Music

The Vocal Arts Mastery Program, funded by the Cleveland Foundation, is a free vocal training experience that includes solo and ensemble skills, music theory, and sight-singing. Students receive foundational instruction and prepare a wide range of choral repertoire, culminating in a final performance at the end of the semester. No previous experience is necessary.

Director - William Henry Caldwell

The Orchestra Program (TOP) classes are presented in a dynamic, intense and fun way that will incorporate instruction in all of the elements necessary to deeply learn how to play in an ensemble setting, from string orchestra all the way to a symphonic orchestra. By focusing on a mastery-based approach to music education, while inspiring a high standard of excellence, students will develop lifelong musical, social and leadership skills which position them for success in their everyday lives.

All programs serve musicians of all abilities and consist of coordinated classes in orchestra rehearsal and sectionals or group instrumental lessons. Programs also include music theory and do not require music reading skills. Students are evaluated and placed in levels appropriate to their experience. This program culminates into a final performance at the end of the semester.

Director - Dianna Richardson

Designed for wind, brass, and percussion players entering junior high through high school. Students are evaluated and placed in levels appropriate to their experience. Participants develop advanced skills on their instruments with an emphasis on music theory with introduction to keyboard, sight-reading, listening, and instrument technique.  Concert band repertoire will be prepared in sectionals and full-ensemble rehearsals, culminating in a band performance at the end of the semester.

Director - Lara H. Estes

Beginning and intermediate-level students can develop technique on the main instruments of the percussion family including the snare drum, bells, timpani, bass drum and cymbals. Students will learn about hand drum techniques, learn to read notes and explore rhythms so they are equipped with the necessary skills to participate in band at school.

Director - Dylan Moffitt

The Tri-C JazzFest Academy offers performance-based programs for students ages 8 to 18 at every stage of their musical development. We believe that access to the rich musical culture of jazz and improvisation creates a deep sense of creativity, discipline, teamwork, empathy, and empowers life-long curiosity and learning. The Academy’s students and ensembles have been featured at the Next Gen Stage at Playhouse Square, in New York City at Jazz at Lincoln Center and regularly perform throughout the Cleveland area. Students experience jazz through classes, seminars, rehearsals, master classes and clinics led by the academy faculty and guest presentations with some of the world’s most celebrated jazz artists.

Director - Dominick Farinacci

Saturdays | Oct. 5 – Dec. 14, 2024

For more information visit: Tri-C JazzFest Academy

From beginners to competition-ready virtuosos, our dynamic faculty, flexible schedule and exciting learning environment give our students the opportunity to examine in-depth all aspects of vocal, string, and piano playing. Student will also learn the basics of music theory. Instrumental instruction includes piano, violin, viola, cello, and bass.

Our curriculum includes lesson plans for students who are studying for pure enjoyment, as well as a more traditional "conservatory-like" program that prepares students with professional aspirations to prepare for college auditions or competitions.

Price:
14 sessions of 30-minute lessons - $300
14 sessions of 45-minute lessons - $450
14 sessions of 60-minute lessons - $595

LOCATION: Lessons are offered in-person at Tri-C Metro Campus.

2900 Community College Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, 44115

Email CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu to register and obtain instructor contact information.