At the Colburn Community School of Performing Arts, we offer a wide range of learning and performance opportunities for students ages 18 and up. Whether you’re looking to join an adult ensemble, take private lessons, or learn about music fundamentals so that you can support your child’s music education, our program is the place for you!
Adult group classes are semester based, running 6 weeks during the summer, and 16 weeks in the fall from August – December or spring from January – May.
Adult group classes are semester based running 6 weeks in the summer and 16 weeks during the fall from August – December or spring from January – May.
Group piano classes are ideal for the absolute beginner with no prior experience. Students should have access to a piano or keyboard at home.
This year-long course will introduce the beginning concepts of music theory: notation, meter, scales, harmony, and basic musical forms through the incorporation of Dalcroze Eurhythmics, an innovative approach to deepening the understanding of musical concepts. Class activities include spatial exploration, vocal awareness, as well as extensive rhythmic training.
Dalcroze methods engage students in interactive dynamic learning experiences that can help them develop analytical listening skills and open them up to their own innate musicality. This series of progressive lessons will enable participants to experience Dalcroze methods directly and show how they may apply these methods in their own teaching. Each session will feature a 70-minute session exploration of Dalcroze Rhythmic Solfege and a twenty-minute Q&A session. Designed specifically for music educators regardless of their prior exposure to Dalcroze methods.
Class Dates September 8, October 6, November 3, December 8, January 5, February 2, March 2, and May 4
At the Colburn Community School of Performing Arts, students of all ages and ability levels can receive one-on-one instruction on any instrument, including voice. Our esteemed faculty share their expertise to help students develop their musicianship, technique, and confidence.
All students interested in private lessons must first submit an inquiry using the form below.
Inquiry Form
You will be contacted by the appropriate department chair within seven days of submitting your inquiry. For 2023-24 private instruction pricing, please see page three in the Schedule of Classes.
Adult group classes are semester based and will be held eight times for 60 minutes each per fall and spring semester, and six times in summer. Actual meeting dates to be arranged with Ms. Lundgren. Please contact klundgren@colburnschool.edu for approval to enroll.
Colburn’s Adult Jazz Workshops consist of musicians who are proficient on their instruments and experienced in jazz studies. Various styles of jazz repertoire are explored and learned aurally along with discussion of theory and approaches to improvisation. This ensemble is a great opportunity to grow individually and as a cohesive unit in an encouraging, challenging environment. All instruments, including strings and vocalists, are welcome.
No rehearsals on 10/27 and 12/1. The final concert will take place on 12/15 at 5:30 pm in Mayman Hall.
Audition required for new students. Email Liz Kinnon at lkinnon@colburnschool.edu.