Scarsdale Adult School Catalog Spring/Summer 2024
Learn to Play the Violin Specially designed for adult learners new to the violin and to the elements of music, this course teaches foundational and continuing skills in violin technique, music reading, music theory, and ear training. The group class format also provides a unique opportunity for students to enjoy making music together, engage in group discussions, and support one another. No previous musical experience is necessary but you must bring your own instrument to class. MARK KUSHNIR performs as concertmaster of the Putnam Chorale Orchestra, principal 2nd violin of the Taconic Opera Orchestra, member of the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, and is active in other area orchestras and chamber ensembles. He received an MFA from Sarah Lawrence College, a BM. from Cleveland Institute of Music, and a diploma from Interlochen Arts Academy. 8 Sessions, starting Wednesday, April 10 (no class 4/24) • 2:00pm-3:00pm • Hoff-Barthelson Music School • Course 12535 • $295
Learn to Play the Cello Specially designed for adult learners new to the cello and to the elements of music, this course teaches foundational and continuing skills in cello technique, music reading, music theory, and ear training. The group class format also provides a unique opportunity for students to enjoy making music together, engage in group discussions, and support one another. No previous musical experience is necessary but students must bring their own instrument to class. AMYANWAR received a BM at the University of Iowa, a DMA in cello performance at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and an MM at the Cleveland Institute of Music. She has taught at City Strings in Manhattan and the Interlochen Arts Camp, where she was in residence with the Bird String Quartet. She has won chamber music awards in Ohio and several solo awards throughout Illinois and Iowa. 8 Sessions, starting Wednesday, April 10 (no class 4/24) • 1:30pm-2:30pm • Hoff-Barthelson Music School • Course 12532 • $295 Learn to Play the Guitar Specially designed for adult learners new to the guitar and to the elements of music, this course teaches foundational and continuing skills in guitar technique, music reading, music theory, and listening. The group class format also provides a unique opportunity for students to enjoy making music together, engage in group discussions, and support one another. No previous musical experience is necessary but you must bring your own instrument to class. ROLFSTURM has performed live with famous artists from Loudon Wainwright to members of the Grateful Dead, appearing on more than 60 CDs as well as on soundtracks for film and television. His music has been featured on NPR’s “All Songs Considered” and his solo guitar recording “Balance” was awarded four stars in DownBeat Magazine. He has toured across North America and Europe, playing at dozens of jazz, jam band/rock, folk, and blues festivals as well as at Lincoln Center, and Town Hall in NYC, and at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. 8 Sessions, starting Wednesday, April 10 (no class 4/24) • 1:30pm-2:30pm • Hoff-Barthelson Music School • Course 12533 • $295
Learn to Play the Ukulele for Beginners
Everyone looks happier strumming a ukulele! This beautiful instrument is especially popular now with adults who want to experience the warm and lovely tones while learning to play chords, strum, and sing along. Students will learn how to read notation common to playing music on the ukulele. No previous musical experience is necessary but you must bring your own instrument to class. ANDREW MARINO holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree and a Master of Music degree from the Peabody Conservatory. He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree from SUNY Potsdam. He has performed throughout the East coast and beyond including solo performances in Baltimore and Buffalo. Chamber music performances include the Sowebo Music and Arts Festival, the H.L. Mencken House, the International Day of Latin and Iberian Art Song, and the Classical Guitar Society of Upstate New York. Marino has won prizes in Appalachian State University’s GuitarFest Competition, SUNY Potsdam’s Chamber Music Competition, and the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Competition. Marino served on the faculty of the International School of Music and Cockeysville Music Education Center in Maryland. 8 Sessions, starting Wednesday, April 10 (no class 4/24) • 12:30pm-1:30pm • Hoff-Barthelson Music School • Course 12534 • $295
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