COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Fall, 2015
For further information or to enroll, please contact Crystal Myers at (812) 237-2528 or
crystal.myers@indstate.edu. Visit our Web site: unboundedpossibilities.com/csa.
The Indiana State University Community School of the Arts (CSA) provides the communities of
the Wabash Valley and surrounding areas the opportunity to participate in non-credit classes in
dance, music, theater, visual art and private music lessons. We welcome students of all ages,
backgrounds and ability levels to experience professional and affordable instruction in the
performing and fine arts.
Please contact the CSA office at (812) 237-2528 if you would like a hard-copy schedule to be
mailed to you or for information about financial aid.
The public can park on any ISU student or faculty and staff lots from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.,
Monday through Friday, and any time on weekends, at no charge. For classes and lessons
offered before 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, CSA students may purchase parking passes at
$1.00 for the duration of one class or set of lessons. Please call the CSA office for details.
Calendar at a Glance
Aug.1 ...................................... Registration for CSA fall programs begins
Aug. 13 ................................... Open house, Turman Art Gallery, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 24 – Dec. 11 .................. Private music lessons, 15-week sessions
Sept. 1 .................................... Refund deadline for withdrawal from classes
Sept. 8 – Dec. 11 .................... Fall classes in session
Sept. 7 .................................... CSA closed for Labor Day
Nov. 23 – Nov. 29 ................... No classes during ISU Fall Break
PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
There is a one-time per year private music lesson membership fee of $35/individual or $50/family.
This fee allows you to sign up for as many lessons and classes as you wish, during the fall, spring
and summer semesters. This covers the period of August 18, 2015 to August 17, 2016. Members
receive a 10% discount on classes. ISU employees, ISU students and OLLI members receive
CSA members’ prices without paying the membership fee. There are no discounts on fees for
private music lessons, the Terre Haute Children’s Choir and the CSA Youth Orchestra.
Fees for private music lessons:
Private Music Lessons with School of Music faculty:
30 minutes for 15 weeks @ $300.00
45 minutes for 15 weeks @ $450.00
60 minutes for 15 weeks @ $600.00
Private Music Lessons with a School of Music student:
30 minutes for 15 weeks @ $180.00
45 minutes for 15 weeks @ $270.00
60 minutes for 15 weeks @ $360.00
Skype:
For remote regions, we offer private music lessons through Skype. Please call the office for
details at (812) 237-2575.
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Recitals:
Mid-Semester Musicale (all ages): Tuesday, October 13 at 5:15 p.m., LCPFA, Room 150
Final Recital #1: (for ages 18 and younger): Thursday, Dec. 10 at 5:30 p.m., LCPFA, Recital Hall
Final Recital #2: (for all ages): Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2:00 p.m., LCPFA, Recital Hall
CLASSES
There is no membership fee for participating in classes, however, it is optional to receive
member’s pricing; a fee of $35/individual or $50/family per year is required. This covers the period
of August 18, 2015 to August 17, 2016. Members receive a 10% discount on classes. ISU
employees, ISU students and OLLI members receive CSA members’ prices without paying the
membership fee. There are no discounts on fees for private music lessons, the Terre Haute
Children’s Choir, or summer resident camps.
PROGRAMMING FOR ADULTS
MUSIC FOR ADULTS
New Horizons
Ages: Adults, 25 and up
Dates & Time: September 12 – December 12 (12 Saturdays)
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Beginning
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Intermediate
* All participants are welcome to attend the full 2-hour sessions.
No class on September 26 (Strings Festival)
No class on November 28 (ISU Fall Break)
Fee: Non-member/$160, member/$144
Location: Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, Room 159, 300 N. 7th Street
Instructor: Norman Hanson
Designed for adults, 25 years of age and up, this class is for individuals with little or no musical
background that want to learn to read music, play an instrument, and join others who are taking
the same steps. As a member of the Community School of the Arts’ New Horizons Band, you will
meet new friends and work with them as a team to learn music for concerts and other
performances in the community. New Horizons ensembles typically perform many times
each year in venues ranging from formal concerts to parks and other community locations. The
CSA offers an easy and affordable rent-to-own instrument program. There is no long-term
obligation so you can rent your instrument until you own it, or until you return it; it is up to you.
