Mph fall brochure 2014

A Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. Experience

Fall 2014 Class Catalogue

Welcome to the

MARCIA P. HOFFMAN School of the Arts

at Ruth Eckerd Hall,

offering endless opportunities to grow!

At The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts, we believe that the arts are essential to human development and vital to the life of the community. Art is personal; art changes lives. Through professional leadership, adherence to standards of excellence, responsiveness to our constituents and uncompromising dedication to principals of inclusion, The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts provides a dynamic resource to all segments of the community for life-long experience, exploration, discovery and mastery of the performing arts.

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Join more than 1,200 adults and children who take private lessons and classes in dance, voice, drama, jazz, and classical instrumental music at The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall each year. Learn more or enroll at www. HoffmanSchoolOfTheArts.com.

Preparatory Division The Preparatory Division classes for ages 7–19 are suitable for students who have talents they wish to develop through sequential study to prepare for college-level training and/or a career in the arts. Students are required to audition before a panel of arts advisors for placement in our structured curriculum.

Exploratory Division The Exploratory Division allows students from toddlers through adults to select classes that suit their interests.

These 10-week courses offer fun opportunities to discover talents, explore interests and experience the arts.

Private Lessons Individual instruction is available for all students wishing to strengthen their performance skills in the areas of voice, piano, drama, dance, guitar, drums and violin. Other areas are available upon request, for more information please refer to page 7.

Workshops and Master Classes Preparatory Division students who are high school freshman and above may choose to enrich their training throughout the year. Information regarding workshops and master classes will be distributed through class instructors and will be posted on the website. Additional fees may apply.

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Important Dates Important Preparatory Division Dates FALL TERM

WINTER/SPRING TERM

Dance Track: September 9–December 13 Drama Track: September 20–December 13 Jazz Track: September 8–December 8 Vocal Track: September 20–December 7 Fall Break: No classes November 23–28 Winter Recess: No classes, restricted schedule December 21–January 3

Dance Track: January 13–April 18 Drama Track: January 17–April 25 Jazz Track: January 26–April 27 Vocal Track: January 17–April 25 Spring Break: No classes, restricted schedule March 22–March 30 Side by Side by Side Spring Concert: May 3, 2015

Important Exploratory Division Dates Fall Term

Winter/Spring Term

September 16–November 23

January 12–March 21

Missed the start date?

Some classes allow for rolling admissions at a pro-rated tuition depending on when a student joins a class.

Please contact a Registrar for more information at 727.712.2706.

PLACEMENT AND AUDITION INFORMATION For more information about the audition process and to schedule your preparatory division audition, please call 727-712-2706.

Drama & Vocal Tracks: New and Returning Students–Saturday, Sept. 20. No audition is required. Evaluation will take place on the first day of classes.

Jazz Track: New and Returning Students–Saturday, August 23, Ages 12–19: 9:30 am–12:30 pm New and Returning Students–Monday, August 25, Ages 12–19: 5:30–8:30 pm

Dance Track: Rhythm & Sole Tap Ensemble–new and returning students should be evaluated prior to the start of the term. Contact the registrars at 727-712-2706 to schedule a time. New Students–Tuesday, August 5 Ages 7–18: 6:30–8:00 pm

Attendance Policies: Students are expected to attend class each week. Fellow students’ development is affected when a classmate is absent because the majority of the work done in class is ensemble in nature. School conflicts for concerts, performances, etc. may be excused when advance written notice is given. Illness may be excused with advance notice by phone or email. In case of a family emergency, a call within 24 hours of the absence is requested. Should a student miss multiple classes for unacceptable reasons, the status of the student will change to class participation only and the student will not take part in the final performance or presentation nor receive transcript credit for the class. Please inform the Registrar via email or phone in advance of any anticipated absence so the instructor can plan appropriately for each class.

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The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts

Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts Staff Sharon Reid-Kane, Senior Director of Education Barry Hamilton, Director of Instruction Jared O’Roark, Artistic Director – Project: Shattered Silence Cynthia Hook, Education Associate Melissa Nolan, Education Associate Alexis Perez, Education Associate Faculty Bios and more information are available on our website at www.HoffmanSchoolOfTheArts.com

Scholarships & Tuition Assistance The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts is dedicated to making the arts accessible for all.Thanks to the sponsorship of individuals, corporations, and grants, tuition assistance is available to anyone who wishes to study with the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall and can show financial need*. Please call 727-712-2706 for more information. *Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and availability and are applicable to Preparatory or Exploratory class instruction only.

DARE TO DREAM SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year, Ruth Eckerd Hall presents the Annual Dare to Dream Awards. This event offers a special opportunity for high school junior and seniors currently enrolled atThe Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts or as a member of the Pinellas Youth Symphony to compete for scholarships in the areas of drama, voice, jazz, instrumental and dance. First place awards are $3,000. Applications will be available August 23 and the submission deadline is December 2, 2014 (an application fee of $20 is required). Preliminary auditions are tentatively scheduled for January 7, 8 and 12, 2015. Finals will be held March 25, 2015 at the Capitol Theatre. For more information, please contact our Education Associates at 727.712.2706.

