2009 SUMMER ENRICHMENT COURSES

Music Composition Workshop
Students will learn how to create their own music through the playing of instruments and music technology. Beginning with a brief overview of the basic elements of music such as rhythm, tempo, scales, melody, harmony, and reading music, students will learn how to improvise as well as write their own music. They will also study the characteristics of certain styles and important artists in history, and apply these concepts they have learned to the basic techniques and methods of songwriting and composition. In the end, they will better understand the ingredients of what makes for good songwriting and its value as a form of self-expression.

July 13-17: 9 am – 12 Noon
Instructor: Mr. Winston Wang
Cost: $75
Limited to 10 Rising Tide students currently in grades 5,6, 7 and 8

Music Video Studio
This summer, create a video project that reflects your individuality and creativity. Learn about filming techniques and video editing technology by working with cameras and computers hands-on. You will select music that inspires you and then design, write, direct, and produce music videos for your songs. As a part of the studio, you will examine the relationship between sounds and images, working to pair your musical selections with fitting visual imagery. You will explore the possibilities of music videos as works of art that can tell a story, send a message, or simply enhance a song. You will also learn several different camera and editing techniques to make your videos look polished and professional. You will leave the studio feeling comfortable with a video camera and Windows Movie Maker, and you will have created at least one complete music video. Come let your creativity sing! Participants should bring their own headphones on the first day.

July 20-24: 9 am – 3 pm
Instructor: Ms. Amanda Adams
Cost: $150
Limited to 15 Rising Tide students currently in grades 5,6,7 and 8

Painting Studio Workshop
Learn about the techniques and styles of professional and historical muralists. Students will enjoy working in teams to produce beautiful and meaningful murals and large-scale paintings based on their own designs and concepts. This workshop will cover concepts such as symbolism, enlargement, typography, composition, illustration, color theory and design. With the knowledge learned in this fun and informative workshop, students will go on to create their own murals and large scale compositions with confidence.

July 6-10: 9-3 and/or July 13-17: 9-3 and/or July 20-24: 9-3
Instructor: Mr. Timothy Walker
Cost: $150 for one week; $275 for two weeks
Limited to 10 Rising Tide students, currently in grades 5,6,7 and 8, per week