Chord Theory, and intermediate improvisation techniques. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the fith positon for all 6 strings including accidentals and key signitures. As well as play in any key using the major and minor scale patterns. Once the course is finished students should be able to play most worship songs such as Blessed Be Your Name, Lead Me to the Cross as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join their church worship teams if space is available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Guitar 4 are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Lincoln Park: Guitar Ensemble

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Guitar Ensemble
• Day: Monday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 2, Guitar 1 10+

Description: Guitar Ensemble class is a free combo class for students in Guitar 3, Guitar 4, Advanced Guitar, Coda Guitar and Bass Guitar 2. Guitar Ensemble allows students to: 1. Learn and perform classical to contemporary guitar literature written for performance groups (duets, trios, quartets, and larger groups). 2. Build a working knowledge of ensemble skills: following a conductor, giving and receiving cues, listening and responding musically to the ensemble. 3. Increase their performance skills, refining their stage technique and stage etiquette. 4. Experience performing ensemble literature in front of an audience. The performance requirement for Guitar Ensemble students is the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert.

Lincoln Park: Handbells

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Handbells
• Day: Monday
• Time: 12:30PM – 12:59PM

Lincoln Park: Introduction to Dance (5-7)

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Introduction to Dance (5-7)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 11:00AM-11:44PM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 7.0

Description: Introduction to Dance is for younger beginner dance students and will focus on introductory technique in different styles of dance, including ballet and jazz. Students will be introduced to the vocabulary, discipline, artistry, and etiquette of each technique within a year's time through choreographed exercises and combinations. A dance recital at the end of the year may be presented.

Lincoln Park: Percussion 1

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Percussion 1
• Day: Monday
• Time: 1:35PM – 2:04PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Percussion 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Lincoln Park: Piano 1 (6-8)

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Piano 1 (6-8)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 12:30PM-12:59PM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 8.0

Description: Piano 1 is designed for a beginner musician age 6 to 8 with no prior experience. Students will develop the ability to read music in both clefs, learn musical terminology, note values, and apply their learning to the piano. Through the Alfred Premier series, students will continue their education in piano on a skill-based based evaluation. If the class fills, new sections will be made available.

Lincoln Park: Piano 1 (9+) Section 1

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Piano 1 (9+)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 10:45AM-11:14PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Piano 1 is designed for a beginner musician age 9 and up (in-person class) with no prior experience. Students will develop the ability to read music in both clefs, learn musical terminology, note values, and apply their learning to the piano. Through the Alfred Premier series, students will continue their education in piano on a skill-based based evaluation. If the class fills, new sections will be made available.

Lincoln Park: Piano 1 (9+) Section 2

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Piano 1 (9+)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 11:15AM-11:44PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Piano 1 is designed for a beginner musician age 9 and up (in-person class) with no prior experience. Students will develop the ability to read music in both clefs, learn musical terminology, note values, and apply their learning to the piano. Through the Alfred Premier series, students will continue their education in piano on a skill-based based evaluation. If the class fills, new sections will be made available.

Lincoln Park: Piano Lab Section 1

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Piano Lab
• Day: Monday
• Time: 10:15AM-10:44AM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 14.0
• Prerequisite: Piano 1

Description: Piano Lab is for students who have successfully completed the piano 1 class. Note reading skills are expanded to include treble notes and melodic/harmonic intervals. Rhythm patterns, including 8th notes, are added as well as continued development of skills for playing hands together. Music theory is reinforced throughout.

Lincoln Park: Piano Lab Section 2

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Piano Lab
• Day: Monday
• Time: 11:50AM – 12:19PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 14.0
• Prerequisite: Piano 1

Description: Piano Lab is for students who have successfully completed the piano 1 class. Note reading skills are expanded to include treble notes and melodic/harmonic intervals. Rhythm patterns, including 8th notes, are added as well as continued development of skills for playing hands together. Music theory is reinforced throughout.

Lincoln Park: Piano Lab Section 3

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Piano Lab
• Day: Monday
• Time: 1:20PM-1:49PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 14.0
• Prerequisite: Piano 1

Description: Piano Lab is for students who have successfully completed the piano 1 class. Note reading skills are expanded to include treble notes and melodic/harmonic intervals. Rhythm patterns, including 8th notes, are added as well as continued development of skills for playing hands together. Music theory is reinforced throughout.

Lincoln Park: Piano Lab Section 4

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Piano Lab
• Day: Monday
• Time: 2:05 PM-2:34PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 14.0
• Prerequisite: Piano 1

Description: Piano Lab is for students who have successfully completed the piano 1 class. Note reading skills are expanded to include treble notes and melodic/harmonic intervals. Rhythm patterns, including 8th notes, are added as well as continued development of skills for playing hands together. Music theory is reinforced throughout.

Lincoln Park: Piano Lab Section 5

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Piano Lab
• Day: Monday
• Time: 2:40PM – 3:09PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 14.0
• Prerequisite: Piano 1

Description: Piano Lab is for students who have successfully completed the piano 1 class. Note reading skills are expanded to include treble notes and melodic/harmonic intervals. Rhythm patterns, including 8th notes, are added as well as continued development of skills for playing hands together. Music theory is reinforced throughout.

Lincoln Park: Recorder

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Recorder
• Day: Monday
• Time: 11:15AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Recorder is open to students with no prior musical experience. This course provides an introduction to band instruments. Students learn the basics of playing an instrument, such as: reading music, proper breath support, and basic musicianship. Instrument and book is included in class tuition. Recorder class begins in mid-October and continues through year's end. Students perform in the spring. May Skill Day is used to introduce the students to the various band instruments and recommend an instrument for the student for the following school year. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Lincoln Park: String Orchestra

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: String Orchestra
• Day: Monday
• Time: 9:30AM-9:59AM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Minuet 2 (Cello, Viola, Violin), String Bass

Description: String Orchesrta is open to all string students who have met the proficiency requirements for Minuet level 2, Rondeau, Sonata, Coda String. Students learn and perform standard ensemble literature. Students develop their overall musicality including: balance, phrasing, style, and independence of parts. Auditions for seat position will be held in the fall. Students registering for Symphonic Orchestra are required to enroll in Minuet Level 2, Rondeau, Sonata, Coda String and must participate in the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert. Students are expected to practice and learn their ensemble music during their regular, daily practice time. There is no charge for String Orchestra.

Lincoln Park: Studio Art (5-6) Section 1

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Studio Art (5-6)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 11:00AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 6.0

Description: Studio Art 5-6 is open to students age five or six. Join us in making creative creations! This class aims to inspire our young artists to use their imagination when making art. Together we will play with clay, mixed media collage, acrylic paint and many other forms of media to make wacky and fun pieces of art sure to make anyone smile. During these projects students will be encouraged to listen to others ideas, play with various types of media and refine their fine motor skills. Projects include: painting flowers with our feet, sculpting hybrid animals out of clay and collaging funny faces. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, crayon, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Lincoln Park: Studio Art (5-6) Section 2

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Studio Art (5-6)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 6.0

Description: Studio Art 5-6 is open to students age five or six. Join us in making creative creations! This class aims to inspire our young artists to use their imagination when making art. Together we will play with clay, mixed media collage, acrylic paint and many other forms of media to make wacky and fun pieces of art sure to make anyone smile. During these projects students will be encouraged to listen to others ideas, play with various types of media and refine their fine motor skills. Projects include: painting flowers with our feet, sculpting hybrid animals out of clay and collaging funny faces. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, crayon, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Lincoln Park: Studio Art (7-9) Section 1

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Studio Art (7-9)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 12:45:00 PM-1:29PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 9.0

Description: Studio Art 7-9 is open to students age seven or eight. Join us in making creative creations! This class aims to inspire our young artists to use their imagination when making art. Together we will play with clay, mixed media collage, acrylic paint and many other forms of media to make wacky and fun pieces of art sure to make anyone smile. During these projects students will be encouraged to listen to others ideas, play with various types of media and refine their fine motor skills. Projects include: painting flowers with our feet, sculpting hybrid animals out of clay and collaging funny faces. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, crayon, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Lincoln Park: Studio Art (7-9) Section 2

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Studio Art (7-9)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 2:45PM-3:29PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 9.0

Description: Studio Art 7-9 is open to students age seven or eight. Join us in making creative creations! This class aims to inspire our young artists to use their imagination when making art. Together we will play with clay, mixed media collage, acrylic paint and many other forms of media to make wacky and fun pieces of art sure to make anyone smile. During these projects students will be encouraged to listen to others ideas, play with various types of media and refine their fine motor skills. Projects include: painting flowers with our feet, sculpting hybrid animals out of clay and collaging funny faces. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, crayon, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Lincoln Park: Symphonic Band

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Symphonic Band
• Day: Monday
• Time: 9:30AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Band Instrument 1 (Brass, Woodwind, Flute, Percussion)

Description: Symphonic Band is required for level 2, advanced, and allegro woodwind, brass, and percussion students. Symphonic Band meets weekly. Students learn and perform standard band literature. they will devleop their overall musicality including: balance, phrasing, style, and independence of parts as well as learning the techniques of playing together in an ensemble under the direction of a conductor. Each student must provide his or her own instrument. Students registering for Symphonic Band must also be registered in a group lesson. (i.e. flute 2 and symphonic band) Students are expected to practice and learn their Symphonic Band music during their regular, daily practice time of 20-30 minutes, five days a week. Symphonic Band students will participate in a skill day evaluation in January as well as the spring semester. The performance requirement for Symphonic Band Students is the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert. There is no charge for Symphonic Band.

Lincoln Park: Theatre Dance for the Actor

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Theatre Dance for the Actor
• Day: Monday
• Time: 3:10PM-4:04PM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Theatre Dance provides basic skills for the performer who is interested in musical theater who has never taken dance before. Students will learn fundamental dance steps and combinations that are seen and done at musical theater auditions and workshops. This class provides the foundation for a student to feel more confident when attending a dance audition for community theater, camp, and regional productions. Theatre Dance will also explore the audition process, choreography, and famous dancers and choreographers who influenced and shaped jazz and musical theater.

Lincoln Park: Theatre Ensemble (12-13)

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Theatre Ensemble (12-13)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 10:50AM-11:34AM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 13.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Foundations 3 or FC Theatre Crash Course

Description: To register for this class, students must turn 12 by the age cutoff date of Oct.15th. If a student is to enter Faith Center without having participated in Theatre Foundations, he or she will be required to take a "Theatre Crash Course" workshop at the beginning of the school year. In Theatre Ensemble, students will discover and celebrate the importance and the power of true community and how it impacts and enriches theatrical performance. While monologue and scene work performance will be a strong focus, both will be done alongside community building exercises, games, challenges, and improvisational activities that are geared toward breaking down the natural barriers that typically inhibit and discourage dramatic artists in this age category. Performance opportunities for Theatre Ensemble include our Scenes & Beans Coffee House in November, as well as in-class monologue and scene performances that happen throughout the year. Students are also invited to take advantage of audition opportunities for the various cross-campus musical and play performances offered throughout the school year and summer.

Lincoln Park: Theatre Foundations 1 (5-7) Section 1

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 1 (5-7)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 11:35AM-12:04PM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 7.0

Description: Open to young children ages 5-7 who are non-readers or early readers. This class will introduce students to foundational drama techniques and terminology through improvisational games and storytelling.

Lincoln Park: Theatre Foundations 1 (5-7) Section 2

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 1 (5-7)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 11:00AM-11:29AM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 7.0

Description: Open to young children ages 5-7 who are non-readers or early readers. This class will introduce students to foundational drama techniques and terminology through improvisational games and storytelling.

Lincoln Park: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11) Section 1

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 12:35PM – 1:04PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Open to students with no prior experience who are fluent readers. Theatre Foundations 2 is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to five years. Acting techniques will be taught via theater games and improvisation exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to perform short scenes/skits and monologues. All Theatre Foundations 2 students are required to have the ability to read off the written page, as it is important for all script work (please speak to the instructor if you have any questions). Students must memorize scenes in order to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home every week. Students will do an in-class performance.

Lincoln Park: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11) Section 2

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:44AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Open to students with no prior experience who are fluent readers. Theatre Foundations 2 is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to five years. Acting techniques will be taught via theater games and improvisation exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to perform short scenes/skits and monologues. All Theatre Foundations 2 students are required to have the ability to read off the written page, as it is important for all script work (please speak to the instructor if you have any questions). Students must memorize scenes in order to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home every week. Students will do an in-class performance.

Lincoln Park: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11) Section 3

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 1:45PM-2:14PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Open to students with no prior experience who are fluent readers. Theatre Foundations 2 is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to five years. Acting techniques will be taught via theater games and improvisation exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to perform short scenes/skits and monologues. All Theatre Foundations 2 students are required to have the ability to read off the written page, as it is important for all script work (please speak to the instructor if you have any questions). Students must memorize scenes in order to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home every week. Students will do an in-class performance.

Lincoln Park: Theatre Foundations 3 (9-11)

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 3 (9-11)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 10:00AM-10:44AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Foundations 2

Description: Students will continue to develop dramatic technique through higher level improvisation exercises, and will learn to make stronger character choices with increased emotional expression and physical movement through characterization and scene study. Lengthier monologues and scenes will be required. Students must be fully memorized in order to perform, and will be expected to work on memorization at home. Students will do in-class performances and may perform at other times during the year, including Scenes & Beans.

Lincoln Park: Ukulele (7-9)

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Ukulele (7-9)
• Day: Monday
• Time: 12:30PM-12:59PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 9.0

Description: Ukulele (7-9) is for beginner students with no or less than one year of experience on the ukulele age 7 to 9. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, how to read standard music notation in the first positon, as well as how to play chords and scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Amazing Grace, Blessed Be Your Name as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the C major scale. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Lincoln Park: Violin Minuet 1

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Violin Minuet 1
• Day: Monday
• Time: 2:20PM – 2:49PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Scherzo 1, or Violin Scherzo 2

Description: Violin Minuet 1 is open to students ages 6 and up that have completed the Scherzo violin. Students entering Minuet level 1 must be able to play Twinkle variations and theme with ease, and may know up through Perpetual Motion in Suzuki Book 1. No music reading skills required at this level, and no orchestra is required for Minuet level 1 students. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Lincoln Park: Violin Minuet 2

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Violin Minuet 2
• Day: Monday
• Time: 1:20PM – 1:49PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Minuet 1

Description: Violin Minuet 2 is open to students ages 6 and up. Must have completed the Minuet 1 violin. Beginning reading skills (from the I Can Read Music book) are required in Minuet level 2, and students at this level must also register for the String Orchestra. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Lincoln Park: Violin Rondeau 1

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Violin Rondeau 1
• Day: Monday
• Time: 12:45PM-1:14PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Minuet

Description: Violin Rondeau 1 is for students that have successfully completed Suzuki Book 1. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in String Orchestra. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Lincoln Park: Violin Rondeau 2

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Violin Rondeau 2
• Day: Monday
• Time: 11:00AM-11:29AM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Minuet 2, Rondeau 1

Description: Violin Rondeau 2 is for students that have successfully completed Suzuki Book 1. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in String Orchestra. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Lincoln Park: Violin Scherzo 1 Section 1

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Violin Scherzo 1
• Day: Monday
• Time: 10:30AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Violin Scherzo is open to students ages 6 and up with less than one year of experience playing the violin. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Lincoln Park: Violin Scherzo 1 Section 2

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Violin Scherzo 1
• Day: Monday
• Time: 11:45AM-12:14PM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Violin Scherzo is open to students ages 6 and up with less than one year of experience playing the violin. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Lincoln Park: Violin Scherzo 2 Section 1

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Violin Scherzo 2
• Day: Monday
• Time: 10:00AM-10:29AM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Prelude, or Violin Scherzo 1

Description: Violin Scherzo 2 is open to students ages 6 and up have completed Violin Scherzo 1. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Lincoln Park: Violin Scherzo 2 Section 2

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Violin Scherzo 2
• Day: Monday
• Time: 1:50PM-2:19PM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Prelude, or Violin Scherzo 1

Description: Violin Scherzo 2 is open to students ages 6 and up have completed Violin Scherzo 1. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Lincoln Park: Vocal Technique

• Location: Lincoln Park
• Base Class: Vocal Technique
• Day: Monday
• Time: 1:05PM-1:34PM

Online: Advanced Art

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Advanced Art
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 8:30AM – 9:14AM
• Minimum Age: 14.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Art 3

Description: Advanced Art is open to students who have successfully completed Art 3 and have demonstrated the proficiency requirements for this class. Students study various visual arts concepts, compiling a portfolio throughout the year. Topics covered include advanced drawing (advanced human figure, drapery, Old Master drawings and technique), composition and design (study of Renaissance artists, the Moderns, photographers, and contemporary magazine and book designers), painting in acrylic (various kinds of brushes and palette knives on canvas boards), and sculpture (sculpting figures, animals and architecture using clay, wire armature, and wooden support bases, later painted with acrylics and protective coatings). Student artwork will be showcased at various Faith Center events and performances.

