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SUMMER 2012 CAMPS Have double the fun this summer! Register for two or more camps this summer and save 10% off tuition for the 2nd camp! Discount applies only to individual students who register for two or more camps. Not valid with any other discount or special offer. Dance Ballet Intensive (Ages 12 to18) Instructor: Lou Fancher Prerequisite: Dancers should be at an intermediate level and study multiple classes per week. Designed for ballet students interested in expanding their classical and contemporary ballet technique.curriculum will include a daily two-hour technique class and two-hour repertory class with an emphasis on contemporary works. An original work will be introduced to the students by guest instructor/choreographer Lou Fancher. Floor-barre, stretch and conditioning will also be covered. Families and friends are invited to attend a demonstration on Friday, June 22 at 1:15 pm. #1230 Monday-Friday; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm; 6/11-6/22; 2 weeks; Tuition: $350; Location: Recital Hall, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 7/max. 20 Dance Camp (Ages 8 to 15) Instructor: Melanie Szucs Prerequisite: Minimum one-year previous ballet experience required. Designed to enhance dance techniques along with the understanding of the many art forms integrated into a dance performance. Other topics include ballet, modern jazz, modern dance, hip hop, ensemble improvisation, make-up, costume design, character dance, stories of the great ballets, dance history, mime, acting, auditions, exercises for injury prevention, and nutrition for the dancer. Families and friends are invited to attend a demonstration on Friday, July 13 at 1:15 pm, where students will share dance techniques they have learned. #1231 Monday-Friday; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm; 7/9-7/13; 1 week; Tuition: $200; Location: Recital Hall, Music- Armory Building; Class size: min. 7/max. 30 Music Singers Camp (Ages 6 to 15) Instructor: TBA Children and teens who enjoy music and like to sing will benefit from this week of choral music. Includes intensive daily rehearsals with a focus on healthy vocal production, an introduction to music theory, fun performance opportunities, and other music activities. Participants will be divided into age-appropriate groups the first day of camp. Family and friends are invited to attend an informance on Friday, June 29 at 11:00 am. #1237 Monday-Friday; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm; 6/25-6/29; 1 week; Tuition: $185; Location: Recital Hall, Music- Armory Building; Class size: min. 7/max. 45 Songwriting Workshop (Ages 14 to Adult) Instructor: Kristopher Morron Prerequisite: All participants should play an instrument, but no prior experience in songwriting or music theory is necessary. Students develop lyric writing and music writing skills. This workshop is designed to enhance creativity and technique needed to advance songwriting skills. #1239 Monday-Friday; 10:00 am to 12:30 pm; 7/9-7/13; 1 week; Tuition: $175; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 3/max. 10 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 3
SUMMER 2012 CAMPS Theater Acting Camp (Ages 13 to 19) Instructor: Russ Stich This intensive camp led by Russ Stich, a founding member of Something Dada! improv troupe, is for students who are dedicated to developing their performance skills with experienced professionals. Focusing primarily on the comedic, students will work together as an ensemble to bring to life the hysterical production: The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon. Come join us and laugh as you learn! Performances are August 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm. Students are required to participate in both performances. Tuition does not include admission to performances. Tickets to the performances are $5 each. #1328 Monday-Friday; 12:00 to 4:00 pm; 7/23-8/10; 3 weeks; Tuition: $355; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 8/max. 25 Improv Camp (Ages 13 to 19) Instructor: Russ Stich Led by Russ Stich, a founding member of Something Dada! Improv troupe, this camp is great for both new students of improv as well as veteran performers. Students will explore the basic concepts of improvisational theater with an emphasis on the theatrical and audience interaction aspects. This two-week workshop will be highly focused on creating a completely improvised performance based on suggestions from a live audience. It's a guaranteed comedy blast! Performances are June 22 and 23 at 7:30 pm. Students are required to participate in both performances. Tuition does not include admission to performances. Tickets to the performances are $5 each. #1233 Monday-Friday; 5:30 to 8:30 pm; 6/11-6/22; 2 weeks; Tuition: $195; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 8/max. 20 Junior Theater Camp: Session 1 (Ages 7 to 12) Instructor: Rachel Spence Destination: Adventure! This camp is designed for all students whether or not they have prior performance experience. Campers work with theater professionals learning techniques in acting, singing and dancing as they rehearse for their original show. This fun performance will be the culmination of their work and will feature acting scenes and musical numbers. Actors perform the show for family and friends on the last day of camp, June 29 at 2:30 and 6:30 pm on the Recital Hall stage in the Beck Center Music-Armory-Building. Students are required to participate in both performances. Tuition does not include admission to performances. Tickets to the performances are $5 each. There will be a 30-minute informational orientation for parents and students on the first day of camp. Lunch-time supervision is provided for students enrolling in both the Junior Theater Camp and Visual Arts Camp. #1234 Monday-Friday; 12:30 to 2:30 pm; Session 1: 6/11-6/29; 3 weeks; Tuition: $255; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 8/max. 64 Junior Theater Camp: Session 2 (Ages 7 to 12) Instructor: Rachel Spence Destination: Adventure! This camp is designed for all students whether or not they have prior performance experience. Campers work with theater professionals learning techniques in acting, singing and dancing as they rehearse for their original show. This fun performance will be the culmination of their work and will feature acting scenes and musical numbers. Actors perform the show for family and friends on the last day of camp, August 10 at 2:30 and 6:30 pm on the Recital Hall stage in the Beck Center Music-Armory-Building. Students are required to participate in both performances. Tuition does not include admission to performances. Tickets to the performances are $5 each. There will be a 30-minute informational orientation for parents and students on the first day of camp. Lunch-time supervision is provided for students enrolling in both the Junior Theater Camp and Visual Arts Camp. #1235 Monday-Friday; 9:30 to 11:30 am; Session 2: 7/23-8/10; 3 weeks; Tuition: $255; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 8/max. 64 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 4
SUMMER 2012 CAMPS Musical Theater Camp (Ages 13 to 19) Instructor: Jonathan Kronenberger This camp is for students who are serious and passionate about performing in musical theater. Participants will work with a director, musical director and choreographer as a dedicated team to produce the original musical revue: The Best of Broadway. Songs and material are selected specifically for the students involved creating a totally unique experience. If you love musicals, you'll love this camp. Performances are August 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm. Students are required to participate in both performances.tuition does not include admission to performances. Tickets to the performances are $5 each. Auditions: Thursday, July 19, 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Participants are encouraged to schedule a preliminary audition so that we may determine appropriate material for the performance. Sign-up slots will be available upon registration. Students are asked to prepare a short musical theater song that they feel best demonstrates their abilities. #1236 Monday-Friday; 12:00 to 4:00 pm; 7/23-8/10; 3 weeks; Tuition: $355; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 8/max. 25 Visual Arts Arts Sampler Camp: Session 1 (Ages 7 to 12) Instructor: Visual Arts Staff Summer vacation means new adventures and lots of fun. Spend the week enjoying the arts in dance, music, theater, and visual arts. These hands-on activities open the door to many new experiences while also advancing the skills of each participant. The sampler includes singing and dancing, acting and improvisation, drawing, painting, working with clay, and much more! Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes that tie. #1327 Monday-Friday; 8:30 am to 3:30 pm; Session 1: 7/16-7/20; 1 week; Tuition: $300; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 7/max. 15 Arts Sampler Camp: Session 2 (Ages 7 to 12) Instructor: Visual Arts Staff Summer vacation means new adventures and lots of fun. Spend the week enjoying the arts in dance, music, theater, and visual arts. These hands-on activities open the door to many new experiences while also advancing the skills of each participant. The sampler includes singing and dancing, acting and improvisation, drawing, painting, working with clay, and much more! Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes that tie. #1229 Monday-Friday; 8:30 am to 12:00 pm; Session 2: 8/13-8/17; 1 week; Tuition: $150; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 7/max. 15 Visual Arts Camp: Session 1 (Ages 7 to 12) Instructor: Susan Gallagher Explore the world of visual arts and try out various mediums including painting, drawing, sculpting, mask making, printmaking, and working with clay while learning about different artists. Students participate in designing and creating a clay tile mural that will be displayed at the Beck Center. Participants also have the opportunity to create individual clay projects. This camp is intensive in nature and divided into two classes each day. Campers should wear clothing that can get dirty during the creation of art. Art supplies provided. If enrolling for both the Visual Arts Camp and Junior Theater Camp, bring a bag lunch. Lunchtime supervision provided. A Campers' Art Exhibition will take place on the final day of camp, Friday, June 29 at 11:30 am. #1240 Monday-Friday; 9:30 am to 12:00 pm; Session 1: 6/11-6/29; 3 weeks; Tuition: $300; Location: Pottery Studio Room 111, Main Building; Class size: min. 7/max. 25 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 5
