At SFCM, we encourage collaboration and conversation, sparking the artistic and intellectual engines that make learning worthwhile and engaging. Discover your talent and feed your mind through our Continuing Education classes!
A non-refundable $25 registration fee will be charged once per semester.
Instructor: Christian Paarup
Dates: 6:30-8:00 PM (PT) on Tuesdays from January 28 through to April 15, 2025 (no class March 25)
Recital: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Location: In-Person at SFCM
The Low Brass Choir ensemble is open to adult trombone, euphonium, and tuba players who are eager to play in a chamber music setting with fellow brass players in the community. No audition required. Rehearsals will be held weekly on Tuesday evenings beginning September 3. We will be preparing a program of mixed styles and genres for a public performance on November 19. The program will be determined based on enrollment and ability levels. This ensemble is intended to be a relaxed, fun environment with repertoire that will be appropriately challenging for everyone!
Please contact Christian Paarup with any questions at
pcnnehc@fspz.rqhude.mcfs@puraapc
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Instructor: Scott Cmiel
Dates: 4:30-6:00 PM (PT) on Saturdays from January 11 through to March 22, 2025
Recital: Saturday, March 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Location: In-person at SFCM
The SFCM Guitar Community Ensemble consists of guitarists interested in performing ensemble works in a wide range of musical styles from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods. Under the direction of Scott Cmiel, the guitar ensemble will prepare for a performance at the end of the semester.
Each member will be assigned one of four parts and play together in a section with others playing the same part. We want players of all levels to be able to participate so while some members will play difficult music others will have their parts adjusted so they can play beautifully and with an expressive interpretation. Everyone is asked to learn their part before each meeting so during rehearsal we can work on the interpretation of each piece.
There is no need to be a virtuoso - good tone, good memory, and enthusiastic attitude are all that’s required.
If you have any questions about the orchestra please contact Scott Cmiel at fpbgg.pzvry@fspz.rqhude.mcfs@leimc.ttocs
Instructor: Mauricio Rodriguez, DMA
Dates: 7:00-8:30 PM (PT) on Wednesdays from February 15 through to April 16, 2025
Location: Synchronous Online
Harmony is often thought of as the 'backbone' of tonal music. In this course, you will learn the principles to create amazing chord progressions and will understand the difference between diatonic, chromatic, and mode mixture harmonies. You will explore how to voice harmonies and apply different harmonic patterns to compose your own music, to improvise, or to write new harmonization of your favorite tunes.
Students are expected to achieve the following goals at the end of this course:
All the materials for the course will be provided by the instructor in the form of PDFs that include lecture materials, practical activities, and assignments. PDFs will be shared over email one week before each session. Students are encouraged to print these materials ahead of time to make annotations and follow in-class activities.
The following book is not required but recommended:
Mauricio Rodriguez Scales, Chords, and Harmonic Progressions (Punctum, 2020)
Instructor: Jacqueline Chew
Dates: 6:00-7:25 PM on Thursdays from September 12 to November 14 (10 weeks)
Location: Synchronous Online
Cost: $425
Learn to read music and to construct chords and major scales. Put it all together and you will be able to play two solos by the last class! Students must have access to a personal keyboard or piano during online classes. Class limited to 8 students.
Required text: Keyboard Strategies – Master Text, Vol.1, by Stecher and Horowitz
ISBN: 9780793552917
Instructor: Jacqueline Chew
Dates: 7:35-9:00 PM on Thursdays from September 12 to November 14 (10 weeks)
Location: Synchronous Online
Cost: $425
Continuing from Beginning Piano, add seventh chords (4-note chords) and minor scales to your repertoire, polish scales and rhythm, and choose your favorite pieces to play! There will be an informal performance at the final class. Students must have access to a personal keyboard or piano during online classes. Class limited to 8 students.