Online: Advanced Brass

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Advanced Brass
• Day: scheduled
• Time: by instructor & student
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Brass 2

Description: Advanced Brass is open to students who have completed level 2 on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Online: Advanced Flute

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Advanced Flute
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Flute 2

Description: Advanced Flute is open to students who have completed level 2 on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play flute. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Online: Advanced Guitar

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Advanced Guitar
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 4

Description: Advanced Guitar is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 4. Students will learn advanced techniques such as classical style finger picking, artifical harmonics, octaves, pitch bending, arpeggios and more. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the all positons, as well as play in any key using the seven mode scales and learn advanced strumming techniques. Once the course is finished students should be able to play classical guitar songs such as Greensleeves, Asturias (intermediate version) and the worship songs Praise Adonai, Better Is One Day, as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join their church worship teams as if space is available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Advanced Guitar are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Online: Advanced Percussion

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Advanced Percussion
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Percussion 2

Description: Advanced Percussion is open to students who have completed level two on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Online: Advanced Woodwind

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Advanced Woodwind
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Woodwind 2

Description: Advanced Woodwind is open to students who have completed level 2 on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Online: Art 1

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Art 1
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Art 1 students study various visual arts concepts, compiling a portfolio throughout the year. Topics covered include pen and ink techniques (quill pens and ink, line drawing, brush and ink, and ink wash), color theory (watercolor applications), and figure drawing (classical proportions of the adult head and figure, body language and facial expressions). Student artwork will be showcased at various Faith Center events and performances.

Online: Art 2

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Art 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Art 1

Description: Art 2 is open to students who have successfully completed Art 1 and have demonstrated the proficiency requirements to advance to Art 2. Students study various visual arts concepts, compiling a portfolio throughout the year. Topics covered include drawing in perspective/mixed media (drawing organic and inorganic forms in one-, two-, and three-point perspective), ink and advanced color theory (zip-a-tone, stipple paper, pebble-grain paper, collage, and print making), and human figure (indentify names and locations of various bones and muscle groups and understand how they affect outward appearance, posture, and movement in drawings). Student artwork will be showcased at various Faith Center events and performances.

Online: Art 3

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Art 3
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:15AM – 9:59AM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Art 2

Description: Art 3 is open to students who have successfully completed Art 2 and have demonstrated the proficiency requirements to advance to Art 3. Students study various visual arts concepts, compiling a portfolio throughout the year. Topics covered include advanced drawing (plausible figure drawing in one-, two-, and three-point perspective, scratchboards), fundamentals of composition and design (symmetrical and asymmetrical balance, positive and negative space, focus areas, etc…), advanced watercolor techniques (glazes, alla prima, under painting and pointillism), and sculpture (using wire almature to bring a drawn subject to life). Student artwork will be showcased at various FAITH Center events and performances.

Online: ASL Foundations 1

• Location: Online
• Base Class: ASL Foundations 1
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 9:30AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 9.0

Description: This course is designed to expose students to the beautiful language and culture of the Deaf community. Students will learn basic ASL vocabulary and practice expressive skills through the art of music. This introductory course will boost self confidence, enhance communication skills, and allow creativity to flow.

Online: ASL Foundations 2

• Location: Online
• Base Class: ASL Foundations 2
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:30AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: This course is designed to expose students to the beautiful language and culture of the Deaf community. Students will learn basic ASL vocabulary and practice expressive skills through the art of music. This introductory course will boost self confidence, enhance communication skills, and allow creativity to flow.

Online: Bass Guitar

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Bass Guitar

Online: Brass 1

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Brass 1
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Brass 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Online: Brass 2

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Brass 2
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Brass 1

Description: Brass 2 is open to students ages 9 and up who have completed Brass level 1. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Online: Communication Design (13+)

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Communication Design (13+)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:59AM

Online: Conversational ASL

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Conversational ASL
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: ASL Foundations 2

Description: Conversational ASL is for the student who has successfully completed American Sign Language 1. This course provides a comprehensive curriculum focused on American Sign Language (ASL). Students will develop proficiency in ASL, enabling them to engage in basic yet meaningful conversations. The class also explores the rich history and culture of the Deaf community, offering students a deeper appreciation and understanding of ASL. A textbook is required for this course.

Online: Flute 1

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Flute 1
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Flute 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Online: Flute 2

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Flute 2
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Flute 1

Description: Flute 2 is open to students who have completed the level 2 on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Online: Fundamentals of Music Theory

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Fundamentals of Music Theory
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 2:15PM – 2:59PM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: This course provides an introductory survey of traditions and transformations of music in a global perspective, exploring music both as a phenomenon of sound and a phenomenon of culture. The focus of the course is not traditional music per se, but is rather musics of tradition, with tradition understood as a process of transformation whose most remarkable feature is the continuity it nurtures and sustains. Within this framework, we will explore everything from folk and classical genres to contemporary styles of world beat, jazz, popular, and experimental music.

Online: Guitar 1 (11+)

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Guitar 1 (11+)
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Guitar 1 (11+) is for beginner students age 11 and up with no or less that one year experience on the guitar. This course moves at a slightly more accelerated pace and it covers the material of both Guitar 1 and Guitar 2. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, learn how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 5 strings, as well as how to strum chord songs and use scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play melodies such as Ode To Joy, Asturias and strum chords for How Great Is Our God, Blessed Be Your Name as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and first position major scales. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Online: Guitar 2

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Guitar 2
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 1

Description: Guitar 2 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 1 (age 9-10). Students will reinforce basic playing position and techniques, learn how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 5 strings, as well as how to strum chord songs and use scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Ode To Joy, Asturias and strum chords for How Great Is Our God, Blessed Be Your Name as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and first position major scales. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering.

Online: Guitar 3

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Guitar 3
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 2

Description: Guitar 3 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 2 or Guitar 1 (11+). Students will learn intermediate techniques such as alternate picking and improvisation with the five pentatonic scale patterns. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the complete first positon for all 6 strings including accidentals and key signitures. As well as intermediate 16th note strumming patterns with altered open chord songs (Dsus2, Cadd9, Am7 etc). Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Fur Elise, Noche En Espania and strum chords for God of Wonders, In Christ Alone as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join youth worship teams if available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Guitar 3 are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Online: Guitar 4

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Guitar 4
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 3

Description: Guitar 4 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 3. Students will learn intermediate techniques such as Barre Chords, Chord Theory, and intermediate improvisation techniques. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the fith positon for all 6 strings including accidentals and key signitures. As well as play in any key using the major and minor scale patterns. Once the course is finished students should be able to play most worship songs such as Blessed Be Your Name, Lead Me to the Cross as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join their church worship teams if space is available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Guitar 4 are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Online: Music Theory 101

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Music Theory 101
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 1:00PM – 1:44PM

Online: Music Theory 102

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Music Theory 102
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 9:00AM – 9:44AM

Online: Percussion 1

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Percussion 1
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Percussion 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Online: Percussion 2

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Percussion 2
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Percussion 1

Description: Percussion 2 is open to students who have completed Percussion 1. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Online: Photography 1 (12+)

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Photography 1 (12+)
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:00AM – 10:44AM

Online: Violin Minuet 1

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Violin Minuet 1
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Scherzo 1, or Violin Scherzo 2

Description: Violin Minuet 1 is open to students ages 6 and up that have completed the Scherzo violin. Students entering Minuet level 1 must be able to play Twinkle variations and theme with ease, and may know up through Perpetual Motion in Suzuki Book 1. No music reading skills required at this level, and no orchestra is required for Minuet level 1 students. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Online: Violin Minuet 2

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Violin Minuet 2
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Minuet 1

Description: Violin Minuet 2 is open to students ages 6 and up. Must have completed the Minuet 1 violin. Beginning reading skills (from the I Can Read Music book) are required in Minuet level 2, and students at this level must also register for the String Orchestra. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Online: Violin Rondeau 1

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Violin Rondeau 1
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Minuet

Description: Violin Rondeau 1 is for students that have successfully completed Suzuki Book 1. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in String Orchestra. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Online: Violin Rondeau 2

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Violin Rondeau 2
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Minuet 2, Rondeau 1

Description: Violin Rondeau 2 is for students that have successfully completed Suzuki Book 1. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in String Orchestra. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Online: Vocal Techniques

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Vocal Techniques
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:20AM – 10:49AM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Vocal Techniques is open to students ages 13 and up who are also enrolled in Coda Choir. Previous vocal or choral experience is helpful as there will be both solo and group singing opportunities. This class may be taken multiple times in order to gain the full benefit. Students in Vocal Technique will use Group Vocal Technique to begin developing the concepts and skills for diaphragmatic breathing and support for projected singing, vowel and consonant production based on the bel canto method, and performance techniques with Biblical applications in Italian repertoire, classic hymns and songs from American musicals.

Online: Woodwind 1

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Woodwind 1
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Woodwind 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Online: Woodwind 2

• Location: Online
• Base Class: Woodwind 2
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Woodwind 1

Description: Woodwind 2 is open to students who have completed level 1 on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Acting Technique (14+) Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Acting Technique (14+)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:30AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 14.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Ensemble or FC Theatre Crash Course

Description: Acting Technique is for the older student who has acquired the skills taught in Foundations and Ensemble. Those who show a higher level of proficiency may be invited to be a part of the leadership team (Acting Technique Principals) who will be granted opportunities throughout the year, which includes being a part of the team that administers the Theater Crash Course. Students who are entering Faith Center at this point will enter this class through interview and audition, and may need to attend one or more Theater Crash Course Workshops at the beginning of the school year. Acting Technique is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to four years. Students in Acting Technique will continue to develop dramatic skills and creative expression through high level improvisation, drama games, and group challenges in the context of an encouraging, supportive, and God-honoring community. Students will be introduced to various acting techniques and exercises developed by masters such as Stanislavsky, Hagen, Meisner, Spolin, Bogart, and more. Students will be encouraged to uncover and wrestle with vital meta-narrative concepts such as brokenness, fear, redemption, grace, hope, forgiveness, love, etc. that are found in every good and important story. Scene work and monologue development make up a large portion of the learning that will take place in this class. Students are required to select classic monologues/scenes and characters that are challenging. Students must memorize scenes to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home. Performance opportunities for this class include Scenes And Beans, as well as in-class monologue and scene performances that happen throughout the year. Students are also invited to take advantage of audition opportunities for the various cross-campus musical and play performances offered throughout the school year and summer.

Randolph: Acting Technique (14+) Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Acting Technique (14+)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 14.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Ensemble or FC Theatre Crash Course

Description: Acting Technique is for the older student who has acquired the skills taught in Foundations and Ensemble. Those who show a higher level of proficiency may be invited to be a part of the leadership team (Acting Technique Principals) who will be granted opportunities throughout the year, which includes being a part of the team that administers the Theater Crash Course. Students who are entering Faith Center at this point will enter this class through interview and audition, and may need to attend one or more Theater Crash Course Workshops at the beginning of the school year. Acting Technique is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to four years. Students in Acting Technique will continue to develop dramatic skills and creative expression through high level improvisation, drama games, and group challenges in the context of an encouraging, supportive, and God-honoring community. Students will be introduced to various acting techniques and exercises developed by masters such as Stanislavsky, Hagen, Meisner, Spolin, Bogart, and more. Students will be encouraged to uncover and wrestle with vital meta-narrative concepts such as brokenness, fear, redemption, grace, hope, forgiveness, love, etc. that are found in every good and important story. Scene work and monologue development make up a large portion of the learning that will take place in this class. Students are required to select classic monologues/scenes and characters that are challenging. Students must memorize scenes to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home. Performance opportunities for this class include Scenes And Beans, as well as in-class monologue and scene performances that happen throughout the year. Students are also invited to take advantage of audition opportunities for the various cross-campus musical and play performances offered throughout the school year and summer.

Randolph: Acting Technique (14+) Section 3

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Acting Technique (14+)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 12:30PM – 1:14PM
• Minimum Age: 14.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Ensemble or FC Theatre Crash Course

Description: Acting Technique is for the older student who has acquired the skills taught in Foundations and Ensemble. Those who show a higher level of proficiency may be invited to be a part of the leadership team (Acting Technique Principals) who will be granted opportunities throughout the year, which includes being a part of the team that administers the Theater Crash Course. Students who are entering Faith Center at this point will enter this class through interview and audition, and may need to attend one or more Theater Crash Course Workshops at the beginning of the school year. Acting Technique is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to four years. Students in Acting Technique will continue to develop dramatic skills and creative expression through high level improvisation, drama games, and group challenges in the context of an encouraging, supportive, and God-honoring community. Students will be introduced to various acting techniques and exercises developed by masters such as Stanislavsky, Hagen, Meisner, Spolin, Bogart, and more. Students will be encouraged to uncover and wrestle with vital meta-narrative concepts such as brokenness, fear, redemption, grace, hope, forgiveness, love, etc. that are found in every good and important story. Scene work and monologue development make up a large portion of the learning that will take place in this class. Students are required to select classic monologues/scenes and characters that are challenging. Students must memorize scenes to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home. Performance opportunities for this class include Scenes And Beans, as well as in-class monologue and scene performances that happen throughout the year. Students are also invited to take advantage of audition opportunities for the various cross-campus musical and play performances offered throughout the school year and summer.

Randolph: Acting Technique (14+) Section 4

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Acting Technique (14+)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 2:20PM – 3:04PM
• Minimum Age: 14.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Ensemble or FC Theatre Crash Course

Description: Acting Technique is for the older student who has acquired the skills taught in Foundations and Ensemble. Those who show a higher level of proficiency may be invited to be a part of the leadership team (Acting Technique Principals) who will be granted opportunities throughout the year, which includes being a part of the team that administers the Theater Crash Course. Students who are entering Faith Center at this point will enter this class through interview and audition, and may need to attend one or more Theater Crash Course Workshops at the beginning of the school year. Acting Technique is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to four years. Students in Acting Technique will continue to develop dramatic skills and creative expression through high level improvisation, drama games, and group challenges in the context of an encouraging, supportive, and God-honoring community. Students will be introduced to various acting techniques and exercises developed by masters such as Stanislavsky, Hagen, Meisner, Spolin, Bogart, and more. Students will be encouraged to uncover and wrestle with vital meta-narrative concepts such as brokenness, fear, redemption, grace, hope, forgiveness, love, etc. that are found in every good and important story. Scene work and monologue development make up a large portion of the learning that will take place in this class. Students are required to select classic monologues/scenes and characters that are challenging. Students must memorize scenes to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home. Performance opportunities for this class include Scenes And Beans, as well as in-class monologue and scene performances that happen throughout the year. Students are also invited to take advantage of audition opportunities for the various cross-campus musical and play performances offered throughout the school year and summer.

Randolph: Adult String Trio

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Adult String Trio
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 2:00PM – 2:29PM
• Minimum Age: 21.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Adult String Trio is for adult string students that have successfully completed Suzuki Book 2. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Coda Symphonic Orchestra. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their string instrument in a small ensemble. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Advanced Art

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Advanced Art
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 8:30AM – 9:14AM
• Minimum Age: 14.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Art 3

Description: Advanced Art is open to students who have successfully completed Art 3 and have demonstrated the proficiency requirements for this class. Students study various visual arts concepts, compiling a portfolio throughout the year. Topics covered include advanced drawing (advanced human figure, drapery, Old Master drawings and technique), composition and design (study of Renaissance artists, the Moderns, photographers, and contemporary magazine and book designers), painting in acrylic (various kinds of brushes and palette knives on canvas boards), and sculpture (sculpting figures, animals and architecture using clay, wire armature, and wooden support bases, later painted with acrylics and protective coatings). Student artwork will be showcased at various Faith Center events and performances.

Randolph: Advanced Bass/Bass Guitar 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Advanced Bass/Bass Guitar 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:30PM – 1:59PM

Randolph: Advanced Brass

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Advanced Brass
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:25AM – 9:54AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Brass 2

Description: Advanced Brass is open to students who have completed level 2 on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Advanced Guitar Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Advanced Guitar
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:20AM – 9:49AM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 4

Description: Advanced Guitar is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 4. Students will learn advanced techniques such as classical style finger picking, artifical harmonics, octaves, pitch bending, arpeggios and more. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the all positons, as well as play in any key using the seven mode scales and learn advanced strumming techniques. Once the course is finished students should be able to play classical guitar songs such as Greensleeves, Asturias (intermediate version) and the worship songs Praise Adonai, Better Is One Day, as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join their church worship teams as if space is available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Advanced Guitar are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Randolph: Advanced Guitar Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Advanced Guitar
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:00AM – 10:29AM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 4

Description: Advanced Guitar is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 4. Students will learn advanced techniques such as classical style finger picking, artifical harmonics, octaves, pitch bending, arpeggios and more. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the all positons, as well as play in any key using the seven mode scales and learn advanced strumming techniques. Once the course is finished students should be able to play classical guitar songs such as Greensleeves, Asturias (intermediate version) and the worship songs Praise Adonai, Better Is One Day, as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join their church worship teams as if space is available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Advanced Guitar are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Randolph: Advanced Handbells

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Advanced Handbells
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Handbells 2

Description: Advanced Bells is for students who have successfully completed Handbells 2 and have demonstrated the proficiency requirements to advance to Advanced Bells. Ability to read and follow music is a necessity as students play advanced repertoire. Students participate in both January and May Skill Days, and perform in both the fall and spring concerts.

Randolph: Advanced Percussion

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Advanced Percussion
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 8:45AM – 9:14AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Percussion 2

Description: Advanced Percussion is open to students who have completed level two on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Advanced Vocal Technique Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Advanced Vocal Technique
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 8:45AM – 9:14AM
• Minimum Age: 14.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Vocal Technique

Description: Advanced Vocal Techniques is open to students ages 14 and up who are also enrolled in Coda Choir. Previous vocal or choral experience from Vocal Techingue is needed as there will be both solo and group singing opportunities. This class may be taken multiple times in order to gain the full benefit before auditioning for Coda Voice. Students in Advanced Vocal Technique will use Group Vocal Technique to begin developing the concepts and skills for diaphragmatic breathing and support for projected singing, vowel and consonant production based on the bel canto method, and performance techniques with Biblical applications in Italian repertoire, classic hymns and songs from American musicals.