SUMMER 2012 CAMPS Visual Arts Camp: Session 2 (Ages 7 to 12) Instructor: Susan Gallagher Explore the world of visual arts and try out various mediums including painting, drawing, sculpting, mask making, printmaking, and working with clay while learning about different artists. Students participate in designing and creating a clay tile mural that will be displayed at the Beck Center. Participants also have the opportunity to create individual clay projects. This camp is intensive in nature and divided into two classes each day. Campers should wear clothing that can get dirty during the creation of art. Art supplies provided. If enrolling for both the Visual Arts Camp and Junior Theater Camp, bring a bag lunch. Lunchtime supervision provided. A Campers' Art Exhibition will take place on the final day of camp, Friday, August 10 at 2:00 pm. #1241 Monday-Friday; 12:00 to 2:30 pm; Session 2: 7/23-8/10; 3 weeks; Tuition: $300; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 7/max. 25 Visual Arts Camp for Teens (Ages 13 to 15) Instructor: Visual Arts Staff Teen artists will expand and deepen their arts experiences in this new summer camp! They will take part in sculpture, watercolor, glass & mosaic tile, glazing, paper making, drawing, collage and printmaking experiences. During this intensive camp, each participant will take part in new and unique creative experiences not traditionally taught in many classrooms during the school year. Participants should wear clothing that can get dirty during the creation of art. Art supplies provided.a Campers' Art Exhibition will take place on the final day of camp, Friday, July 20 at 5:00 pm. #1238 Monday-Friday; 4:00 to 6:00 pm; 7/9-7/20; 2 weeks; Tuition: $175; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 10/max. 20 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 6
Early Childhood Classes Hear & Touch Summer Fun (Ages 1 to 6) Instructor: Brittany Lesch A vibrant experience in making music for the youngest musical masters. Each program features a demonstration and narration of an instrument or theme, meeting and hearing a professional musician, and hands-on experience with an instruments or a "Hear & Touch. Thursday; 9:30 to 10:00 am OR 10:15 to 10:45 am; summer class dates: 6/14 & 7/12; Tuition: $11 per child per class; Location: Recital Hall, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 15 Select from class dates and times below: #1461 June 14 9:30 to 10:00 am Tuition: $11 per child per class #1462 July 12 9:30 to 10:00 am Tuition: $11 per child per class #1464 June 14 10:15 to 10:45 am Tuition: $11 per child per class #1465 July 12 10:15 to 10:45 am Tuition: $11 per child per class Kids-N-Tunes (Ages Birth to 5 years) Instructor: Brittany Lesch Children take part in singing, listening, movement, and instrument playing activities that address developmental goals and are success oriented and foster creativity. Parents participate during every session. Come learn some new songs to incorporate at home. Wednesday; 6/13-8/1; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Creative Arts Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 15 Select from one of the following class times by age group: #1466 Ages Birth to 5 years (Family session) 9:45 to 10:15 am #1467 Ages Birth to 18 months 10:20 to 10:40 am #1468 Ages 18 months to 3 years 10:45 to 11:15 am #1469 Ages 3 to 4 years 11:20 to 11:50 am #1470 Ages Birth to 5 years 6:00 to 6:30 pm Additional Early Childhood Classes by Discipline See individual disciplines for complete class descriptions. Dance Kids-N-Dance (Ages 2½ to 4) Boys Dance: Get Up & Move (Ages 4 to 6) Boys Dance: Get Down & Dance (Ages 7 to 10) Preschool Dance (Ages 3 to 4) Preballet 1 (Ages 4 to 5) Preballet 2 (Ages 5 to 6) Preballet 3 (Ages 6 to 7) Music Dalcroze (Ages 3 to 9) Kids-N-Tunes (Birth to 5 years) Piano: Children Beginner (Ages 6 to 8) Private Music Lessons (Ages 5 and up) Violin/Suzuki Group Class (Ages 5 and up) Theater Kids-N-Theater (Ages 3 to 5) Acting Adventures! (Ages 3 to 6) Little Folks Theater (Ages 4 to 7) Visual Arts Art Discovery Studio (Ages 5 to 9) Kids-N-Art (Ages 3 to 5) Pottery Beginner (Ages 6 to 10) Pottery: Family Clay Time (Ages 5 to 11) beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 7
Classes are held between June 11 and August 4, 2012. Classes are 7 weeks unless otherwise noted. There will be no classes held on July 4, 2012. Dance classes are offered in Ballet (including Contemporary and Pointe), Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, and special offerings for students age 2½ though adults. All classical Ballet classes stress placement, theory, terminology, and technique (eclectic primarily Russian). Beck Center Dance program is supported by the Lynda Sackett Endowment for Dance Education and The James Kurtz Memorial Endowment Fund. Tuition As our dancers progress, they take more classes per week. Dancers will receive a 10% discount on the second and subsequent classes. A 4-class pack ($50) is available at Customer Services for those who wish to audit a class. Apparel Appropriate dance apparel is required in all classes. Hip Hop: Jazz boot or oxford, or Hip Hop split sole tennis shoe. Jazz: Black leotard, black jazz pants, and black jazz shoe. Kids-N-Dance: Ballet attire or nonrestrictive clothing for children. Tap: Low heel preferred. Oxford for adults. Single teletone tap. Ballet, Pointe: Youth/teens wear black camisole leotard, ballet pink tights, pink leather ballet slippers (split sole for levels 3 to 7), and hair in a bun. Adult women wear black leotard, ballet pink tights, pink leather ballet slippers, and hair off neck and fastened close to head. Boys and adult men wear white T-shirt or black leotard, black tights, black dance belt, and black ballet shoes. Preballet, Preschool Dance: Girls wear black short sleeve or capped sleeve leotard, ballet pink tights, pink leather ballet slippers, and hair in a bun. Boys wear white T-shirt or black leotard, black tights, and black ballet shoes. Boys Dance: Nonrestrictive clothing and bare feet or flexible shoes. Dance Fitness, GYROKINESIS, Tone & Stretch: Leotard and tights or nonrestrictive clothing and bare feet or ballet slippers. Melanie L. Szucs is associate director of Dance Education and artistic director and choreographer of the Beck Center Dance Workshop. She can be reached by phone at 216.521.2540 x26 or by email at mszucs@beckcenter.org Melanie has been an instructor of ballet and jazz for 30 years, mainly here at Beck Center. In her early years Melanie was named Miss Dance Michigan and performed as a soloist with Dance Detroit. She studied with George Zorich and on full scholarship with the School of Cleveland Ballet. beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 8
Dance Camps & Classes Have double the fun this summer! Register for two or more camps this summer and save 10% off tuition for the 2nd camp! Discount applies only to individual students who register for two or more camps. Not valid with any other discount or special offer. CAMPS Ballet Intensive (Ages 12 to18) Instructor: Lou Fancher Prerequisite: Dancers should be at an intermediate level and study multiple classes per week. Designed for ballet students interested in expanding their classical and contemporary ballet technique.curriculum will include a daily two-hour technique class and two-hour repertory class with an emphasis on contemporary works. An original work will be introduced to the students by guest instructor/choreographer Lou Fancher. Floor-barre, stretch and conditioning will also be covered. Families and friends are invited to attend a demonstration on Friday, June 22 at 1:15 pm. #1230 Monday-Friday; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm; 6/11-6/22; 2 weeks; Tuition: $350; Location: Recital Hall, Music- Armory Building; Class size: min. 7/max. 20 Dance Camp (Ages 8 to 15) Instructor: Melanie Szucs Prerequisite: Minimum one-year previous ballet experience required. Designed to enhance dance techniques along with the understanding of the many art forms integrated into a dance performance. Other topics include ballet, modern jazz, modern dance, hip hop, ensemble improvisation, make-up, costume design, character dance, stories of the great ballets, dance history, mime, acting, auditions, exercises for injury prevention, and nutrition for the dancer. Families and friends are invited to attend a demonstration on Friday, July 13 at 1:15 pm, where students will share dance techniques they have learned. #1231 Monday-Friday; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm; 7/9-7/13; 1 week; Tuition: $200; Location: Recital Hall, Music- Armory Building; Class size: min. 7/max. 30 CLASSES Early Childhood Classes Boys "Get Up & Move" (Ages 4 to 6) Instructor: Josh Landis For our youngest male dancers, this class will help develop coordination and musicality, explore balance and experience performing using themes, games props and creation excercises. #1362 Monday; 5:15 to 6:00 pm; 6/11-7/23; 7 weeks; Tuition: $65; Location: Dance Studio, Creative Arts Boys "Get Down & Dance" (Ages 7 to 10) Instructor: Josh Landis This second level of boys dance builds upon the basics learned in "Get Up & Move. Students will explore a more structured class with warm-ups, technique exploration, muscle conditioning, and choreographing their own pieces. #1388 Monday; 6:00 to 6:45 pm; 6/11-7/23; 7 weeks; Tuition: $65; Location: Dance Studio, Creative Arts Kids-N-Dance (Ages 2 ½ to 4) Instructor: Melanie Szucs Children participate in dance-related activities to foster a love of movement while enhancing gross motor skills, balance, creativity, and listening skills. Parent/caregiver participates in each class. #1382 Friday; 9:15 to 9:45 am; 6/15-7/27; 7 weeks; Tuition: $65; Location: Dance Studio, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 16 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 9
Preballet (Age 4) Instructor: Melanie Szucs An introduction to movement, rhythm, creative dance, coordination, and flexibility. Children learn strengthening and alignment exercises along with simple ballet and folk dance steps. #1384 Monday; 5:30 to 6:15 pm; 6/11-7/23; 7 weeks; Tuition: $65; Location: Dance Studio, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 16 #1385 Friday; 12:00 to 12:45 pm; 6/15-7/27; 7 weeks; Tuition: $65; Location: Dance Studio, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 16 Preballet (Ages 5 to 6) Instructor: TBA An introduction to movement, rhythm, creative dance, coordination, and flexibility. Children learn strengthening and alignment exercises along with simple ballet and folk dance steps. #1387 Wednesday; 4:45 to 5:30 pm; 6/13-8/1; 7 weeks; Tuition: $65; Location: Dance Studio, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 16; Instructor: Anna Roberts #1386 Friday; 12:45 to 1:30 pm; 6/15-7/27; 7 weeks; Tuition: $65; Location: Dance Studio, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 16; Instructor: Melanie Szucs Preschool Dance (Ages 3 to 4) Instructor: Melanie Szucs Introduction to the art of dance with age-appropriate music, creative movement, gross motor skills, simple dance steps, and the use of props. #1383 Monday; 4:45 to 5:30 pm; 6/11-7/23; 7 weeks; Tuition: $65; Location: Dance Studio, Creative Arts #1477 Friday; 9:45 to 10:30 am; 6/15-7/27; 7 weeks; Tuition: $65; Location: Dance Studio, Creative Arts Tap 1 (Ages 7 to 12) Instructor: Louise Hadaway American rhythmic movement with emphasis on clarity of sound, musicality, placement, and standard tap vocabulary. #1398 Thursday; 5:00 to 6:00 pm; 6/14-7/26; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Creative Arts Youth Classes Ballet 1 (Ages 7 to 12) Instructor: Anna Roberts An introductory class for first-year students. All classical ballet stresses placement, theory, terminology, and technique (eclectic - primarily Russian.) #1374 Thursday; 5:15 to 6:15 pm; 6/14-7/26; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 16 Ballet 4&5 (Ages 11 to 16) Instructor: Anna Roberts For students with at least three years previous ballet training. All classical ballet stresses placement, theory, terminology, and technique (eclectic - primarily Russian). #1375 Wednesday; 5:30 to 6:45 pm; 6/13-8/1; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 16 Boys "Get Down & Dance" (Ages 7 to 10) Instructor: Josh Landis This second level of boys dance builds upon the basics learned in "Get Up & Move. Students will explore a more structured class with warm-ups, technique exploration, muscle conditioning, and choreographing their own pieces. #1388 Monday; 6:00 to 6:45 pm; 6/11-7/23; 7 weeks; Tuition: $65; Location: Dance Studio, Creative Arts beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 10
