WVU Community Music Program summer classes still available

June 5th, 2007

West Virginia Universitys Community Music Program has extended its registration for summer classes and private music lessons at the Creative Arts Center.

The program offers classes for children and adults. Classes begin in July. Registration will be accepted until all classes are full.

The summer session is flexible to accommodate various summer schedules. Students may register for any number of lessons throughout the session, depending on teacher availability.

Summer classes still available include:

  • A Star is Born I , A Star is Born II (ages 8-10) and A Star is Born III (ages 11-17) These classes are for children who love to sing. Taught by Deborah Morgan, classes will be in July and include training for healthy, life-long singing and also performance opportunities for solos, duets and ensembles. Age-appropriate literature will include musical theatre selections, folk songs of various nations and art songs. Some movement will be added to many songs.
  • I Love to Sing * This is a class for students who enjoy group and solo singing while learning proper singing technique. This July class is also taught by Morgan. The repertoire will feature light, fun musical theatre, movie music and some arts songs, as well as classical music. The students will assist in choosing songs they would like to learn.
  • *Harp On It! This six-week introductory harp class for all ages will meet for one hour weekly, with a limit of three students per class. Class times will be arranged. Students will study hand position and simple tunes. No musical background is necessary and a practice harp is also available.
  • Modern Dance for Adults This class, taught by Heather Ahern, will focus on anatomically sound approaches to warming up the body, musicality, basic dance vocabulary and self-expression. The class begins July 11.

Students may pay by check, Visa or Mastercard, through the mail, in person or by fax with credit card information. The mailing address is: Community Music Program, P.O. Box 6111, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506 -6111.

Office hours are 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday in Room 401A of the Creative Arts Center.

For more information, call the Community Arts Program at 304-293-4841 ext. 3168, or visithttp://www.ccarts.wvu.edu/community_arts/.