Contact the CSA office for further details.
Information day is Saturday, August 29, at 10:00 a.m. for newcomers thinking about joining the
band. Norm Hanson, Director of New Horizons will be available to answer questions. Instruments
will be on display for you to try. Please join us to meet current students in the New Horizons
program, enjoy coffee, tea and pastries and discover if New Horizons is the program for you!
The Terre Haute Guitar Club Lab D for Adults
Ages: 16 and up
Dates & Time: September 24 – December 10
5:30 – 6:45 p.m. (11 Thursdays)
No class on November 26 (ISU Fall Break)
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Fee: Non-member/$150, member/$135
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Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 409, 649 Chestnut Street
Instructor: Derek Meeker
The Terre Haute Guitar Club is for beginning to intermediate levels, offering an opportunity for
students to learn to play the guitar and create music while working with a group of peers. During
this 75-minute class, students will work on guitar techniques and musical concepts through
engaging activities. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a final recital near the end
of the semester. Guitars will be supplied to students in-class only. Students must have their own
guitars at home to practice in-between classes. Rental guitars are available for the duration of the
semester, please contact office for further details.
African-based Drumming Traditions for Adults
Ages: 16 and up
Dates & Time: September 16 – November 18
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. (10 Wednesdays)
Maximum Enrollment: 14
Fee: Non-member/$150, member/$135
Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 409, 649 Chestnut Street
Instructor: Colleen Haas
Come learn how to play 3 different song styles from Brazil, Cuba and West Africa. We have an
array of drums and hand-held percussion instruments for you to use. Conceived as a fun and lowpressure class, sessions will focus on group drumming, rhythmic organization, playing
techniques, and musical expression. Designed for a range of abilities, previous experience with
percussion or music reading is welcome but not required nor necessary. Music is taught within an
oral tradition that utilizes direct demonstration and visual/aural cues, calling upon the student to
merely listen, imitate, and gradually progress, eventually learning to attune with the group.
Musical selections change every session, and beginning to advanced students are welcome as
there are parts for everyone!
Students will have the option to perform Brazilian street music in the ISU Homecoming Parade on
Saturday Oct. 17th. Family members, local music teachers and friends of any age can join in with
these musicians for the homecoming parade, but must let CSA know by Oct. 7, attend the final
rehearsals on Wednesday evening, Oct. 14 and one short Saturday morning practice on Oct. 17
(the day of the parade) to learn and practice your parts. Hand made percussion instruments will
be provided.
VISUAL ART FOR ADULTS
Drawing Workshops
Ages: 16 and up or permission from instructor
Drawing Workshop A: Drawing Basics
Dates & Time: October 10, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Workshop A introduces students to the basic concepts of drawing, such as perception of space,
line, and dark and light values. This workshop is for participants who are interested in learning
techniques, ideas, and theory, but may have little to no experience with graphite pencils and
charcoal.
Drawing Workshop B: Still Life Drawing
Dates & Time: October 17, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Workshop B allows participants to explore perceptual and intuitive skills while drawing a still life.
Students will compose their drawings using gesture drawing techniques. This workshop is for
students who are interested in developing skills for rendering detail and gradient value, but may
have little experience with graphite.
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Drawing Workshop C: Self-Portraits
Dates & Time: October 24, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Workshop C allows students the opportunity to explore self-portrait drawing. This class is
designed for participants who are new to portraits but ready to accept the challenge.
Drawing Workshop D: Collage Composition
Dates & Time: October 31, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Workshop D teaches participants how to use images from magazines to create strong
compositions. After creating a small collage, it will be used as a reference to create an enlarged
drawing. This workshop is for students who may have some experience with drawing, but would
like to improve creative skills.