Hip Hop (Ages 8 to 12) '90s urban street dance with jazz warm-up and cool-down. Instructor: Wannetta Scott #1394 Tuesday; 6:00 to 7:00 pm; 6/12-7/24; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Recital Hall, Music-Armory Jazz 1&2 (Ages 8 to 12) Instructor: Louise Hadaway Contemporary American dance as seen on television and on stage in musical theater. #1395 Thursday; 6:00 to 7:00 pm; 6/14-7/26; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio,Creative Arts Teen Classes Ballet 4&5 (Ages 11 to 16) Instructor: Anna Roberts For students with at least three years previous ballet training. All classical ballet stresses placement, theory, terminology, and technique (eclectic - primarily Russian). #1375 Wednesday; 5:30 to 6:45 pm; 6/13-8/1; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 16 Hip Hop (Ages 13 to 18) Instructor: Wannetta Scott '90's urban street dance with jazz warm-up and cool-down. #1390 Tuesday; 7:00 to 8:00 pm; 6/12-7/24; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Recital Hall, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 6/max. 16 Jazz 1 (Ages 13 to 18) Contemporary American dance as seen on television and on stage in musical theater. #1391 Tuesday; 7:00 to 8:00 pm; 6/12-7/24; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Creative Arts Jazz 2 (Ages 13 to 18) Contemporary American dance as seen on television and on stage in musical theater. #1399 Tuesday; 8:00 to 9:00 pm; 6/12-7/24; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Creative Arts Instructor: Devon Shriver Instructor: Devon Shriver Pointe 1&2 (Ages 12 to 18) Instructor: Melanie Szucs Requirements: Permission of the associate director or instructor and three ballet or pointe classes per week. #1376 Monday; 6:15 to 7:30 pm; 6/25-7/30; 6 weeks; Tuition: $65; Location: Recital Hall, Music-Armory Pointe 3&4 (Ages 13 to 18) Instructor: Melanie Szucs Requirements: Permission of the associate director or instructor and three ballet or pointe classes per week. #1389 Monday; 7:30 to 9:00 pm; 6/25-7/30; 6 weeks; Tuition: $65; Location: Recital Hall, Music-Armory Teen/Adult Classes Ballet 1 (Ages 13 to Adult) Instructor: Mimi Schwensen An introductory class for first-year students. All classical ballet stresses placement, theory, terminology, and technique (eclectic - primarily Russian). #1363 Monday; 7:00 to 8:15 pm; 6/25-7/30; 6 weeks; Tuition: $65; Location: Dance Studio, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 16 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 11
Ballet 1B (Ages 13 to Adult) Instructor: Anna Roberts For students who have completed one semester of Ballet 1. All classical ballet stresses placement, theory, terminology, and technique (eclectic - primarily Russian). #1378 Wednesday; 8:00 to 9:00 pm; 6/13-7/25; 6 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 16 Ballet 2&3 (Ages 13 to Adult) Instructor: TBA For students with at least two years previous ballet training. All classical ballet stresses placement, theory, terminology, and technique (eclectic - primarily Russian). #1364 Tuesday; 6:45 to 8:00 pm; 6/12-7/24; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 16; Instructor: Mimi Schwensen #1365 Friday; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm; 6/15-7/27; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 16; Instructor: Melanie Szucs Ballet 6&7 (Ages 13 to Adult) Instructor: Melanie Szucs For students with at least four years previous ballet training. All classical ballet stresses placement, theory, terminology, and technique (eclectic - primarily Russian). #1367 Thursday; 6:30 to 8:00 pm; 6/28-8/2; 6 weeks; Tuition: $65; Location: Recital Hall, Music-Armory Contemporary 1&2 (Ages 13 to Adult) Instructor: Louise Hadaway Explores a wide range of technical and artistic skills through the fusion of movement from a variety of dance genres including ballet, jazz and modern. #1369 Monday; 6:45 to 8:00 pm; 6/11-7/23; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Creative Arts Contemporary 5&6 (Ages 13 to Adult) Instructor: Anna Roberts A fusion of ballet and modern dance. A classically based dance class with elements of modern dance to enhance the students movement vocabulary. #1368 Wednesday; 6:45 to 8:00 pm; 6/13-8/1; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 16 Jazz 2&3 (Ages 13 to Adult) For students with one or more years previous jazz training. #1392 Thursday; 7:00 to 8:00 pm; 6/14-7/26; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Creative Arts Instructor: Louise Hadaway Jazz 4&5 (Ages 13 to Adult) Instructor: Louise Hadaway For students with four plus years previous jazz training. #1393 Thursday; 8:00 to 9:15 pm; 6/14-7/26; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Creative Arts Rhythm Tap 2 (Ages 13 to Adult) Instructor: Lynda Sackett Create music with all the parts of your feet in this totally American folk jazz art form. For students with one year previous tap training. #1397 Tuesday; 8:00 to 9:00 pm; 6/26-7/24; 5 weeks; Tuition: $55; Location: Dance Studio, Creative Arts beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 12
Tap 1 (Ages 13 to Adult) Instructor: Lynda Sackett American rhythmic movement with emphasis on clarity of sound, musicality, placement, and standard tap vocabulary. #1372 Thursday; 8:15 to 9:15 pm; 6/14-7/26; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 16 Tap 3 (Ages 13 to Adult) Instructor: Mimi Schwensen For students with two years previous tap training. American rhythmic movement with emphasis on clarity of sound, musicality, placement, and standard tap vocabulary. #1373 Tuesday; 5:45 to 6:45 pm; 6/12-7/24; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 16 Tap 4 (Ages 13 to Adult) Instructor: Mimi Schwensen For students with three years previous tap training. #1377 Tuesday; 8:00 to 9:00 pm; 6/12-7/24; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 16 Teen/Adult Honors Contemporary Workshop (Ages 13 to Adult) Ballet technique class for dancers at an intermediate level. Thursday; 6:30 to 8:30 pm; 6/14; Location: Recital Hall, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 6/max. 24 #1402 Beck Student Tuition: No charge but must register #1403 Not Beck Student Tuition: $16 Instructor: Lou Fancher Intermediate Ballet Technique (Ages 13 to Adult) Instructor: Lou Fancher After a conditioning warm-up incorporating principles of Pilates, Modern Dance and Ballet to strengthen the core, increase flexibility and improve the body's natural paths of coordination, dancers learn and investigate movement using structured components. Monday; 6:30 to 8:30 pm; 6/18; Location: Dance Studio, Main Building; Class size: min. 6/max. 24. #1406 Beck Student Tuition: No charge but must register #1407 Not Beck Student Tuition: $16 Intermediate Ballet Technique (Ages 13 to Adult) Ballet technique class for dancers at an intermediate level. Tuesday; 6:30 to 8:30 pm; 6/12; Location: Recital Hall, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 6/max. 24. #1404 Beck Student Tuition: No charge but must register #1405 Not Beck Student Tuition: $16 Instructor: Lou Fancher Master Class Series: 1-2 Class Package (Ages 13 to Adult) Beck Student Tuition: $12 for one class; $24 for two classes Not Beck Student Tuition: $16 for one class/$32 for two classes #1401 June 12, 14 or 18; 6:30 to 8:30 pm; Location: Recital Hall, Music-Armory Building Master Class Series: 3-Class Package (Ages 13 to Adult) Ballet technique and contemporary workshops. Beck Student Tuition: $30 for 3-class series Not Beck Student Tuition: $45 for 3-class series #1400 June 12, 14 & 18; 6:30 to 8:30 pm; Location: Recital Hall, Music-Armory Building Instructor: TBA Instructor: TBA beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 13
Teen/Adult Special Offerings Floor Barre (Ages 13 to Adult) Instructor: Anna Roberts Expand dance technique by working on the floor. Strengthen and stretch using thera-bands. Increase core strength with pilates based exercises. #1371 Thursday; 6:15 to 7:15 pm; 6/14-7/26; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 16 Modern 1&2 (Ages 13 to Adult) Instructor: Joan Hartshorne Emphasis on Hawkins technique of efficiency of movement and Limon technique of movement expression. #1396 Tuesday; 7:00 to 8:00 pm; 6/26-7/24; 5 weeks; Tuition: $55; Location: Dance Studio, Creative Arts Zumba (Ages 13 to Adult) Instructor: Anna Roberts Have fun and get fit in this exhilarating, Latin-inspired, easy to follow class. Appropriate for all fitness levels. #1370 Thursday; 7:15 to 8:15 pm; 6/14-7/26; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 16 Adult Classes Ballet 4&5 Instructor: Melanie Szucs For students with at least three years previous ballet training. All classical ballet stresses placement, theory, terminology, and technique (eclectic - primarily Russian). #1366 Thursday; 8:00 to 9:15 pm; 6/28-8/2; 6 weeks; Tuition: $65; Location: Recital Hall, Music-Armory Hip Hop Instructor: Wannetta Scott '90s urban street dance with jazz warm-up and cool-down. #1381 Tuesday; 8:00 to 9:00; 6/12-7/24; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Recital Hall, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 6/max. 16 Jazz 1 Contemporary American dance as seen on television and on stage in musical theater. #1379 Monday; 8:00 to 9:00 pm; 6/11-7/23; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Creative Arts Adult Special Offerings Instructor: Louise Hadaway Gyrokinesis Instructor: Joan Hartshorne Develops articulation of the spine, increases flexibility and strengthens core stomach and back muscles. Uses breath with movements done seated on a mat or standing. #1380 Tuesday; 6:00 to 7:00 pm; 6/26-7/24; 5 weeks; Tuition: $55; Location: Dance Studio, Creative Arts Tone & Stretch Instructor: Lynda Sackett Dance and somatic exercises enhance flexibility, strength, endurance, and muscle tone along with postural alignment and fluidity of movement. #1361 Wednesday; 12:00 to 1:15 pm; 6/13-8/1; 7 weeks; Tuition: $75; Location: Dance Studio, Creative Arts beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 14