Randolph: Advanced Vocal Technique Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Advanced Vocal Technique
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:00AM-11:29AM
• Minimum Age: 14.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Vocal Technique

Description: Advanced Vocal Techniques is open to students ages 14 and up who are also enrolled in Coda Choir. Previous vocal or choral experience from Vocal Techingue is needed as there will be both solo and group singing opportunities. This class may be taken multiple times in order to gain the full benefit before auditioning for Coda Voice. Students in Advanced Vocal Technique will use Group Vocal Technique to begin developing the concepts and skills for diaphragmatic breathing and support for projected singing, vowel and consonant production based on the bel canto method, and performance techniques with Biblical applications in Italian repertoire, classic hymns and songs from American musicals.

Randolph: Advanced Woodwind

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Advanced Woodwind
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 2:15PM – 2:44PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Woodwind 2

Description: Advanced Woodwind is open to students who have completed level 2 on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Allegro Percussion

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Allegro Percussion
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:44AM

Randolph: Art 1 Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Art 1
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 12:30PM – 1:14PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Art 1 students study various visual arts concepts, compiling a portfolio throughout the year. Topics covered include pen and ink techniques (quill pens and ink, line drawing, brush and ink, and ink wash), color theory (watercolor applications), and figure drawing (classical proportions of the adult head and figure, body language and facial expressions). Student artwork will be showcased at various Faith Center events and performances.

Randolph: Art 1 Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Art 1
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:20PM – 2:04PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Art 1 students study various visual arts concepts, compiling a portfolio throughout the year. Topics covered include pen and ink techniques (quill pens and ink, line drawing, brush and ink, and ink wash), color theory (watercolor applications), and figure drawing (classical proportions of the adult head and figure, body language and facial expressions). Student artwork will be showcased at various Faith Center events and performances.

Randolph: Art 2 Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Art 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Art 1

Description: Art 2 is open to students who have successfully completed Art 1 and have demonstrated the proficiency requirements to advance to Art 2. Students study various visual arts concepts, compiling a portfolio throughout the year. Topics covered include drawing in perspective/mixed media (drawing organic and inorganic forms in one-, two-, and three-point perspective), ink and advanced color theory (zip-a-tone, stipple paper, pebble-grain paper, collage, and print making), and human figure (indentify names and locations of various bones and muscle groups and understand how they affect outward appearance, posture, and movement in drawings). Student artwork will be showcased at various Faith Center events and performances.

Randolph: Art 2 Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Art 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:30AM – 12:14PM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Art 1

Description: Art 2 is open to students who have successfully completed Art 1 and have demonstrated the proficiency requirements to advance to Art 2. Students study various visual arts concepts, compiling a portfolio throughout the year. Topics covered include drawing in perspective/mixed media (drawing organic and inorganic forms in one-, two-, and three-point perspective), ink and advanced color theory (zip-a-tone, stipple paper, pebble-grain paper, collage, and print making), and human figure (indentify names and locations of various bones and muscle groups and understand how they affect outward appearance, posture, and movement in drawings). Student artwork will be showcased at various Faith Center events and performances.

Randolph: Art 3

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Art 3
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:15AM – 9:59AM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Art 2

Description: Art 3 is open to students who have successfully completed Art 2 and have demonstrated the proficiency requirements to advance to Art 3. Students study various visual arts concepts, compiling a portfolio throughout the year. Topics covered include advanced drawing (plausible figure drawing in one-, two-, and three-point perspective, scratchboards), fundamentals of composition and design (symmetrical and asymmetrical balance, positive and negative space, focus areas, etc…), advanced watercolor techniques (glazes, alla prima, under painting and pointillism), and sculpture (using wire almature to bring a drawn subject to life). Student artwork will be showcased at various FAITH Center events and performances.

Randolph: Bass Guitar 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Bass Guitar 1
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:30AM – 11:59AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Bass Guitar students will learn basic playing position and techniques, learn how to read standard music notation in the first positon, as well as how to play along with worship songs songs, and use scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play along with many worship songs as well as add fills between chords of a song. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and first position major scales. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Randolph: Brass 1 Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Brass 1
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:25AM – 10:54AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Brass 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Brass 1 Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Brass 1
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 12:30PM – 12:59PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Brass 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Brass 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Brass 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:30PM – 1:59PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Brass 1

Description: Brass 2 is open to students ages 9 and up who have completed Brass level 1. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Cello Minuet 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Cello Minuet 1
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:30PM – 1:59PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Cello Scherzo

Description: Cello Minuet 1 is open to students ages 6 and up. Must have completed Cello Scherzo. Students entering Minuet level 1 must be able to play Perpetual Motion in Suzuki Book 1 and may know up through Gavotte by Gossec. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play cello. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Cello Minuet 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Cello Minuet 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:45AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Cello Minuet 1

Description: Cello Minuet 1 is open to students ages 6 and up. Must have completed Cello Scherzo. Students entering Minuet level 1 must be able to play Perpetual Motion in Suzuki Book 1 and may know up through Gavotte by Gossec. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play cello. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Cello Rondeau/Sonata

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Cello Rondeau/Sonata
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 2:00PM-2:29PM

Randolph: Cello Scherzo

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Cello Scherzo
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:25AM – 10:54AM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Cello Sherzo is open to students ages 6 and up with less than one year of experience or no experience at all playing the cello. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play cello. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Children's Choir

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Children's Choir
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 12:30PM – 1:14PM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 8.0

Description: Children's Choir is open to students beginning at age 6. No prior singing experience is necessary. Students are introduced to basic vocal concepts such as proper breathing, vocal placement, diction, and basic musicianship. Students perform in the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert.

Randolph: Chimes 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Chimes 1
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:30PM – 1:59PM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Chimes 1 is designed to introduce the basic principals of music in a fun and non-threatening way. Students will learn simple rhythms, note values, and note reading using Chimes. Students participate in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Chimes 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Chimes 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:30AM – 11:59AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Chimes 1

Description: Chimes 2 is open to students ages seven and up who have successfully completed Chimes 1 and have demonstrated the proficiency requirements to advance to Chimes 2. Students learn basic rhythm patterns, note values and note reading as well as ringing and damping techniques. Students participate in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Coda Acting

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Coda Acting
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 2:15PM – 2:59PM
• Minimum Age: 14.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Acting Technique

Description: Coda Acting is the highest level acting course offered at Faith Center. Students who have not come up through Faith Center's theatre program may enter this class by interview and scheduled audition. Families should note that the entrance for the class s highly competitive and spaces are limited. Once accepted, students will be required to attend one or two Theatre Crash Course Workshops at the beginning of the school year. In Coda Acting, students are encouraged to present truth on stage and true community off stage as they practice acting techniques that utilize multiple training methods in the context of a supportive and positive community. Emphasis will be placed on advanced physical, vocal, and emotional character development. Students will be expected to select monologues/scenes based on classic works and must memorize scenes to perform them. This requires time spent practicing outside of the classroom. The culmination of the year's training will be the performance of a non-musical full play. This performance will require additional (outside of class) rehearsal, and a tech week prior to the performance. Carefully check the Coda Acting Rehearsal Calendar against your own calendar before registering. Students are expected to attend the outside-of-class rehearsals to participate in this program. Limited exceptions will be made. Students that participate in this class will not be permitted to audition for the other Faith Center cross-campus productions that have conflicting rehearsal calendars.

Randolph: Coda Brass

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Coda Brass
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 2:00PM – 2:44PM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Advanced Brass

Description: Coda Brass is open to students ages 13 and up who have successfully completed Advanced Brass and have demonstrated the proficiency requirements to advance to Coda Brass. The Coda Program is not another level. Instead, the Coda Program advances our students by the study of great musical literature. Students are placed in Chamber Ensembles based on instrument and ability level. In addition to their 45-minute Chamber Ensemble Class, students must also participate in a 45-minute large ensemble experience called Coda Symphonic Ensemble. Ensemble allows students to play in a symphonic-styled ensemble utilizing the instruments of the traditional Wind Ensemble. Students are encouraged to take a private lesson at least twice monthly. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled for Coda Symphonic Ensemble. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Coda Cello

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Coda Cello
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:15AM – 9:44AM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Cello Sonata

Description: Coda Cello is designed for the advanced string player who has completed Suzuki Level 3 or teacher recommendation. This class will study chamber music written for small string ensembles, and mixed ensembles, as well as study the solo literature written for their instrument. Techniques for performing and auditioning will also be discussed and implemented in class. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Coda Symphonic Orchestra. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Coda Choir

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Coda Choir
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:15PM – 1:59PM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Coda Choir is open to students 13 years of age or older; no prior singing experience is necessary. Students will be introduced to proper breathing, vocal placement, and diction as they learn and perform standard 4-part choral literature. Students perform in the Christmas Concert and in the Spring Concert.

Randolph: Coda Choir Combo

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Coda Choir Combo
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:15PM – 1:59PM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Coda Choir is open to students 13 years of age or older; no prior singing experience is necessary. Students will be introduced to proper breathing, vocal placement, and diction as they learn and perform standard 4-part choral literature. Students perform in the Christmas Concert and in the Spring Concert.

Randolph: Coda Flute

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Coda Flute
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 2:00PM – 2:44PM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Advanced Flute

Description: Coda Flute is designed for students who have completed Advanced and Allegro Levels. The Coda Program is not another level. Instead, the Coda Program advances our students by the study of great musical literature. Students are placed in Chamber Ensembles based on instrument and ability level. In addition to their 45-minute Chamber Ensemble Class, students must also participate in a 45-minute large ensemble experience called Coda Symphonic Ensemble. Coda Ensemble allows students to play in a symphonic-styled ensemble utilizing the instruments of the traditional Wind Ensemble. Students are encouraged to take a private lesson at least twice monthly. Students perform in a concert at the end of the year.

Randolph: Coda Guitar

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Coda Guitar
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 12:35PM – 1:19PM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar Advanced

Description: Coda Guitar is the final level for students who have successfully completed Advanced Guitar. Students will learn college prep level techniques such as classical guitar technique with the Segovia scales and jazz guitar chord theory and improvisation. They will learn jazz standards, and pieces from classical guitar repertoire. Once the course is finished students should be able to play classical guitar songs such as Romanza, Brouwer etudes, and Jazz standards such as Take 5, Autumn Leaves, as well as many others. Students will also learn college level ensemble music to be performed for a end of the year concert together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Coda Guitar are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Randolph: Coda Handbells

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Coda Handbells
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 8:30AM – 9:14AM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Advanced Bells

Description: Coda Bella is for students who have successfully completed Allegro Bells and have demonstrated the proficiency requirements to advance to Coda Bells by audition only. Students will learn advanced reading and musicianship skills as they will be playing advanced repertoire. Students perform in both the fall and spring concerts.

Randolph: Coda Percussion

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Coda Percussion
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:30AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Advanced Percussion

Description: Coda Percussion is designed for students who have completed the advanced levels. The Coda Program is not another level. Instead, the Coda Program advances our students by the study of great musical literature. Students are placed in Chamber Ensembles based on instrument and ability level. In addition to their 45-minute Chamber Ensemble Class, students must also participate in a 45-minute large ensemble experience called Coda Symphonic Ensemble. Ensemble allows students to play in a symphonic-styled ensemble utilizing the instruments of the traditional Wind Ensemble. Students are encouraged to take a private lesson at least twice monthly. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled for Coda Symphonic Ensemble. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Coda String Quartet

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Coda String Quartet
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 2:45PM – 3:29PM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Recommendation from teacher only

Description: Coda String Quartet is designed for the advanced string player who has completed Suzuki Level 3 or teacher recommendation. This class will study chamber music written for small string ensembles, and mixed ensembles, as well as study the solo literature written for their instrument. Techniques for performing and auditioning will also be discussed and implemented in class. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Coda Symphonic Orchestra. Students perform in a concert at the end of the year.

Randolph: Coda Symphonic Band

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Coda Symphonic Band
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 12:30PM – 1:14PM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Band Instrument 2 (Brass, Woodwind, Flute, Percussion)

Description: Coda Symphonic Ensemble is required for Coda and Finale Level woodwind, brass, and percussion students . Coda Symphonic Ensemble meets weekly. Students learn and perform standard band literature. They will develop their overall musicality including: balance, phrasing, style, and independence of parts as well as learning the techniques of playing together in an ensemble under the direction of a conductor. Each student must provide his or her own instrument. Students registering for Coda Symphonic Ensemble must also be registered in a group lesson. (i.e. Coda Flute and Coda Symphonic Ensemble) Students are expected to practice and learn their Coda Symphonic Ensemble music during their regular, daily practice time of 30+ minutes five days a week. Coda Symphonic Ensemble students will participate in a skill day evaluation in January as well as the spring semester. The performance requirement for Coda Symphonic Ensemble Students is the Christmas Concert, and the Spring Concert. There is no charge for Coda Symphonic Ensemble.

Randolph: Coda Symphonic Orchestra

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Coda Symphonic Orchestra
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 12:30PM – 1:14PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Rondeau (Cello, Viola, Violin), String Bass

Description: Coda Symphonic Orchestra is designed for string students who have completed the Rondeau Level. Coda Symphonic Orchestra allows students to play in a symphonic-styled ensemble utilizing the instruments of the traditional orchestra. Students learn and perform standard orchestral literature. Students develop their overall musicality including: balance, phrasing, style, and independence of parts. Auditions for seat position will be held in the fall. Students registering for Coda Symphonic Orchestra are required to enroll in Sonata, Coda String Ensemble and must participate in the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert. Students are expected to practice and learn their ensemble music during their regular, daily practice time. There is no charge for Coda Symphonic Orchestra.

Randolph: Coda Violin 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Coda Violin 1
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Sonata

Description: Coda Violin is open to violin, viola, cello, and string bass students who have successfully completed the Sonata level of the Faith Center string program. The students in Allegro String Quartet/Allegro String Trio will begin the study of chamber music and extended technique on their instrument in preparation to enter the Coda String program. Enrollment is dependent upon teacher recommendation. Coda Symphonic Orchestra mandatory; audition required for seating placement. This class will study chamber music written for small string ensembles, and mixed ensembles, as well as study the solo literature written for their instrument. Techniques for performing and auditioning will also be discussed and implemented in class. Students perform in a concert at the end of the year.

Randolph: Coda Violin 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Coda Violin 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 8:30AM – 9:14AM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Coda Violin 1

Description: Coda Violin is open to violin, viola, cello, and string bass students who have successfully completed the Sonata level of the Faith Center string program. The students in Allegro String Quartet/Allegro String Trio will begin the study of chamber music and extended technique on their instrument in preparation to enter the Coda String program. Enrollment is dependent upon teacher recommendation. Coda Symphonic Orchestra mandatory; audition required for seating placement. This class will study chamber music written for small string ensembles, and mixed ensembles, as well as study the solo literature written for their instrument. Techniques for performing and auditioning will also be discussed and implemented in class. Students perform in a concert at the end of the year.

Randolph: Coda Voice

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Coda Voice
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:30AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Vocal Techniques

Description: Coda Voice is open to students ages 14 and up who are also enrolled in Coda Choir. Placement in Coda Voice is by audition or teacher recommendation only. Students will continue studies in vocal versatility, focusing on strong vocal technique and performance skills in a variety of musical styles. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Coda Choir and will perform in the Christmas Concert and in the Spring Concert.

Randolph: Coda Woodwind

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Coda Woodwind
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:30AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Advanced Woodwind

Description: Coda Woodwind is designed for students who have completed Advanced and Allegro Levels. The Coda Program is not another level. Instead, the Coda Program advances our students by the study of great musical literature. Students are placed in Chamber Ensembles based on instrument and ability level. In addition to their 45-minute Chamber Ensemble Class, students must also participate in a 45-minute large ensemble experience called Coda Symphonic Ensemble. Coda Ensemble allows students to play in a symphonic-styled ensemble utilizing the instruments of the traditional Wind Ensemble. Students are encouraged to take a private lesson at least twice monthly. Students perform in a concert at the end of the year.

Randolph: Communication Design Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Communication Design
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:25AM – 10:09AM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Communication Design blends visual creativity with strategic messaging, focusing on how to convey ideas clearly and effectively through design. Students will use visuals (such as images, layout, typography, and color) to communicate a message that is understandable, persuasive, and purposeful. Students will use digital tools to bring their concepts to life.

Randolph: Communication Design Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Communication Design
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Communication Design blends visual creativity with strategic messaging, focusing on how to convey ideas clearly and effectively through design. Students will use visuals (such as images, layout, typography, and color) to communicate a message that is understandable, persuasive, and purposeful. Students will use digital tools to bring their concepts to life.

Randolph: Concert Band

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Concert Band
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:00AM – 11:29AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Concert Band is required for all first year Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion students. Concert Band meets weekly beginning in October. Students learn and perform standard band literature. They will develop their overall musicality including: balance, phrasing, style, and independence of parts as well as learning the techniques of playing together in an ensemble under the direction of a conductor. Each student must provide his or her own instrument. Students registering for Concert Band must also be registered in a group lesson. (i.e. flute 1 and concert band) Students are expected to practice and learn their Concert Band music during their regular, daily practice time of 15-20 minutes five days a week. The performance requirement for Concert Band Students is the Spring Concert. Concert Band students may also play in the Christmas Recital. There is no charge for Concert Band.