Past Winners Calvin Royal, Dance, American Ballet Theater, NYC Karen Olivo, Musical Theater, Tony Award® winner for West Side Story Billy Norris, Jazz, touring with Gavin DeGraw Quentin Darrington, Musical Theater, national touring productions of The Color Purple, Ragtime and Memphis

2014 Drama and Vocal Winner, Maya Jacobson

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PRIVATE LESSONS Private lessons are strongly encouraged for all students who wish to strengthen their performance skills. The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute offers private instruction in voice, piano, violin and viola, guitar, dance and acting.

Private Lesson Fees and Policies • Lessons may be purchased in multiples of 4 (e.g., 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, etc.)* • Lesson fees are as follows: $25.00-$31.00 for 30 minutes $37.00-$47.00 for 45 minutes $50.00-$62.00 for 60 minutes (Some instructors’ fees may be higher. Please call the Registrars’ Office at 727.712.2706 for details.)

• We accept credit or debit cards. For your convenience, automatic payment for private lessons is available. Lessons will not be provided without payment.

• Private Lesson Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be made no less than 24 hours prior to the lesson to receive a makeup lesson (which will be scheduled at the discretion of the teacher). If a student misses a lesson without notifying a Registrar in advance, a lesson fee will be charged.

• ONE time $20.00 enrollment fee for new or returning students.

Private vocal and piano lessons are encouraged for all Vocal Track/musical theater students. * Additional fees may apply.

Recital Dates Beginning/Intermediate Piano Recitals: Saturday, November 22, 11:30 am Saturday, May 16, 11 am Beginning/Intermediate Voice Recitals: Saturday, November 22, 1:15 pm Saturday, May 16, 1:00 pm Beginning/Intermediate Violin Recitals: Saturday, November 22, 3:00 pm Saturday, May 16, 2:45 pm High School Recitals: Saturday, November 22, 4:30 pm Saturday, May 16, 4:30 pm Adult Recitals: Saturday, November 22, 7 pm Saturday, May 16, 7 pm

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With a strong emphasis on technique, the Dance Track provides a course of study that prepares the dancer for a future career or collegiate study. Jazz and tap technique classes are the foundation for the Tap Ensemble. Tap repertoire will include cutting-edge choreography in everything from classical jazz to musical theater, hip-hop and funk. To promote a solid foundation in all dance styles, ballet study is offered and encouraged for all levels. See page 4 for class dates.

Ballet Ages: 6–12, Thursdays, 6:00–7:00 pm Tuition: $150.00 per 12 week semester Instructor: Miriah Hearn

Advanced Beginner Tap Technique Ages: 9-15, Tuesdays, 5:15–6:15 pm Tuition: $335.00 Instructor: Beth Caprio

Beginner/Advanced Beginner Jazz Technique Ages: 8–13, Tuesdays, 6:15–7:15 pm Tuition: $335.00 Instructor: Madeline Barnes

Beginners to Advanced-Beginner dancers are welcomed to this class taught by classically trained Miriah Hearn, formerly with the Ballet Theatre of Maryland and a principle dancer with the Tampa Bay Ballet.

Dancers will be given the foundation for developing proper placement and lines as well as choreography that will guide, encourage and advance each student to the next level.

For the advanced beginner who has accomplished the beginner vocabulary in tap techniques (such as shuffles, cramp rolls, maxi fords and the waltz clog), and is still cultivating the basic fundamentals of tap techniques.

All styles of tap are taught, from traditional rhythm tap to a broad range of tap such as Broadway theater, Fred Astaire and rhythmic styles of today. Tap shoes required.

Beginner Tap Class

Intermediate Jazz Technique

Intermediate/ Advanced Theater Rhythm Tap

Ages: 11–18, Tuesdays, 5:15–6:15 pm Tuition: $335.00 Instructor: Madeline Barnes

Ages: 11–18, Tuesdays, 6:15–7:15 pm Tuition: $335.00 Instructor: Beth Caprio

Technique is the foundation for all dance movement. A strong technical foundation in jazz enables a dancer to focus on the stylistic and performance aspects of dance.

For the intermediate tap dancer who has mastered basic tap fundamentals such as shuffles, time steps, Irishes, Maxi Fords and cramp rolls. Students develop a personal style and musicality by creating their own rhythms and sounds. Intermediate rhythmic tap choreography is taught and dancers explore improvisation.

This class enables dancers to excel in tap dance. Tap shoes required.

Ages: 7-12, Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 pm Tuition: $300.00 Instructor: Hayley Matrai For the beginner studying the basic fundamentals of tap technique this is a fun class that introduces all styles of tap. From traditional rhythm tap to a broad range of tap such as Broadway theater and modern rhythmic styles, this class will get our young tappers started on the right foot! Tap shoes required.