Classes and lessons of varying lengths are offered between June 11 and August 24, 2012. There will be no classes or lessons held on July 4, 2012. Music at the Beck Center The Music department at the Beck Center for the Arts will foster a love for music in students of all ages. From music classes to private lessons to our ensembles, students have many opportunities to explore the joys of making music. Our Early Childhood Classes are designed to introduce children from Birth to 6 years to musical instruments and simple music concepts that will encourage future musical growth. If your child is constantly singing around the house, enjoys pounding out rhythms on pots and pans, or if you are interested in having your child eventually take private lessons, we suggest they begin by enrolling in either Kids-N-Tunes or Dalcroze Eurhythmics. After taking Dalcroze, we suggest parents register their children for Instrumental Classes, Private Lessons, or Vocal Classes so they may continue to explore music making. Whether or not your child has taken Dalcroze, we suggest you consider our Instrumental and Vocal Classes and our Suzuki Violin Lessons for children. Private Lessons Private lessons at the Beck Center for the Arts are offered to anyone who wishes to learn an instrument or to increase their ability on an instrument they are studying already. Our music staff is an accomplished group of instructors who have years of experience helping musicians of all ages discover their true potential on a wide variety of music instruments and in singing. Students may enroll at any time throughout the year. Instruction available at all levels for half-hour, 45-minute, or one-hour lessons. Tuition for 10 weekly half-hour lessons will range from $210 to $250 ($21 to $25 per half-hour), depending on instructor. Lessons may begin at any time and are prorated for the remainder of the semester. To schedule private lessons, contact Judi Votypka, education account manager in the Music Office at 216.521.2540 x17 or Kris Morron, associate director of Music Education at 216.521.2540 x37. Registration Policies for Private Lessons Registration: Must be made prior to first lesson. Tuition and fees are due at that time. A registration form must be completed and signed by the person responsible for payment of lessons. Registration can be made by phone with payment by credit card. Lessons are prorated after the session begins. Cancellations/Absences: Contracting for private instruction obligates a student for the entire semester. All lessons must be paid for whether taken or missed. The Beck Center does not require instructors to make up student s missed lessons. In the event the instructor cancels a lesson or a class, a make-up will be offered or a fee adjustment will be made. Refunds: After the third week, no refunds will be issued for the remaining lessons for which the student has registered. beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 15
Private Lessons are offered in the following: Brass (Ages 10 to Adult) - Offered for trumpet/cornet, trombone, and tuba. Composition/Music Theory (Ages 12 to Adult) Guitar (Ages 7 to Adult) Harp (Ages 5 to Adult) Percussion (Ages 8 to Adult) - Offered for drum set, snare, mallet, and auxiliary instruments. Piano (Ages 5 to Adult) Strings (Ages 5 to Adult) - Offered for violin, fiddle, viola, and cello. Voice (Ages 12 to Adult) Woodwinds (Ages 10 to Adult) - Offered for clarinet, flute, and saxophone. Music Faculty Jay Albert - Guitar Jeremy Allen - Piano Matthew Banner - Piano, Tuba, Trombone Kathleen Bosl - Voice, Piano Maribeth Crawford - Voice Chris Ellicott - Guitar Bruce Erwin - Violin, Fiddle, Suzuki Method Peter Hampton - Voice Yuriy Leonovich - Cello, Theory, Composition Brittany Lesch - Kids-n-Tunes Kristopher Morron - Brass, Composition Rosalima Valdez Pham - Piano Susan Schoeffler - Piano Melissa Sorohan - Voice Greg Upton - Piano Vilma Vargo - Dalcroze, Piano Jason Werdon - Woodwinds SPECIAL NOTE FOR VOCALISTS Many parents who have children that love to sing look to register them for Singing Lessons. At the Beck Center, Singing Lessons, or Voice Lessons are not offered for children under the age of 12. Our staff emphasizes healthy singing and having a child take Voice Lessons at a young age can be detrimental to their development as singers. As an alternative, we offer Pre-teen Voice Classes each semester and Primary Choir during Fall and Winter/Spring. The Pre-teen Voice Class is offered for students 10 and 13 years. This class is the perfect setting for students who would like to take Voice Lessons but are not yet 12 years old. Please read more about this class in the Youth Music Classes section. If you are interested in classes that will help the young singer prepare for singing in theater productions, please refer to the Theater section of the web site. For theater students looking for private singing lessons, our staff of vocal instructors have years of theater experience and are here to help you reach your full potential. Contact the music office for more information. A NOTE FOR BEGINNERS When enrolling for music instruction, parents and students have the option of either group or private lessons. In private lessons, each student may learn at his or her own pace, and the teacher is able to focus completely on that individual student s strengths and weaknesses. A child may change from group to private lessons at any time. beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 16
The Suzuki Method combines a music teaching method and a philosophy embracing the total development of the child: Character first and ability second. Prompted by a nurturing environment of parental involvement where students listen to high-quality recordings and use repetition of step by-step mastery of instrumental technique, musicality, memory and reading. Parents attend lessons and direct practice at home. Showcases All Music Department showcases are open to the public and held in the Music-Armory Building unless indicated otherwise. These showcases are scheduled September through June. No showcases are scheduled for the summer months. Kristopher Morron is associate director of Music Education. He can be reached by phone at 216.521.2540 x37 and by email at kmorron@beckcenter.org. Kris earned a Bachelor of Musical Arts degree with a focus in Music Education and Jazz Studies at Bowling Green State University. For five years Kris served as a band director and general music teacher for the Parma City Schools. In fall 2010 he joined the faculty of St. Mark s School as an instrumental and vocal music teacher. In addition to his teaching, Kris maintains a healthy career as a freelance composer, arranger, and performer. Music Camps, Classes & Private Lessons Have double the fun this summer! Register for two or more camps this summer and save 10% off tuition for the 2nd camp! Discount applies only to individual students who register for two or more camps. Not valid with any other discount or special offer. CAMPS Singers Camp (Ages 6 to 15) Instructor: TBA Children and teens who enjoy music and like to sing will benefit from this week of choral music. Includes intensive daily rehearsals with a focus on healthy vocal production, an introduction to music theory, fun performance opportunities, and other music activities. Participants will be divided into age-appropriate groups the first day of camp. Family and friends are invited to attend an informance on Friday, June 29 at 11:00 am. #1237 Monday-Friday; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm; 6/25-6/29; 1 week; Tuition: $185; Location: Recital Hall, Music- Armory Building; Class size: min. 7/max. 45 Songwriting Workshop (Ages 14 to Adult) Instructor: Kristopher Morron Prerequisite: All participants should play an instrument, but no prior experience in songwriting or music theory is necessary. Students develop lyric writing and music writing skills. This workshop is designed to enhance creativity and technique needed to advance songwriting skills. #1239 Monday-Friday; 10:00 am to 12:30 pm; 7/9-7/13; 1 week; Tuition: $175; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 3/max. 10 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 17
CLASSES Early Childhood Classes Introduction to Music: Dalcroze Eurhythmics (Ages 3 to 11) Instructor: Vilma Vargo Dalcroze Eurhythmics is a method of music education that teaches all elements of music through physical motion, incorporating the idea that music comes from the original instrument, the human body. Rhythmic sense, listening, singing, and muscular coordination are developed simultaneously. Eurhythmics unlocks creativity and opens the door to enriched and enlivened music making by combining rhythmic unity between the eye, ear, mind, and body in the experience. It is a unique, joyful, and powerful education in music. Recommended before the study of a musical instrument and beneficial while taking lessons. Tuesday OR Thursday; 6/12-7/19; 6 weeks; Tuition: $72-77; Location: Room 101, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 14 Dalcroze Eurhythmics classes are part of an activity package. To register online, select course #1410 to enroll in any of the Dalcroze classes. Put a check mark in the box(es) for the Dalcroze class(es) you want your child(ren) to attend and then follow the prompts. Select from one of the following days and times by age group. Tuesday; 6/12-7/17 #1410 Ages 3 to 11 Tuition: $72-77 #1411 Age 3 10:30 to 11:00 am Tuition: $72 #1412 Ages 4 to 5 11:00 to 11:40 am Tuition: $77 #1413 Ages 6 to 8 11:40 am to 12:20 pm Tuition: $77 #1414 Age 3 5:00 to 5:30 pm Tuition: $72 #1415 Ages 5 to 6 5:30 to 6:10 pm Tuition: $77 #1416 Ages 7 to 11 6:15 to 6:55 pm Tuition: $77 Thursday; 6/14-7/19 #1410 Ages 3 to 11 Tuition: $72-77 #1417 Ages 5 to 7 12:15 to 12:55 pm Tuition: $77 #1418 Age 3 1:00 to 1:30 pm Tuition: $72 #1419 Ages 4 to 6 1:30 to 2:10 pm Tuition: $77 #1420 Age 3 4:00 to 4:30 pm Tuition: $72 #1421 Ages 4 to 5 4:30 to 5:10 pm Tuition: $77 #1422 Ages 6 to 9 5:10 to 5:50 pm Tuition: $77 Piano: Children Beginner (Ages 6 to 8) Instructor: Matthew Banner For students who have benefitted from early childhood music classes or for young students looking to try an instrument, this class covers basic music reading skills, rhythm skills, and corrects piano technique. Students will learn songs that are hands alone and by the end of the class hands together. Fee for music books is included in the tuition. Books will be distributed the first day of class. #1484 Tuesday; 4:00 to 4:45 pm; 6/14-8/16; 10 weeks; Tuition: $175; Location: Studio 104, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 3/max. 7 #1426 Thursday; 4:30 to 5:15 pm; 6/14-8/16; 10 weeks; Tuition: $175; Location: Studio 104, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 3/max. 7 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 18
