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Call 972.377.5977 For Current Openings
Our premier series is our most popular series and is also our
best value. You meet once a week for a private lesson
with your teacher for that individual attention you
need to really learn your instrument. Your private
lesson teacher will help prepare you for all of the
performance events held throughout the year. You also
attend one of the weekly hour long group sessions: Rock School, Jazz School, Classical School, or Classical Guitar School offered at your level of study (101, 201 and 301 series available). You will have a chance for solo and group performing, and might
even be invited to perform at one of the local venues
we book throughout the year. You will also be able to
participate in all of the various festivals and
student concerts that we offer.
The Conservatory Series Includes:
- Weekly Private Lesson (30 or 45 minutes)
- 30-minutes music theory in our Computer Lab with graded curriculum
- 30-minutes performance: Play together as a band
- Star Power Performances - Perform a solo for the class 4 times a year
- Optional Texas State Theory Test
- Two Yearly Student Concerts
- Spring Music Festival
- Earn ribbons and medals
- Practice Club - Prizes and Drawings Program
101 Series for Beginners (Two age groups offered: 1st-5th and 6th-12th)
- Rock School 101 - Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals, Keyboards
- Classical School 101 - Piano, Flute, Violin, Voice
- Classical Guitar School 101 - Classical Guitar (3rd-7th grade)
This theory school is for beginners on all instruments, and prepares students for the 201 classes. Learn basic theory concepts using appropriate music theory software in the lab and in workbooks, focusing on how music is put together with intervals, patterns, chords, steady beat and basic rhythms and rhythmic notation, 12-bar form and basic improvisation. Students work on their individual theory levels, and move ahead at their own pace. Play instruments with your group to learn how to play "together" (these bands do not perform at concerts). Younger students may stay in this class for several years, and move up to their next theory level each year. (101 Bands do not perform at concerts)
201 Series For 2nd Year Students and Above (Ages: 3rd-7th and 8th-12th)
- Rock School 201 - Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals, Keyboards
- Classical School 201 - Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Voice
- Classical Guitar School 201 - Classical Guitar (6th -12th or meet criteria)
- Jazz School 201 - Keyboards, Vibraphone, Sax, Electric Guitar, Bass, Drums (6th-12th)
The 201 Bands perform at two yearly concerts and this series is for students who have mastered basic skills on their instrument (see Theory School Basic Skill Set Sheet). Students work on their individual theory levels, and move ahead at their own pace in the Theory Computer Lab using appropriate software, and in their theory workbooks. This class will cover theory, harmony and style information paying special attention to notation, rhythmic fluency, chart reading, ensemble playing and other activities. Rock School 201: This band will play a mix of classic and contemporary rock and roll, and focus on open and dominant chords, power chords, barr chords, strumming, chord changes, rock beat, swing beat, imitative improvisation, 12-bar blues with solos and improv, song form and more. Classical School 201: This group will play music of master classical composers, madrigals, folk songs, and other familiar tunes and focus on ensemble playing, listening, scales, chords, sight-reading and more. Jazz School 201: This band will play a mix of contemporary jazz and jazz standards, and focus on comping, soloing, jazz harmonies and progressions, jazz forms, improvisation and much more. (201 Bands perform at concerts)
301 Series Rock School (By audition only)
For players who are assessed by the faculty to be ready for the next level band. Students audition for placement in this class. This band will play more complex songs and styles, analyze harmonies and record their own CD. This is our "MCOT HOUSE BAND" and will be asked to represent MCOT at local events.
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