Expanding Your Knowledge
Seminars are opportunities for students to expand their musical expertise beyond the lesson format. To sign up for a seminar, log into your Opus1 profile. If your teacher has missed any lessons, you will be assigned a Group Seminar credit. Click on “Use” to register for the seminar of your choice.
2024—2025 Seminars
See below the scheduled seminars for 2024–2025. Details subject to change.
Practicing Strategies
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 · 10 AM · AGES 5–10
Learn how to detect and handle mistakes to make practice more effective. Led by Dr. Boban Martic.
Recital Preparation & Performance
OCTOBER 5, 2024 · 10 AM · AGES 5–10
Explore strategies for a successful performance. Led by Dr. Boban Martic.
Music History Game Show
OCTOBER 13, 2024 · 2 PM · AGES 11–18
Get to know the genres and compete in a quiz show to test your knowledge. Led by Karina Brazas.
Movie Music
OCTOBER 13, 2024 · 3 PM · AGES 18+
Test your knowledge of film music, including famous classical examples featured in film. Led by Karina Brazas.
Free Practice Resources
NOVEMBER 12 · 6:15 PM · ALL AGES · VIRTUAL
Free online resources and games to help make practice fun. Led by Sam Perkins.
Musical Games for Kids
NOVEMBER 16 · 9 AM · AGES 5–10
Play games incorporating music skills, like keeping a beat, matching pitch, creating rhythms and more. Let’s have fun with music! Led by Angie Meyers.
Masterclass
NOVEMBER 23 · 10 AM · AGES 11–18
Students will perform and evaluate other students’ performances observing music fundamentals, stage presence, sitting position, acoustics, etc. so students can learn to evaluate their own performances. Led by Dr. Boban Martic.
Our Very Own Wild Symphony
DECEMBER 7, 2024 · 2:30 PM · AGES 5–10
Write a poem and design a poster inspired by your favorite animal and instrument! We’ll also read examples from Dan Brown’s “Wild Symphony.” Led by Rachel Aalund Griggs.
Visualizing Music with a Harmonograph
DECEMBER 13, 2024 · 5:30 PM · AGES 18+
Learn about a historic device that creates beautiful and intricate drawings using music. Students will use the harmonograph and take their own harmonogram home! Led by Cody Jorgensen.
Yoga for Musicians
DECEMBER 14, 2024 · 10 AM · AGES 11–18
Stretching, breath and body awareness techniques to help musicians in practice and performance. Led by Melissa Holtmeier.
Voices of the Orchestra (5–10)
JANUARY 11, 2025 · 10 AM · AGES 5–10
Learn about orchestra instruments, their unique qualities and personalities. Participate in a game to test your ears and be ready for your next orchestra performance. Led by Yulia Kalashnikova.
Voices of the Orchestra (11–18)
JANUARY 11, 2025 · 11 AM · AGES 11–18
Learn about orchestra instruments, their unique qualities and personalities. Participate in a game to test your ears and be ready for your next orchestra performance. Led by Yulia Kalashnikova.
Musical Games for Kids
FEBRUARY 7, 2025 · 5:30 PM · AGES 5–10
Play games incorporating music skills, like keeping a beat, matching pitch, creating rhythms and more. Let’s have fun with music! Led by Angie Meyers.
Using YouTube as a Practice Resource
FEBRUARY 15, 2025 · 10 AM · AGES 11–18
Learn to navigate in the sea of recordings online and how to find the best to use recordings for your own practice and education. Led by Yulia Kalashnikova.
Lights, Camera, Audition: Crafting Impressive Video Recordings
FEBRUARY 11, 2025 · 7:30 PM · ALL AGES · VIRTUAL
Learn the essential techniques for creating high-quality video recordings that stand out. Led by Dr. Gabi Padilla Molina.
Musical Games for Kids
MARCH 9, 2025 · 1:30 PM · AGES 5–10
Play games incorporating music skills, like keeping a beat, matching pitch, creating rhythms and more. Let’s have fun with music! Led by Angie Meyers.
Beyond the Notes: Elevating Chamber Music through Effective Rehearsals
MARCH 11, 2025 · 7:30 PM · AGES 11–18
Learn new and varied rehearsal techniques to use in rehearsal and coaching spaces. Led by Dr. Gabi Padilla Molina.
Active Listening: How to Get FREE Lessons from Great Performers
MARCH 29, 2025 · 4 PM · AGES 18+
Learn how to get FREE lessons from people like: Yo-Yo Ma, Emmanual Axe, John Coltrane, Eddie Van Halen, Taylor Swift and countless others. We’ll use recordings and learn how and what to listen for to become better musicians. Led by Jesse Griggs.
Making Your Music Come Alive
APRIL 1, 2025 · 7:15 PM · VIRTUAL · ALL AGES
Make your music come alive by exploring different aspects of interpretation. Led by Anne Madison.
Shake It Out: Nervous System Regulation for Performance
APRIL 8, 2025 · 6:15 PM · AGES 5–10
Use body movements, breathing, and other nervous system regulating techniques to clear your stage fright. Led by Sam Perkins.
Visualizing Music with a Harmonograph
MAY 9, 2025 · 5:30 PM · AGES 18+
Learn about a historic device that creates beautiful and intricate drawings using music. Students will use the harmonograph and take their own harmonogram home! Led by Cody Jorgensen.
Active Listening: How to Get FREE Lessons from Great Performers
MAY 17, 2025 · 4 PM · AGES 11–18
Learn how to get FREE lessons from people like: Yo-Yo Ma, Emmanual Axe, John Coltrane, Eddie Van Halen, Taylor Swift and countless others. We’ll use recordings and learn how and what to listen for to become better musicians. Led by Jesse Griggs.
Shake It Out: Nervous System Regulation for Performance
MAY 6, 2025 · 6:15 PM · ALL AGES · VIRTUAL
Use body movements, breathing, and other nervous system regulating techniques to clear your stage fright.
Setting the Stage: Essential Steps for a Successful First Rehearsal
JUNE 6, 2025 · 5:30 PM · AGES 18+
Learn what is needed for a successful first rehearsal. Key topics include seating arrangements, proper tuning, “Code of Conduct,” and goal setting to ensure a productive and cohesive start. This is great for all levels of ensemble playing! Led by Dr. Gabi Padilla Molina.
Visualizing Music with a Harmonograph
JUNE 6, 2025 · 5:30 PM · AGES 11–18
Learn about a historic device that creates beautiful and intricate drawings using music. Students will use the harmonograph and take their own harmonogram home! Led by Cody Jorgensen.
Active Listening: How to Get FREE Lessons from Great Performers
JUNE 14, 2025 · 4 PM · AGES 5–10
Learn how to get FREE lessons from people like: Yo-Yo Ma, Emmanual Axe, John Coltrane, Eddie Van Halen, Taylor Swift and countless others. We’ll use recordings and learn how and what to listen for to become better musicians. Led by Jesse Griggs.