Piano: Children Beginner 2 (Ages 6 to 13) Instructor: Matthew Banner Continuing from Beginner 1 #1428 Wednesday; 4:00 to 4:45 pm; 6/13-8/22; No class 7/4; 10 weeks; Tuition: $175; Location: Studio 104, Music- Armory Building; Class size: min. 3/max. 7 Youth Classes Guitar: Young Beginner Class (Ages 7 to 9) Instructor: Jay Albert For students who have benefitted from early childhood music classes or for young students looking to try an instrument, this class utilizes body sensing and an attentive ear to begin learning the guitar. Rhythm activities, singing and visual learning build basic music skills as students apply these to learning guitar in a group setting. Students provide their own acoustic guitar, strap and tuner. #1424 Thursday; 6:00 to 6:40 pm; 6/14-8/16; 10 weeks; Tuition: $165; Location: Studio 113, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 3/max. 6 Introduction to Music: Dalcroze Eurhythmics (Ages 5 to 11) Instructor: Vilma Vargo Dalcroze Eurhythmics is a method of music education that teaches all elements of music through physical motion, incorporating the idea that music comes from the original instrument, the human body. Rhythmic sense, listening, singing, and muscular coordination are developed simultaneously. Eurhythmics unlocks creativity and opens the door to enriched and enlivened music making by combining rhythmic unity between the eye, ear, mind, and body in the experience. It is a unique, joyful, and powerful education in music. Recommended before the study of a musical instrument and beneficial while taking lessons. Tuesday OR Thursday; 6/12-7/19; 6 weeks; Tuition: $77; Location: Room 101, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 14 Select from one of the following days and times by age group. Tuesday; 6/12-7/17 #1413 Ages 6 to 8 11:40 am to 12:20 pm Tuition: $77 #1416 Ages 7 to 11 6:15 to 6:55 pm Tuition: $77 Thursday; 6/14-7/19 #1417 Ages 5 to 7 12:15 to 12:55 pm Tuition: $77 #1422 Ages 6 to 9 5:10 to 5:50 pm Tuition: $77 Lakewood Guitar Consortium (Ages 10 to Adult) Instructor: Christopher Ellicott\ The Lakewood Guitar Consortium is a community guitar ensemble in residence at the Beck Center created to give guitar players of all abilities the opportunity to come together to enjoy the experience of playing classical music together. Saturday; 1:30 to 3:00 pm; 6/16-9/1; 12 weeks; Tuition: no fee; Location: Daniels Lounge, Main Building; Class size: min. 1/max. Unlimited; To register for this group ensemble, contact Chris Ellicott at 216.521.2540 x37. Piano: Children Beginner (Ages 6 to 8) Instructor: Matthew Banner For students who have benefitted from early childhood music classes or for young students looking to try an instrument, this class covers basic music reading skills, rhythm skills, and corrects piano technique. Students will learn songs that are hands alone and by the end of the class hands together. Fee for music books is included in the tuition. Books will be distributed the first day of class. #1484 Tuesday; 4:00 to 4:45 pm; 6/14-8/16; 10 weeks; Tuition: $175; Location: Studio 104, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 3/max. 7 #1426 Thursday; 4:00 to 4:45 pm; 6/14-8/16; 10 weeks; Tuition: $175; Location: Studio 104, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 3/max. 7 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 19
Piano: Children Beginner (Ages 9 to 13) Instructor: Matthew Banner For students who have benefitted from early childhood music classes or for young students looking to try an instrument, this class covers basic music reading skills, rhythm skills, and corrects piano technique. Students will learn songs that are hands alone and by the end of the class hands together. Fee for music books is included in the tuition. Books will be distributed the first day of class. #1485 Tuesday; 4:45 to 5:30 pm; 6/14-8/16; 10 weeks; Tuition: $175; Location: Studio 104, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 3/max. 7 #1427 Thursday; 4:45 to 5:30 pm; 6/14-8/16; 10 weeks; Tuition: $175; Location: Studio 104, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 3/max. 7 Piano: Children Beginner 2 (Ages 6 to 13) Continuing from Beginner 1 Instructor: Matthew Banner #1428 Wednesday; 4:00 to 4:45 pm; 6/13-8/22; No class 7/4; 10 weeks; Tuition: $175; Location: Studio 104, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 3/max. 7 Voice/PreTeen (Ages 10 to 13) Instructor: Shanely Niemi An opportunity for the beginning vocalist to start voice lessons in a group setting. Classes will focus on basic vocal technique and learning songs. Building confidence while performing in a nurturing environment will help the student become more comfortable with performance situations. #1457 Wednesday; 5:00 to 5:50 pm; 6/13-8/1; 8 weeks; Tuition: $175; Location: Room 101, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 3/max. 7 Teen Classes Guitar: Teen/Adult Beginner Class (Age 14 to Adult) Instructor: Jay Albert Geared towards more mature students beginning the guitar, students will learn the basics of guitar playing including posture, right and left hands, note names, reading, ear training, and more. Students provide their own acoustic guitar, strap and tuner. #1423 Thursday; 7:30 to 8:10 pm; 6/14-8/16; 10 weeks; Tuition: $165; Location: Studio 113, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 3/max. 6 Lakewood Guitar Consortium (Ages 10 to Adult) Instructor: Christopher Ellicott\ The Lakewood Guitar Consortium is a community guitar ensemble in residence at the Beck Center created to give guitar players of all abilities the opportunity to come together to enjoy the experience of playing classical music together. Saturday; 1:30 to 3:00 pm; 6/16-9/1; 12 weeks; Tuition: no fee; Location: Daniels Lounge, Main Building; Class size: min. 1/max. Unlimited; To register for this group ensemble, contact Chris Ellicott at 216.521.2540 x37. Voice/Teen (Ages 14 to 18) Instructor: Shanely Niemi An opportunity for the beginning vocalist to start voice lessons in a group setting. Classes will focus on basic vocal technique and learning songs. Building confidence while performing in a nurturing environment will help the student become more comfortable with performance situations. #1458 Wednesday; 6:00 to 6:50 pm; 6/13-8/1; 8 weeks; Tuition: $175; Location: Room 101, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 3/max. 7 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 20
Adult Classes Guitar: Teen/Adult Beginner Class (Age 14 to Adult) Instructor: Jay Albert Geared towards more mature students beginning the guitar, students will learn the basics of guitar playing including posture, right and left hands, note names, reading, ear training, and more. Students provide their own acoustic guitar, strap and tuner. #1423 Thursday; 7:30 to 8:10 pm; 6/14-8/16; 10 weeks; Tuition: $165; Location: Studio 113, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 3/max. 6 Lakewood Guitar Consortium (Ages 10 to Adult) Instructor: Christopher Ellicott\ The Lakewood Guitar Consortium is a community guitar ensemble in residence at the Beck Center created to give guitar players of all abilities the opportunity to come together to enjoy the experience of playing classical music together. Saturday; 1:30 to 3:00 pm; 6/16-9/1; 12 weeks; Tuition: no fee; Location: Daniels Lounge, Main Building; Class size: min. 1/max. Unlimited; To register for this group ensemble, contact Chris Ellicott at 216.521.2540 x37. Piano/Adult Beginner (Ages 18 to Adult) Instructor: Matthew Banner Designed for the absolute beginner, this course provides a low stress environment where adults can begin to explore the piano and basic music concepts. Fee for music books is included in the tuition; books will be distributed the first day of class. #1425 Thursday; 5:30 to 6:20 pm; 6/14-8/16; 10 weeks; Tuition: $175; Location: Studio 104, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 3/max. 7 PRIVATE LESSONS Clarinet (Ages 8 to Adult) Instructor: Michelle Holy Private lessons are offered for Clarinet. Instruction available for all skill levels for half-hour, 45-minute, or one-hour lessons. Lessons may begin at any time. Call the Music Office at 216.521.2540 x37 to schedule a day and time with the instructor. Available hours are listed in the course descriptions below. #1430 Monday-Friday; 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; 6/11-8/27; 12 weeks; Tuition: $22 per half-hour; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 1/max. 1 Flute (Ages 8 to Adult) Instructor: Michelle Holy Private lessons are offered for Flute. Instruction available for all skill levels for half-hour, 45-minute, or one-hour lessons. Lessons may begin at any time. Call the Music Office at 216.521.2540 x37 to schedule a day and time with the instructor. Available hours are listed in the course descriptions below. #1435 Monday-Friday; 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; 6/11-8/27; 12 weeks; Tuition: $25 per half-hour; Location: Studio 102, Music-Armory Building; Class size: min. 1/max. 1 Saxophone (Ages 8 to Adult) Instructor: Michelle Holy Private lessons are offered for Saxophone. Instruction available for all skill levels for half-hour, 45-minute, or one-hour lessons. Lessons may begin at any time. Call the Music Office at 216.521.2540 x37 to schedule a day and time with the instructor. Available hours are listed in the course descriptions below. #1446 Monday-Friday; 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; 6/11-8/27; 12 weeks; Tuition: $22 per half-hour; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 1/max. 1 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 21
Classes and lessons of varying lengths are offered between June 11 and August 24, 2012. There will be no classes held on July 4, 2012. Apparel Appropriate clothing is required in all classes. Students should wear clothing that allows for free and uninhibited movement (loose comfortable pants and shirt) and shoes such as sneakers, dance shoes, or any other type of shoe that can be securely fastened so they will not slip off the student's feet. There may be additional dress requirements in individual classes. Jonathan S. Kronenberger is associate director of Theater Education. Jonathan can be reached by phone at 216.521.2540 x27 and by email at jkronenberger@beckcenter.org. Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Miami University and a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from Ohio University. He is an associate member of the Dramatists Guild. His experience includes serving as assistant to the director at Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York; as assistant to the producer with the Kenley Players, and has worked on various projects at The Cleveland Play House. Jonathan has served as director both locally and in New York. Youth Theater directing credits include: Cats, Into the Woods, Cinderella, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Twelve Angry Jurors at Beck Center; The Lesson and the world premiere of Corner Office at The Cleveland Play House; Regrets Only and Mass Appeal at Clague Playhouse; and Animal Research at Expanded Arts in New York. Theater Camps & Classes Have double the fun this summer! Register for two or more camps this summer and save 10% off tuition for the 2nd camp! Discount applies only to individual students who register for two or more camps. Not valid with any other discount or special offer. CAMPS Acting Camp (Ages 13 to 19) Instructor: Russ Stich This intensive camp led by Russ Stich, a founding member of Something Dada! improv troupe, is for students who are dedicated to developing their performance skills with experienced professionals. Focusing primarily on the comedic, students will work together as an ensemble to bring to life the hysterical production: The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon. Come join us and laugh as you learn! Performances are August 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm. Students are required to participate in both performances. Tuition does not include admission to performances. Tickets to the performances are $5 each. #1328 Monday-Friday; 12:00 to 4:00 pm; 7/23-8/10; 3 weeks; Tuition: $355; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 8/max. 25 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 22