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Fee - 1 workshop: Non-member/$35, member/$31.50
Fee - 2 workshops: Non-member/$65, member/$58.50
Fee - 3 workshops: Non-member/$90, member/$81.00
Fee - 4 workshops: Non-member/$110, member/$99.00
All materials included in fee.
Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 102, 649 Chestnut Street
Instructor: Sarah Cole
Painting Workshops
Ages: 16 and up or permission from instructor
Painting Workshop A: Creative Concepts
Dates & Time: November 7, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Workshop A helps participants choose appropriate colors and mediums for their “idea board”. The
idea board is a collage of participants’ images and color schemes and may include drawings
created in-class with colored pencils, chalk pastels, and oil pastels. Students should bring items
of interest and small personal objects to sketch or incorporate in the 2-D collage. The “images of
interest” could be photographs, magazine clippings, music notations, newsprint, book pages, and
any other flat media.
Painting Workshop B: Acrylic Painting
Dates & Time: November 14, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Workshop B introduces students to the basics of mixing, blending, and applying acrylic paint
using provided images that range from landscapes to abstracts. This workshop is for participants
who are interested in learning techniques such as different brush strokes and paint layering.
Students will learn about color theory and basic painter’s tools.
Painting Workshop C: Watercolor Painting
Dates & Time: November 21, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Workshop C allows students to learn basic watercolor techniques such as how paint travels on
wet vs. dry paper, and creating resistance. Students will discover the importance of different
materials, such as brushes, paper, and tools. Participants will create a watercolor painting of a
specific facial feature using a graphite transfer technique. This workshop is for participants who
want to explore watercolor painting at a beginning level.
Painting Workshop D: Oil Painting
Dates & Time: December 5, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Workshop D will introduce students to the basics of mixing, blending, and applying oil paint using
provided images that range from landscapes to abstracts. This workshop is for participants who
are interested in learning techniques such as different brush strokes and paint layering. Students
will learn about color theory and basic painter’s tools.
Maximum Enrollment: 12
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Fee - 1 workshop: Non-member/$35, member/$31.50
Fee - 2 workshops: Non-member/$65, member/$58.50
Fee - 3 workshops: Non-member/$90, member/$81.00
Fee - 4 workshops: Non-member/$110, member/$99.00
All materials included in fee.
Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 102, 649 Chestnut Street
Instructor: Sarah Cole
Metal Sculpture
Ages: 16 and up or permission from instructor
Dates & Time: September 19 – November 21 (8 Saturdays)
No classes on October 10 and 17
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Fee: Non-member/$220, member/$198
Location: Art Annex Metal Studio, 537 N. 4th Street
Instructor: Michael J. Egy
This class is for beginning to intermediate level students. No prior sculpture or welding
experience is necessary. The emphasis of this class is the exploration of 3-dimensional form.
Students will learn how monumental sculpture is produced through the creation of small-scale
models, also called “maquettes”. Students will be introduced to the fundamental techniques of
welding, cutting, grinding and shaping of steel to produce works of art. Most tools and equipment
will be provided.
The lab fee is $50; payable with registration fee. Each student will receive one 12-gauge steel
sheet, hot rolled, 32 x 48 inches. Although this will be sufficient for the duration of the class,
students may purchase additional steel from supplier (locally owned Kelly Metals may be the
most convenient option). If you wish to purchase your own steel, you must let the office
know upon enrollment. On the first day of class, students are required to bring their own safety
goggles and protective gloves. Ear plugs are optional; but recommended. Please wear proper
footwear; closed shoes or running shoes made of leather or other thick material. Nylon or
synthetic running shoes are not recommended.
