Music and Arts Academy
Curriculum
Rock Band Summer Camp
A week long summer camp for beginners, immediate or advanced rockers.
St. Bartholomew's Academy of Music and Arts will be hosting this program from 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday, through August 14. The student needs to have a guitar or bass to be part of this program. We will supply keyboards and percussion. The camp program includes collaborating on creating an original song, creating your own CD cover and creating a t-shirt design. Days will be divided into group rehearsals; private and group coaching and instruction; and free time to jam. A grand finale concert will take place at the end of the week.
The Academy instructors for the camp are Dennis Short and Alia Jyawook whose bios are detailed under "Our Instructors" below.
To register call the Music Department at 858-487-2159 or click here to register on-line.
Rock Band Program
12 week sessions where guitar, drums, keyboard and bass work together in weekly rehearsals learning various “rock” styles of playing. There are individual lessons on each instrument weekly plus live performances as well as a theory and music reading component.
Primary Piano/Guitar/Electric Bass/ Theory & Ear Training
Now accepting students ages 6 through adult for small group (up to 4) piano, guitar or electric bass lessons. Lessons are one hour each week. Students learn to play at their own pace. Later they learn to orchestrate using the computer accompaniment of the digital piano. Instruction includes music theory, composer and styles, age appropriate games, ensemble playing, listening exercises and performance.
Cost: (inquire) per month
Private Lessons
Private lessons are ½ hour each week. These are more concentrated and faster paced lessons.
Cost: (inquire) per month
Preschool Piano for Children Ages 4 to 6
The classes will be one hour per week. Through rhythm, movement, ear training and keyboard instruction this class encourages music appreciation and keyboard skills. A parent is required to be present at the lesson time.
Cost (inquire) per month
Facilities
Digital Piano Lab
Full size Roland keyboards exactly produce the sound and feel of a grand piano. It has flexibility to simulate other instruments. You can play Bach on a harpsichord and experience the thrill of full orchestral accompaniment to your solo.
Ear Training Center
Listening activities strengthen rhythm, pitch, interval and melody recognition. A computer records and analyzes the vocal pitch and rhythm – a “must” for choir singers.
Music theory software reinforces keyboard concepts at all ability levels. Use with MIDI for composition.
Video Center Game Center Worksheets Live Performance
Our Instructors
Alia Jyawook is a multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, bass, cello, and piano. She studied music at
In 2001 Ms. Truksa was awarded a scholarship to study in the
Ms. Truksa has performed numerous solo piano, organ, and chamber music recitals throughout
Ms. Truksa has performed in master classes for internationally acclaimed pianists Veda Kaplinsky, Oxana Yablonskaya, Joseph Banowetz, Arturs Ozolins, and Euo Soo Son.
For more information about the Academy programs contact:
Dr. William Eichorn , Academy Director
16275 Pomerado Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 487-2159
beichorn@stbartschurch.org