New Class Will Teach Music Fundamentals
In the past, students who needed to take “Music Theory I” were out of luck if they did not have a background in reading music, because no UCC class taught the course pre-requisites.
However, this summer Jean Hinkle is offering a class called “Music Fundamentals” that will help students hoping to take “Music Theory I” in the fall.
“Music Fundamentals” requires no pre-requisites or previous music knowledge and will allow students to learn the basic piano skills, music notation, and sight reading required for “Music Theory I”. Students will also have the chance to compose their own music.
The class is also going to make use of Sibelius, an upgrade of the college’s current music composition and notation software.
The class will be three credits and will be offered during the first five week session summer term on Wednesdays and Mondays from 9 to 12 p.m.
Hinkle says that “Music Fundamentals” will be an extremely hands-on class, involving music writing, playing and singing and is open to anyone who needs the class for “Music Theory I” or is just interested in music.
Hinkle also teaches “Music 201,” “Intro to Music” and it’s Lit, and Class Piano, and has been a member of the faculty since 1990. She also taught at UCC during the 70s and taught music classes at public schools in between. She also enjoys playing piano for her church.
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