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Children are taught the fundamentals and language of jazz in an atmosphere of encouragement, discipline and warmth. Emphasis is on correct placement and development of rhythm and isolation, which allow more freedom of expression and movement.

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The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts Rhythm & Sole Tap Ensemble Ages: 11–18, Thursdays, 5:15-9:15pm Selected by audition, members of the Rhythm & Sole Tap Ensemble will be required to attend the Tuesday tap and jazz classes recommended by the Director. The ensemble rehearsals will take place on Thursdays, 5:30-8:30pm.* Tuition: $660.00 per term *Times within the four hours may vary dependent on casting. Dancers will be required to rehearse for two of the four hours.

Director: Beth Caprio Under the direction of Beth Caprio, The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute’s own resident tap ensemble meets twice a week to study and rehearse for performance opportunities. The ensemble is comprised of two groups that rehearse at appropriate levels and then combine their talents for performance opportunities. Past appearances by the ensemble have included Walt Disney World,The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts Spring Concert on the Main Stage, and as the opening act for private concerts such as Maroon 5, Daughtry and the Counting Crows! The youth tap repertoire includes cuttingedge choreography in everything from classical jazz to musical theater, hip-hop and funk. Enrollment is by audition only.

Advanced Jazz Technique and Conditioning Prerequisite: jazz and ballet experience Ages: 12–18, Tuesdays, 7:15–8:15 pm Tuition: $335.00 Instructor: Madeline Barnes This advanced technique class emphasizes the concept of isolation technique, a feature common to all the different and personal characteristics of jazz dance. While building strength and stamina, the essential skills of focus, projection, interpretation and style, linked to the ability to absorb and memorize choreography, are also developed.

Repertoire and Tap Technique Prerequisite: Rhythm and Sole Audition Ages: 13–18, Tuesdays, 8:15–9:15 pm Tuition: $335.00 Instructor: Beth Caprio Building on a strong foundation in tap and jazz, this advanced class is part of the required curriculum for the Rhythm & Sole Tap Ensemble. Enrollment is by audition only. Tap shoes required.

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The Drama Track includes four levels that rotate curriculum on a three-year cycle to provide a varied and thorough experience. This year’s curriculum will emphasize original texts. Students will be guided in the creation of their own monologues and scenes. These classes build the essential skills and tools needed for the actor to succeed in performance and to prepare for further study. Course work will be showcased at the end of each semester. See page 4 for class dates.

Level I: Setting the Stage Ages: 7–9, Saturdays, 11:15 am–1:15 pm Tuition: $390.00 includes script fee Instructor: TBA This class focuses on developing the skill sets, theater vocabulary, and knowledge a young theater performer needs to sustain a performance, engage an audience, and grow as an artist through creative play, pantomime, reading, and acting out familiar stories and characters. As the class and individual students progress, work begins on developing the actors’ physical abilities, character connection, emotional comprehension, and listening and focusing skills.

Level II: Creating Connections Ages: 10–12, Saturdays, 11:15 am–1:15 pm Tuition: $390.00 includes script fee Instructor: Jarrett Koski Level II continues the refinement of skills covered in Level I while beginning the development of the student’s primary resources (the actor’s tool kit): the body, the mind, the voice and the imagination. Students explore the role that each of these tools plays in character creation, connection to setting, and listening and focusing skills. Further expansion of work in a collaborative ensemble will be linked with monologue reading and writing, and scene work.

Level III: Drama in Motion Ages: 13–16, Saturdays, 9:00–10:00 am, drama class 10:00–11:00 am, performance building Tuition: $390.00 includes script fee Instructor: TBA Level III further develops the actor’s physical skills through various techniques from Alexander, Meyerhold, and commedia dell’arte mask and body work. These techniques will be applied to the vocal and physical work of the singer/actor to assist in the creation of stronger and more truthful moments. The application of these skills and scripts from Thornton Wilder, Eugene O’Neill and William Shakespeare are used in the performance at the end of the fall and winter/spring semester.

Level IV: Focused Studies Ages: 14–18, Saturdays, 9:00–10:00 am, drama class, 10:00–11:00 am, performance building Tuition: $390.00 includes script fee Instructor: Jack Holloway Various Guest Artists Level IV addresses the needs of the teen actor who is preparing material for competition and college auditions. While continuing to develop the actors’ vocal and physical skills of expression, students will delve more deeply into understanding the role of the actor in professional theater. Students focus on the world of the playwright, learning to create truthful moments from a published play. Class work focuses on the growth and skill development of each individual student through monologues, duets, and student directed pieces from both original written works and classic dramatic repertoire.

Guest artists, respected instructors from some of the top drama schools in the country, will conduct workshops throughout the fall and spring semesters. Drama students collaborate on performance pieces to be presented in December and April.