Randolph: Concert Choir

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Concert Choir
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 12.0

Description: Concert Choir is open to students ages 9-12; no prior singing experience is necessary. Students are introduced to standard choral literature, proper breathing, vocal placement, diction, harmony and basic musicianship. Students perform in the Christmas Concert and in the Spring Concert.

Randolph: Dance Ensemble

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Dance Ensemble
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:15AM – 12:09PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Recommendation from teacher only/Dance Ensemble

Description: Dance ensemble is for students who desire to pursue a further interest in dance and choreography. Students will hone their artistic voice in dance through choreographic studies, collaboration with classmates, constructive feedback, and exercising the ability to articulate movement. Students will then choreograph and perform their dance in the spring recital, and for any other outside opportunities that come up throughout the year. This class is by teacher invitation only, and is a combo class with the required dance technique class.

Randolph: Dance Technique Adagio Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Dance Technique Adagio
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:25PM – 2:19PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Dance Technique Primary

Description: Adagio Dance Technique is for students who have successfully completed Dance Technique Primary. It is a continuation of studying different styles of dance, including ballet, modern, and jazz. Students will be expected to learn more elaborate combinations, delve into more complicated footwork, and master the proper approach to each skill and exercise. A dance recital at the end of the year will be presented.

Randolph: Dance Technique Adagio Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Dance Technique Adagio
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 12:30PM – 1:24PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Dance Technique Primary

Description: Adagio Dance Technique is for students who have successfully completed Dance Technique Primary. It is a continuation of studying different styles of dance, including ballet, modern, and jazz. Students will be expected to learn more elaborate combinations, delve into more complicated footwork, and master the proper approach to each skill and exercise. A dance recital at the end of the year will be presented.

Randolph: Dance Technique Corps

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Dance Technique Corps
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 8:30AM – 9:24AM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Dance Technique Adagio

Description: Corps Dance Technique is for students who have successfully completed Dance Technique Adagio. It is a class that is geared towards the older student who has previous dance experience. It will move at a faster pace, and will focus on the proper technique of ballet and modern dance. Students will be expected to learn more elaborate combinations, delve into more complicated footwork, and master the proper approach to each skill and exercise. A dance recital at the end of the year will be presented.

Randolph: Dance Technique Primary Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Dance Technique Primary
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:15PM – 2:09PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Primary Dance Technique is for beginner dance students and will focus on technique in different styles of dance, including ballet, modern, and jazz. Students will be introduced to the vocabulary, discipline, artistry, and etiquette of each technique within a year's time through choreographed exercises and combinations. A dance recital at the end of the year will be presented.

Randolph: Dance Technique Primary Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Dance Technique Primary
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 3:05PM – 3:59PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Primary Dance Technique is for beginner dance students and will focus on technique in different styles of dance, including ballet, modern, and jazz. Students will be introduced to the vocabulary, discipline, artistry, and etiquette of each technique within a year's time through choreographed exercises and combinations. A dance recital at the end of the year will be presented.

Randolph: Dance Technique Principal

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Dance Technique Principal
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:15AM – 11:09AM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Dance Technique Corps

Description: Principal Dance Technique is for students who have successfully completed Dance Technique Corps. It is is for the more serious and advanced dancer that will push the demands of memorization, skill and alignment. Ballet and modern dance units will be conducted as a fast paced, structured dance class with complex exercises and combinations that will continue to enhance and focus on proper technique. Students will present a dance at the Spring Dance Recital.

Randolph: Finale Percussion

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Finale Percussion
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 2:00PM – 2:44PM
• Minimum Age: 14.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Coda Percussion

Description: Finale Percussion is designed for students who have completed the advanced levels. The Finale Program is not another level. Instead, the Finale Program advances our students by the study of great musical literature. Students are placed in Chamber Ensembles based on instrument and ability level. In addition to their 45-minute Chamber Ensemble Class, students must also participate in a 45-minute large ensemble experience called Coda Symphonic Band. Coda Symphonic Band allows students to play in a symphonic-styled ensemble utilizing the instruments of the traditional Wind Ensemble. Students are encouraged to take a private lesson at least twice monthly. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled for Coda Symphonic Band. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Flute 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Flute 1
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:20AM – 9:49AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Flute 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Flute 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Flute 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:00AM – 10:29AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Flute 1

Description: Flute 2 is open to students who have completed the level 2 on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Guitar 1 (11+) Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Guitar 1 (11+)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:00AM – 11:29AM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Guitar 1 (11+) is for beginner students age 11 and up with no or less that one year experience on the guitar. This course moves at a slightly more accelerated pace and it covers the material of both Guitar 1 and Guitar 2. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, learn how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 5 strings, as well as how to strum chord songs and use scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play melodies such as Ode To Joy, Asturias and strum chords for How Great Is Our God, Blessed Be Your Name as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and first position major scales. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Randolph: Guitar 1 (11+) Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Guitar 1 (11+)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 2:00PM – 2:29PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Guitar 1 (11+) is for beginner students age 11 and up with no or less that one year experience on the guitar. This course moves at a slightly more accelerated pace and it covers the material of both Guitar 1 and Guitar 2. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, learn how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 5 strings, as well as how to strum chord songs and use scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play melodies such as Ode To Joy, Asturias and strum chords for How Great Is Our God, Blessed Be Your Name as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and first position major scales. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Randolph: Guitar 1 (8-10) Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Guitar 1 (8-10)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 12:00PM – 12:29PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 10.0

Description: Guitar 1 (8-10) is for beginner students with no or less than one year of experience on the guitar aged 8 to 10. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 3 strings, as well as how to play chords and scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Twinkle, Au Clair De La Lune, Ode To Joy and strum chords for How Great Is Our God as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and C major scale. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Randolph: Guitar 1 (8-10) Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Guitar 1 (8-10)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 8:45AM – 9:14AM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 10.0

Description: Guitar 1 (8-10) is for beginner students with no or less than one year of experience on the guitar aged 8 to 10. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 3 strings, as well as how to play chords and scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Twinkle, Au Clair De La Lune, Ode To Joy and strum chords for How Great Is Our God as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and C major scale. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Randolph: Guitar 1 (8-10) Section 3

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Guitar 1 (8-10)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:44AM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 10.0

Description: Guitar 1 (8-10) is for beginner students with no or less than one year of experience on the guitar aged 8 to 10. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 3 strings, as well as how to play chords and scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Twinkle, Au Clair De La Lune, Ode To Joy and strum chords for How Great Is Our God as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and C major scale. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Randolph: Guitar 2 Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Guitar 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:45AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 1

Description: Guitar 2 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 1 (age 9-10). Students will reinforce basic playing position and techniques, learn how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 5 strings, as well as how to strum chord songs and use scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Ode To Joy, Asturias and strum chords for How Great Is Our God, Blessed Be Your Name as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and first position major scales. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering.

Randolph: Guitar 3 Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Guitar 3
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:30AM – 11:59AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 2

Description: Guitar 3 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 2 or Guitar 1 (11+). Students will learn intermediate techniques such as alternate picking and improvisation with the five pentatonic scale patterns. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the complete first positon for all 6 strings including accidentals and key signitures. As well as intermediate 16th note strumming patterns with altered open chord songs (Dsus2, Cadd9, Am7 etc). Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Fur Elise, Noche En Espania and strum chords for God of Wonders, In Christ Alone as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join youth worship teams if available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Guitar 3 are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Randolph: Guitar 3 Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Guitar 3
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 2:45PM – 3:14PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 2

Description: Guitar 3 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 2 or Guitar 1 (11+). Students will learn intermediate techniques such as alternate picking and improvisation with the five pentatonic scale patterns. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the complete first positon for all 6 strings including accidentals and key signitures. As well as intermediate 16th note strumming patterns with altered open chord songs (Dsus2, Cadd9, Am7 etc). Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Fur Elise, Noche En Espania and strum chords for God of Wonders, In Christ Alone as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join youth worship teams if available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Guitar 3 are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Randolph: Guitar 3 Section 3

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Guitar 3
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 2:45PM-3:14PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 2

Description: Guitar 3 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 2 or Guitar 1 (11+). Students will learn intermediate techniques such as alternate picking and improvisation with the five pentatonic scale patterns. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the complete first positon for all 6 strings including accidentals and key signitures. As well as intermediate 16th note strumming patterns with altered open chord songs (Dsus2, Cadd9, Am7 etc). Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Fur Elise, Noche En Espania and strum chords for God of Wonders, In Christ Alone as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join youth worship teams if available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Guitar 3 are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Randolph: Guitar 4 Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Guitar 4
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 8:45AM – 9:14AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 3

Description: Guitar 4 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 3. Students will learn intermediate techniques such as Barre Chords, Chord Theory, and intermediate improvisation techniques. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the fith positon for all 6 strings including accidentals and key signitures. As well as play in any key using the major and minor scale patterns. Once the course is finished students should be able to play most worship songs such as Blessed Be Your Name, Lead Me to the Cross as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join their church worship teams if space is available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Guitar 4 are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Randolph: Guitar 4 Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Guitar 4
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:30PM – 1:59PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 3

Description: Guitar 4 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 3. Students will learn intermediate techniques such as Barre Chords, Chord Theory, and intermediate improvisation techniques. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the fith positon for all 6 strings including accidentals and key signitures. As well as play in any key using the major and minor scale patterns. Once the course is finished students should be able to play most worship songs such as Blessed Be Your Name, Lead Me to the Cross as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join their church worship teams if space is available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Guitar 4 are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Randolph: Guitar Ensemble

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Guitar Ensemble
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 3:15PM – 3:59PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 2, Guitar 1 10+

Description: Guitar Ensemble class is a free combo class for students in Guitar 3, Guitar 4, Advanced Guitar, Coda Guitar and Bass Guitar 2. Guitar Ensemble allows students to: 1. Learn and perform classical to contemporary guitar literature written for performance groups (duets, trios, quartets, and larger groups). 2. Build a working knowledge of ensemble skills: following a conductor, giving and receiving cues, listening and responding musically to the ensemble. 3. Increase their performance skills, refining their stage technique and stage etiquette. 4. Experience performing ensemble literature in front of an audience. The performance requirement for Guitar Ensemble students is the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert.

Randolph: Handbells 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Handbells 1
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:25AM – 10:09AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Handbells 1 is for students ages 10 and up who have demonstrated the proficiency requirements to advance to Handbells 1. Students learn basic bell ringing techniques, care and maintenance of bells, and the overall development of musicality and musicianship. Students perform in the spring.

Randolph: Handbells 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Handbells 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 12:15PM – 12:59PM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Handbells 1

Description: Handbells 2 is for students ages 10 and up who have successfully completed Handbells 1 and have demonstrated the proficiency requirements to advance to Handbells 1. Students learn basic bell ringing techniques, care and maintenance of bells, and the overall development of musicality and musicianship. Students perform in the spring.

Randolph: Intro Guitar Ensemble

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Intro Guitar Ensemble
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 12:00PM-12:29PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Beginner Guitar Ensemble class is a free combo class for students in Guitar 1, Ukulele 10+, and Guitar 2. Beginner Guitar Ensemble allows students to: 1. Learn and perform classical to contemporary guitar literature written for performance groups (duets, trios, quartets, and larger groups). 2. Build a working knowledge of ensemble skills: following a conductor, giving and receiving cues, listening and responding musically to the ensemble. 3. Increase their performance skills, refining their stage technique and stage etiquette. 4. Experience performing ensemble literature in front of an audience. The performance requirement for Beginner Guitar Ensemble students is the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert.

Randolph: Introduction to Dance (5-7) Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Introduction to Dance (5-7)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:25AM – 10:09AM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 7.0

Description: Introduction to Dance is for younger beginner dance students and will focus on introductory technique in different styles of dance, including ballet and jazz. Students will be introduced to the vocabulary, discipline, artistry, and etiquette of each technique within a year's time through choreographed exercises and combinations. A dance recital at the end of the year may be presented.

Randolph: Introduction to Dance (5-7) Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Introduction to Dance (5-7)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 2:20PM – 3:04PM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 7.0

Description: Introduction to Dance is for younger beginner dance students and will focus on introductory technique in different styles of dance, including ballet and jazz. Students will be introduced to the vocabulary, discipline, artistry, and etiquette of each technique within a year's time through choreographed exercises and combinations. A dance recital at the end of the year may be presented.

Randolph: Jazz Band

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Jazz Band
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 3:30PM – 4:14PM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Recommendation from teacher, Auditions

Description: Jazz Band is by audition only. Auditions will be held during class time on the date announced in the Messenger. Open to students who have played their primary instrument for three or more years and are enrolled in: Symphonic Band, Symphonic Orchestra, Concert Choir, Coda Choir, or Coda Guitar. Students are exposed to various musical styles (including but not limited to: Blues, Swing, Latin, and Contemporary) with emphasis placed on improvisational techniques. Students perform in the Christmas and Spring Concerts.

Randolph: Percussion 1 Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Percussion 1
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:00PM – 1:29PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Percussion 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Percussion 1 Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Percussion 1
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:50AM – 12:19PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Percussion 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Percussion 2 Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Percussion 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:44AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Percussion 1

Description: Percussion 2 is open to students who have completed Percussion 1. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Percussion 2 Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Percussion 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 8:45AM – 9:14AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Percussion 1

Description: Percussion 2 is open to students who have completed Percussion 1. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Photography 1 (11+)

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Photography 1 (11+)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:59AM

Randolph: Photography 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Photography 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:25AM – 10:09AM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Photography 1

Description: Photography 2 is open to students who have completed Photography I. Students who have successfully completed Photography Workshop 2 or 3 at Faith Center for the Arts also qualify for this course. In this course, students will expand upon the concepts learned in Photography I and will continue with a focus on the use of Adobe Photoshop to create a complete photographic composition. An example of this process is the utilization of Adobe Photoshop to compile separately selected photos, which may include a background, person, and product, into a single, creative composition. Students will need to bring their own camera; any camera will be acceptable. Student required materials for this course include a thumb drive for saving student work.

Randolph: Preschool Crafts Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Preschool Crafts
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:00PM – 1:29PM
• Minimum Age: 1.0
• Maximum Age: 6.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Open to preschool-aged siblings of students enrolled in FAITH Center classes. Students receive instruction and assistance in making a different craft each week from the 1st Tuesday in October through the last Tuesday in April. Projects are prepared and led by parent volunteers. On Skill Days there are no Preschool Craft classes; however, extra projects and coloring pages should be set out in Fellowship Hall on these days.

Randolph: Preschool Crafts Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Preschool Crafts
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:30PM – 1:59PM
• Minimum Age: 1.0
• Maximum Age: 6.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Open to preschool-aged siblings of students enrolled in FAITH Center classes. Students receive instruction and assistance in making a different craft each week from the 1st Tuesday in October through the last Tuesday in April. Projects are prepared and led by parent volunteers. On Skill Days there are no Preschool Craft classes; however, extra projects and coloring pages should be set out in Fellowship Hall on these days.

Randolph: Preschool Creative Movers

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Preschool Creative Movers
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:15AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 3.0
• Maximum Age: 5.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Open to preschool-aged siblings of students enrolled in FAITH Center classes. This playful class blends creative movement, music, and simple storytelling to help our youngest artists explore rhythm, expression, and imagination. Through games, songs, and guided activities, children will move their bodies, act out stories, and learn to collaborate in a fun, supportive environment. Led by a warm and experienced parent volunteer, this class is designed to nurture confidence, coordination, and creativity in our littlest performers.

Randolph: Preschool Story & Circle Time

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Preschool Story & Circle Time
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:45AM – 12:14PM
• Minimum Age: 1.0
• Maximum Age: 6.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Open to preschool-aged siblings of students enrolled in FAITH Center classes. Students enjoy listening to a variety of stories and participating in a variety of activities led by parent volunteers. There is no participation cost.

Randolph: Preschool Video

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Preschool Video
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 12:30PM – 12:59PM
• Minimum Age: 1.0
• Maximum Age: 6.0

Description: Open to preschool-aged siblings of students enrolled in FAITH Center classes. Students enjoy listening to a variety of stories and participating in a variety of activities led by parent volunteers. There is no participation cost.

Randolph: Recorder

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Recorder
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:30AM – 11:59AM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Recorder is open to students with no prior musical experience. This course provides an introduction to band instruments. Students learn the basics of playing an instrument, such as: reading music, proper breath support, and basic musicianship. Instrument and book is included in class tuition. Recorder class begins in mid-October and continues through year's end. Students perform in the spring. May Skill Day is used to introduce the students to the various band instruments and recommend an instrument for the student for the following school year. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: String Bass

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: String Bass
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:00PM – 1:29PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: String Bass is for students interested in learning upright bass. This class will study chamber music written for small string ensembles, and mixed ensembles, as well as study the solo literature written for their instrument. Techniques for performing and auditioning will also be discussed and implemented in class. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Coda Symphonic Orchestra. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: String Orchestra

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: String Orchestra
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:45AM – 12:29PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Minuet 2 (Cello, Viola, Violin), String Bass

Description: String Orchesrta is open to all string students who have met the proficiency requirements for Minuet level 2, Rondeau, Sonata, Coda String. Students learn and perform standard ensemble literature. Students develop their overall musicality including: balance, phrasing, style, and independence of parts. Auditions for seat position will be held in the fall. Students registering for Symphonic Orchestra are required to enroll in Minuet Level 2, Rondeau, Sonata, Coda String and must participate in the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert. Students are expected to practice and learn their ensemble music during their regular, daily practice time. There is no charge for String Orchestra.

