Community Classes
Taiko Drumming
Taiko, which means big drum, is a Japanese based drumming, movement and voice form. Taiko drums are traditionally skinned both ends and played with sticks in vertical, horizontal and diagonal positions. In taiko, the movement is as important as the rhythm–drummers play rhythms using choreographed arm movements and/or while ”dancing” from drum to drum, creating a physically invigorating musically satisfying experience.
Stained Glass
The School of Creative Arts at the University of Saint Francis offers continuing education in Stained Glass on Sundays from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Rolland Center for Art and Visual Communication on Leesburg Road. The course includes design principles, types and qualities of glass, basic cutting and construction techniques, and a final project—a finished 18 x 24 inch glass panel. All tools and glass are provided for in-class use. Tuition for the program is $150. The workshop will be taught by Rhonda Freeman who has worked in glass for over 30 years. She has experience in hot glass, blown glass, leaded glass, foiled glass, and mosaic. Freeman has studied with Randy Wardell from Canada, Gil Reynolds from Oregon, and featured PBS artist Vicki Payne from Michigan. She has also worked with the Waterford Glass Company of Ireland. For more information or a registration form, please contact the School of Creative Arts at 260-399-7700, ext. 8001.
USF Continuing Education for music Educators
This 5-day intensive course will cover current topics in music technology for teachers. This program will provide 30 hours of class time that can be applied toward professional development and continuing education. Topics will include:
- Live Sound production techniques
- Audio Recording and Production
- Pro Tools 9. Editing and production techniques
- MIDI orchestration and programming using Reason and Sibelius
- The development of computer music labs and programs for K-12 students
For more information or a registration form, please contact the School of Creative Arts at 260-399-7700, ext. 8001.