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Classroom Offerings

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Advanced String Quartet Studies         

By Competitive Audition

Coachings Arranged Weekly

Limited to four students

Master Instructor: Newman, Maria  

Instructor’s Educational Credentials: (MM Yale University: George Wellington Miles Scholar; BM Eastman School of Music: Magna cum laude, Pi Kappa Lambda National Academic Honors Society in Music Achievement)

Fall/Spring Annual Tuition: Full Scholarship by Competitive Audition

Auditions are closed for this academic year.

String Quartet Scholarship Audition Winners are:

Clare Hatter - Violin 1

Martha Thatcher - Violin 2

Maiko Lunn - Viola

Isabella Thatcher - Cello

CONGRATULATIONS!


Advanced Vocal Chamber Ensemble Studies         

By Competitive Audition

Coachings Arranged Weekly

Limited to four students

Master Instructor: Newman, Maria  

Instructor’s Educational Credentials: (MM Yale University: George Wellington Miles Scholar; BM Eastman School of Music: Magna cum laude, Pi Kappa Lambda National Academic Honors Society in Music Achievement)

Semester Tuition: Full Scholarship by Competitive Audition

Open audition scholarship winners will be announced each June.

Composition/Music Theory and Keyboard Harmony/Ear Training         

Day and Time TBA

Limited to six students

Master Instructor: Newman, Maria  

Instructor’s Educational Credentials: (MM Yale University: George Wellington Miles Scholar; BM Eastman School of Music: Magna cum laude, Pi Kappa Lambda National Academic Honors Society in Music Achievement)

Tuition: TBA (10 sessions per session)

Open to students with a basic knowledge of music theory and a good knowledge of western music styles and genres. The MAHMA facility offers 4 separate state of the art grand pianos in individual rooms for advanced composition students. Students must provide their own staff paper and pencils/sharpeners/ erasers. Advanced students will present a composition recital at the end of the 10 week term, performed by students and faculty.



Introduction to Music Theory/Ear Training/Composition Seminar           

Day and Time TBA

Limited to four students

Master Instructor: Hosfeld, Scott 

Instructor’s Educational Credentials: (MM Manhattan School of Music; BM Manhattan School of Music, with highest honors; Young Artists International Grand Prize Winner; Aspen Music Festival Fellow)

Tuition: TBA (10 sessions per session)

The Beginning Theory/Ear Training/Composition Seminar is perfect for students to begin to understand the “language” of music in a useful and meaningful way! Students must provide their own staff paper and pencils/sharpeners /erasers.

 
Your Private Lessons and Seminars are Taught by Award-winning Working Musicians. Please Read the Following Carefully...

Classes are fashioned in a 10 week course session. Seminars are not available as individual classes and must be taken as a whole. Should a student need to miss a scheduled class, please give 24 hours notice. With the 24 hours notice, students will be allowed to make up classes in their chosen field of study. In the case of sudden illness we will, of course, waive the 24 hour notice.

Students will be notified of make-up class dates as the session progresses.

Private instruction is available for individuals at $150.00 per hour.

Scholarships are available based on merit and/or financial need. Please inquire if you have interest in a music scholarship.
Malibu Friends of Music Academic Calendar

Spring and Summer Seminars Calendar

January - May TBA

June - August TBA

Music Theory and Composition Seminars   

10-week Session Class Dates: TBA


Kindly set up your lessons according to your personal schedule with Ms. Newman directly. Thank you for a great term!


Dates and Instructors are subject to change without prior notice.  Please check this website often.

Fall Seminar Calendar

September - December

Music Theory and Composition Seminars   

10-week Fall Session Class Dates: TBA


Dates and Instructors are subject to change with little notice.  Please check this website often.

Previous Educational Offerings:

Music Theory and Composition Seminars 

Applied Chamber Music  

Applied Violin 

Applied Viola

Applied Cello

Applied Piano

Applied Vocal Studies

Dates and Instructors are subject to change
Distinguished Faculty
Maria Newman
EDUCATION: BM, Eastman School of Music, Magna cum laude, Pi Kappa Lamda; 
MM, Yale University; George Wellington Miles Scholar.
INSTRUCTOR IN: Theory/Ear Training; Composition; Keyboard Studies; Art Song Vocal Coaching; Youth Choir; Hand Bell Choir




Scott Hosfeld
EDUCATION: BM, Manhattan School of Music, with high honors; 
MM, Manhattan School of Music; Artists International Scholar;
Aspen School of Music Fellow.
INSTRUCTOR IN: Conducting; Applied Studies; Theory/Ear Training; Chamber Music; Recording Studies




Wendy Prober
EDUCATION: BM, Northwestern University, with highest honors; Pi Kappa Lamda
MM, University of Southern California.
INSTRUCTOR IN: Applied Studies; Keyboard Studies; Chamber Music




Paula Hochhalter
EDUCATION: BM, University of Southern California.
INSTRUCTOR IN: Applied Studies; Chamber Music




 Kris Wildman
EDUCATION: BM, California Institute of the Arts: Member Emeritus:Opera a la Carte.
INSTRUCTOR IN: Applied Studies; Vocal Art Music and Musical Theatre Coach




Fees

All classes listed reflect 10-week courses, except the Advanced Quartet Studies Scholarship Program, which are ongoing.

Please scroll down to read what areas of applied private study are offered individually.

Fall 2012 Seminar Sessions  
(September - December, 2012).....$350.00

Spring 2013 Seminar Sessions  
(January - March, 2013).....$350.00
(April - June, 2013).....$350.00
Seminars in all areas of study are set up to provide individual students the opportunity to work at their own pace.

Each student will be provided with ample one-on-one teaching time within each seminar.

Seminars sessions are designed to be ongoing in order to maintain a high standard of learning, and are part of a course of study.

Students will be provided with make-up classes as long as they are enrolled in Malibu Friends of Music programs, and have given prior notice of their absence.

Private lessons in violin, viola, cello, voice, keyboard studies, music theory, composition, conducting and recording studies are available at $150.00 per hour. Scholarships are available by competitive audition and are based on merit and/or financial need. Please inquire should you have interest in a music scholarship.