Randolph: Studio Art (11+) Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Studio Art (11+)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 2:20PM – 3:04PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Studio Art 11+ is open to students ages eleven and up; students may enroll in this class more than one year. Art Survey classes are divided into three trimesters, each with its own specific area of focus: Drawing / Painting – Students focus on foundational concepts such as pencil drawing, watercolor and watercolor pencils, pastels, and acrylics. II. Cartooning / Anime – Students focus on the art of cartooning by creating a character and storyboard and then talking through the publishing process. III. Sculpture – Students focus on sculpturing concepts such as air dry clay, animals, self-portraits, and a kiln-fired pottery piece. Student artwork will be showcased at various FAITH Center events and performances. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Randolph: Studio Art (11+) Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Studio Art (11+)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 8:45AM – 9:29AM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Studio Art 11+ is open to students ages eleven and up; students may enroll in this class more than one year. Art Survey classes are divided into three trimesters, each with its own specific area of focus: Drawing / Painting – Students focus on foundational concepts such as pencil drawing, watercolor and watercolor pencils, pastels, and acrylics. II. Cartooning / Anime – Students focus on the art of cartooning by creating a character and storyboard and then talking through the publishing process. III. Sculpture – Students focus on sculpturing concepts such as air dry clay, animals, self-portraits, and a kiln-fired pottery piece. Student artwork will be showcased at various FAITH Center events and performances. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Randolph: Studio Art (5-6) Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Studio Art (5-6)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:30AM – 12:14PM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 6.0

Description: Studio Art 5-6 is open to students age five or six. Join us in making creative creations! This class aims to inspire our young artists to use their imagination when making art. Together we will play with clay, mixed media collage, acrylic paint and many other forms of media to make wacky and fun pieces of art sure to make anyone smile. During these projects students will be encouraged to listen to others ideas, play with various types of media and refine their fine motor skills. Projects include: painting flowers with our feet, sculpting hybrid animals out of clay and collaging funny faces. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, crayon, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Randolph: Studio Art (5-6) Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Studio Art (5-6)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:30PM – 2:14PM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 6.0

Description: Studio Art 5-6 is open to students age five or six. Join us in making creative creations! This class aims to inspire our young artists to use their imagination when making art. Together we will play with clay, mixed media collage, acrylic paint and many other forms of media to make wacky and fun pieces of art sure to make anyone smile. During these projects students will be encouraged to listen to others ideas, play with various types of media and refine their fine motor skills. Projects include: painting flowers with our feet, sculpting hybrid animals out of clay and collaging funny faces. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, crayon, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Randolph: Studio Art (7-9) Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Studio Art (7-9)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:40AM – 10:24AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 9.0

Description: Studio Art 7-9 is open to students age seven or eight. Join us in making creative creations! This class aims to inspire our young artists to use their imagination when making art. Together we will play with clay, mixed media collage, acrylic paint and many other forms of media to make wacky and fun pieces of art sure to make anyone smile. During these projects students will be encouraged to listen to others ideas, play with various types of media and refine their fine motor skills. Projects include: painting flowers with our feet, sculpting hybrid animals out of clay and collaging funny faces. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, crayon, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Randolph: Studio Art (7-9) Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Studio Art (7-9)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 3:15PM – 3:59PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 9.0

Description: Studio Art 7-9 is open to students age seven or eight. Join us in making creative creations! This class aims to inspire our young artists to use their imagination when making art. Together we will play with clay, mixed media collage, acrylic paint and many other forms of media to make wacky and fun pieces of art sure to make anyone smile. During these projects students will be encouraged to listen to others ideas, play with various types of media and refine their fine motor skills. Projects include: painting flowers with our feet, sculpting hybrid animals out of clay and collaging funny faces. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, crayon, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Randolph: Studio Art (9-11) Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Studio Art (9-11)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 12:35PM – 1:19PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Studio Art 9-10 is open to students age nine or ten. Art through the Centuries. Journey with us as we learn what art has looked like in the past! Pretend that art class is a time machine and learn how and why art was made. Together we will walk with the Egyptians, stroll through the Roman Empire, watch the recreation of the Renaissance and experience the rise of the art scene as we know it. Aimed at combining art and art history, this class is a survey of centuries marked with important artistic advancements. Students will create using various media and build upon their existing skill set. Project include: Ancient Egyptian bas-relief sculpture tablets, studying Da Vinci with chalk pastel and a Vermeer inspired oil pastel still life. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Randolph: Studio Art (9-11) Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Studio Art (9-11)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:35AM – 11:19AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Studio Art 9-10 is open to students age nine or ten. Art through the Centuries. Journey with us as we learn what art has looked like in the past! Pretend that art class is a time machine and learn how and why art was made. Together we will walk with the Egyptians, stroll through the Roman Empire, watch the recreation of the Renaissance and experience the rise of the art scene as we know it. Aimed at combining art and art history, this class is a survey of centuries marked with important artistic advancements. Students will create using various media and build upon their existing skill set. Project include: Ancient Egyptian bas-relief sculpture tablets, studying Da Vinci with chalk pastel and a Vermeer inspired oil pastel still life. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Randolph: Symphonic Band

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Symphonic Band
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:00AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Band Instrument 1 (Brass, Woodwind, Flute, Percussion)

Description: Symphonic Band is required for level 2, advanced, and allegro woodwind, brass, and percussion students. Symphonic Band meets weekly. Students learn and perform standard band literature. they will devleop their overall musicality including: balance, phrasing, style, and independence of parts as well as learning the techniques of playing together in an ensemble under the direction of a conductor. Each student must provide his or her own instrument. Students registering for Symphonic Band must also be registered in a group lesson. (i.e. flute 2 and symphonic band) Students are expected to practice and learn their Symphonic Band music during their regular, daily practice time of 20-30 minutes, five days a week. Symphonic Band students will participate in a skill day evaluation in January as well as the spring semester. The performance requirement for Symphonic Band Students is the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert. There is no charge for Symphonic Band.

Randolph: Theatre Dance for the Actor Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Theatre Dance for the Actor
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 2:20PM – 3:14PM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Theatre Dance provides basic skills for the performer who is interested in musical theater who has never taken dance before. Students will learn fundamental dance steps and combinations that are seen and done at musical theater auditions and workshops. This class provides the foundation for a student to feel more confident when attending a dance audition for community theater, camp, and regional productions. Theatre Dance will also explore the audition process, choreography, and famous dancers and choreographers who influenced and shaped jazz and musical theater.

Randolph: Theatre Dance for the Actor Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Theatre Dance for the Actor
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 12:20PM – 1:14PM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Theatre Dance provides basic skills for the performer who is interested in musical theater who has never taken dance before. Students will learn fundamental dance steps and combinations that are seen and done at musical theater auditions and workshops. This class provides the foundation for a student to feel more confident when attending a dance audition for community theater, camp, and regional productions. Theatre Dance will also explore the audition process, choreography, and famous dancers and choreographers who influenced and shaped jazz and musical theater.

Randolph: Theatre Ensemble (12-13) Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Theatre Ensemble (12-13)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:30AM – 12:14PM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 13.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Foundations 3 or FC Theatre Crash Course

Description: To register for this class, students must turn 12 by the age cutoff date of Oct.15th. If a student is to enter Faith Center without having participated in Theatre Foundations, he or she will be required to take a "Theatre Crash Course" workshop at the beginning of the school year. In Theatre Ensemble, students will discover and celebrate the importance and the power of true community and how it impacts and enriches theatrical performance. While monologue and scene work performance will be a strong focus, both will be done alongside community building exercises, games, challenges, and improvisational activities that are geared toward breaking down the natural barriers that typically inhibit and discourage dramatic artists in this age category. Performance opportunities for Theatre Ensemble include our Scenes & Beans Coffee House in November, as well as in-class monologue and scene performances that happen throughout the year. Students are also invited to take advantage of audition opportunities for the various cross-campus musical and play performances offered throughout the school year and summer.

Randolph: Theatre Ensemble (12-13) Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Theatre Ensemble (12-13)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:20PM – 2:04PM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 13.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Foundations 3 or FC Theatre Crash Course

Description: To register for this class, students must turn 12 by the age cutoff date of Oct.15th. If a student is to enter Faith Center without having participated in Theatre Foundations, he or she will be required to take a "Theatre Crash Course" workshop at the beginning of the school year. In Theatre Ensemble, students will discover and celebrate the importance and the power of true community and how it impacts and enriches theatrical performance. While monologue and scene work performance will be a strong focus, both will be done alongside community building exercises, games, challenges, and improvisational activities that are geared toward breaking down the natural barriers that typically inhibit and discourage dramatic artists in this age category. Performance opportunities for Theatre Ensemble include our Scenes & Beans Coffee House in November, as well as in-class monologue and scene performances that happen throughout the year. Students are also invited to take advantage of audition opportunities for the various cross-campus musical and play performances offered throughout the school year and summer.

Randolph: Theatre Ensemble (12-13) Section 3

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Theatre Ensemble (12-13)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:25AM – 10:09AM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 13.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Foundations 3 or FC Theatre Crash Course

Description: To register for this class, students must turn 12 by the age cutoff date of Oct.15th. If a student is to enter Faith Center without having participated in Theatre Foundations, he or she will be required to take a "Theatre Crash Course" workshop at the beginning of the school year. In Theatre Ensemble, students will discover and celebrate the importance and the power of true community and how it impacts and enriches theatrical performance. While monologue and scene work performance will be a strong focus, both will be done alongside community building exercises, games, challenges, and improvisational activities that are geared toward breaking down the natural barriers that typically inhibit and discourage dramatic artists in this age category. Performance opportunities for Theatre Ensemble include our Scenes & Beans Coffee House in November, as well as in-class monologue and scene performances that happen throughout the year. Students are also invited to take advantage of audition opportunities for the various cross-campus musical and play performances offered throughout the school year and summer.

Randolph: Theatre Foundations 1 (5-7) Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 1 (5-7)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:30AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 7.0

Description: Open to young children ages 5-7 who are non-readers or early readers. This class will introduce students to foundational drama techniques and terminology through improvisational games and storytelling.

Randolph: Theatre Foundations 1 (5-7) Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 1 (5-7)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:55AM – 11:24AM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 7.0

Description: Open to young children ages 5-7 who are non-readers or early readers. This class will introduce students to foundational drama techniques and terminology through improvisational games and storytelling.

Randolph: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11) Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 8:45AM – 9:14AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Open to students with no prior experience who are fluent readers. Theatre Foundations 2 is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to five years. Acting techniques will be taught via theater games and improvisation exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to perform short scenes/skits and monologues. All Theatre Foundations 2 students are required to have the ability to read off the written page, as it is important for all script work (please speak to the instructor if you have any questions). Students must memorize scenes in order to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home every week. Students will do an in-class performance.

Randolph: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11) Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:30PM – 1:59PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Open to students with no prior experience who are fluent readers. Theatre Foundations 2 is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to five years. Acting techniques will be taught via theater games and improvisation exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to perform short scenes/skits and monologues. All Theatre Foundations 2 students are required to have the ability to read off the written page, as it is important for all script work (please speak to the instructor if you have any questions). Students must memorize scenes in order to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home every week. Students will do an in-class performance.

Randolph: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11) Section 3

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 2:15PM – 2:44PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Open to students with no prior experience who are fluent readers. Theatre Foundations 2 is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to five years. Acting techniques will be taught via theater games and improvisation exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to perform short scenes/skits and monologues. All Theatre Foundations 2 students are required to have the ability to read off the written page, as it is important for all script work (please speak to the instructor if you have any questions). Students must memorize scenes in order to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home every week. Students will do an in-class performance.

Randolph: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11) Section 4

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 12:00PM – 12:29PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Open to students with no prior experience who are fluent readers. Theatre Foundations 2 is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to five years. Acting techniques will be taught via theater games and improvisation exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to perform short scenes/skits and monologues. All Theatre Foundations 2 students are required to have the ability to read off the written page, as it is important for all script work (please speak to the instructor if you have any questions). Students must memorize scenes in order to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home every week. Students will do an in-class performance.

Randolph: Theatre Foundations 3 (9-11) Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 3 (9-11)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:00AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Foundations 2

Description: Students will continue to develop dramatic technique through higher level improvisation exercises, and will learn to make stronger character choices with increased emotional expression and physical movement through characterization and scene study. Lengthier monologues and scenes will be required. Students must be fully memorized in order to perform, and will be expected to work on memorization at home. Students will do in-class performances and may perform at other times during the year, including Scenes & Beans.

Randolph: Theatre Foundations 3 (9-11) Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 3 (9-11)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 12:30PM – 1:14PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Foundations 2

Description: Students will continue to develop dramatic technique through higher level improvisation exercises, and will learn to make stronger character choices with increased emotional expression and physical movement through characterization and scene study. Lengthier monologues and scenes will be required. Students must be fully memorized in order to perform, and will be expected to work on memorization at home. Students will do in-class performances and may perform at other times during the year, including Scenes & Beans.

Randolph: Ukulele (7-9) Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Ukulele (7-9)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:15AM – 9:44AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 9.0

Description: Ukulele (7-9) is for beginner students with no or less than one year of experience on the ukulele age 7 to 9. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, how to read standard music notation in the first positon, as well as how to play chords and scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Amazing Grace, Blessed Be Your Name as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the C major scale. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Randolph: Ukulele (7-9) Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Ukulele (7-9)
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:35AM – 11:04AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 9.0

Description: Ukulele (7-9) is for beginner students with no or less than one year of experience on the ukulele age 7 to 9. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, how to read standard music notation in the first positon, as well as how to play chords and scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Amazing Grace, Blessed Be Your Name as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the C major scale. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Randolph: Viola Minuet 2/Rondeau

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Viola Minuet 2/Rondeau
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 2:30PM – 2:59PM

Randolph: Violin Minuet 1 Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Violin Minuet 1
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:30PM – 1:59PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Scherzo 1, or Violin Scherzo 2

Description: Violin Minuet 1 is open to students ages 6 and up that have completed the Scherzo violin. Students entering Minuet level 1 must be able to play Twinkle variations and theme with ease, and may know up through Perpetual Motion in Suzuki Book 1. No music reading skills required at this level, and no orchestra is required for Minuet level 1 students. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Violin Minuet 1 Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Violin Minuet 1
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 12:30PM – 12:59PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Scherzo 1, or Violin Scherzo 2

Description: Violin Minuet 1 is open to students ages 6 and up that have completed the Scherzo violin. Students entering Minuet level 1 must be able to play Twinkle variations and theme with ease, and may know up through Perpetual Motion in Suzuki Book 1. No music reading skills required at this level, and no orchestra is required for Minuet level 1 students. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Violin Minuet 1B Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Violin Minuet 1B
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:30PM – 1:59PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Scherzo 1, or Violin Scherzo 2

Description: Violin Minuet 1b is open to students ages 6 and up that have completed the Scherzo violin. Students entering Minuet level 1 must be able to play Twinkle variations and theme with ease, and may know up through Perpetual Motion in Suzuki Book 1. No music reading skills required at this level, and no orchestra is required for Minuet level 1 students. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Violin Minuet 1B Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Violin Minuet 1B
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:15AM – 9:44AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Scherzo 1, or Violin Scherzo 2

Description: Violin Minuet 1b is open to students ages 6 and up that have completed the Scherzo violin. Students entering Minuet level 1 must be able to play Twinkle variations and theme with ease, and may know up through Perpetual Motion in Suzuki Book 1. No music reading skills required at this level, and no orchestra is required for Minuet level 1 students. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Violin Minuet 2 Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Violin Minuet 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:15AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Minuet 1

Description: Violin Minuet 2 is open to students ages 6 and up. Must have completed the Minuet 1 violin. Beginning reading skills (from the I Can Read Music book) are required in Minuet level 2, and students at this level must also register for the String Orchestra. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Violin Minuet 2 Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Violin Minuet 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 12:30PM – 12:59PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Minuet 1

Description: Violin Minuet 2 is open to students ages 6 and up. Must have completed the Minuet 1 violin. Beginning reading skills (from the I Can Read Music book) are required in Minuet level 2, and students at this level must also register for the String Orchestra. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Violin Minuet 2 Section 3

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Violin Minuet 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:15AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Minuet 1

Description: Violin Minuet 2 is open to students ages 6 and up. Must have completed the Minuet 1 violin. Beginning reading skills (from the I Can Read Music book) are required in Minuet level 2, and students at this level must also register for the String Orchestra. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Violin Prelude

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Violin Prelude
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:45AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 4.0
• Maximum Age: 5.0

Description: Violin Prelude is open to students ages 4 and 5 who demonstrate instrument readiness skills. Children are admitted to these classes by interview at Faith Center. The class uses repertoire and concepts from the Suzuki Method, and provides a basic understanding of string instruments as well as ear training. Prelude strings is broken into three sections: a group lesson, a parent lesson, and a private lesson. Parents will gain an understanding of the instrument as a whole, how to develop an effective practice environment at home, and are strongly urged to participate in the class with their own instrument.