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Students are placed in a musicianship class of an appropriate level through an audition process which determines current knowledge of music literacy, sight-reading, ear training and vocal technique. The Vocal Track provides the necessary tools for vocal performance and/or further study. See page 4 for class dates. *For more information about the Vocal Track music theory curriculum, please see our website at www.HoffmanSchoolOfTheArts.com

The Ruth Eckerd Hall Bella Voce Children’s Choir Girls’ Choir

Basso Voce Boys’ Choir

Levels I & II Ages: 7–12, Saturdays, 9:00–9:30 am, musicianship class 9:45–11:00 am, performance building Tuition: $390.00 includes musicianship class and Choir Instructors: Kathy Bawel, Bill Cusick

Levels III & IV Ages: 12–16, Saturdays, 11:30–12:00 pm, musicianship class 12:00–1:30 pm, performance building Tuition: $390.00 includes musicianship class, Choir, and performance and text fees Instructor: Rosemary Collins

Levels III & IV Ages: 12–16, Saturdays, 9:00–9:30 am, musicianship class 9:30–11:00 am, performance building Tuition: $390.00 includes musicianship class, Choir, and performance and text fees Instructor: Kody Wallace

This is an auditioned choir for intermediate girls in grades 6–10.

Students in this choir will focus on vocal tone, choral blend, and independent part singing. They will receive individualized music theory study and will perform in a seasonal concert at the end of the fall semester and the Main Stage Spring Concert both as a solo ensemble and combined with Basso Voce as a mixed ensemble. Additional field trip / master class opportunities and performance opportunities may also be available.

This is an exciting, hip opportunity for intermediate boys in grades 6–10. Students in this choir will focus on vocal tone, choral blend, and independent part singing with repertoire specific to the developing young male voice. They will receive music theory study and will perform in a seasonal concert at the end of the fall semester and the Main Stage Spring Concert both as a solo ensemble and combined with Bella Voce as a mixed ensemble. Additional performance opportunities at various sports events will also be available.

The Ruth Eckerd Hall Children’s Choir prides itself both in entertaining its audiences and in achieving music literacy for all its members. Students are trained in sight-reading, vocal technique, and two- and three-part harmony. Performances reflect the diversity of choral repertoire, offering a variety of concerts both at Ruth Eckerd Hall and off site during the fall and spring semesters. Past performances include appearances at Disney World and Busch Gardens.

Come be a part of this fun and highlevel performance choir!

Level I: The Language of Music Instructor Bill Cusick Ages: 7–9 Just as every language has an alphabet, grammar and structural rules, so does the language of music. This course teaches musical notation of rhythm and melody. Students reach mastery levels in sight-reading in the key of C, rhythmic dictations, beginning ear trainig, and melodic notation, using a fun approach which reinforces long-term retention of concepts.

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Level II: The Language of Music for Growing Singers Instructor: Kathy Bawel Ages: 10–12 This course builds on the theory foundation provided in The Language of Music. Students begin to explore key signatures beyond C, study ear training and rhythmic and melodic dictations in further depth, and develop vocal literacy and keyboard skills. Students are prepared for the Florida Vocal Association All-State auditions and college placement tests.

Level III: The Foundations of Music Theory Instructor: Judith Hurst Ages: 12–16 This course focuses on building a solid foundation of music theory and understanding of the musical language through an in-depth study of music literacy, music vocabulary, ear training, sight-reading and keyboard skills. Students are prepared for the Florida Vocal Association All-State auditions and college placement tests.

Level IV: Music Theory Instructor: Rosemary Collins Ages: 14–18 This theory class is designed to prepare students for the Florida Vocal Association All-State auditions and college placement tests.

Students use knowledge from prior level music classes to build even stronger theory skills, including an understanding of chord progressions, transposition, two-part ear training, sight-reading and piano skills.

Level V: Advanced Music Theory Instructor: Kathy Bawel Ages: 14–18 This college-prep course gives students the edge necessary to compete at a higher level for All-State placements, college auditions and scholarships. Students work toward mastery of college entrance proficiency levels in music theory and ear training, including notation, intervals, key signatures, major, minor, augmented and diminished chords, music vocabulary, and beginning analysis of form and chord structure.

Center Stage Mixed Ensemble Levels IV & V Prerequisite: Must be a high school student or have approval of the Director of Education Ages: 14–18, Saturdays, 11:30 am–1:00 pm, performance building, 1:00–1:30 pm, musicianship class Tuition: $415.00 includes musicianship class, Choir, and performance and text fees Instructors: Kathy Bawel, Bill Cusick The Center Stage Mixed Ensemble is an auditioned group of experienced male and female students in grades 9–12.This ensemble gives students an opportunity to learn varied choral repertoire and to build musicianship at a higher level. Students will have many opportunities to perform both on and off the Ruth Eckerd Hall campus, including in the Disney Candlelight Processional and Massed Choir. (Participation fees for the Disney Candlelight Processional and Massed Choir are not included in tuition.) NOTE: Center Stage will begin rehearsals on Saturday, August 23

All-State Preparation Workshops High School Sessions: Saturday, September 13, 9:00–11:30 am Middle School Sessions: Saturday, September 13, 12:30–3:00 pm (For exact times, please ask your Pinellas County choral teachers.)