Digital Photography II (Intermediate): Hands-on Digital Photography
Ages: 16 and up
Dates & Time: September 9 – October 28
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (8 Wednesdays)
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Fee: Non-member/$150, member/$135
Location: Fine Arts Building, Mac Lab, Room 112, 649 Chestnut Street
Instructor: Emily Gruenert
Students gain digital photography knowledge through hands–on photography experience utilizing
ISO, shutter speed, aperture (F-Stop), white balance, and exposure modes. Class meets at
various locations, weather permitting, allowing students to experiment with various techniques in
a variety of photography situations. Participants learn how resolution and dpi affect image and
print quality, as well as matting and framing to enhance their final print. Students must bring their
own digital camera to every class. Must have completed Digital Photography I (Beginning) to
enroll or obtain permission from instructor. Some sessions require vigorous walking. Photoshop
Elements 12 is used to teach this class. It is recommended, but not mandatory, to have
Photoshop Elements 10, 11, or 12 installed on a laptop computer that can be brought to class.
Students without laptops have access to lab computers with the full version of Photoshop.
Students must bring their own cameras to every class.
Photography Workshops
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Ages: 15 and up or permission from instructor
Instructor: Rachel Keyes
Walking will be required during all workshops. Please dress accordingly. Students must bring
their own cameras to every class.
Photography Workshop A: Basic Digital Photography
Dates & Time: September 26, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 234, 649 Chestnut Street
Workshop A helps participants understand basic digital photography. This workshop covers the
basics of digital camera controls and workflow, from capture to print output, while cultivating and
executing creative ideas. In-class instructions and assignments cover non-automatic shooting
modes, image storage capabilities, file types, menus, exposure, light, shutter effects, and image
creation and innovation.
Photography Workshop B: Portraits and People
Dates & Time: October 10, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Rain date: October 17)
Location: Deming Park, exact meeting place TBD
Workshop B helps participants understand natural lighting and how to manipulate in order to take
better portraits. This workshop covers finding the right light for great exposures, posing subjects
in attractive ways, working with subjects for great smiles and candid moments, and finding
pleasing and complimentary backgrounds and avoiding harsh shadows.
Photography Workshop C: Street Photography
Dates & Time: October 24, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Rain date: October 31)
Location: Tater Joe’s Café, 423 Wabash Ave.
Workshop C gives participants the chance to see the streets in a new and different way, covering
the basics of street photography with a mix of portraits and architecture. The focus of this course
is to train the eye in composition and the use of natural light in architectural photography.
Photography Workshop D: Nature
Dates & Time: November 7, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Rain date: November 14)
Location: Wabashiki Wetlands, exact meeting place TBD
Workshop D introduces students to the basics of nature photography including: the composition
of flowers and landscapes; techniques to isolate subject matter in order to create interesting
nature photography, and; working with natural light in order to gain correct exposure.
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Fee - 1 workshop: Non-member/$35, member/$31.50
Fee - 2 workshops: Non-member/$65, member/$58.50
Fee - 3 workshops: Non-member/$90, member/$81.00
Fee - 4 workshops: Non-member/$110, member/$99.00
Ceramics
Dates & Time: September 15 – December 8
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (12 Tuesdays)
No class on November 24 (Fall Break)
Fee: Non-member/$250, member/$225 (includes lab fee)
Ages: 16 and up
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Location: Art Annex, 537 N. 4th Street
Instructor: Larry Jones
The goal of this class is to teach students the fundamentals of working with clay as an artistic
medium. According to their own ideas, students will use methods on and off the wheel to create
and design vessels/sculptures that express individuality. Students will work with hand building
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techniques such as coil building, slab building and mold making, all of which can be used in
combination with wheel thrown forms. Each student will be supplied with 50 pounds of clay.
Additional clay and potter’s tool kits will be available for purchase. A $20 lab fee is included in the
class fee. This fee covers materials including glazes and slips for cone 10, wax resist, brushes,
bisque and reduction firings. Additional studio time will be available to students at the discretion of
the instructor.