Randolph: Violin Rondeau 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Violin Rondeau 1
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:15AM -9:44AM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Minuet

Description: Violin Rondeau 1 is for students that have successfully completed Suzuki Book 1. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in String Orchestra. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Violin Rondeau 2/Sonata

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Violin Rondeau 2/Sonata
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:15AM – 11:44AM

Randolph: Violin Scherzo 1 Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Violin Scherzo 1
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 10:25AM – 10:54AM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Violin Scherzo is open to students ages 6 and up with less than one year of experience playing the violin. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Violin Scherzo 1 Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Violin Scherzo 1
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:15AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Violin Scherzo is open to students ages 6 and up with less than one year of experience playing the violin. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Violin Scherzo 2 Section 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Violin Scherzo 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 11:45AM – 12:14PM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Prelude, or Violin Scherzo 1

Description: Violin Scherzo 2 is open to students ages 6 and up have completed Violin Scherzo 1. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Violin Scherzo 2 Section 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Violin Scherzo 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 9:45AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Prelude, or Violin Scherzo 1

Description: Violin Scherzo 2 is open to students ages 6 and up have completed Violin Scherzo 1. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Vocal Techniques

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Vocal Techniques
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 2:45PM – 3:14PM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Vocal Techniques is open to students ages 13 and up who are also enrolled in Coda Choir. Previous vocal or choral experience is helpful as there will be both solo and group singing opportunities. This class may be taken multiple times in order to gain the full benefit. Students in Vocal Technique will use Group Vocal Technique to begin developing the concepts and skills for diaphragmatic breathing and support for projected singing, vowel and consonant production based on the bel canto method, and performance techniques with Biblical applications in Italian repertoire, classic hymns and songs from American musicals.

Randolph: Woodwind 1

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Woodwind 1
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 1:30PM – 1:59PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Woodwind 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Woodwind 2

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Woodwind 2
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 12:00PM – 12:29PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Woodwind 1

Description: Woodwind 2 is open to students who have completed level 1 on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Randolph: Worship Band

• Location: Randolph
• Base Class: Worship Band
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 8:45AM – 9:29AM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Worship Band is open to students ages 12 and up. Participation in Worship Band is by audition only; auditions will be held during the first two weeks of classes. Students interested in auditioning should enroll in the course. Worship Band will focus on music written for public worship in the Christian Church with a focus on historical roots and contemporary styles. Students will develop their band skills including tuning, timing, and playing in the groove, among others. Under the guidance of Psalm 78:72, students will begin to discern the Biblical truths of the music and will learn to communicate those truths to others with integrity of heart and skillful hands. Students will perform in the Christmas and Spring Concerts

Somerset: Acting Technique (14+)

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Acting Technique (14+)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:00AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 14.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Ensemble or FC Theatre Crash Course

Description: Acting Technique is for the older student who has acquired the skills taught in Foundations and Ensemble. Those who show a higher level of proficiency may be invited to be a part of the leadership team (Acting Technique Principals) who will be granted opportunities throughout the year, which includes being a part of the team that administers the Theater Crash Course. Students who are entering Faith Center at this point will enter this class through interview and audition, and may need to attend one or more Theater Crash Course Workshops at the beginning of the school year. Acting Technique is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to four years. Students in Acting Technique will continue to develop dramatic skills and creative expression through high level improvisation, drama games, and group challenges in the context of an encouraging, supportive, and God-honoring community. Students will be introduced to various acting techniques and exercises developed by masters such as Stanislavsky, Hagen, Meisner, Spolin, Bogart, and more. Students will be encouraged to uncover and wrestle with vital meta-narrative concepts such as brokenness, fear, redemption, grace, hope, forgiveness, love, etc. that are found in every good and important story. Scene work and monologue development make up a large portion of the learning that will take place in this class. Students are required to select classic monologues/scenes and characters that are challenging. Students must memorize scenes to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home. Performance opportunities for this class include Scenes And Beans, as well as in-class monologue and scene performances that happen throughout the year. Students are also invited to take advantage of audition opportunities for the various cross-campus musical and play performances offered throughout the school year and summer.

Somerset: Advanced Flute/Woodwind

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Advanced Flute/Woodwind
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:00AM – 11:29AM

Somerset: Advanced Guitar

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Advanced Guitar
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:15PM – 12:44PM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 4

Description: Advanced Guitar is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 4. Students will learn advanced techniques such as classical style finger picking, artifical harmonics, octaves, pitch bending, arpeggios and more. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the all positons, as well as play in any key using the seven mode scales and learn advanced strumming techniques. Once the course is finished students should be able to play classical guitar songs such as Greensleeves, Asturias (intermediate version) and the worship songs Praise Adonai, Better Is One Day, as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join their church worship teams as if space is available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Advanced Guitar are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Somerset: Advanced Percussion

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Advanced Percussion
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 10:30AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Percussion 2

Description: Advanced Percussion is open to students who have completed level two on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: Advanced Photography

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Advanced Photography
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 10:50AM – 11:34AM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Photography 2

Somerset: Advanced String Ensemble

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Advanced String Ensemble
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:44AM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Rondeau, teacher recommendation

Description: The Advanced String Ensemble class for students who have completed the Rondeau level, or by teacher recommendation. The class allows students to build on the knowledge obtained in the String Orchestra while beginning to explore performing in a smaller ensemble/chamber music group. This group will explore standard orchestra literature as well as chamber music written for small ensembles. Students will develop their musicality, focus on balancing their parts, phrasing, style, and performing well on their independent part while following the group. Students are expected to practice and learn their repertoire during their regular, daily practice time. Students must participate in the Christmas and String Concerts along with possible additional performances in the Showcases.

Somerset: Advanced Vocal Technique

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Advanced Vocal Technique
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 10:15AM-10:44AM
• Minimum Age: 14.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Vocal Technique

Description: Advanced Vocal Techniques is open to students ages 14 and up who are also enrolled in Coda Choir. Previous vocal or choral experience from Vocal Techingue is needed as there will be both solo and group singing opportunities. This class may be taken multiple times in order to gain the full benefit before auditioning for Coda Voice. Students in Advanced Vocal Technique will use Group Vocal Technique to begin developing the concepts and skills for diaphragmatic breathing and support for projected singing, vowel and consonant production based on the bel canto method, and performance techniques with Biblical applications in Italian repertoire, classic hymns and songs from American musicals.

Somerset: Allegro Flute

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Allegro Flute
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:45PM – 1:14PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Advanced Woodwind

Description: Allegro Flute is open to students who have completed level 3 on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: ASL Worship (12+)

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: ASL Worship (12+)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: This class is a fun and engaging new way to learn American Sign Language through worship music and God's Word. Come give praise and glory to the Lord with me as we sing in His language for the Deaf in a beautiful visual expression of worship. This class will cover an understanding of the Deaf culture, learn the background to certain signs, and how to artistically and musically express song through ASL. Students will master signing several popular worship songs throughout the year. Students are required to complete 20 minutes of course work 4 days a week using "Signit ASL (American Sign Language made easy)." There will be an additional charge of $35 in order to access the online course for a full year. Younger students may need assistance from their parents.

Somerset: ASL Worship (7-11)

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: ASL Worship (7-11)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 9:30AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: This class is a fun and engaging new way to learn American Sign Language through worship music and God's Word. Come give praise and glory to the Lord with me as we sing in His language for the Deaf in a beautiful visual expression of worship. This class will cover an understanding of the Deaf culture, learn the background to certain signs, and how to artistically and musically express song through ASL. Students will master signing several popular worship songs throughout the year. Students are required to complete 20 minutes of course work 4 days a week using "Signit ASL (American Sign Language made easy)." There will be an additional charge of $35 in order to access the online course for a full year. Younger students may need assistance from their parents.

Somerset: Bass Guitar 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Bass Guitar 1
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 2:20PM – 2:49PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Bass Guitar students will learn basic playing position and techniques, learn how to read standard music notation in the first positon, as well as how to play along with worship songs songs, and use scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play along with many worship songs as well as add fills between chords of a song. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and first position major scales. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Somerset: Bass Guitar 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Bass Guitar 2
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 10:00AM – 10:29AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Bass Guitar 1

Description: Bass Guitar students will be divided into like ability groups. Scheduling will be based on the availability of the teacher and student. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, learn how to read standard music notation in the first positon, as well as how to play along with worship songs songs, and use scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play along with many worship songs as well as add fills between chords of a song. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and first position major scales. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Somerset: Brass 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Brass 1
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 1:30PM – 1:59PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Brass 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: Brass 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Brass 2
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:15AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Brass 1

Description: Brass 2 is open to students ages 9 and up who have completed Brass level 1. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: Children's Choir

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Children's Choir
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:30PM – 1:14PM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 8.0

Description: Children's Choir is open to students beginning at age 6. No prior singing experience is necessary. Students are introduced to basic vocal concepts such as proper breathing, vocal placement, diction, and basic musicianship. Students perform in the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert.

Somerset: Cinematography Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Cinematography
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:00AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: In this full year course, students will use Adobe Premiere Pro as they write, shoot and edit their own short films. In class they will learn how to prepare their project using outlines and storyboards, how to communicate with others and problem solve as they embark on filming, all while gaining technical familiarity with an industry-standard software.

Somerset: Cinematography Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Cinematography
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:35PM – 1:19PM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: In this full year course, students will use Adobe Premiere Pro as they write, shoot and edit their own short films. In class they will learn how to prepare their project using outlines and storyboards, how to communicate with others and problem solve as they embark on filming, all while gaining technical familiarity with an industry-standard software.

Somerset: Coda Acting

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Coda Acting
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 9:30AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 14.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Acting Technique

Description: Coda Acting is the highest level acting course offered at Faith Center. Students who have not come up through Faith Center's theatre program may enter this class by interview and scheduled audition. Families should note that the entrance for the class s highly competitive and spaces are limited. Once accepted, students will be required to attend one or two Theatre Crash Course Workshops at the beginning of the school year. In Coda Acting, students are encouraged to present truth on stage and true community off stage as they practice acting techniques that utilize multiple training methods in the context of a supportive and positive community. Emphasis will be placed on advanced physical, vocal, and emotional character development. Students will be expected to select monologues/scenes based on classic works and must memorize scenes to perform them. This requires time spent practicing outside of the classroom. The culmination of the year's training will be the performance of a non-musical full play. This performance will require additional (outside of class) rehearsal, and a tech week prior to the performance. Carefully check the Coda Acting Rehearsal Calendar against your own calendar before registering. Students are expected to attend the outside-of-class rehearsals to participate in this program. Limited exceptions will be made. Students that participate in this class will not be permitted to audition for the other Faith Center cross-campus productions that have conflicting rehearsal calendars.

Somerset: Coda Brass

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Coda Brass
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 2:20PM – 2:49PM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Advanced Brass

Description: Coda Brass is open to students ages 13 and up who have successfully completed Advanced Brass and have demonstrated the proficiency requirements to advance to Coda Brass. The Coda Program is not another level. Instead, the Coda Program advances our students by the study of great musical literature. Students are placed in Chamber Ensembles based on instrument and ability level. In addition to their 45-minute Chamber Ensemble Class, students must also participate in a 45-minute large ensemble experience called Coda Symphonic Ensemble. Ensemble allows students to play in a symphonic-styled ensemble utilizing the instruments of the traditional Wind Ensemble. Students are encouraged to take a private lesson at least twice monthly. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled for Coda Symphonic Ensemble. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: Coda Choir

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Coda Choir
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 1:30PM – 2:14PM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Coda Choir is open to students 13 years of age or older; no prior singing experience is necessary. Students will be introduced to proper breathing, vocal placement, and diction as they learn and perform standard 4-part choral literature. Students perform in the Christmas Concert and in the Spring Concert.

Somerset: Coda Choir Combo

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Coda Choir Combo
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 1:30PM – 2:14PM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Coda Choir is open to students 13 years of age or older; no prior singing experience is necessary. Students will be introduced to proper breathing, vocal placement, and diction as they learn and perform standard 4-part choral literature. Students perform in the Christmas Concert and in the Spring Concert.

Somerset: Coda Flute/WW

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Coda Flute/WW
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 10:00AM – 10:44AM

Somerset: Coda Guitar

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Coda Guitar
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:59AM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar Advanced

Description: Coda Guitar is the final level for students who have successfully completed Advanced Guitar. Students will learn college prep level techniques such as classical guitar technique with the Segovia scales and jazz guitar chord theory and improvisation. They will learn jazz standards, and pieces from classical guitar repertoire. Once the course is finished students should be able to play classical guitar songs such as Romanza, Brouwer etudes, and Jazz standards such as Take 5, Autumn Leaves, as well as many others. Students will also learn college level ensemble music to be performed for a end of the year concert together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Coda Guitar are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Somerset: Coda Percussion

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Coda Percussion
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:00AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Advanced Percussion

Description: Coda Percussion is designed for students who have completed the advanced levels. The Coda Program is not another level. Instead, the Coda Program advances our students by the study of great musical literature. Students are placed in Chamber Ensembles based on instrument and ability level. In addition to their 45-minute Chamber Ensemble Class, students must also participate in a 45-minute large ensemble experience called Coda Symphonic Ensemble. Ensemble allows students to play in a symphonic-styled ensemble utilizing the instruments of the traditional Wind Ensemble. Students are encouraged to take a private lesson at least twice monthly. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled for Coda Symphonic Ensemble. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: Coda Symphonic Band

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Coda Symphonic Band
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:35PM – 1:19PM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Band Instrument 2 (Brass, Woodwind, Flute, Percussion)

Description: Coda Symphonic Ensemble is required for Coda and Finale Level woodwind, brass, and percussion students . Coda Symphonic Ensemble meets weekly. Students learn and perform standard band literature. They will develop their overall musicality including: balance, phrasing, style, and independence of parts as well as learning the techniques of playing together in an ensemble under the direction of a conductor. Each student must provide his or her own instrument. Students registering for Coda Symphonic Ensemble must also be registered in a group lesson. (i.e. Coda Flute and Coda Symphonic Ensemble) Students are expected to practice and learn their Coda Symphonic Ensemble music during their regular, daily practice time of 30+ minutes five days a week. Coda Symphonic Ensemble students will participate in a skill day evaluation in January as well as the spring semester. The performance requirement for Coda Symphonic Ensemble Students is the Christmas Concert, and the Spring Concert. There is no charge for Coda Symphonic Ensemble.

Somerset: Coda Violin 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Coda Violin 1
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:35PM – 1:04PM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Sonata

Description: Coda Violin is open to violin, viola, cello, and string bass students who have successfully completed the Sonata level of the Faith Center string program. The students in Allegro String Quartet/Allegro String Trio will begin the study of chamber music and extended technique on their instrument in preparation to enter the Coda String program. Enrollment is dependent upon teacher recommendation. Coda Symphonic Orchestra mandatory; audition required for seating placement. This class will study chamber music written for small string ensembles, and mixed ensembles, as well as study the solo literature written for their instrument. Techniques for performing and auditioning will also be discussed and implemented in class. Students perform in a concert at the end of the year.

Somerset: Coda Voice

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Coda Voice
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 2:15PM-2:59PM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Vocal Techniques

Description: Coda Voice is open to students ages 14 and up who are also enrolled in Coda Choir. Placement in Coda Voice is by audition or teacher recommendation only. Students will continue studies in vocal versatility, focusing on strong vocal technique and performance skills in a variety of musical styles. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Coda Choir and will perform in the Christmas Concert and in the Spring Concert.

Somerset: Concert Band

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Concert Band
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:50AM – 12:19PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Concert Band is required for all first year Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion students. Concert Band meets weekly beginning in October. Students learn and perform standard band literature. They will develop their overall musicality including: balance, phrasing, style, and independence of parts as well as learning the techniques of playing together in an ensemble under the direction of a conductor. Each student must provide his or her own instrument. Students registering for Concert Band must also be registered in a group lesson. (i.e. flute 1 and concert band) Students are expected to practice and learn their Concert Band music during their regular, daily practice time of 15-20 minutes five days a week. The performance requirement for Concert Band Students is the Spring Concert. Concert Band students may also play in the Christmas Recital. There is no charge for Concert Band.

Somerset: Concert Choir

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Concert Choir
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:00AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 12.0

Description: Concert Choir is open to students ages 9-12; no prior singing experience is necessary. Students are introduced to standard choral literature, proper breathing, vocal placement, diction, harmony and basic musicianship. Students perform in the Christmas Concert and in the Spring Concert.

Somerset: Dance Ensemble

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Dance Ensemble
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:45AM – 12:34PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Recommendation from teacher only/Dance Ensemble

Description: Dance ensemble is for students who desire to pursue a further interest in dance and choreography. Students will hone their artistic voice in dance through choreographic studies, collaboration with classmates, constructive feedback, and exercising the ability to articulate movement. Students will then choreograph and perform their dance in the spring recital, and for any other outside opportunities that come up throughout the year. This class is by teacher invitation only, and is a combo class with the required dance technique class.

Somerset: Dance Technique Adagio Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Dance Technique Adagio
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:40PM – 1:29PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Dance Technique Primary

Description: Adagio Dance Technique is for students who have successfully completed Dance Technique Primary. It is a continuation of studying different styles of dance, including ballet, modern, and jazz. Students will be expected to learn more elaborate combinations, delve into more complicated footwork, and master the proper approach to each skill and exercise. A dance recital at the end of the year will be presented.

Somerset: Dance Technique Adagio Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Dance Technique Adagio
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 1:30PM – 2:24PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Dance Technique Primary

Description: Adagio Dance Technique is for students who have successfully completed Dance Technique Primary. It is a continuation of studying different styles of dance, including ballet, modern, and jazz. Students will be expected to learn more elaborate combinations, delve into more complicated footwork, and master the proper approach to each skill and exercise. A dance recital at the end of the year will be presented.

Somerset: Dance Technique Corps

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Dance Technique Corps
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 9:50AM – 10:44AM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Dance Technique Adagio

Description: Corps Dance Technique is for students who have successfully completed Dance Technique Adagio. It is a class that is geared towards the older student who has previous dance experience. It will move at a faster pace, and will focus on the proper technique of ballet and modern dance. Students will be expected to learn more elaborate combinations, delve into more complicated footwork, and master the proper approach to each skill and exercise. A dance recital at the end of the year will be presented.

