usic Theory/Ear Training
usic Theory/Ear Training
Because learning and performing
any instrument, including voice,
is enriched by the study of music
theory, WCM offers music
theory/ear training classes using
the multi-level curriculum of the
Associated Board of the Royal
Schools of Music (ABRSM). For
more than a hundred years, this
London-based examination
program has set an international
standard for the study of music
theory. Additionally, WCM offers
instruction derived from a
standard American educational
approach to music theory, as well
as theory and solfège classes for
young children based on a highly
successful Russian pedagogical
method.
Theory instructors:
Herman Meyer, Fred Wilchek,
Joshua Bayer, Chad Leader,
Lora Baronian, Jeffery Watson
Composition instructors:
Haskell Small, Joshua Bayer
Music Theory Classes
Children, Teens, Adults
Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced
WCM will assign class placement based
on student’s age and an assessment of
the student’s ability. Class times will be
arranged according to teacher schedule
and, to the extent possible, schedules of
interested students. The curriculum
advances through level five of the
ABRSM syllabus. WCM theory classes
include ear training, dictation, sightsinging,
interval and chord recognition,
and keyboard harmony. All classes have
a four student minimum.
45 minute classes | 15 weeks
WCM students enrolled in individual
lessons: $286
Non-WCM students: $326
Ear Training Classes
From beginning students who wish to
learn to read music and develop aural
skills to advanced musicians who wish to
refine their sight-singing ability while
learning basic music analysis skills.
45-minute classes | 15 weeks
WCM students enrolled in individual
lessons: $286
Non-WCM students: $326
Times by arrangement with instructor.
Private Instruction in Theory or Ear Training
The study of theory or sight-singing is
also offered as individual lessons. Two or
three students may share the lesson and
split the private lesson tuition. Students
studying one-on-one with the instructor
pay the full private lesson tuition. See
Individual Lessons for individual lesson tuition.
Private Instruction in Composition
Advanced music theory students may
receive private instruction in various
compositional techniques. Permission of
instructor required. See Individual Lessons for
individual lesson tuition.
See registration fees.