Planning to test and audition for the Florida All-Sate Chorus? Join us at The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts for a free workshop to help you prepare! Sight-singing, listening, vocabulary, and more will be the focus of the first workshop on Saturday, September 13. For students who progress on to the vocal audition, a follow-up workshop to prepare the required music will take place in October. Don’t miss these exciting opportunities to get an edge at the audition!

Center Stage Troupe Students from 14 to 18 years of age may apply to become part of this ensemble that performs a varied repertoire of music at hospitals, senior centers, and at events for charities, Ruth Eckerd Hall and the City of Clearwater. This experience can serve to broaden awareness of alternative career opportunities and the role of the arts in medicine while developing a deeper understanding of the connection between students and the community. Participants are eligible to use the Center Stage Troupe as their community service project for Bright Futures Scholarships. In partnership with Morton Plant Mease Hospitals, this ensemble brings an atmosphere of healing to members of our community through the joy of music with songs which are selected, rehearsed and choreographed by the students and are performed at hospitals and senior centers. Audition/interview is required. Application forms are available from the Education Registrars. There is a $50 materials fee due upon enrollment.

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The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts jazz studies are well known to the Tampa Bay area jazz community. Students come from a four-county range to participate and many past students are now studying at the country’s top music schools including Berklee College of Music, Manhattan School of Music, and Boston Conservatory.

Students are placed in our multi-level Jazz Track based on their knowledge of music theory, instrument proficiency, and jazz improvisation skills. The Jazz Track includes participation in a musicianship/improvisation class and group and combo performance. Performance opportunities include the Ruth Eckerd Hall Main Stage, the Clearwater Jazz Holiday and the Lakeside Jazz Festival. The Jazz Track is sponsored in part by the Clearwater Jazz Holiday. See page 4 for class dates. (Participation fees for the Festival are not included in tuition.)

The Ruth Eckerd Hall Lab Band Ages: 12–19, 6:30pm Mondays, 5:30–6:45 pm, theory and improvisation, 6:45–7:30 pm, ensemble Tuition: $295 for Lab Band only, $475.00 includes jazz class and performance group Additional text Fee: $17.12(includes tax).

Lead Instructor: Frank Williams; Associate Instructor: Chris Touchton The Lab Band is designed to give the traditional band student an opportunity to learn jazz style.

Rehearsing and performing big band and/or charts of moderate difficulty, the Lab Band offers students an opportunity to apply the concepts from jazz musicianship classes to the performance of various forms of jazz including the blues. Theory classes provide students with the foundations of music, including reading, writing and listening activities as well as mastery of elements essential for improvisation. Students in this group may participate in the Ensemble Two

Ruth Eckerd Hall Jazz Ensembles Big Band 1 & 2 One and Two

class, performance group Text Fee: $17.12 includes tax Lead Instructor: Frank Williams; Associate Instructor: Christopher DeLeon Two ensembles will be comprised of the more accomplished and talented students in the Jazz Track. Participants are challenged and rewarded by studying and performing literature of higher quality. The history and development of jazz music is explored.

Performances are on the Ruth Eckerd Hall Main Stage and at the Clearwater Jazz Holiday in Coachman Park and may include festival appearances.

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Basic Improvisation* Building on the fundamentals of jazz literacy in which the student has demonstrated proficiency, he/she will add the elements of major, minor and modal scales and arpeggios, basic chord construction including major, minor, diminished and augmented, and symbols and vocabulary specific to jazz music. In addition, participants continue development of aural skills in recognizing melodic and harmonic intervals. Students begin applying this knowledge to their instruments.

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Advanced Improvisation is a hands-on theory and practice experience which Ages: 14–19, BB1 7:45-9:00pm provides students an opportunity to Mondays, 6:45–7:30 pm, BB2 -6:30-7:45pm use the theoretical knowledge they ensemble 7:30 –9:00 pm, 7:45 9:00pm have mastered and apply it to their repertoire and improvisation $400 includes & instruments. Building on the concepts Tuition: $545.00 jazz

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previously studied (described above), participants add collegiate-level material including modal scales, chord extensions and alterations. Students learn to transcribet and play a solo performed by a jazz recording artist.

Ruth Eckerd Hall/ Clearwater Jazz Holiday Combo* Students in this advanced-level group will be featured performers at events for both Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Clearwater Jazz Holiday. Possible appearances include: Capitol Theatre events, Circle of Stars Party, Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Gala, and the Clearwater Jazz Holiday’s Poster Unveiling. This combo is comprised of the most senior and experienced players. Participants in the Ruth Eckerd Hall/Clearwater Jazz Holiday Combo will receive full scholarships for all Jazz Track studies for the 2014–2015 season courtesy of Clearwater Jazz Holiday. *Students are placed by auditioning. For more information please call 727-712-2706.