Students will require a basic ceramics tool set. They can be purchased from clay supply stores or
on-line. The CSA usually has sets available for purchase at about $15.95/each. Please contact
the office at (812) 237-2575 if you would like to purchase a set. Ceramics students are provided
with 50 lbs. of clay per 12-week session, included in the class fee. Additional clay may be
purchased if needed at $35 per 50-pound box. A $20 lab fee is included in the class fee. This fee
covers materials including glazes and slips for cone 10, wax resist, brushes, bisque and reduction
firings.
Raku Workshop
Ages: 14 and up
Dates & Time: September 5 & 12, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.; September 26, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(3 Saturdays)
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Fee: Non-member/$120, member/$108
Location: Art Annex, 537 N. 4th Street
Instructor: Larry Jones
Raku is a specialized, low-firing process. This workshop allows participants to experience hand
building and wheel throwing techniques that work well with the raku process. Students will
experience the excitement of the fast firing that produces metallic lusters and crackling, distinctive
to raku. All clay, glaze and firing costs are included in the class fee. Participants are required to
bring their own potter’s tools. A beginner’s tool set may be purchased on the first day of class for
$15.95. For all experience levels.
PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS
VISUAL ART FOR CHILDREN
S.T.E.A.M.: Integrating S.T.E.M Into the Arts
Ages: 5-8 and 9-12
Dates & Time: September 19 – December 5
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (10 Saturdays)
No class on October 3 (ISU Art Day)
No class on November 28 (ISU Fall Break)
Maximum Enrollment: 12 per age group
Fee: Non-member/$150, member/$135
Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 119, 649 Chestnut Street
Instructors: Maria Verduzco (ages 5-8) and Sarah Cole (ages 9-12)
S.T.E.M. is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. The skills and
knowledge in each discipline are essential for student success, and it is believed that students
learn most effectively when these areas are taught in an interdisciplinary and applied approach.
S.T.E.A.M. education incorporates the “A” for the arts – recognizing that to be successful in
technical fields, individuals must also be creative and use critical thinking skills which are best
developed through exposure to the arts. In this class, students will learn and build upon existing
drawing, painting, and sculpting skills while integrating science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (S.T.E.M.) concepts. While creating art, students will be engaged in areas of
S.T.E.M including geometry, calculation, color science, and architecture. Students will be given a
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general overview of historical connections between artists and professionals in the S.T.E.M.
areas.
MUSIC FOR CHILDREN
Garage Band: Sound Mixing
Ages: 13 and up
Dates & Time: September 15 – November 17
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (10 Tuesdays)
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Fee: Non-member/$90, member/$81
Location: Fine Arts Building, Mac Lab, Room 112, 649 Chestnut Street
Instructor: Diyombu Muyumba
Students will use Pro Tools and Garage Band to learn the recording process. Learning basics
such as how studio recording equipment works (such as microphones and midi keyboards),
students will discover how to mix and edit on audio workstations. Students will participate in
session recording classes where they will lay down tracks and receive a CD with their completed
work at the end of the class.
African Drumming for Children
Ages: 8-12
Dates & Time: September 17 – December 10
4:15 – 5:30 p.m. (12 Thursdays)
No class on November 26 (ISU Fall Break)
Minimum Enrollment: 5
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Fee: Non-member/$150, member/$135
Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 409, 649 Chestnut Street
Instructor: Oluwafemi David
This is an interactive music class for young people focusing on the basics of rhythm, pulse, and
musical creativity while promoting social cohesion and self-esteem. Students will learn to play a
variety of percussion instruments from Africa, including drums, wood blocks, shakers and bells.
Reading music is not required and beginners are welcome! Instruments are provided in-class.
Community School of the Arts Youth Orchestra
Fall Placement Auditions: Monday, Aug. 31, Wednesday, Sept. 2 and Friday, Sept. 4, 5:30 –
6:30 p.m. in the Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, Room 159, 300 N. 7th Street
If you would like to reserve a time for the audition, please call the office at (812) 237-2528.
