Fall 2008
course listing
The Arts
Art History and Appreciation
AMERICAN
ARTISTS' LIVES AND TECHNIQUES*
A01
Thursday: 10:30 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Instructor: Elaine Wilks
We will cover the lives and techniques of American artists
such as Inness, Hassam, Redfield, Homer, Bellows, Shahn,
Gropper, Dove, Johnson, Francis, Guston, Henri, Glackens,
and Chase. (1168)
New!
ART HISTORY, SHORT COURSES*
A02 [Syllabus or additional course information available online.]
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.
Instructor: Stuart Siegell
A series of short courses in the art history of different
areas of the world including Great Britain, Latin America,
Russia, and Spain. (1279)
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FINE
ARTS
ABSTRACTS,
BEGINNERS*
B01
Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Olga Van Dijk
Training your eye to see the world anew in an abstract
form. Explore color, shape, and composition in a structured
class for beginners using mainly acrylics. Limited to
20 students. (1104)
ABSTRACTS,
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED*
B02
Monday: 12:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Olga Van Dijk
Mixed media with focus on collages for experienced artists.
Limited to 20 students. (1134)
ARTISTS'
COOPERATIVE WORKSHOP*
B03
Monday: 9:00 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Instructor: Allen Duff
An opportunity for experienced painters to work on their
own projects in a supportive environment. Weekly critiques
are voluntary. Limited to 20 students. (103)
ARTISTS'
WORKSHOP*
B04
Monday: 12:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Mary Tanne
Workshop for artists and art students of all levels
and all media. Participants work independently with
guidance upon request, using their own materials and
subjects. Limited to 20 students. (1105)
ARTISTS'
WORKSHOP*
B05
Wednesday: 12:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Mary Tanne
Same as B04 except for day. (1105)
New!
BASIC DRAWING FROM NATURE*
B06
Wednesday: 1:45 p.m.3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Dan O'Neill
This class will allow for the needs of the beginning
student to explore the contours and volume of drawing,
through an introduction to perspective, composition,
and scale. The subject matter will include flowers,
fruit, driftwood, or other objects found in nature.
Materials used will be pencil, charcoal, and newsprint
paper. If you are seeking a natural approach to drawing,
this class will help you in your development. Let's
start the art! (151)
CARVING
WORKSHOP*
B07 [Syllabus or additional course information available online.]
Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Instructors: Matt Laine and Judith Armstrong
An open studio for independent work. Carving in any
mediawood, soft stones (i.e., alabaster, soapstone),
high-density foam, styrofoam. No formal instruction,
but guidance is available. Limited to 6 students. (656)
CREATIVE
DRAWING*
B08
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Instructor: Cynthia Miller
Non-scary introduction to principles of drawing. Step
by step you will learn to draw realistic images. Optional
homework speeds progress. Supplies available from instructor.
Surprise yourself by what you can do! Limited to 26
students. (1055)
DRAWING
FOR FUN*
B09
Friday: 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (new start time)
Instructor: Nancy Smith
Instruction in basic drawing for beginning artists needing
a review of the elements of design. Drawings will include
still life and landscapes. Limited to 20 students. (314)
New!
EXPLORING MIXED MEDIA*
B10
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Instructor: Margaret Getty
We will investigate papermaking, print-making, collage,
etc., then combine two or more media into interesting
art works. (1288)
FACES
AND FIGURES*
B11
Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Raymond Bock
Focus on the graphic portrayal of the human face and
clothed body, working from live models and photographs.
(107)
OIL
PAINTING, FUNDAMENTALS*
B12
Monday: 9:00 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Instructor: Charles Strahan
A beginning oil painting course dealing with materials,
composition, color, and design. Limited to 22 students.
(108)
OIL
PAINTING, FUNDAMENTALS*
B13
Friday: 9:00 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Instructor: Charles Strahan
Same as B12 except for day. Limited to 22 students.
(108)
OIL
PAINTING: PAINT LIKE THE MASTERS*
B14
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Instructor: Eve Stone
In this ongoing intermediate level workshop we will
examine the creative secrets of the great painters.
Academy artists will complete a painting every two weeks
inspired by these famous artists. The styles and techniques
of six new artists will be featured. Limited to 20 students.