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The Exploratory Division allows students from toddlers through adults to select classes that suit their interests. These 10-week courses offer fun opportunities to discover talents, explore interests and experience the arts. See page 4 for class dates.

Singing Stars

Ages: 7–9, Wednesdays, 5:15–6:30 pm Tuition per term: $135.00 Instructor: Carolyn Cline Does your child love to sing? This class prepares the young singer for performing by combining favorite songs and fun games to teach music literacy.

Students enjoy singing a variety of entertaining, age-appropriate repertoire, including songs from musicals such as Annie, Oliver and Disney classics. This class culminates with a presentation at the end of the term.

Drama Blast!

Ages: 9–11, Wednesday, 6:15–7:30 pm Tuition per term: $135.00 Instructor: TBA Whether you already know your way around the stage or are just getting your feet wet, this class is a big bang of fun.

We will be using a variety of theater and improv games, plus cool costume pieces and props, portraying classic comedians, dastardly villains and weird and wacky characters. All the while, students will be rehearsing the fundamentals of acting as they develop their performance skills and enter the wonderful world of stage acting.

On Camera Acting Ages: 8–10, Mondays, 5:15–6:45 pm Ages: 11–14, Wednesdays, 5:15–6:45 pm Tuition per term: $140.00 Instructor: Peggy Sheffield Ever thought about acting in films or on TV? Whether you’re new to acting or wish to take your theater training to a whole new level, our On Camera Acting class is an opportunity to learn and develop new skills, improve your auditioning process, and work with actual film and television scripts, as well as build your confidence and self-esteem. Anyone interested in professional work will receive ongoing information regarding non-union castings, agents, photographers, etc.

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For our Next Stop, Broadway students!

Looking for an opportunity to showcase your talents? These classes “set the stage” for a Next Stop, Broadway experience. This ten-week semester will culminate in a presentation for friends and family.

Musical Theater Intensive: Life Is A Cabaret Ages: 14-18, Wednesdays, 5:30–7:00 pm Tuition per term: $165.00 Instructor: Jarrett Koski “What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play!”

Everyone has a story to tell. This fall, high school students will have the opportunity to tell theirs through musical theatre songs, monologues and dance. This course is designed to help students break out of their shell by exploring what sparked their love for the theatre through songs, original monologues and collaboration in group numbers. In addition, students will learn the concepts of dramatic interpretation while other aspects of vocal technique, articulation and projection will be reviewed as they prepare solos, duets and group numbers, culminating in a final cabaret production. Life is a Cabaret!”

Next! Auditioning & Conditioning Ages: 14–18, Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 pm Tuition per term: $165.00 Instructor: Jarrett Koski Preparing for a musical theater career requires acquiring and maintaining optimal performance modes. For the dancer, that means a healthy body and a comprehensive understanding of ballet, jazz and tap. For the singer, it means a healthy voice, proper warm up and vocalization techniques and building a versatile repertoire. For the actor, it means an effective resumé

and head shot as well as methods for approaching cold readings and character/script research. This class will give you the tools to enable you stay in all around great shape.

I Can Do That …with Style !

Ages: 8–10, Thursdays, 5:30–7:00 pm Tuition per term: $165.00 Instructors: Jarrett Koski & Hayley Matrai Whether you are already a musical star or just want to explore your potential, this class will guide you in the development of the “triple threat” musical theater skills of acting, singing and dancing. This semester students will explore some of the classic musical theater characters of the Broadway stage while reinforcing the musical theater performance techniques of physicality, vocal pitch, articulation and projection, creating more experienced and confident performers.

Spotlight: Broadway Cabaret–Thoroughly Modern Broadway Ages: 11-14, Thursdays, 7:00–8:30 pm Tuition per term: $165.00 Instructors: Jarrett Koski & Hayley Matrai “Everything today is thoroughly Modern” with Spotlight musical theatre class this semester as we explore different Broadway musicals from several decades and put a modern-day spin on them. Students will have the opportunity to bring characters to life, explore song lyrics as monologue and write original scenes. Students will also participate in a full cabaret production, enhancing their choreography skills and bringing a deeper understanding of vocal techniques, articulation and projection in solos, duets and group numbers.

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Adult Tap

Kids Make Music 1 ~ Rhythms and Rhymes

Ages: 19 and up, Tuesdays, 7:15–8:15 pm Tuition: $13.50 per class Instructor: Beth Caprio

Ages: 12 months–3 years, Wednesdays, 9:30-10:15 am Tuition per term: $124.50 includes Musikgarten® materials fee Instructors: Rick and Debbie Christie

For the aspiring hoofer, this class will have you doing a soft shoe to Tea for Two and shuffling off to Buffalo in no time. Come learn all styles of tap and razzle-dazzle your friends and family.

