For all skill levels.
The FASA classical piano seeks to develop the technique of students, while broaden their classical repertoire and interpretive skill. Master pedagogue, Dr. Jerome Reed of Lipscomb University, will direct technique classes, as well as private lessons. The classical piano track will also dove-tail with those participating in the commercial piano program, for theory and improvisation courses.
Students may choose from a one week or two week classical piano program. For students participating in the two week classical piano track they must also choose a secondary track of study as a vocalist or instrumentalist. During week one piano students will devote their efforts to the piano track performance, which takes place Sunday July 18. As week two ensues, piano track students will move into their secondary tracks in the FASA choir or instrumental tracks to prepare for the final show.
For the details of all the required courses as well as additional elective courses read the descriptions below.
Required Study:
All piano students will participate in the following
Classical Piano Primary:
Classical piano students participate in technique, theory, and improvisation classes, along with private lessons and individual practice time.
Practice rooms are available for personal practice time in addition to the piano lab facilities.
Week two: Students of all tracks will assemble to prepare for the final performance.
Elective Courses of Study:
The following classes are available for an additional fee.
Songwriting:
Are you interested in writing your own music and lyrics? Here’s your chance to get started. Songwriting classes will guide students who are just beginning, while developing experienced writers who are already hooked, blending the study of both lyric writing and musical composition. This elective will be offered daily for one hour during week one only. $75 additional fee.
Composition and Arranging:
Taught by Bill Wolaver, master arranger and composer, the composition and arranging class is designed for students interested in composing and arranging. It will focus on techniques for melodic and harmonic development, as well as orchstration.This elective will be offered daily for one hour during week one only. $75 additional fee.
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Bill Wolaver: Piano Director, improvisation and FASA arranger and composer.
David Winkler: Comping, rhythm section, and theory.
Dr. Jerome Reed: Piano private lessons, theory and performance class.
Secondary Tracks
Piano, guitar, bass, drums, and drama offer a one week option not requiring a secondary track.
Students participating for the entirety of FASA in the drama, dance, piano, bass, drum or guitar tracks are required to choose a secondary track, as either a vocalist or as an orchestral instrumentalist.
The purpose of this configuration is to provide students an opportunity to hone their skills and perform individually in their primary track’s performance, while still allowing corporate participation in the final show, as a part of the choir or orchestra.
Week 1 students spend the majority of their time in their primary track preparing for week one’s track performances. For one hour each day students will participate in classes with their secondary track where they will finalize the parts they will be performing during week two.
Week 2 students spend the entirety of their time preparing for the final show in their secondary track in the choir or orchestra.