Last updated 5/7 - Band Instrument Repair 1 in Session 5 is now open to the general public.  Intermediate Handbells will be taught by Kevin McChesney. 

Now 5 sites to serve you better!

In addition to the Villanova campus, courses will be offered at 4 additional sites in PA & in Washington, DC:

Archbishop Ryan High School in Northeast Philadelphia (technology only); Parkland High School in Allentown, PA; the University of the Arts in "Center City" Philadelphia; and The National Music Center in Washington, DC. (These are listed in their entirety after the full listing of courses offered at Villanova.)

Courses offered at Villanova Main Campus, Villanova, PA
(and other locations as specified immediately following instructor name):

Session 1: June 16-20, 2008

• Band Instrument Repair I – Chuck Hagler
• Introduction to Playing the Drum Set - Marc Dicciani
• Aspiring to Excel- Leadership Initiatives for the Music Educator - Ken Raessler
• The Steel Band in the School and Community - Marc Svaline, Jimmy Leyden
• American and World Traditional Folk Music and Instrument Making - Dennis Waring
• Basic Skills in Music Technology: Electronic Keyboards, MIDI Sequencing and Notation, TI:ME 1A - Ken Peters
• Printing Music Using Finale - TI:ME 2A - Tom Rudolph at University of the Arts

Session 2: June 23–27, 2008

• Band Instrument Repair I – Chuck Hagler
• Guitar for the Non Guitarist - Michael Miles
• Instrumental Conducting - Jerry Nowak
• Choral Conducting -  Larry Edwards
• Handbells for Church and School Beginning Level (offered both for credit or non-credit) - Phyllis Hentz
• Handbells for Church and School Intermediate Level (offered both for credit or non-credit) - Kevin McChesney
• Junior/Senior High School Musical:  Organization, Production, and Direction - Steve McWilliams & Staff
• Basic Skills in Music Technology: Instructional Software, Communications, & Digital Media, TI:ME 1B - Floyd Richmond
• Printing Music using Finale, TI:ME 2A - Scott Watson at Parkland High School
• Creating and Recording Accompaniments for your Program, TI:ME 2B  - Tom Rudolph at University of the Arts

Session 3:  June 30-July 11

Orff Level 1 Certification

Special 10 Day Course - June 30 - July 11, 2008
Michelle Fella Przybylowski, Beth Ann Hepburn
Note that the Special Orff Certification Schedule begins during Week 3 and lasts through Week 4

Session 4:  July 7–11, 2008

• Band Instrument Repair II - Chuck Hagler
• Percussion for the Non Percussionist - George Hattendorf
• Arranging for the Small Band - Quincy Hilliard
• Choral Extravaganza - Eileen Hower
• Middle School General Music Strategies - Lois Fiftal
• Starting a Mariachi Band in Your School - Marcia Neel & Staff at The National Music Center, Washington, DC
• Unlocking Creativity with Technology - Scott Watson at Parkland High School
• Electronic Instrument Applications in the Music Curriculum, TI:ME 2A - Tom Rudolph
• Digital Media Applications in the Music Curriculum, TI:ME 2B - Hank Wajda at Archbishop Ryan

Session 5:  July 14–18, 2008

• Creativity and Composing in the Elementary Music Classroom - Lois Fiftal
• String Instrument Repair - Chris Bluemel
• American Folk Instruments in the General Music Curriculum - Michael Miles
• Starting a Mariachi Band in Your School - Marcia Neel & Staff
• Junior/Senior High School Band Literature - Quincy Hilliard & Willie Owens
• Digital Audio Applications in the Music Curriculum, TI:ME 2B - Tom Rudolph
• Video Editing Applications in the Music Curriculum, TI:ME 2B - Hank Wajda at Archbishop Ryan
• Band Instrument Repair I – Chuck Hagler (this session is open to anyone - it was originally slated to be School District of Philadelphia teachers only, but that is no longer the case)

Eastern String Educators Workshop

July 20- 25, 2008
Dorothy Straub, Director & Staff
Note that the Special String Week Schedule Begins a day earlier than Session 5
Sunday, July 20 through Friday, July 25, with Evenings

Session 6:  July 21–25, 2008

• Eastern String Educators Workshop (see box above).  Begins on July 20.
• Jazz Harmony for Educators -  Jimmy Amadie
• Rhythmic Development through Rhythm and Dance - Anthony DeQuattro
• Starting a Brass Band - Paul Droste
• Printing Music Using Sibelius, TI:ME 2A - Steven Estrella
• Basic Skills in Music Technology: Instructional Software, Communications, & Digital Media, TI:ME 1B - Hank Wajda at Archbishop Ryan

Session 7:  July 28–August 1, 2008

• Advanced Sequencing, TI:ME 2A - Ken Peters

Technology Courses offered at Archbishop Ryan High School

Northeast Philadelphia, PA
Mapquest directions from your starting point to Archbishop Ryan High School.
Instructor - Hank Wajda

• July 7-11, 2008  Digital Media Applications in the Music Curriculum, TI:ME 2B
• July 14-18, 2008  Video Editing Applications in the Music Curriculum, TI:ME 2B
• July 21-25, 2008  Basic Skills in Music Technology: Instructional Software, Communications, & Digital Media, TI:ME 1B

Technology Courses offered at Parkland High School

Allentown, PA
Mapquest directions from your starting point to Parkland High School.
Instructor - Scott Watson

• June 23-27, 2008  Printing Music using Finale, TI:ME 2A
• July 7-11, 2008  Unlocking Creativity using Computers

Technology Courses offered at the University of the Arts

Philadelphia, PA
Mapquest directions from your starting point to University of the Arts.
Instructor - Tom Rudolph

• June 16-20, 2008  Printing Music using Finale, TI:ME 2A
• June 23-27, 2008  Creating and Recording Accompaniments for your Program, TI:ME 2B

Mariachi Course offered at new site, The National Music Center

Washington, DC
Mapquest directions from your starting point to The National Music Center.
Instructor - Marcia Neel & Staff

• July 7-11, 2008  Starting a Mariachi Band in Your School