Already have some tap experience?

This class is tailored to challenge any level. Tap shoes required.

Adult Ballet Technique* Ages: 16 & up, Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm Tuition $20.00 per class Instructor: Miriah Hearn For the adult with prior experience who wants to regain or maintain his or her ballet conditioning and dance dexterity, this class will provide an energetic workout with challenging dance combinations to keep the adult dancer dancing!

Adult On Camera Acting* Ages: 18 and up, Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 pm Tuition: $25.00 per class Instructor: Peggy Sheffield Auditions, character development, camera technique, memorization and overcoming nerves. Taught by professional actor Peggy Sheffield, this class is for those already working in the TV/film industry as well as serious actors seeking a deeper connection to their roles and a higher level of work. This class is designed to improve existing skills, develop new skills and techniques, and prepare students to work as professionals.

Children have an inborn love of rhythm and rhyme which they love to express musically. Musikgarten® curriculum combines elements of listening, singing, patterning, dancing and playing simple instruments that will help you and your child enjoy musical play while developing your child’s natural talents. One caregiver per child is required.

Kids Make Music 2 ~ Shake, Rattle and Roll!

Ages: 3–5 Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 pm Tuition per term: $147.50 includes Musikgarten® materials fee Instructors: Rick and Debbie Christie Musikgarten® curriculum combines creative movement with active listening, participatory singing and instrument playing with a view to the musical world, guiding the child to create activities that stimulate imagination and enhance each child’s musical development. One caregiver per child is required.

Theater of Wonder Ages: 3–5, Saturdays, 9:00–11:00 am Tuition per term: $155.00, text/materials fee: $29.77 includes tax Instructor: Ruth Ann Rauter The Moon Tree Story is the theme for this magical exploration of Mother Nature’s changes in the autumn season. Children create their own picture books with watercolor painting and bring the story to life through song and dance, pumpkins and props, mime and drama. This creative experience nurtures each child’s sense of wonder and belonging, imagination, and whole child development. Parents may participate in some artistic activities. On the last day of class, students will share their version of the Moon Tree Story with family and friends.

*These classes offer a flexible group lesson format that allows you to plan around your schedule. Classes are limited in size and enrollment requires payment for four classes in advance. However, students will not be charged for planned absences (24 hours notice required). Enrollment and course curriculum are ongoing throughout the semester.

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COME SING WITH US! Come experience the joy of singing and more than forty years of tradition! As the adult choir of Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Clearwater Chorus performs a variety of styles from classical to pop and has appeared at the Hall each year since its opening.

For the 2014-15 season, we welcome a new conductor, Mr. Darrell Day, and look forward to additional performance opportunities throughout the community.

Ages: 19 and up Full Chorus (no audition required): Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm (beginning August 26) Ensemble Rehearsals (selected by audition): Tuesdays, 8:15-9:15pm (beginning August 26) Ensemble Auditions: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 5:30pm Concert Date: Sunday, November 23, 2014 2pm (Ruth Eckerd Hall) Conductor: Darrell Day Fee per term: $30.00, plus $20.00 enrollment fee – total of $50.00

CAREERS IN THEATER Program Theater career training and awareness is offered by The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts to local high school and college students. Master classes in lighting, sound, and technical design will be offered throughout the year, as well as workshops in the ‘business’ of theater – e.g. marketing, programming, ticketing. Students will be able to observe and shadow professionals in the field, preparing them for paid internships in the future.

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The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts

Music. Membership. Making a Difference.

Become a member of the Ruth Eckerd Hall family today!

Make a difference in the life of a child while enjoying these great benefits: • $20 enrollment fee waived for educational programs • Free educational lesson (ask us how!!)

• Members have ability to buy before general public Membership is 100% tax-deductible.

Contact us at 727.712.2720 or Membership@RuthEckerdHall.net.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2013-14 GRANTORS! Support for Ruth Eckerd Hall is provided in part through the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Clearwater and the Leading Ladies of Ruth Eckerd Hall. The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts is supported in part by The Tampa Bay Times Fund, Inc., Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc., the Pinellas Community Foundation, Friends of Music,Target, Enterprise Holdings Foundation, Pinellas Cultural Foundation, Macy’s, Florida Blue, the Nichols Foundation, South Arts, the Lightning Foundation, New York Life, UPS, GTE Foundation, The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc., Wells Fargo, Clearwater Jazz Holiday and the Volunteer Usher Fund.

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ENROLLMENT INFORMATION How to Register Phone: 727-712-2706 Online: www.HoffmanSchoolOfTheArts.com Mail: The Marcia P. Hoffman School of The Arts 1111 McMullen Booth Road Clearwater, FL 33759 FAX: 727-791-7449 Enrollment forms are available on our website.

• Separate enrollment forms are required for each student.

• Online, phone, and/or faxed enrollments must include credit card payment.