(1150)
OIL
PAINTING: PORTRAIT WORKSHOP*
B15
Thursday: 12:30 p.m.3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Caroline Sutton
Improve your visual and painting skills. Class members
will act as live models for two sessions. Critiques
upon request. Limited to 20 students. (1177)
PASTEL
PAINTING WORKSHOP: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED*
B16
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Instructor: Dawn McCord
This is an intermediate- to advanced-level course. Participants
work independently on developing their own styles in
pastel. Critiques are given during each class. Limited
to 20 students. (112)
SCULPTURE
STUDIO*
B17
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Instructor: Roland Anderson
Open studio for independent work in clay and plaster.
Students exchange techniques for executing human and
other forms, applying colorants and patinas, and coping
with the limitations of clay. Limited to 8 students.
(116)
STUDIO
PAINTING*
B18
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Instructor: Marcy Wheeler
An open studio for experienced painters to develop original
concepts. Group critique weekly. Limited to 8 students.
(117)
WATERCOLOR
WORKSHOP*
B19
Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Kay Young
This class offers individual assistance, class critiques,
and occasional class exercises. Come with an experimental
attitudeit will help you develop your painting skill.
Limited to 21 students. (119)
WATERCOLOR,
BEGINNERS: STEP-BY-STEP*
B20
Thursday: 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Cynthia Kauffman
Learn the basics of watercolor, the use of materials,
color, washes, composition, and much more. A step-by-step
method offers the skills to create your still life painting.
Requirements are motivation and weekly attendance. Supply
list available. Limited to 20 students. (449)
WATERCOLOR,
CONTINUING: PART 2*
B21
Thursday: 1:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Cynthia Kauffman
This is a follow-up class that will build on the Watercolor,
Beginners class. Learn the various uses of papers, more
painting skills, and the ability to strengthen techniques.
Limited to 20 students. (793)
WATERCOLOR:
BOLD AND LOOSE*
B22
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.11:15 a.m.
Instructor: Marvin Stone
A workshop in transparent watercolor (no acrylics, please)
that teaches the student to think like an artist as
well as learn the fundamentals of good design and painting
techniques. Limited to 20 students. (849)
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PERFORMING
ARTS PARTICIPATION
ACADEMY
BAND DRUM SECTIONAL*
C01
Friday: 10:30 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Instructors: Marje Schindler
Working with Academy Band drummers to enhance skill
levels to a point where they play with confidence in
the band, thus improving their own well-being, as well
as that of the entire Academy Band. (965)
ACADEMY
CHORUS*
C02
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.10:15 a.m.
Instructor: Marilyn Haas
This is a performing group for those who read music,
can follow a score for SATB (soprano/ alto/tenor/bass),
and love to sing. Excellent attendance and purchase
of music are required. Performances are scheduled at
the end of each semester. (126)
ACADEMY
CONCERT BAND*
C03
Friday: 8:30 a.m.10:15 a.m.
Instructors: Paul Hess, Bert Damron, Lloyd Maier, and
Martha Newlon
The Academy Concert Band focuses on rehearsing and performing
literature of medium to advanced difficulty for concert
band. This is the same band that meets on Tuesday afternoon
at 3:00 p.m. as an extracurricular activity. It is hoped
that those who participate in Academy band on Fridays
at 8:30 a.m. also will participate on Tuesdays at 3:00
p.m. This band gives several public performances in
the community. (121)
ACADEMY
JAZZ EMSEMBLE*
C04
Thursday: 2:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Bert Damron
Academy Jazz Ensemble, formerly known as "Stage Band,"
focuses on rehearsing and performing a variety of "big
band" music of various periods. Instruction in improvisation
is included. Players should be at an intermediate level
or higher and instrumentation is limited to that of
the standard contemporary jazz ensemble. Limited to
17 students. (273)
BAND,
BEGINNING PLAYERS*
C05
Wednesday: 2:00 p.m.3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Martha Newlon
For fun and real health benefits, start learning (or
relearning) a band instrument. Learn good habits and
good techniques early. Learn to play by ear, gain eye/hand
coordination, improve lung function, stimulate brain
activity, and have a joyful experience with music and
friends. Students will need a band book (available at
the Academy), an instrument (look in your attic, rent
or borrowwe have a few), and a music stand. Everyone
is welcome, whether just starting or taking the horn
off the shelf after 60 years. Come out and give it a
try. (123)
BAND,
INTERMEDIATE*
C06
Tuesday: 2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Instructors: Lloyd Maier and Susan Ryan
Join the Intermediate Band to improve your musical skills
in playing your instrument, reading music (rhythm and
notes), interpreting music, and playing in ensemble.