Required text: Keyboard Strategies – Master Text, Vol.1, by Stecher and Horowitz
ISBN: 9780793552917
Instructor: Jacqueline Chew
Dates: 6:00-7:30 PM (PT) on Tuesdays from February 7 through to April 15, 2025 (no class on March 25)
Location: Synchronous Online
Pianists will work on repertoire of their choice. Selection of piece should precede the first class.
Classes 1 - 5 will be devoted to repertoire analysis and practice techniques. Solos should be completed before Class 6.
Classes 6 - 7 will focus on performance preparation.
Class 8 - Online Performance April 1.
Class 9 - 10 - Begin work on new repertoire.
It is helpful if pianists are familiar with major and minor keys, triads and seventh chords, and key signatures. Students must have access to a personal keyboard or piano during online classes. To enable musical keyboard tone over the internet, an external microphone is recommended. Limited to 6 pianists.
Repertoire level: Bach Two-part Inventions, classical sonatinas, Chopin Waltzes etc.
Instructor: Jacqueline Chew
Dates: 5:30-7:00 PM on Wednesdays from January 29 through to April 9 (no class March 26)
Recital: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM in Sol Joseph Recital Hall
Location: In-Person at SFCM
Pianists will work on repertoire of their choice. Selection of piece should precede the first class.
Classes 1–5 will be devoted to repertoire analysis and practice techniques. Solos should be completed before Class 6.
Class 6-7 will focus on performance preparation
Class 8 - Performance on March 19
Class 9-10 will focus on performance preparation
It is helpful if pianists are familiar with major and minor keys, triads and seventh chords, and key signatures. Limited to 6 pianists.
Repertoire level: Bach Two-part Inventions, classical sonatinas, Chopin Waltzes etc.
Instructor: Krista Wigle
Dates: 7:00-8:30 PM on Wednesdays from February 12 through to April 30, 2025 (no class on March 19)
Recital: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:30pm in Sol Joseph Recital Hall
Location: In-person at SFCM
With a live pianist, you will work on improving your singing and performance skills in the art of Musical Theater. We will work on vocal technique, acting and expression, stagecraft, character work, and musicality. Students should be prepared to perform each class (memorization preferred) and can choose to work on one or more songs throughout the entire session.
An SFCM pianist will be available to accompany at all in-person classes and culminates in a live performance in the SFCM Recital Hall.
This class is available only to amateurs and semi-professional students with singing experience.
Enrollment is limited to 10 students.
Instructor: Krista Wigle
Dates: 7:00-8:30 PM on Tuesdays from February 11 through to April 29, 2025 (no class on March 18)
Recital: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:30pm in Sol Joseph Recital Hall
Location: In-person at SFCM
This class explores the many performance aspects of vocal music in a supportive and positive atmosphere. The emphasis is on opera and art song, but other genres are welcome. We work on expression, language, technique, stagecraft, drama, text, and many other aspects of this incredible art form. Students should be prepared to perform each class (memorization preferred) and can choose to work on one or more songs throughout the entire session. An SFCM pianist will be available to accompany at all in-person classes. The session culminates in a live performance in the SFCM Recital Hall. This class is available only to amateurs and semi-professional students with singing experience: at least 3 years of private lessons are required.
Enrollment is limited to 10 students.
Instructor: Krista Wigle
Dates: 7:00-8:30 PM on Thursdays from February 13 through to May 1 (no class on March 20)
Recital: Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:30pm in Sol Joseph Recital Hall
Location: In-person at SFCM
This class explores the many performance aspects of vocal music in a supportive and positive atmosphere. The emphasis is on opera and art song, but other genres are welcome. We work on expression, language, technique, stagecraft, drama, text, and many other aspects of this incredible art form. Students should be prepared to perform each class (memorization preferred) and can choose to work on one or more songs throughout the entire session. An SFCM pianist will be available to accompany at all in-person classes. The session culminates in a live performance in the SFCM Recital Hall. This class is available only to amateurs and semi-professional students with singing experience: at least 3 years of private lessons are required.
Enrollment is limited to 10 students per section.