• A $20 enrollment fee is required for each student. Enrollment fee’s are waived for all Ruth Eckerd Hall Members.

• Tuition assistance and scholarships are available for students with financial need.

• Payment plans are available (fees may apply). Please contact a Registrar for more information.

• Tuition is nonrefundable. Refunds and credits for classes will ONLY be issued if a class is cancelled by MPH. • Faculty assignments are subject to change. Credentials are available upon request.

FAQ’s • I am interested in enrolling my child in preparatory classes. What are the dates of classes and how do they enroll?

o Preparatory class dates vary based on the individual tract, please see page 4 for specific dates. All students enrolling in preparatory classes must audition for placement into the appropriate level class.

• What ages are classes at the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts offered to?

o We currently offer classes for children as young as 3 through adult.

• My child is looking to become more involved in the arts beyond their classes. What opportunities does MPH offer for students looking to expand their involvement?

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o We have a variety of programs for students to enroll in that lead to more practice and performance opportu nities. Groups currently active here include the Rhythm and Sole Tap Ensemble, Seven O’Clock Combo, Ruth Eckerd Hall/Clearwater Jazz Holiday Combo and more!

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CLASSES AT-A-GLANCE PREPARATORY CLASSES

AGES

DAY/TIME

TUITION

Ballet

6–12

Thu. 6:00–7:00 pm

$150.00 per sem.

Beginner Tap

7–12

Wed. 5:30–6:30 pm

$300.00

Adv. Beginner Tap

8–15

Tue. 5:15–6:15 pm

$335.00

Intermediate Jazz Technique

11–18

Tue. 5:15–6:15 pm

$335.00

Beginner/Adv. Beginner Jazz

8–13

Tue. 6:15–7:15 pm

$335.00

Intermediate Theater Rythm Tap

11–18

Tue. 6:15–7:15 pm

$335.00

Adv. Jazz Technique & Conditioning

12–18

Tue. 7:15–8:15 pm

$335.00

Repertoire and Tap Techniques

12–18

Tue. 8:15–9:15 pm

$335.00

Rhythm & Sole Tap Ensemble

11–18

Thu. 5:30–9:30pm Tap and Jazz classes TBD

$660.00

Drama I: Setting the Stage

7–9

Sat. 11:15 am–1:15 pm

$390.00

Included

Drama II: Creating Connections

10–12

Sat. 11:15 am–1:15 pm

$390.00

Included

Drama III: Drama in Motion

13–16

Sat. 9:00–11:00 am

$390.00

Included

Drama IV: Focused Studies

14–8

Sat. 9:00–11:00 am

$390.00

Included

Children’s Choir

7–12

Sat. 9:00–11:00 am

$390.00

Included

Bella Voce Girl’s Ensemble

12–16

Sat. 11:30 am–1:30 pm

$390.00

Included

Basso Voce Boy’s Ensemble

12–16

Sat. 9:00 am–11:00 am

$390.00

Included

Center Stage Mixed Ensemble

14–18

Sat. 11:30 am–1:30 pm

$390.00

Included

Instrumental Jazz Lab Band Only

12–19

Mon. 5:30–6:45 pm

$295.00

$17.12

Instrumental Jazz: Ensemble 1 & 2

14–19

Mon. 6:45–9:00 pm

$545.00

$17.12

TEXT/MATERIALS

EXPLORATORY CLASSES

AGES

DAY/TIME

TUITION

TEXT/MATERIALS

Kids Make Music 1

12 mos. – 3 years

Wed. 9:30-10:15 am

$124.50

Included

Kids Make Music 2

3–5 years

Wed. 10:30-11:30 am

$147.50

Included

Theater of Wonder

3–5

Sat. 9:00–11:00 am

$155.00

Included

Singing Stars

7–9

Wed. 5:15–6:30 pm

$135.00

Drama Blast

9–11

Wed. 6:15–7:30 pm

$135.00

On Camera Acting

8–10

Mon. 5:15–6:30 pm

$140.00

On Camera Acting

11–14

Wed. 5:15–6:30 pm

$140.00

Musical Theater Intensive

14–18

Wed. 5:30–7:00 pm

$165.00

Next! Auditioning and Conditioning

14-18

Wed. 7:00–8:30

$165.00

I Can Do That…with Style!

8-10

Thu. 5:30–7:00 pm

$165.00

Spotlight: Broadway Cabaret

11-14

Thu. 7:00–8:30 pm

$165.00

Adult Tap

18 & up

Tue. 7:15–8:15 pm

$13.50 per class

Adult Ballet Technique

18 & up

Thu. 7:00–8:30 pm

$20.00 per class

Adult On-Camera

18 & up

Wed. 7:00–9:00 pm

$25 per class

Clearwater Chorus

19 & up

Tue. 6:30–8:30 pm

$50.00

Instructors, schedules and prices subject to change.

To enroll: www.HoffmanSchoolOfTheArts.com

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Class Catalogue

Fall 2014

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