Improv Camp (Ages 13 to 19) Instructor: Russ Stich Led by Russ Stich, a founding member of Something Dada! Improv troupe, this camp is great for both new students of improv as well as veteran performers. Students will explore the basic concepts of improvisational theater with an emphasis on the theatrical and audience interaction aspects. This two-week workshop will be highly focused on creating a completely improvised performance based on suggestions from a live audience. It's a guaranteed comedy blast! Performances are June 22 and 23 at 7:30 pm. Students are required to participate in both performances. Tuition does not include admission to performances. Tickets to the performances are $5 each. #1233 Monday-Friday; 5:30 to 8:30 pm; 6/11-6/22; 2 weeks; Tuition: $195; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 8/max. 20 Junior Theater Camp: Session 1 (Ages 7 to 12) Instructor: Rachel Spence Destination: Adventure! This camp is designed for all students whether or not they have prior performance experience. Campers work with theater professionals learning techniques in acting, singing and dancing as they rehearse for their original show. This fun performance will be the culmination of their work and will feature acting scenes and musical numbers. Actors perform the show for family and friends on the last day of camp, June 29 at 2:30 and 6:30 pm on the Recital Hall stage in the Beck Center Music-Armory-Building. Students are required to participate in both performances. Tuition does not include admission to performances. Tickets to the performances are $5 each. There will be a 30-minute informational orientation for parents and students on the first day of camp. Lunch-time supervision is provided for students enrolling in both the Junior Theater Camp and Visual Arts Camp. #1234 Monday-Friday; 12:30 to 2:30 pm; Session 1: 6/11-6/29; 3 weeks; Tuition: $255; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 8/max. 64 Junior Theater Camp: Session 2 (Ages 7 to 12) Instructor: Rachel Spence Destination: Adventure! This camp is designed for all students whether or not they have prior performance experience. Campers work with theater professionals learning techniques in acting, singing and dancing as they rehearse for their original show. This fun performance will be the culmination of their work and will feature acting scenes and musical numbers. Actors perform the show for family and friends on the last day of camp, August 10 at 2:30 and 6:30 pm on the Recital Hall stage in the Beck Center Music-Armory-Building. Students are required to participate in both performances. Tuition does not include admission to performances. Tickets to the performances are $5 each. There will be a 30-minute informational orientation for parents and students on the first day of camp. Lunch-time supervision is provided for students enrolling in both the Junior Theater Camp and Visual Arts Camp. #1235 Monday-Friday; 9:30 to 11:30 am; Session 2: 7/23-8/10; 3 weeks; Tuition: $255; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 8/max. 64 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 23
Musical Theater Camp (Ages 13 to 19) Instructor: Jonathan Kronenberger This camp is for students who are serious and passionate about performing in musical theater. Participants will work with a director, musical director and choreographer as a dedicated team to produce the original musical revue: The Best of Broadway. Songs and material are selected specifically for the students involved creating a totally unique experience. If you love musicals, you'll love this camp. Performances are August 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm. Students are required to participate in both performances.tuition does not include admission to performances. Tickets to the performances are $5 each. Auditions: Thursday, July 19, 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Participants are encouraged to schedule a preliminary audition so that we may determine appropriate material for the performance. Sign-up slots will be available upon registration. Students are asked to prepare a short musical theater song that they feel best demonstrates their abilities. #1236 Monday-Friday; 12:00 to 4:00 pm; 7/23-8/10; 3 weeks; Tuition: $355; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 8/max. 25 CLASSES Acting Adventures (Ages 3 to 6) Instructor: Carli Miluk This course introduces children to theater through improvised imagination adventures! Students learn to project their voices, listen for directions, develop stage presence, and work together all while expanding their imaginations. Each week students go on an adventure to a different far-away land making each class exciting and unique. Parents are invited to attend the final class to experience one of these amazing adventures in progress. Note: This class meets twice a week. #1279 Tuesday & Thursday; 9:00 to 9:45 am; 6/12-7/12; 5 weeks; Tuition: $130; Location: Room 205, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 15 Kids-N-Theater (Ages 3 to 5) Instructor: Carli Miluk Students learn basic theater skills (singing, movement, acting) in a lively, creative, positive classroom experience. Parent/caregiver participates during every class, which provides an opportunity for everyone to share in the theatrical experience. All children must be registered to participate. A great class to enjoy more than once! Select from one of the following times. #1278 Monday; 11:30 am to 12:15 pm; 6/11-7/23; 7 weeks; Tuition: $95; Location: Room 205, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 15 #1332 Monday; 6:30 to 7:15 pm; 6/11-7/23; 7 weeks; Tuition: $95; Location: Room 205, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 15 Little Folks Theater (Ages 4 to 7) Instructor: Erin Fodor Designed for our youngest performers, this class is a wonderful introduction to the magical world of theater. Students learn basic theater skills in a lively, creative, positive environment. Young actors perform in a small presentation for family and friends on the last day. A great class to enjoy more than once! Note: This class meets twice a week. Select from one of the following times by age group. #1333 Tuesday & Thursday; Ages 4 to 5; 10 to 10:45 am; 6/12-7/12; 5 weeks; Tuition: $130; Location: Room 205, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 15 #1334 Tuesday & Thursday; Ages 6 to 7; 11:30 am to 12:15 pm; 6/12-7/12; 5 weeks; Tuition: $130; Location: Room 205, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 15 #1408 Tuesday & Thursday; Ages 6 to 7; 6:30 to 7:15 pm; 6/12-7/12; 5 weeks; Tuition: 130; Location: Room 205, Main Building; Class size: min. 5/max. 15 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 24
Classes and lessons of varying lengths are offered between June 11 and August 24, 2012. There will be no classes held on July 4, 2012. A variety of visual arts classes and workshops are offered including drawing, painting, cartooning, pottery, watercolor, and multi-media classes. We have many professionally recognized artist/teachers who are eager to share their knowledge and talents with you. Tuition for some of the visual arts classes includes the supplies used in the class while others require the student to purchase the basic art supplies and bring them to class. The class art supplies lists will be associated with the class offering online and can be downloaded. The art supplies lists are available on-line in with each course description and will also be available at Customer Services. Susan M. Gallagher is associate director of Visual Arts Education. She can be reached by phone at 216.521.2540 x13 or by email at sgallagher@beckcenter.org Susan holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Cleveland Institute of Art and has 40 years of experience as a clay artist, teacher, and technician. She is an educator with the Ohio Arts Council as part of their Artist in Residence program, and has taught in many schools throughout the state. Susan has had many exhibitions, awards, and scholarships and has works in both private and public collections. She is also the owner of SMG Icon Ceramics. Visual Arts Camps & Classes Have double the fun this summer! Register for two or more camps this summer and save 10% off tuition for the 2nd camp! Discount applies only to individual students who register for two or more camps. Not valid with any other discount or special offer. CAMPS Arts Sampler Camp: Session 1 (Ages 7 to 12) Instructor: Visual Arts Staff Summer vacation means new adventures and lots of fun. Spend the week enjoying the arts in dance, music, theater, and visual arts. These hands-on activities open the door to many new experiences while also advancing the skills of each participant. The sampler includes singing and dancing, acting and improvisation, drawing, painting, working with clay, and much more! Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes that tie. #1327 Monday-Friday; 8:30 am to 3:30 pm; Session 1: 7/16-7/20; 1 week; Tuition: $300; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 7/max. 15 Arts Sampler Camp: Session 2 (Ages 7 to 12) Instructor: Visual Arts Staff Summer vacation means new adventures and lots of fun. Spend the week enjoying the arts in dance, music, theater, and visual arts. These hands-on activities open the door to many new experiences while also advancing the skills of each participant. The sampler includes singing and dancing, acting and improvisation, drawing, painting, working with clay, and much more! Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes that tie. #1229 Monday-Friday; 8:30 am to 12:00 pm; Session 2: 8/13-8/17; 1 week; Tuition: $150; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 7/max. 15 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 25