A variety of band literature will be performed within
the capabilities of the musicians. (663)
BRASS
ENSEMBLE*
C07
Monday: 2:00 p.m.3:15 p.m.
Instructors: Buddy Bratton and Leland Smucker
Develop good instrumental technique, listening skills,
sight reading, and producing improved sound for your
instrument by playing in a small ensemble. Brass instrument
players should be at the intermediate band level or
higher. You must play a brass instrument to be in this
class. Limited to 13 students. (124)
New!
CHAMBER CHOIR*
C08
Monday: 2:00 p.m.3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Dana Ulery
Explore American music through performance in a small
choral ensemble together with historical study. Features
works ranging from classical to the Great American Songbook.
One performance and a trip to a choral concert will
be scheduled. Ability to read music and previous choral
experience is required. Purchase of music is required.
Music to be determined at the first class, dependent
on the voices enrolled. Limited to 24 students. (1260)
CIRCLE
SINGERS*
C09
Monday: 12:30 p.m.1:45 p.m.
Instructor: Eleanor Munson
This class is for those who enjoy folk music and desire
to share that enjoyment with others through outreach
performances. Come and just sing, or you are encouraged
to bring an instrument that lends itself to folk music
such as guitar, banjo, dulcimer, violin, bass, recorder,
or rhythm instruments. (127)
CLARINET
QUARTET*
C10
Tuesday: 2:00 p.m.3:15 p.m.
Instructor: George Roewe
The quartet plays classical, pop tunes, and old favorites.
Limited to four or eight students. (473)
FLUTE
CHOIR**
C11
Thursday: 2:00 p.m.3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Dorothy Boyd
Flutists improve technique and gain self-confidence
through small ensemble performance. Repertoire is selected
to suit the ability level of the group. One or two informal
performances will be scheduled. Previous playing experience
is required. (368)
INSTRUMENTAL
ENSEMBLE**
C12
Wednesday: 2:00 p.m.3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Peter McCarthy
Develop your symphonic experience playing the classics.
Previous playing experience is required. (1196)
RECORDER,
ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE*
C13
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.10:15 a.m.
Instructors: Don Von Schriltz and Sarah Goodrich This
course provides a historical perspective of music for
the recorder and an opportunity to improve recorder
playing skills. Completion of two semesters of recorder
playing experience is required. One-half hour per day
practice is encouraged. (1282)
RECORDER
ENSEMBLE*
C14
Thursday: 10:30 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Instructors: Don Von Schriltz and Lloyd Falk This course
focuses primarily on building repertoire in ensemble
playing and improving technique. Participants should
have at least two years of playing experience or instruction.
Bring your own recorder and music stand. (132)
STRING
ENSEMBLE***
C15
Tuesday: 2:00 p.m.3:15 p.m.
Instructors: Geraldine Burke and Eleanor Dooley Performance
of string ensemble musiclight classics, show tunes,
and standards. Work on intonation, technique, phrasing,
dynamics, and listening to each other. Recommended practice
time is 3-4 hours per week. (548)
VIOLIN
INSTRUCTION, ADVANCED***
C16
Thursday: 12:30 p.m.1:45 p.m.
Instructor: Geraldine Burke
Continuing instruction for those who have played before
or have completed beginner classes. Course covers intonation,
bowing techniques, and moving through positions. Four
to five hours per week practice time is recommended.
Limited to 15 students. (1044)
VIOLIN
INSTRUCTION, BEGINNER***
C17
Thursday: 2:00 p.m.3:15 p.m.
Instructors: Geraldine Burke and Eleanor Dooley
Learn to play violin in a small group. For beginners
or those wishing to renew a long-ago activity. Advancing
students may participate in String Ensemble. Limited
to 15 students. (944)
WOODWIND
ENSEMBLE*
C18
Friday: 10:30 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Instructors: Howard Smith and Nancy Wuebbels
For flutes and clarinets. An opportunity to perform
in a small ensemble where both individual performances
and teamwork are essential. Limited to 15 students.
(138)
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PERFORMING
ARTS APPRECIATION
ACTING
THEORY, PRACTICE AND FUN*
C19
Wednesday: 10:15 a.m.11:15 a.m.
Instructor: Joan Chesnut
Performers and auditors welcome. Course covers theories,
practice, and enjoyment of acting and is part lecture,
part performance. We cover the hows and the whys, the
serious and the not-so-serious. (323)
CLASSIC
ERA FILMS: 1930-1959*
C20
Friday: 12:30 p.m.1:45 p.m.