Students should select one piece they are comfortable playing for the audition.
Fall Rehearsals, Dates & Time: September 14 – December 14
Group A: 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. (13 Mondays)
Group B: 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. (13 Mondays)
Group placement based on audition.
No rehearsal on November 23 (ISU Fall Break)
Location: Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, Room 159, 300 N. 7th Street
Spring Placement Auditions: Monday, Jan. 11 and Wednesday, Jan. 13 , 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in
the Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, Room 159, 300 N. 7th Street
If you would like to reserve a time for the audition, please call the office at (812) 237-2528.
Students should select one piece they are comfortable playing for the audition.
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Spring Rehearsals, Dates & Time: January 25 – May 2
Group A: 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. (13 Mondays)
Group B: 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. (13 Mondays)
Group placement based on audition.
No rehearsal on March 14 (ISU Spring Break)
No rehearsal on March 28 (VCSC Spring Break)
Location: Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, Room 159, 300 N. 7th Street
Fee (fall only): $120
Fee (spring only): $120
Fee (fall and spring): $220
Sibling: (fall only): $65 ($55 discount)
Sibling: (spring only): $65 ($55 discount)
Sibling: (fall and spring): $130 ($90 discount)
Winter Concert: Monday, December 14
Spring Concert: Monday, May 2
The Community School of the Arts Youth Orchestra is a brand new youth orchestra program
geared for students between 5th – 12th grades. Our programs will include a “play-up” group for
students with less experience, and the opportunity for all students to play in a full orchestra made
up of students from the wider community in a fun environment. Led by the current ISU orchestra
conductor, students will learn ensemble skills and hone their playing ability to become deeper
musicians. Scholarships are available for students based on need (must be on free or reduced
lunch plans at school to qualify). Join us for our exciting first season of the Community School of
the Arts Youth Orchestra!
Linda Luebke Strings Festival
Ages: Grades 5-12
Dates & Time: Friday, September 25, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 26, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30
p.m.; Sunday, September 27, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $25.00, includes ice cream social on Friday, lunch and dinner on Saturday, lunch on
Sunday, t-shirt, and a ticket to the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra concert
Location: Friday - Campus Ministries, 321 North 7th Street
Saturday and Sunday - Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, Room 159, 300 N. 7th Street
Instructor: Preparatory Ensemble: Sean Carey; Beginning Ensemble: Kyle Miller; Intermediate
Ensemble: Lauren Bernofsky; Advanced Ensemble: Jose Valencia; Advanced Chamber
Ensemble: Erik Rohde; Composition: Wynn-Anne Rossi; Enrichment Activities: Michael Rand
The Terre Haute Symphony presents the Linda Luebke Strings Festival, open to all levels of
string students in grades 5-12. The weekend long event will include playing in an ensemble,
enrichment classes, and a workshop on music composition. All students are invited to attend a
Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra concert on Saturday night. On Sunday afternoon, there will be
a recital for friends and family. Join us for a great way to improve your playing alongside our
experienced music educators.
Terre Haute Children’s Choir
Fall Placement Auditions: Wednesday, Sept. 2, Thursday, Sept. 3 and Friday, Sept. 4, 4:30 –
6:00 p.m. in the Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, Room 150, 300 N. 7 th Street
If you would like to reserve a time for the audition, please call the office at (812) 237-2528.
Fall Rehearsals, Dates & Time: September 9 – December 9
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. (13 Wednesdays)
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No class on November 25 (ISU Fall Break)
Location: Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, Room 150, 300 N. 7th Street
Spring Placement Auditions: Wednesday, Jan. 13, Thursday, Jan. 14 and Friday, Jan. 15, 4:30
– 6:00 p.m. in the Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, Room 150, 300 N. 7th Street
Spring Rehearsals, Dates & Time: January 20 – May 4
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. (15 Wednesdays)
No classes on March 30 (VCSC Spring Break)
Location: Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, Room 150, 300 N. 7th Street
Fee (fall only): $140
Fee (spring only): $140
Fee (fall and spring): $240
Sibling: (fall only): $80 ($60 discount)
Sibling: (spring only): $80 ($60 discount)
Sibling: (fall and spring): $130 ($90 discount)
Winter Concert: December 9, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., University Hall, Indiana State University
Spring Concert: May 4, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., University Hall, Indiana State University
The THCC offers three different choirs to accommodate the singing experience of every child.