Somerset: Dance Technique for Moms

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Dance Technique for Moms
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 10:30AM – 11:24AM
• Minimum Age: 21.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Dance Techniques for Moms is a dance class that invites the Faith Center moms to join in on the wonderful dance curriculum we have at Faith Center! Formatted similarly to Dance Technique, students will learn steps and exercises in ballet, jazz/hip-hop and modern that promotes exercise, flexibility and strength.

Somerset: Dance Technique Primary Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Dance Technique Primary
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:35PM – 1:29PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Primary Dance Technique is for beginner dance students and will focus on technique in different styles of dance, including ballet, modern, and jazz. Students will be introduced to the vocabulary, discipline, artistry, and etiquette of each technique within a year's time through choreographed exercises and combinations. A dance recital at the end of the year will be presented.

Somerset: Dance Technique Primary Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Dance Technique Primary
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 1:30PM – 2:24PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Primary Dance Technique is for beginner dance students and will focus on technique in different styles of dance, including ballet, modern, and jazz. Students will be introduced to the vocabulary, discipline, artistry, and etiquette of each technique within a year's time through choreographed exercises and combinations. A dance recital at the end of the year will be presented.

Somerset: Dance Technique Principal

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Dance Technique Principal
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 10:45AM – 11:39AM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Dance Technique Corps

Description: Principal Dance Technique is for students who have successfully completed Dance Technique Corps. It is is for the more serious and advanced dancer that will push the demands of memorization, skill and alignment. Ballet and modern dance units will be conducted as a fast paced, structured dance class with complex exercises and combinations that will continue to enhance and focus on proper technique. Students will present a dance at the Spring Dance Recital.

Somerset: Digital Art (11+) Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Digital Art (11+)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:50AM-12:34PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: In this hands-on course, students will explore the exciting world of digital art using the free software Krita. From drawing and painting to image editing and text design, students will build essential digital skills through a series of creative projects. Along the way, they'll learn how to combine images, experiment with color and layout, and prepare their artwork for both web and print. As the course progresses, students will develop their own unique final project, applying everything they’ve learned. If time allows, we’ll also dip into animation and other digital techniques independent projects.

Somerset: Digital Art (11+) Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Digital Art (11+)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 1:30PM – 2:14PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: In this hands-on course, students will explore the exciting world of digital art using the free software Krita. From drawing and painting to image editing and text design, students will build essential digital skills through a series of creative projects. Along the way, they'll learn how to combine images, experiment with color and layout, and prepare their artwork for both web and print. As the course progresses, students will develop their own unique final project, applying everything they’ve learned. If time allows, we’ll also dip into animation and other digital techniques independent projects.

Somerset: Flute 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Flute 1
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:30AM – 11:59AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Flute 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: Flute 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Flute 2
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 1:50PM – 2:19PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Flute 1

Description: Flute 2 is open to students who have completed the level 2 on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: General Music

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: General Music
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:50AM – 12:19PM
• Minimum Age: 4.0
• Maximum Age: 5.0

Description: Designed for students ages 4-5, students in General Music will focus on the development of basic musical competence and music literacy skills through singing and writing music and movement through the study of Kodaly. Pitch matching, internal beat, note reading, and aural comprehension are stressed and musical activities involving gross and fine motor skills are practiced in preparation for more formal instruction in the Faith Center program. Material is presented in a non-threatening environment through musical games and hands-on experience. Upon student readiness, students will perform in the spring.

Somerset: Guitar 1 (11+) Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Guitar 1 (11+)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:45AM – 12:14PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Guitar 1 (11+) is for beginner students age 11 and up with no or less that one year experience on the guitar. This course moves at a slightly more accelerated pace and it covers the material of both Guitar 1 and Guitar 2. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, learn how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 5 strings, as well as how to strum chord songs and use scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play melodies such as Ode To Joy, Asturias and strum chords for How Great Is Our God, Blessed Be Your Name as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and first position major scales. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Somerset: Guitar 1 (8-10) Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Guitar 1 (8-10)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:00AM – 11:29AM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 10.0

Description: Guitar 1 (8-10) is for beginner students with no or less than one year of experience on the guitar aged 8 to 10. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 3 strings, as well as how to play chords and scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Twinkle, Au Clair De La Lune, Ode To Joy and strum chords for How Great Is Our God as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and C major scale. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Somerset: Guitar 1 (8-10) Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Guitar 1 (8-10)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:00AM – 11:29AM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 10.0

Description: Guitar 1 (8-10) is for beginner students with no or less than one year of experience on the guitar aged 8 to 10. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 3 strings, as well as how to play chords and scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Twinkle, Au Clair De La Lune, Ode To Joy and strum chords for How Great Is Our God as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and C major scale. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Somerset: Guitar 2 Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Guitar 2
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:00PM – 12:29PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 1

Description: Guitar 2 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 1 (age 9-10). Students will reinforce basic playing position and techniques, learn how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 5 strings, as well as how to strum chord songs and use scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Ode To Joy, Asturias and strum chords for How Great Is Our God, Blessed Be Your Name as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and first position major scales. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering.

Somerset: Guitar 2 Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Guitar 2
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:35PM – 1:04PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 1

Description: Guitar 2 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 1 (age 9-10). Students will reinforce basic playing position and techniques, learn how to read standard music notation in the first positon for the first 5 strings, as well as how to strum chord songs and use scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Ode To Joy, Asturias and strum chords for How Great Is Our God, Blessed Be Your Name as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the chromatic scale and first position major scales. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering.

Somerset: Guitar 3 Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Guitar 3
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:45PM – 1:14PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 2

Description: Guitar 3 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 2 or Guitar 1 (11+). Students will learn intermediate techniques such as alternate picking and improvisation with the five pentatonic scale patterns. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the complete first positon for all 6 strings including accidentals and key signitures. As well as intermediate 16th note strumming patterns with altered open chord songs (Dsus2, Cadd9, Am7 etc). Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Fur Elise, Noche En Espania and strum chords for God of Wonders, In Christ Alone as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join youth worship teams if available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Guitar 3 are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Somerset: Guitar 3 Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Guitar 3
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 2:25PM – 2:54PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 2

Description: Guitar 3 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 2 or Guitar 1 (11+). Students will learn intermediate techniques such as alternate picking and improvisation with the five pentatonic scale patterns. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the complete first positon for all 6 strings including accidentals and key signitures. As well as intermediate 16th note strumming patterns with altered open chord songs (Dsus2, Cadd9, Am7 etc). Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Fur Elise, Noche En Espania and strum chords for God of Wonders, In Christ Alone as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join youth worship teams if available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Guitar 3 are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Somerset: Guitar 4 Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Guitar 4
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 1:50PM – 2:19PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 3

Description: Guitar 4 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 3. Students will learn intermediate techniques such as Barre Chords, Chord Theory, and intermediate improvisation techniques. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the fith positon for all 6 strings including accidentals and key signitures. As well as play in any key using the major and minor scale patterns. Once the course is finished students should be able to play most worship songs such as Blessed Be Your Name, Lead Me to the Cross as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join their church worship teams if space is available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Guitar 4 are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Somerset: Guitar 4 Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Guitar 4
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 3:00PM – 3:29PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 3

Description: Guitar 4 is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 3. Students will learn intermediate techniques such as Barre Chords, Chord Theory, and intermediate improvisation techniques. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the fith positon for all 6 strings including accidentals and key signitures. As well as play in any key using the major and minor scale patterns. Once the course is finished students should be able to play most worship songs such as Blessed Be Your Name, Lead Me to the Cross as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join their church worship teams if space is available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Guitar 4 are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Somerset: Guitar Ensemble

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Guitar Ensemble
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 1:30PM – 2:14PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 2, Guitar 1 10+

Description: Guitar Ensemble class is a free combo class for students in Guitar 3, Guitar 4, Advanced Guitar, Coda Guitar and Bass Guitar 2. Guitar Ensemble allows students to: 1. Learn and perform classical to contemporary guitar literature written for performance groups (duets, trios, quartets, and larger groups). 2. Build a working knowledge of ensemble skills: following a conductor, giving and receiving cues, listening and responding musically to the ensemble. 3. Increase their performance skills, refining their stage technique and stage etiquette. 4. Experience performing ensemble literature in front of an audience. The performance requirement for Guitar Ensemble students is the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert.

Somerset: Intro Guitar Ensemble

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Intro Guitar Ensemble
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 3:05PM – 3:34PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Beginner Guitar Ensemble class is a free combo class for students in Guitar 1, Ukulele 10+, and Guitar 2. Beginner Guitar Ensemble allows students to: 1. Learn and perform classical to contemporary guitar literature written for performance groups (duets, trios, quartets, and larger groups). 2. Build a working knowledge of ensemble skills: following a conductor, giving and receiving cues, listening and responding musically to the ensemble. 3. Increase their performance skills, refining their stage technique and stage etiquette. 4. Experience performing ensemble literature in front of an audience. The performance requirement for Beginner Guitar Ensemble students is the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert.

Somerset: Introduction to Dance (5-7) Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Introduction to Dance (5-7)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:45AM – 12:29PM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 7.0

Description: Introduction to Dance is for younger beginner dance students and will focus on introductory technique in different styles of dance, including ballet and jazz. Students will be introduced to the vocabulary, discipline, artistry, and etiquette of each technique within a year's time through choreographed exercises and combinations. A dance recital at the end of the year may be presented.

Somerset: Introduction to Dance (5-7) Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Introduction to Dance (5-7)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 2:25PM – 3:09PM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 7.0

Description: Introduction to Dance is for younger beginner dance students and will focus on introductory technique in different styles of dance, including ballet and jazz. Students will be introduced to the vocabulary, discipline, artistry, and etiquette of each technique within a year's time through choreographed exercises and combinations. A dance recital at the end of the year may be presented.

Somerset: Jazz Band

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Jazz Band
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:45AM – 12:29PM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Recommendation from teacher, Auditions

Description: Jazz Band is by audition only. Auditions will be held during class time on the date announced in the Messenger. Open to students who have played their primary instrument for three or more years and are enrolled in: Symphonic Band, Symphonic Orchestra, Concert Choir, Coda Choir, or Coda Guitar. Students are exposed to various musical styles (including but not limited to: Blues, Swing, Latin, and Contemporary) with emphasis placed on improvisational techniques. Students perform in the Christmas and Spring Concerts.

Somerset: Percussion 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Percussion 1
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:44AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Percussion 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: Percussion 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Percussion 2
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 9:30AM – 9:59AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Percussion 1

Description: Percussion 2 is open to students who have completed Percussion 1. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: Photography 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Photography 1
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 10:50AM – 11:34AM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Photography 1 has no prerequisite. Photography I will introduce the fundamentals of photography. After understanding how the camera works, students will learn to use a camera, create a well-composed photograph, and communicate ideas through images. Students will also research and learn from influential photographers from throughout history. Upon completing this course, students will have created a unified series of images that could potentially be shown in a gallery setting.

Somerset: Preschool Crafts

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Preschool Crafts
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:20PM – 12:49PM
• Minimum Age: 1.0
• Maximum Age: 6.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Open to preschool-aged siblings of students enrolled in FAITH Center classes. Students receive instruction and assistance in making a different craft each week from the 1st Tuesday in October through the last Tuesday in April. Projects are prepared and led by parent volunteers. On Skill Days there are no Preschool Craft classes; however, extra projects and coloring pages should be set out in Fellowship Hall on these days.

Somerset: Preschool Creative Movers

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Preschool Creative Movers
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:50PM – 1:19PM
• Minimum Age: 3.0
• Maximum Age: 5.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Open to preschool-aged siblings of students enrolled in FAITH Center classes. This playful class blends creative movement, music, and simple storytelling to help our youngest artists explore rhythm, expression, and imagination. Through games, songs, and guided activities, children will move their bodies, act out stories, and learn to collaborate in a fun, supportive environment. Led by a warm and experienced parent volunteer, this class is designed to nurture confidence, coordination, and creativity in our littlest performers.

Somerset: Preschool Story & Circle Time

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Preschool Story & Circle Time
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 1:30PM – 1:59PM
• Minimum Age: 1.0
• Maximum Age: 6.0
• Prerequisite: none

Description: Open to preschool-aged siblings of students enrolled in FAITH Center classes. Students enjoy listening to a variety of stories and participating in a variety of activities led by parent volunteers. There is no participation cost.

Somerset: Recorder

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Recorder
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 9:45AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Recorder is open to students with no prior musical experience. This course provides an introduction to band instruments. Students learn the basics of playing an instrument, such as: reading music, proper breath support, and basic musicianship. Instrument and book is included in class tuition. Recorder class begins in mid-October and continues through year's end. Students perform in the spring. May Skill Day is used to introduce the students to the various band instruments and recommend an instrument for the student for the following school year. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: String Orchestra

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: String Orchestra
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 3:05PM – 3:49PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Minuet 2 (Cello, Viola, Violin), String Bass

Description: String Orchesrta is open to all string students who have met the proficiency requirements for Minuet level 2, Rondeau, Sonata, Coda String. Students learn and perform standard ensemble literature. Students develop their overall musicality including: balance, phrasing, style, and independence of parts. Auditions for seat position will be held in the fall. Students registering for Symphonic Orchestra are required to enroll in Minuet Level 2, Rondeau, Sonata, Coda String and must participate in the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert. Students are expected to practice and learn their ensemble music during their regular, daily practice time. There is no charge for String Orchestra.

Somerset: Studio Art (11+) Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Studio Art (11+)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 2:20PM – 3:04PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Studio Art 11+ is open to students ages eleven and up; students may enroll in this class more than one year. Art Survey classes are divided into three trimesters, each with its own specific area of focus: Drawing / Painting – Students focus on foundational concepts such as pencil drawing, watercolor and watercolor pencils, pastels, and acrylics. II. Cartooning / Anime – Students focus on the art of cartooning by creating a character and storyboard and then talking through the publishing process. III. Sculpture – Students focus on sculpturing concepts such as air dry clay, animals, self-portraits, and a kiln-fired pottery piece. Student artwork will be showcased at various FAITH Center events and performances. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Somerset: Studio Art (11+) Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Studio Art (11+)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:45PM – 1:29PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Studio Art 11+ is open to students ages eleven and up; students may enroll in this class more than one year. Art Survey classes are divided into three trimesters, each with its own specific area of focus: Drawing / Painting – Students focus on foundational concepts such as pencil drawing, watercolor and watercolor pencils, pastels, and acrylics. II. Cartooning / Anime – Students focus on the art of cartooning by creating a character and storyboard and then talking through the publishing process. III. Sculpture – Students focus on sculpturing concepts such as air dry clay, animals, self-portraits, and a kiln-fired pottery piece. Student artwork will be showcased at various FAITH Center events and performances. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Somerset: Studio Art (11+) Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Studio Art (11+)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:45PM – 1:29PM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Studio Art 11+ is open to students ages eleven and up; students may enroll in this class more than one year. Art Survey classes are divided into three trimesters, each with its own specific area of focus: Drawing / Painting – Students focus on foundational concepts such as pencil drawing, watercolor and watercolor pencils, pastels, and acrylics. II. Cartooning / Anime – Students focus on the art of cartooning by creating a character and storyboard and then talking through the publishing process. III. Sculpture – Students focus on sculpturing concepts such as air dry clay, animals, self-portraits, and a kiln-fired pottery piece. Student artwork will be showcased at various FAITH Center events and performances. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Somerset: Studio Art (5-6) Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Studio Art (5-6)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 10:50AM – 11:34AM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 6.0

Description: Studio Art 5-6 is open to students age five or six. Join us in making creative creations! This class aims to inspire our young artists to use their imagination when making art. Together we will play with clay, mixed media collage, acrylic paint and many other forms of media to make wacky and fun pieces of art sure to make anyone smile. During these projects students will be encouraged to listen to others ideas, play with various types of media and refine their fine motor skills. Projects include: painting flowers with our feet, sculpting hybrid animals out of clay and collaging funny faces. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, crayon, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Somerset: Studio Art (5-6) Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Studio Art (5-6)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 2:20PM – 3:04PM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 6.0

Description: Studio Art 5-6 is open to students age five or six. Join us in making creative creations! This class aims to inspire our young artists to use their imagination when making art. Together we will play with clay, mixed media collage, acrylic paint and many other forms of media to make wacky and fun pieces of art sure to make anyone smile. During these projects students will be encouraged to listen to others ideas, play with various types of media and refine their fine motor skills. Projects include: painting flowers with our feet, sculpting hybrid animals out of clay and collaging funny faces. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, crayon, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Somerset: Studio Art (7-9) Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Studio Art (7-9)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:50AM – 12:34PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 9.0

Description: Studio Art 7-9 is open to students age seven or eight. Join us in making creative creations! This class aims to inspire our young artists to use their imagination when making art. Together we will play with clay, mixed media collage, acrylic paint and many other forms of media to make wacky and fun pieces of art sure to make anyone smile. During these projects students will be encouraged to listen to others ideas, play with various types of media and refine their fine motor skills. Projects include: painting flowers with our feet, sculpting hybrid animals out of clay and collaging funny faces. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, crayon, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Somerset: Studio Art (7-9) Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Studio Art (7-9)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 1:30PM – 2:14PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 9.0

Description: Studio Art 7-9 is open to students age seven or eight. Join us in making creative creations! This class aims to inspire our young artists to use their imagination when making art. Together we will play with clay, mixed media collage, acrylic paint and many other forms of media to make wacky and fun pieces of art sure to make anyone smile. During these projects students will be encouraged to listen to others ideas, play with various types of media and refine their fine motor skills. Projects include: painting flowers with our feet, sculpting hybrid animals out of clay and collaging funny faces. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, crayon, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Somerset: Studio Art (9-11) Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Studio Art (9-11)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 10:00AM – 10:44AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Studio Art 9-10 is open to students age nine or ten. Art through the Centuries. Journey with us as we learn what art has looked like in the past! Pretend that art class is a time machine and learn how and why art was made. Together we will walk with the Egyptians, stroll through the Roman Empire, watch the recreation of the Renaissance and experience the rise of the art scene as we know it. Aimed at combining art and art history, this class is a survey of centuries marked with important artistic advancements. Students will create using various media and build upon their existing skill set. Project include: Ancient Egyptian bas-relief sculpture tablets, studying Da Vinci with chalk pastel and a Vermeer inspired oil pastel still life. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Somerset: Studio Art (9-11) Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Studio Art (9-11)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:45PM – 1:29PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Studio Art 9-10 is open to students age nine or ten. Art through the Centuries. Journey with us as we learn what art has looked like in the past! Pretend that art class is a time machine and learn how and why art was made. Together we will walk with the Egyptians, stroll through the Roman Empire, watch the recreation of the Renaissance and experience the rise of the art scene as we know it. Aimed at combining art and art history, this class is a survey of centuries marked with important artistic advancements. Students will create using various media and build upon their existing skill set. Project include: Ancient Egyptian bas-relief sculpture tablets, studying Da Vinci with chalk pastel and a Vermeer inspired oil pastel still life. Media used includes: Colored pencil, acrylic painting, air-dry clay, collage, water color, graphite pencil, chalk pastel, oil pastel and mixed media. All pieces remain with The FAITH Center (unless specified by the instructor) and selected lessons will be showcased at Art Shows in the Spring and the Fall. Student art work will be available to take home after each Art Show.