Instructor: Madeline Abath
They don't make them like that any more! Some titles
are from American Film Institute nominees for 100 best
films and some from New York Times list of best movies
ever made. (137)
New!
CLASSICAL MUSIC: A VAUGHAN WILLIAMS RETROSPECTIVE*
C21 [Syllabus or additional course information available online.]
Thursday: 2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Ted Wilks
Come and explore the music of this neglected 20th-century
English composer, who died 50 years ago. (1280)
New!
DEVELOPING ACTING SKILLS*
C22
Wednesday: 2:00 p.m.3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Thomas Desmond
Develop acting skills and have some fun along the way.
Participants will create a show as well as work on improvisational
skills, storytelling abilities, and humor, in an accepting
and whimsical environment. (1284)
New!
DRAMA: THE FORSYTE SAGA (BBC, 1967)*
C23 [Syllabus or additional course information available online.]
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.10:15 a.m.
Instructor: Ted Wilks
This BBC 1967 series, not shown on PBS since its original
broadcast 40 years ago, is a dramatization of the story
of the Forsyte family depicted in John Galsworthy's
novels. (1281)
New!
DVORΑK*
C24
Thursday: 12:30 p.m.1:45 p.m.
Instructor: Joseph Zimmerman
We will present (via CD) a variety of works by Antonin
Dvorαk including Slavonic dances, serenades, chamber
music, concertos, symphonies, overtures, etc. (1256)
FOLK
DANCING, INTERNATIONAL*
C25
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.10:15 a.m.
Instructor: Marion Burg
Course covers authentic native folk dances with emphasis
on basic steps for polkas, waltzes, schottisches, circles,
etc. No partner is needed. Wear shoes with smooth soles.
Limited to 50 students. (129)
GOLDEN
YEARS OF FOLK MUSIC: PART 1*
C26
Thursday: 10:30 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Instructor: Forrest Hawkins
With CD and video, Woody Guthrie, the Weavers, Kingston
Trio, Limeliters, Brothers Four, Highwaymen, and other
artists will be covered. (1276)
JAZZ
101*
C27
Thursday: 10:30 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Instructor: Henry Gass
An introduction to the basic aspects of jazz and the
musicians who created and sustain this uniquely American
art form. Learn how to listen to jazz actively and recognize
its unique use of rhythm, melody, harmony, and improvisation.
(854)
LATIN
MUSIC: AN INTRODUCTION*
C28
Friday: 12:30 p.m.1:45 p.m.
Instructors: Fred Noel and Steve DeMond
An introduction to Latin music styles and musicians
through bibliographical information, videos, and audio
records with possible live performance demonstrations.
(1192)
LET'S
GO TO THE OPERA*
C29
Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.1:45 p.m.
Instructor: Angelo Di Antonio
Study opera masterpieces presented by OperaDelaware,
the Academy of Vocal Arts, the Metropolitan Opera in
New York City, and Opera Company of Philadelphia. The
class is enhanced by audio and video presentations.
(740)
MUSIC
LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS*
C30
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.10:15 a.m.
Instructors: Lloyd Maier and Susan Ryan
Learn to read and interpret music notes, rhythms, and
terminology so you can participate in music as an informed
listener, or as a musician at home, or with the musical
ensemble of your choice. Whether voice, piano, or instrumental
music, the language of music is the same. Session will
include practice in writing music, learning the math
of rhythm and harmony, and hands-on introduction to
instruments. Appropriate for all levels. (1151)
New!
MUSICALS: THE HISTORY FROM BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD*
C31
Thursday: 12:30 p.m.1:45 p.m.
Instructors: Hal Davis and Morton Goldberg
Two approaches will be used to study the history of
the musical stage: Broadway history from the past 125
years and the best films from Hollywood during its golden
age (1950s-1970s). (1283)
New!
OPERA VOICE*
C32
Wednesday: 2:00 p.m.3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Larry Peterson
This new course will dwell on the vocabulary used to
describe different vocal timbres. Two multimedia lessons
developed by the instructor will be used in class plus
many video examples of opera singers. The emphasis will
be on listening. (1258)
New!
PLAYBILL*
C33 [Syllabus or additional course information available online.]
Monday: 10:30 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Instructor: Jim Parks
The colorful history of Broadway musicals, featuring
the giants who made that history and some of the songs
through which it continues to livewith a bit of show-biz
gossip thrown in along the way. (1257)
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