Children may progress to the more advanced choirs through bi-annual auditions. “Sing Up!” (ages
7 & up) is a choir intended for younger children who have little formal training or performance
experience. This is a preparatory choir experience geared toward the child who is still learning to
listen and match the pitch, develop his/her vocal range and sing with a pure tone. With the help of
ISU choral education majors, the “Sing Up!” group participates in games, sings songs and
engages in vocal exercises. “Lyric Choir” (ages 9 & up) is an intermediate choir. In this choir,
singers learn basic vocal production, singing in-tune, how to follow along in their music, and how
to blend with other singers to achieve a beautiful unison sound. In “Treble Choir” (ages 9 & up),
singers build on vocal technique and blending. They learn to harmonize through the use of two
and three part music. Greater sight-singing skills are utilized.
THE TERRE HAUTE GUITAR CLUB
The Community School of the Arts’ Terre Haute Guitar Club offers unique learning experiences
for adults, teens and children ages 6 and up. Our teachers - extraordinary guitarists and players
themselves - lead this program using a fun, multi-layered and accessible approach to learning
guitar through guitar classes and lessons.
Guitar Club students are placed in age-appropriate labs that meet throughout the week. As
students progress through the program, they learn to develop technical skills on the guitar while
learning to understand and properly apply musical concepts. Students are given the opportunity
to learn songs, all while building a connection with rhythmic, melodic and harmonic ideas. As
students gain more confidence in and dedication to their practice, they are able to take one-onone lessons with one of our trained instructors.
All Guitar Club students are given opportunities to perform with their peers during various recitals
and community public performances.
The Terre Haute Guitar Club is for beginning to intermediate levels, offering an opportunity for
students to learn to play the guitar and create music while working with a group of peers. During
this 75-minute class, students will work on guitar techniques and musical concepts through
engaging games and activities. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a final recital
near the end of the semester. Guitars will be supplied to students in-class only. Students must
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have their own guitars at home to practice in-between classes. Rental guitars are available for the
duration of the semester, please contact office for further details.
The Terre Haute Guitar Club Lab A for Ages 6-8
Ages: 6-8
Dates & Time: September 21 – December 7
4:00 – 5:15 p.m. (11 Mondays)
No class on November 23 (ISU Fall Break)
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Fee: Non-member/$150, member/$135
Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 316, 649 Chestnut Street
Instructor: Derek Meeker
Full scholarships and acoustic guitars are available to children that are on free or reduced lunch
plans at school. Scholarships provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call (812) 2372528 for details. This program is made possible through collaboration with the Blues at the
Crossroads Festival and Indiana State University’s Center for Community Engagement.
The Terre Haute Guitar Club Lab B for Ages 9-12
Ages: 9-12
Dates & Time: September 22 – December 8
4:00 – 5:15 p.m. (11 Tuesdays)
No class on November 24 (ISU Fall Break)
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Fee: Non-member/$150, member/$135
Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 409, 649 Chestnut Street
Instructors: Derek Meeker
Full scholarships and acoustic guitars are available to children that are on free or reduced lunch
plans at school. Scholarships provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call (812) 2372528 for details. This program is made possible through a collaboration with the Blues at the
Crossroads Festival and Indiana State University’s Center for Community Engagement.