Visual Arts Camp: Session 1 (Ages 7 to 12) Instructor: Susan Gallagher Explore the world of visual arts and try out various mediums including painting, drawing, sculpting, mask making, printmaking, and working with clay while learning about different artists. Students participate in designing and creating a clay tile mural that will be displayed at the Beck Center. Participants also have the opportunity to create individual clay projects. This camp is intensive in nature and divided into two classes each day. Campers should wear clothing that can get dirty during the creation of art. Art supplies provided. If enrolling for both the Visual Arts Camp and Junior Theater Camp, bring a bag lunch. Lunchtime supervision provided. A Campers' Art Exhibition will take place on the final day of camp, Friday, June 29 at 11:30 am. #1240 Monday-Friday; 9:30 am to 12:00 pm; Session 1: 6/11-6/29; 3 weeks; Tuition: $300; Location: Pottery Studio Room 111, Main Building; Class size: min. 7/max. 25 Visual Arts Camp: Session 2 (Ages 7 to 12) Instructor: Susan Gallagher Explore the world of visual arts and try out various mediums including painting, drawing, sculpting, mask making, printmaking, and working with clay while learning about different artists. Students participate in designing and creating a clay tile mural that will be displayed at the Beck Center. Participants also have the opportunity to create individual clay projects. This camp is intensive in nature and divided into two classes each day. Campers should wear clothing that can get dirty during the creation of art. Art supplies provided. If enrolling for both the Visual Arts Camp and Junior Theater Camp, bring a bag lunch. Lunchtime supervision provided. A Campers' Art Exhibition will take place on the final day of camp, Friday, August 10 at 2:00 pm. #1241 Monday-Friday; 12:00 to 2:30 pm; Session 2: 7/23-8/10; 3 weeks; Tuition: $300; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 7/max. 25 Visual Arts Camp for Teens (Ages 13 to 15) Instructor: Visual Arts Staff Teen artists will expand and deepen their arts experiences in this new summer camp! They will take part in sculpture, watercolor, glass & mosaic tile, glazing, paper making, drawing, collage and printmaking experiences. During this intensive camp, each participant will take part in new and unique creative experiences not traditionally taught in many classrooms during the school year. Participants should wear clothing that can get dirty during the creation of art. Art supplies provided.a Campers' Art Exhibition will take place on the final day of camp, Friday, July 20 at 5:00 pm. #1238 Monday-Friday; 4:00 to 6:00 pm; 7/9-7/20; 2 weeks; Tuition: $175; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 10/max. 20 CLASSES Early Childhood Classes Art Discovery Studio (Ages 5 to 9) Instructor: Darrelle Centuori A hands-on artistic experience that welcomes creativity and discovery in a variety of multi-media arts experiences. From clay and drawing to painting and more, students are immersed in the art-making process. Participants work with the instructor to guide the class and its activities while creating, learning, growing, and expanding their knowledge and experience in the arts. #1343 Wednesday; 10:00 to 11:00 am; 6/13-8/8; No class 7/4; 8 weeks; Tuition: $143; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 3/max. 10 Kids-N-Art (Ages 3 to 5) Instructor: Darrelle Centuori Children and their parents/caregivers participate in drawing, working with clay, sculpting, printmaking, painting, and collage making. Age-appropriate activities are success oriented and foster creativity. Supplies included. #1345 Monday; 11:00 to 11:45 am; 6/11-7/30; 8 weeks; Tuition: $115; Location: Room 103, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 15 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 26
Pottery: Family Clay Time (Ages 5 to 11) Instructor: Visual Arts Staff Learn the basics of pottery with your child and create a masterpiece together. This hands-on class educates you and your child in the properties of clay and the following methods: pinch method, coiling, slab rolling, and glazing. Tuition:: $185. Each additional child: $100. #1356 Friday; 10:00 to 11:00 am; 6/15-8/3; 8 weeks; Tuition: $185; Location: Pottery Studio Room 111, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 Youth Classes Art Discovery Studio (Ages 5 to 9) Instructor: Darrelle Centuori A hands-on artistic experience that welcomes creativity and discovery in a variety of multi-media arts experiences. From clay and drawing to painting and more, students are immersed in the art-making process. Participants work with the instructor to guide the class and its activities while creating, learning, growing, and expanding their knowledge and experience in the arts. #1343 Wednesday; 10:00 to 11:00 am; 6/13-8/8; No class 7/4; 8 weeks; Tuition: $143; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 3/max. 10 Art Discovery Studio (Ages 10 to 13) Instructor: Darrelle Centuori A hands-on artistic experience that welcomes creativity and discovery in a variety of multi-media arts experiences. From clay and drawing to painting and more, students are immersed in the art-making process. Participants work with the instructor to guide the class and its activities while creating, learning, growing, and expanding their knowledge and experience in the arts. #1344 Wednesday; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm; 6/13-8/8; No class 7/4; 8 weeks; Tuition: $143; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 3/max. 10 Cartooning Superheroes/Comics (Ages 8 to 12) Instructor: Len Peralta Class focuses heavily on drawing and humorous illustration with attention given to stylized drawing and visual storytelling. Students discuss forms of humor (satire, slapstick, puns) and learn to convey an idea or short story in words and pictures. #1346 Thursday; 12:30 to 1:30 pm; 6/14-8/2; 8 weeks; Tuition: $130; Location: Room 105, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 Drawing Fundamentals (Ages 6 to 10) Instructor: Danielle Dore-Rook Learn fundamental skills in drawing, such as contour line drawing, gesture drawing, proportion, and rendering through observation of various still life displays. #1347 Tuesday; 10:00 to 11:00 am; 6/12-7/31; 8 weeks; Tuition: $130; Location: Room 103, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 Drawing Fundamentals (Ages 10 to 14) Instructor: Danielle Dore-Rook Learn fundamental skills in drawing, such as contour line drawing, gesture drawing, proportion, and rendering through observation of various still life displays. #1348 Tuesday; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm; 6/12-7/31; 8 weeks; Tuition: $153; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 Painting Fundamentals (Ages 10 to 14) Instructor: Mark Koslow Learn the basics of different painting media, materials, brushwork, design, and composition. Explore color, light and value while interpreting a subject onto paper or canvas. #1353 Monday; 3:00 to 4:30 pm; 6/11-7/30; 8 weeks; Tuition: $143; Location: Room 103, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 27
Pottery: Beginner (Ages 6 to 10) Instructor: Susan Gallagher Students learn the basics of clay work, including pinch method, coiling and slab rolling. Create complete projects while exploring texture, form, design, and glazing. #1359 Wednesday; 2:30 to 3:30 pm; 6/13-8/8; No class 7/4; 8 weeks; Tuition: $176; Location: Pottery Studio Room 111, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 Pottery: Beginner (Ages 10 to 14) Instructor: Danielle Dore-Rook Learn the basics of clay work, including pinch method, coiling and slab rolling. Create complete projects while exploring texture, form, design, and glazing. #1357 Monday; 9:30 to 10:30 am; 6/11-7/30; 8 weeks; Tuition: $176; Location: Pottery Studio Room 111, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 Pottery: Family Clay Time (Ages 5 to 11) Instructor: Visual Arts Staff Learn the basics of pottery with your child and create a masterpiece together. This hands-on class educates you and your child in the properties of clay and the following methods: pinch method, coiling, slab rolling, and glazing. Tuition: $185. Each additional child: $100. #1356 Friday; 10:00 to 11:00 am; 6/15-8/3; 8 weeks; Tuition: $185; Location: Pottery Studio Room 111, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 Pottery: Intermediate (Ages 10 to 14) Instructor: Danielle Dore-Rook This class expands hand-building and glazing techniques and introduces the potter's wheel and its techniques. Make decorative and functional object d'art both by hand or on the wheel. #1358 Monday; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm; 6/11-7/30; 8 weeks; Tuition: $250; Location: Pottery Studio Room 111, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 Watercolor Fundamentals (Ages 9 to 14) Instructor: Patricia Sigmier Explore the properties of watercolor painting using a variety of techniques including color mixing washes, glazing brushwork, and experimental techniques. Instruction in both abstract and realism styles. #1256 Wednesday; 1:00 to 2:30 pm; 6/13-8/8; No class 7/4; 8 weeks; Tuition: $175; Location: Room 103, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 Teen Classes Drawing Fundamentals (Ages 10 to 14) Instructor: Danielle Dore-Rook Learn fundamental skills in drawing, such as contour line drawing, gesture drawing, proportion, and rendering through observation of various still life displays. #1348 Tuesday; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm; 6/12-7/31; 8 weeks; Tuition: $153; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 Painting Fundamentals (Ages 10 to 14) Instructor: Mark Koslow Learn the basics of different painting media, materials, brushwork, design, and composition. Explore color, light and value while interpreting a subject onto paper or canvas. #1353 Monday; 3:00 to 4:30 pm; 6/11-7/30; 8 weeks; Tuition: $143; Location: Room 103, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 Pottery: Beginner (Ages 10 to 14) Instructor: Danielle Dore-Rook Learn the basics of clay work, including pinch method, coiling and slab rolling. Create complete projects while exploring texture, form, design, and glazing. #1357 Monday; 9:30 to 10:30 am; 6/11-7/30; 8 weeks; Tuition: $176; Location: Pottery Studio Room 111, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 28
