Community Music DivisionChildren's Music Theory
Children's Beginning Music Theory & Composition
For students between the ages of 6 and 12. An introduction to the language of music, both written and aural. Students should be currently enrolled in private music lessons or in a school band, orchestra, or choir.
Winter 2023
Instructor: Dennis Northerner
Meeting Time: Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Diehn Center for the Performing Arts, Room 2118
Dates: November 9 - January 25 (9 weeks)
Price: $225.00
CEU Credit: .9 units
Registration Begins: September 1, 2023
Spring 2024
Instructor: Dennis Northerner
Meeting Time: Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Diehn Fine and Performing Arts, Room 2118
Dates: February 8 - April 11 (9 weeks)
Price: $225.00
CEU Credit: .9 units
Registration Begins: December 1, 2023
Cancellation
To withdraw from a course you must send a request in writing to oducmd@odu.edu or call 757-683-4075 one business day prior to the start date of the course. Failure to attend a course does not constitute withdrawal. Course registration fees, less a $25 processing fee will be refunded via check per Old Dominion University policy (we are unable to return money to a debit or credit card). There are no refunds once the class has begun.
Instructor
Dennis Northerner
Dennis Holden-Northerner earned his Masters in Music Education and Bachelor of Music in Music Education with an emphasis on applied percussion performance at Old Dominion University under Professor David L. Walker. He teaches and performs all over the Hampton Roads area in all areas of percussion, such as snare drum, mallet percussion, drum set, timpani, auxiliary percussion, and hand drums.
Materials
Materials provided by instructor
Prerequisites
Beginning Level Vocal or Instrumental training
Delivery Method
Live, in class lecture
Learning Objective
Prepare the students to:
- Analyze the material they are working on
- Understand and read notes on treble and bass clefs
- Understand time signatures, note values, and rhythms
- Recognize intervals by ear and notation
- Understand Scales and Triads
- Understand 4-measure phrases
- Receive encouragement to write and notate simple melodies and harmonies
Target Audience
Beginning Musicians ages 6 to 12