The Terre Haute Guitar Club Lab C for Ages 13-16
Ages: 13-16
Dates & Time: September 23 – December 9
4:00 – 5:15 p.m. (11 Wednesdays)
No class on November 25 (ISU Fall Break)
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Fee: Non-member/$150, member/$135
Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 316, 649 Chestnut Street
Instructor: Derek Meeker
Full scholarships and acoustic guitars are available to children that are on free or reduced lunch
plans at school. Scholarships provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call (812) 2372528 for details. This program is made possible through a collaboration with the Blues at the
Crossroads Festival and Indiana State University’s Center for Community Engagement.
The Terre Haute Guitar Club Lab D for Adults
Ages: 16 and up
Dates & Time: September 24 – December 10
5:30 – 6:45 p.m. (11 Thursdays)
No class on November 26 (ISU Fall Break)
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Fee: Non-member/$150, member/$135
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Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 409, 649 Chestnut Street
Instructor: Derek Meeker
Rock Band!
Ages: Teenagers
Dates & Time: September 25 – December 11
5:45 – 7:00 p.m. (11 Fridays)
No classes on November 27 (ISU Fall Break)
Enrollment: 7, will accept registration on a first-come, first-served basis
Fee: Non-member/$150, member/$135
Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 409, 649 Chestnut Street
Instructors: Derek Meeker, Sean Cook and Megan Casas
Rock Band! provides a fun and educational opportunity for teens at any experience level to
explore ensemble playing with an emphasis placed on rock music. In Rock Band!, students will
develop critical ensemble playing and rehearsal skills by learning to read lead sheets, improvising
on their instrument, and developing music reading skills. Students will explore different musical
qualities of various rock styles while playing one or more of five traditional rock instruments:
guitar, drums, bass, keyboards or voice. This course is designed to be hands-on, fun, and
educational by challenging students to learn, analyze, and perform popular rock songs. Maximum
enrollment is 7; CSA will accept registration on a first-come, first-served basis.
Through a collaboration with The Blues at the Crossroads Festival and Indiana State University’s
Community Engagement, full scholarships are available to students that are on free- or reducedlunch plans at school. Scholarships provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call (812)
237-2528 for details.
OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Literacy and Music for Kids with Special Needs
Ages: K through 5
Dates & Time: September 26 – December 5
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (10 Saturdays)
No class on November 28 (ISU Fall Break)
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Fee: Free of charge
Location: Bayh College of Education, Room 008A, our facilities are wheelchair accessible
Instructors: Margaret Ladyman and Sharon Boyle
Have you been looking for a fun way to supplement your child’s education while adding art and
music? We invite you to join us this fall! Class will focus on presenting the capital alphabet in
such a way that students can learn through play as well as physical and sensory experiences.
Handwriting Without Tears is a fun way for your pre-writers and emerging writers to enjoy
beginning literacy efforts. This course is multisensory (music, play dough, wooden pieces, slate
boards, and stamps) and includes a kinesthetic component. Fine motor skills are often very
difficult for kids with physical disabilities and kids on the spectrum, so we are prepared to adapt
the lessons to your specific needs so that they can learn through play as well as physical and
sensory experiences. Caregivers are encouraged to attend.
This program is a collaboration between Indiana State University’s Community School of the Arts
and Occupational Therapy program, and; the Saint Mary of-the-Woods College Music Therapy
program. Supervised by Prof. Margaret Ladyman and Prof. Sharon Boyle, music, art and
occupational therapy student instructors lead the class to teach and adapt the curriculum for your
child’s needs. This project is made possible by the assistance of McCarthy Endowment, Indiana
State University Foundation.
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To register or for more information, please call the Community School of the Arts at
(812) 237-2528. Early registration is advised, as enrollment is limited to 20 students.
The Guitar Club
Full scholarships and acoustic guitars are available to children that are on free or reduced lunch
plans at school. Scholarships provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call (812) 2372528 for details. This program is made possible through a collaboration with the Blues at the
Crossroads Festival and Indiana State University’s Center for Community Engagement.
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