Pottery: Intermediate (Ages 10 to 14) Instructor: Danielle Dore-Rook This class expands hand-building and glazing techniques and introduces the potter's wheel and its techniques. Make decorative and functional object d'art both by hand or on the wheel. #1358 Monday; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm; 6/11-7/30; 8 weeks; Tuition: $250; Location: Pottery Studio Room 111, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 Pottery: Throwing on Wheel (Ages 13 to 17) Instructor: Susan Gallagher Students refine work on the potter's wheel and work toward developing their individual style, by creating new forms, and by using texture, surface design, and new glazing techniques. Hand-building techniques also explored. #1248 Thursday; 6:30 to 8:00 pm; 6/14-8/2; 8 weeks; Tuition: $210; Location: Pottery Studio Room 111, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 Watercolor Fundamentals (Ages 9 to 14) Instructor: Patricia Sigmier Explore the properties of watercolor painting using a variety of techniques including color mixing washes, glazing brushwork, and experimental techniques. Instruction in both abstract and realism styles. #1256 Wednesday; 1:00 to 2:30 pm; 6/13-8/8; No class 7/4; 8 weeks; Tuition: $175; Location: Room 103, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 Teen/Adult Classes Drawing Fundamentals (Ages 13 to Adult) Instructor: Regina Scicchitano Develop fundamental drawing skills through a variety of exercises including contour line drawing and gesture drawing. Proportion and rendering light and shadow is emphasized using in-class still life displays. Landscapes also covered. Bring a ballpoint pen (blue or black), a pencil, and a sketchbook (at least 14" x 17") to first class. Supply list discussed at the first class. #1349 Wednesday; 7:00 to 9:00 pm; 6/13-8/8; No class 7/4; 8 weeks; Tuition: $155; Location: Room 103, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 Life Drawing (Ages 16* to Adult) Instructor: Marilyn Szalay Explore the human form by drawing from live nude models, both male and female. Poses will vary from quick gesture studies to sustained drawings. Learn how to shade the figure to create dimension. This class is an introduction to anatomy and how to draw faces and hands. Supplies: drawing paper, pencils and charcoal. *Individuals under 18 years of age must complete a waiver, signed by a parent/guardian, granting permission to enroll in this class. #1351 Tuesday; 7:00 to 9:00 pm; 6/12-7/31; 8 weeks; Tuition: $155; Location: Room 107 at Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 Adult Classes Painting Fundamentals (Ages 18 and up) Instructor: Mark Koslow In this introductory class, students learn the basics of the art of painting from observation and precise color and shape replication in order to give paintings the illusion of space and volume. Basic color theory, art appreciation and painting materials also discussed. This class is helpful for absolute beginners and artists who are more advanced. #1352 Monday; 7:00 to 9:00 pm; 6/11-7/30; 8 weeks; Tuition: $153; Location: Room 103, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 29
Pottery: Beginner/Intermediate Stoneware (Ages 18 and up) Instructor: Sue Ambro Learn hand-building techniques including pinch, coil, and slab methods as well as work on the potter's wheel. Explore texture as a design element along with color and glaze. #1354 Wednesday; 7:00 to 9:00 pm; 6/13-8/8; No class 7/4; 8 weeks; Tuition: $235; Location: Pottery Studio Room 111, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 8 Pottery: Throwing/Hand-Building (Ages 18 and up) Instructor: Susan Gallagher All skill levels are welcome for this class on throwing on the potter's wheel. Students refine work on the potter's wheel and develop their individual style by creating new forms and by using texture, surface design, and new glazing techniques. Hand-building techniques are also used to explore form. #1355 Tuesday; 7:00 to 9:00 pm; 6/12-7/31; 8 weeks; Tuition: $235; Location: Pottery Studio Room 111, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 8 Watercolor: Beginner/Advanced (Ages 18 and up) Instructor: Patricia Sigmier Students use their eyes, brush, palette of watercolors, and paper to learn how to create paintings. The class covers clarity in design, texture, color, light, and depth of value. #1340 Tuesday; 10:00 am to 12:30 pm; 6/12-7/31; 8 weeks; Tuition: $175; Location: Room 103, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 Watercolor: Beginner/Advanced (Ages 18 and up) Instructor: Patricia Sigmier Students use their eyes, brush, palette of watercolors, and paper to learn how to create paintings. The class covers clarity in design, texture, color, light, and depth of value. #1341 Tuesday; 6:30 to 9:00 pm; 6/12/-7/31; 8 weeks; Tuition: $175; Location: TBA; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 Watercolor: Botanical Painting (Ages 18 and up) Instructor: Patricia Sigmier Explore scientific botanical illustration as an art form. Students study the structure and components of a flower. Detailed observation and graceful drawing set up the composition. Hot pressed (smooth) watercolor paper is used and students may use permanent ink. #1342 Wednesday; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm; 6/13-8/8; No class 7/4; 8 weeks; Tuition: $175; Location: Room 103, Main Building; Class size: min. 4/max. 10 beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 30
Through the use of the creative arts therapies, individuals with special needs, which include mental, physical, or developmental disabilities, are encouraged to maximize their potential. Using music and art as a therapeutic tool, individuals address academic, motor, emotional, and social skills as well as talents in the fine arts. Each participant receives individualized treatment with personally designed goals tailored to meet his/her needs. Art Therapy and Music Therapy services for individuals with special needs are offered as weekly individual or small group sessions at the Beck Center. Sessions range from 30 to 60 minutes in length and may begin at any time during the year. Fees are pro-rated based upon time of enrollment. An assessment is required prior to registration. For further information or to schedule an assessment, contact Brittany Lesch, MT-BC, in Creative Arts Therapies at 216.521.2540 x34. Contractual and Consultation Services These services are available to community-based agencies, schools, and health care facilities throughout Northeast Ohio. Services may include art therapy, music therapy, and adapted programs in theater and yoga. In-services of any length may be designed to demonstrate the use of creative arts therapies. Presentations for community groups or professional organizations are available to meet specific needs. For more information or to schedule an introductory session, contact Edward Gallagher, MT-BC, at 216.521.2540 x12. Brittany Lesch, MT-BC, is the coordinator for Creative Arts Therapies and can be reached by phone at 216.521.2540 x34 or by email at blesch@beckcenter.org. received her Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy from Ohio University. She is the program coordinator for the Early Childhood arts programs at the Beck Center, Hear & Touch the Music, and the Westfield Great Northern Kids Club. In addition to conducting early childhood sessions, Brittany leads group and individual sessions for all ages at various community organizations. She is one of the music therapists for Toddler Rock at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Art Makers (Ages 18 and up) Instructor: Stacy Mintz Adult Group Classes Adult group classes are presented in collaboration with VSA Ohio/Cleveland Area Service Division Art Makers is a multimedia visual arts experience for adults with special needs. Individuals create their own pieces of art while participating in drawing, working with clay, sculpting, printmaking, painting, and collage-making activities. Select pieces may be chosen to display or used in various art exhibits at the Beck Center. #1459 Tuesday; 6:30 to 7:30 pm; 6/12-7/31; 8 weeks; Tuition: $120; Location: Art Studio, Creative Arts Building; Class size: min. 2/max. 10 Private Session Art Therapy Instructor: Stacy Mintz Art Therapy services are offered for individuals with special needs. Through the use of creative arts therapies, individuals with special needs including mental, physical, or developmental disabilities, are encouraged to maximize their potential. Using art as a therapeutic tool, individuals address academic, motor, emotional, and social skills; as well as talents in the fine arts. Each participant receives individualized treatment with personally designed goals tailored to meet his/her needs. Art Therapy services are offered as weekly individual or small group sessions ranging from 30 to 60 minutes in length and may begin at any time during the year. Fees are pro rated based upon time of enrollment. Please note: An assessment is required prior to registration. For more information, or to schedule an assessment, contact Brittany Lesch, MT BC, at 216.521.2540 x34. #1474 Hours vary please call to schedule an assessment; 6/11-8/24; Tuition: $35 per half-hour session; one-on-one instruction. beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 31
Private Session Music Therapy Instructor: Music Therapy Staff Music Therapy services are offered for individuals with special needs. Through the use of the creative arts therapies, individuals with special needs which include mental, physical, or developmental disabilities, are encouraged to maximize their potential. Using art as a therapeutic tool, individuals address academic, motor, emotional, and social skills; as well as talents in the fine arts. Each participant receives individualized treatment with personally designed goals tailored to meet his/her needs. Art Therapy services are offered as weekly individual or small group sessions ranging from 30 to 60 minutes in length and may begin at any time during the year. Fees are pro rated based upon time of enrollment. Please note: An assessment is required prior to registration. For further information, or to schedule an assessment, contact Brittany Lesch, MT BC, in Creative Arts Therapies at 216.521.2540 x34. #860 Hours vary please call to schedule an assessment; 6/11-8/24; Tuition: $25 per half-hour session; one-on-one instruction. Beck Center Reaches Out to the Community Beck Center for the Arts is committed to providing comprehensive arts education programs designed to challenge the minds of students and stimulate creativity. Our Outreach Education program offers a wide variety of arts education activities (featuring more than 80 artists), including residencies, assemblies, field trips and workshops for schools, social service agencies, libraries, and other community organizations. Activities offered include dance, music, theatre and visual art. All Outreach Education programs are custom designed to fit your classroom s grade, size and curriculum needs. Arts at Beck Center (ABC) Our popular field trip, Arts at Beck Center (ABC), is a completely participatory arts sampler field trip where students grades K-12 can experience many areas of visual and performing arts firsthand. These field trips are available throughout the school year and during the summer for day camps and child care centers. Activities are also available for scout troupes and early childhood centers. Rachel E. Spence is the associate director of Outreach Education and can be reached by phone at 216.521.2540 x16 or by email at rspence@beckcenter.org. In addition to being the Associate Director of Outreach Education at Beck Center, she also directs youth theater productions. With over 20 years of theater education experience, she s the former theater instructor of the Strongsville City Schools and director of the Children s Theater with the Royalton Players. As a playwright has written over 2,000 speaking roles for Beck Center and area school productions. Also an award-winning actress with an extensive resume in television and theater. Rachel enjoys reading her Kindle, rocking out to obscure bands, and snuggling with her shih-tzu. beckcenter.org / 216.521.2540 4/23/2012 page 32