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​Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy​​​
​The Music Academies         Fall 2022  classes must begin in September!
​Students and teachers must be able to readily switch to online instruction at any point in the semester in order to register for classes.

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Teacher and Director: Valerie Rumpf, MM Teacher Phone Number: 269-362-5780 Email: valerie@themusicacademies.com  ​25 North 4th Street, Niles 49120

The Music Academies - Intensive Labs and Group Classes

Teacher Bio: Valerie Rumpf, MM- (piano, violin, viola, cello, acoustic guitar, voice)- Valerie Rumpf earned her Bachelors (with high honors) and Masters degrees in Music and Composition from Indiana University (SB), having studied under the Toradze Studio instructors in piano, Eric Kus, David Machavariani, and Earle Perez on cello, and Delores Wilson on violin and viola. She is also an accomplished composer and member of ASCAP, ASTA, and MTNA, having had works performed in the US and in Europe. She was also recently awarded the Outstanding Music Teacher Award for 2017 by Steinway & Sons Piano. Valerie is also an enthusiastic orchestra conductor, having studied conducting under Dr. Michael Esselstrom and Dr. Robert Colt at Indiana University, and Bruce Uchimura at Western Michigan University. She currently conducts the New Apostolic Church Orchestra - South Bend District, and the Niles Area Community Orchestra in Niles, MI. Valerie also continues to compose and arrange music for the various groups she works with, is primary organist/pianist and choir leader at the New Apostolic Church in Niles, and plays cello in the Rumpf Village String Quartet. She also performs privately as pianist in Style, a local professional piano/violin duet.


​All students are required to do a project for this class. Speak with your mentor for instructions.

Intensive Project-Based Learning Labs

The Music Academies offers instruction in the following instruments: piano, violin, viola, cello, bass, ukulele, acoustic guitar, chincello, voice,  and recorder.

Course Description: Students will receive musical training for the instruments of their choice. Each student will be taught traditional note reading and chord progressions, musical symbols, correct rhythm identification and counting procedures. Music theory assignments are taught during each class and they will learn the history behind the pieces they are learning and will perform. Students will also learn how to compose short pieces to go with their assignments which will help with note recognition. Students will be introduced to a wide variety of musical styles, Classical, Blues, Ragtime, Sacred and modern. Instruction materials used consists of The Alfred series, Baistien, Suzuki and ABC's for strings, Hal Leonard and Mel Bay for guitars and Alfred Basic Percussion for snare drum. 
Each lab is 30 minutes in length and will meet once a week for full semester. For times please contact Valerie Rumpf at The Music Academies.

Course Outline: Days and times vary depending on each individual student. Each week students will be given assignments based on their individual level of performance. Each student will be given assignments to be practiced at home on at least 5 days of the week. On a weekly basis the instructor will have the student play his or her pieces and correct any errors, give examples of how to play their pieces correctly to encourage progress and learning in both physical skills and musical concepts. Students will review with the instructor on a weekly basis musical notation, rhythm patterns and theory assignments to ensure they are making progress. Students will perform in a fall or spring recital, dates to be determined.

Instructor Final Project (may be required and different from Partnership-required PBL Project): Recital Virtual links: http://www.musicards.net/music_flash_cards/music_note_flashcards.html

Grades are determined in the following way.
Instructor Input: Teacher will assign a recommended grade based on the scale above. This accounts for 90% of the overall grade.
Attendance: Students are required to attend at least 80% of their scheduled times. This accounts for 10% of their overall grade


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​Group Classes

​Additional registration at location is required.

Monday  begins August 22, 29    (no classes on Nov. 28, Dec. 19, 26)

Music Appreciation: Monday  2-3pm   Ages 10+
This class will teach students a short history of composers, music theory and concert etiquette.  Students will learn the elements of music and how they relate to musical pieces. They will learn of the different types of performance media.  Students will learn music form the middle ages through present day.  They will also learn about non-western music and their styles.  Online format Zoom.

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Tuesday  begins August 22    ( no classes on Dec. 20, 27)

KiddyKeys: Tuesday 11-12pm   Ages 5-6
KiddyKeys is a multi-faceted approach to learning music at a young age. This course emphasizes creativity and self-worth
to introduce music appreciation and understanding to young children. Students will learn basic note reading, rt hymn
notation, musical symbols. This class teaches the young child hand-eye coordination through use of rhythm instruments and
piano technique, with a dedicated music time focusing on composers and listening skills.


Thursday  begins August 25    ( no classes on Nov. 24)

Beginning Recorder Choir: Thursday 1-2pm   Ages 8-14
This course is designed to instruct student on how to play and perform on a recorder. We will offer a study into both classical, patriot
and popular music, bringing together all the different parts of an recorder choir to perform various styles of music. We will learn about
the composers who wrote our performance pieces. There will be a recital at the end of the year, the recital will consist of musical
selections from Musicals, classical music and holiday performances. Students will learn proper performance technique, increase their
sight reading skills, how and what to listen for when playing with a group and perfecting rhythm skills. All students will have the
opportunity to perform with the group. 

Youth String Orchestra: Thursday 7-8:30pm   Ages 10+
This course is designed to offer a study into both classical, patriot and popular music, bringing together all the different parts of an
orchestra to perform various styles of music. We will learn about the composers who wrote our performance pieces. There will be three
concerts for the year, the concerts will consist of musical selections from Musicals, classical music and holiday performances. Students
will learn proper performance technique, increase their sight reading skills, how and what to listen for when playing with a group and
perfecting rhythm skills. Students must have at least three years experience playing their instrument and will have to perform an audition
to determine level of proficiency. All students will have the opportunity to perform with the group.
Rehearsals will be held at The Music Academies 25 North 4th Street Niles, Michigan with the exception of the dress rehearsal which will
be held at the concert location, Niles District Library. Players attend weekly rehearsals, and practice their parts individually.



​Sunday  begins August 21 

Niles Area Chamber Orchestra:  Sunday 3:00 - 4:30pm   ages 12+
(If a student shows advanced skills at the audition, age exceptions will be made to the age requirement).
Please call to set up an audition and time for the week of 
August 15-19, call 269-362-5780 to set up appt.
This course is designed to offer a study into both classical, patriot and popular music, bringing together all the different parts of an orchestra to perform various styles of music. We will learn about the composers who wrote our performance pieces. There will be three concerts for the year, the concerts will consist of musical selections from Musicals, classical music and holiday performances. Students will learn proper performance technique, increase their sight reading skills, how and what to listen for when playing with a group and perfecting rhythm skills. Students must have at least three years experience playing their instrument and will have to perform an audition to determine level of proficiency. All students will have the opportunity to perform with the group.
Rehearsals are held at the New Apostolic Church in Niles, 1451 East Broadway Niles, Michigan with the exception of the dress rehearsal which will be held at the concert location, Niles District Library. Players attend weekly rehearsals, and practice their parts individually. 



Syllabus

*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.

Teacher of Record: Mandy Jankoviak

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