Somerset: Symphonic Band

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Symphonic Band
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 2:20PM – 3:04PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Band Instrument 1 (Brass, Woodwind, Flute, Percussion)

Description: Symphonic Band is required for level 2, advanced, and allegro woodwind, brass, and percussion students. Symphonic Band meets weekly. Students learn and perform standard band literature. they will devleop their overall musicality including: balance, phrasing, style, and independence of parts as well as learning the techniques of playing together in an ensemble under the direction of a conductor. Each student must provide his or her own instrument. Students registering for Symphonic Band must also be registered in a group lesson. (i.e. flute 2 and symphonic band) Students are expected to practice and learn their Symphonic Band music during their regular, daily practice time of 20-30 minutes, five days a week. Symphonic Band students will participate in a skill day evaluation in January as well as the spring semester. The performance requirement for Symphonic Band Students is the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert. There is no charge for Symphonic Band.

Somerset: The Master's Palette (11+) Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: The Master's Palette (11+)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 10:10AM – 10:54AM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: This class provides a strong foundation in drawing, covering topics such as still life, gradation, light and shadow, perspective, portraits, figures, and proportions. Drawing on inspiration from various artists, students will explore different media and techniques, and will also create their own unique pieces. Students will need to purchase basic drawing supplies such as sketchbook, charcoal, pencils and erasers. (List will be given at the beginning of class.) Additional media will be supplied during the class. Returning students will receive more advanced projects, and the opportunity to pursue independent projects.

Somerset: The Master's Palette (11+) Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: The Master's Palette (11+)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:00AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 11.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: This class provides a strong foundation in drawing, covering topics such as still life, gradation, light and shadow, perspective, portraits, figures, and proportions. Drawing on inspiration from various artists, students will explore different media and techniques, and will also create their own unique pieces. Students will need to purchase basic drawing supplies such as sketchbook, charcoal, pencils and erasers. (List will be given at the beginning of class.) Additional media will be supplied during the class. Returning students will receive more advanced projects, and the opportunity to pursue independent projects.

Somerset: Theatre Dance for the Actor

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Theatre Dance for the Actor
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 3:05PM – 3:59PM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Theatre Dance provides basic skills for the performer who is interested in musical theater who has never taken dance before. Students will learn fundamental dance steps and combinations that are seen and done at musical theater auditions and workshops. This class provides the foundation for a student to feel more confident when attending a dance audition for community theater, camp, and regional productions. Theatre Dance will also explore the audition process, choreography, and famous dancers and choreographers who influenced and shaped jazz and musical theater.

Somerset: Theatre Ensemble (12-13) Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Theatre Ensemble (12-13)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 9:30AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 13.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Foundations 3 or FC Theatre Crash Course

Description: To register for this class, students must turn 12 by the age cutoff date of Oct.15th. If a student is to enter Faith Center without having participated in Theatre Foundations, he or she will be required to take a "Theatre Crash Course" workshop at the beginning of the school year. In Theatre Ensemble, students will discover and celebrate the importance and the power of true community and how it impacts and enriches theatrical performance. While monologue and scene work performance will be a strong focus, both will be done alongside community building exercises, games, challenges, and improvisational activities that are geared toward breaking down the natural barriers that typically inhibit and discourage dramatic artists in this age category. Performance opportunities for Theatre Ensemble include our Scenes & Beans Coffee House in November, as well as in-class monologue and scene performances that happen throughout the year. Students are also invited to take advantage of audition opportunities for the various cross-campus musical and play performances offered throughout the school year and summer.

Somerset: Theatre Ensemble (12-13) Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Theatre Ensemble (12-13)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:45AM – 12:29PM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 13.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Foundations 3 or FC Theatre Crash Course

Description: To register for this class, students must turn 12 by the age cutoff date of Oct.15th. If a student is to enter Faith Center without having participated in Theatre Foundations, he or she will be required to take a "Theatre Crash Course" workshop at the beginning of the school year. In Theatre Ensemble, students will discover and celebrate the importance and the power of true community and how it impacts and enriches theatrical performance. While monologue and scene work performance will be a strong focus, both will be done alongside community building exercises, games, challenges, and improvisational activities that are geared toward breaking down the natural barriers that typically inhibit and discourage dramatic artists in this age category. Performance opportunities for Theatre Ensemble include our Scenes & Beans Coffee House in November, as well as in-class monologue and scene performances that happen throughout the year. Students are also invited to take advantage of audition opportunities for the various cross-campus musical and play performances offered throughout the school year and summer.

Somerset: Theatre Foundations 1 (5-7) Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 1 (5-7)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 1:30PM – 1:59PM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 7.0

Description: Open to young children ages 5-7 who are non-readers or early readers. This class will introduce students to foundational drama techniques and terminology through improvisational games and storytelling.

Somerset: Theatre Foundations 1 (5-7) Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 1 (5-7)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:45AM – 12:14PM
• Minimum Age: 5.0
• Maximum Age: 7.0

Description: Open to young children ages 5-7 who are non-readers or early readers. This class will introduce students to foundational drama techniques and terminology through improvisational games and storytelling.

Somerset: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11) Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:44AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Open to students with no prior experience who are fluent readers. Theatre Foundations 2 is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to five years. Acting techniques will be taught via theater games and improvisation exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to perform short scenes/skits and monologues. All Theatre Foundations 2 students are required to have the ability to read off the written page, as it is important for all script work (please speak to the instructor if you have any questions). Students must memorize scenes in order to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home every week. Students will do an in-class performance.

Somerset: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11) Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 1:30PM – 1:59PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Open to students with no prior experience who are fluent readers. Theatre Foundations 2 is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to five years. Acting techniques will be taught via theater games and improvisation exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to perform short scenes/skits and monologues. All Theatre Foundations 2 students are required to have the ability to read off the written page, as it is important for all script work (please speak to the instructor if you have any questions). Students must memorize scenes in order to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home every week. Students will do an in-class performance.

Somerset: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11) Section 3

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 2 (7-11)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 10:15AM – 10:44AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0

Description: Open to students with no prior experience who are fluent readers. Theatre Foundations 2 is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to five years. Acting techniques will be taught via theater games and improvisation exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to perform short scenes/skits and monologues. All Theatre Foundations 2 students are required to have the ability to read off the written page, as it is important for all script work (please speak to the instructor if you have any questions). Students must memorize scenes in order to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home every week. Students will do an in-class performance.

Somerset: Theatre Foundations 3 (9-11) Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Theatre Foundations 3 (9-11)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:35PM – 1:19PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 11.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Foundations 2

Description: Students will continue to develop dramatic technique through higher level improvisation exercises, and will learn to make stronger character choices with increased emotional expression and physical movement through characterization and scene study. Lengthier monologues and scenes will be required. Students must be fully memorized in order to perform, and will be expected to work on memorization at home. Students will do in-class performances and may perform at other times during the year, including Scenes & Beans.

Somerset: Ukulele (7-9)

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Ukulele (7-9)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 1:30PM – 1:59PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 9.0

Description: Ukulele (7-9) is for beginner students with no or less than one year of experience on the ukulele age 7 to 9. Students will learn basic playing position and techniques, how to read standard music notation in the first positon, as well as how to play chords and scales. Once the course is finished students should be able to play songs such as Amazing Grace, Blessed Be Your Name as well as many others. They will master proper technique with the C major scale. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates.

Somerset: Violin Minuet 1 Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Violin Minuet 1
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 9:45AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Scherzo 1, or Violin Scherzo 2

Description: Violin Minuet 1 is open to students ages 6 and up that have completed the Scherzo violin. Students entering Minuet level 1 must be able to play Twinkle variations and theme with ease, and may know up through Perpetual Motion in Suzuki Book 1. No music reading skills required at this level, and no orchestra is required for Minuet level 1 students. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: Violin Minuet 1 Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Violin Minuet 1
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 2:25PM – 2:54PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Scherzo 1, or Violin Scherzo 2

Description: Violin Minuet 1 is open to students ages 6 and up that have completed the Scherzo violin. Students entering Minuet level 1 must be able to play Twinkle variations and theme with ease, and may know up through Perpetual Motion in Suzuki Book 1. No music reading skills required at this level, and no orchestra is required for Minuet level 1 students. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: Violin Minuet 2 Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Violin Minuet 2
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:00PM – 12:29PM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Minuet 1

Description: Violin Minuet 2 is open to students ages 6 and up. Must have completed the Minuet 1 violin. Beginning reading skills (from the I Can Read Music book) are required in Minuet level 2, and students at this level must also register for the String Orchestra. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: Violin Minuet 2 Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Violin Minuet 2
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:15AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 7.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Minuet 1

Description: Violin Minuet 2 is open to students ages 6 and up. Must have completed the Minuet 1 violin. Beginning reading skills (from the I Can Read Music book) are required in Minuet level 2, and students at this level must also register for the String Orchestra. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: Violin Rondeau 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Violin Rondeau 1
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:00PM – 12:29PM
• Minimum Age: 8.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Minuet

Description: Violin Rondeau 1 is for students that have successfully completed Suzuki Book 1. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in String Orchestra. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: Violin Rondeau 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Violin Rondeau 2
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 1:45PM – 2:14PM
• Minimum Age: 12.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Minuet 2, Rondeau 1

Description: Violin Rondeau 2 is for students that have successfully completed Suzuki Book 1. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in String Orchestra. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: Violin Scherzo 1 (10+)

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Violin Scherzo 1 (10+)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:35PM – 1:04PM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Violin Scherzo is open to students ages 6 and up with less than one year of experience playing the violin. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: Violin Scherzo 1 (6-9) Section 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Violin Scherzo 1 (6-9)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 11:15AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Violin Scherzo is open to students ages 6 and up with less than one year of experience playing the violin. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: Violin Scherzo 1 (6-9) Section 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Violin Scherzo 1 (6-9)
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 10:45AM – 11:14AM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Violin Scherzo is open to students ages 6 and up with less than one year of experience playing the violin. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: Violin Sonata

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Violin Sonata
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 9:45AM – 10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Violin Rondeau

Description: Violin Sonata is for students that have successfully completed Suzuki Book 2. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Coda Symphonic Orchestra. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play violin. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, and keys. They will study the standards of orchestral literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: Vocal Techniques

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Vocal Techniques
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 9:45AM-10:14AM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Vocal Techniques is open to students ages 13 and up who are also enrolled in Coda Choir. Previous vocal or choral experience is helpful as there will be both solo and group singing opportunities. This class may be taken multiple times in order to gain the full benefit. Students in Vocal Technique will use Group Vocal Technique to begin developing the concepts and skills for diaphragmatic breathing and support for projected singing, vowel and consonant production based on the bel canto method, and performance techniques with Biblical applications in Italian repertoire, classic hymns and songs from American musicals.

Somerset: Woodwind 1

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Woodwind 1
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 12:10PM – 12:39PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Woodwind 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Somerset: Woodwind 2

• Location: Somerset
• Base Class: Woodwind 2
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 1:20PM – 1:49PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Woodwind 1

Description: Woodwind 2 is open to students who have completed level 1 on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Warwick: Acting Technique (14+)

• Location: Warwick
• Base Class: Acting Technique (14+)
• Day: Friday
• Time: 1:00PM – 1:44PM
• Minimum Age: 14.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Theatre Ensemble or FC Theatre Crash Course

Description: Acting Technique is for the older student who has acquired the skills taught in Foundations and Ensemble. Those who show a higher level of proficiency may be invited to be a part of the leadership team (Acting Technique Principals) who will be granted opportunities throughout the year, which includes being a part of the team that administers the Theater Crash Course. Students who are entering Faith Center at this point will enter this class through interview and audition, and may need to attend one or more Theater Crash Course Workshops at the beginning of the school year. Acting Technique is taught in the context of age-appropriate peer groups and can span the course of one to four years. Students in Acting Technique will continue to develop dramatic skills and creative expression through high level improvisation, drama games, and group challenges in the context of an encouraging, supportive, and God-honoring community. Students will be introduced to various acting techniques and exercises developed by masters such as Stanislavsky, Hagen, Meisner, Spolin, Bogart, and more. Students will be encouraged to uncover and wrestle with vital meta-narrative concepts such as brokenness, fear, redemption, grace, hope, forgiveness, love, etc. that are found in every good and important story. Scene work and monologue development make up a large portion of the learning that will take place in this class. Students are required to select classic monologues/scenes and characters that are challenging. Students must memorize scenes to perform them and will be expected to work on memorization at home. Performance opportunities for this class include Scenes And Beans, as well as in-class monologue and scene performances that happen throughout the year. Students are also invited to take advantage of audition opportunities for the various cross-campus musical and play performances offered throughout the school year and summer.

Warwick: Advanced Brass

• Location: Warwick
• Base Class: Advanced Brass
• Day: Friday
• Time: 2:15PM-2:44PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Brass 2

Description: Advanced Brass is open to students who have completed level 2 on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Warwick: Advanced Guitar

• Location: Warwick
• Base Class: Advanced Guitar
• Day: Friday
• Time: 12:00PM – 12:29PM
• Minimum Age: 10.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Guitar 4

Description: Advanced Guitar is for students who have successfully completed Guitar 4. Students will learn advanced techniques such as classical style finger picking, artifical harmonics, octaves, pitch bending, arpeggios and more. They will learn how to read standard music notation in the all positons, as well as play in any key using the seven mode scales and learn advanced strumming techniques. Once the course is finished students should be able to play classical guitar songs such as Greensleeves, Asturias (intermediate version) and the worship songs Praise Adonai, Better Is One Day, as well as many others. Students are encouraged to join their church worship teams as if space is available. Students will perform at the end of the year in a recital together with their classmates. New students with previous guitar experience should request placement testing before registering. Students in Advanced Guitar are allowed to select Guitar Ensemble as a free combo course.

Warwick: Advanced Percussion

• Location: Warwick
• Base Class: Advanced Percussion
• Day: Friday
• Time: 1:45PM-2:14PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Percussion 2

Description: Advanced Percussion is open to students who have completed level two on their instrument. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Warwick: Brass 1

• Location: Warwick
• Base Class: Brass 1
• Day: Friday
• Time: 12:45PM – 1:14PM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Brass 1 is open to students ages 9 and up. No previous musical experience is required. Recorder at age 8 is encouraged as a band instrument introduction. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Warwick: Brass 2

• Location: Warwick
• Base Class: Brass 2
• Day: Friday
• Time: 11:15AM – 11:44AM
• Minimum Age: 9.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0
• Prerequisite: Brass 1

Description: Brass 2 is open to students ages 9 and up who have completed Brass level 1. Students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Concert Band. Students will receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play their instrument. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, sound production, fingering technique. They will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of major and minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm,and keys. They will study the standards of band literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques. Students perform in a recital at the end of the year.

Warwick: Children's Choir

• Location: Warwick
• Base Class: Children's Choir
• Day: Friday
• Time: 10:20AM-10:49AM
• Minimum Age: 6.0
• Maximum Age: 8.0

Description: Children's Choir is open to students beginning at age 6. No prior singing experience is necessary. Students are introduced to basic vocal concepts such as proper breathing, vocal placement, diction, and basic musicianship. Students perform in the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert.

Warwick: Coda Choir

• Location: Warwick
• Base Class: Coda Choir
• Day: Friday
• Time: 12:05PM-12:49PM
• Minimum Age: 13.0
• Maximum Age: 99.0

Description: Coda Choir is open to students 13 years of age or older; no prior singing experience is necessary. Students will be introduced to proper breathing, vocal placement, and diction as they learn and perform standard 4-part choral literature. Students perform in the Christmas Concert and in the Spring Concert.