Verity is excited to offer another NoteWorthy Music course from July 11-29, 2011.

Students will benefit from three weeks of instruction and experience as they learn from expert musicians. Make plans now to attend this rich training opportunity and be sure to submit your application by June 1, 2011! 

The NoteWorthy Music program is a three-week course of study in basic musical concepts.
It is designed to provide young musicians with practical tools that will enhance their home-based music studies and their church music ministries. Students can expect training in theory and harmony, songwriting, orchestration, children’s choir directing, conducting, music history, piano pedagogy, and other subjects.

Students participate in 128 classroom hours in addition to out-of-class assignments. The course culminates in a one-hour concert presentation of choral and instrumental selections for the enjoyment of guests.

Prerequisites: 14 and older; at least two years of music training with basic knowledge of piano; also recommended, the home-study course Basic Materials of Music Theory.
Location: Verity Institute, Indianapolis South Campus
Dates: July 11-29, 2011
Application Deadline: June 1, 2011
Cost: $750
Credit: Introductory class

Application

Do you want to make a mark in the world of the internet?
Even students with no previous web development experience should consider attending Web Design I & II from October 12-22. These courses will be taught by Richard Ritchie, 10-year director of the Computer Education Department at the Indianapolis Training Center. You will gain training in biblical wisdom while learning the fundamentals of web development. After this course, you will be ready to communicate your message to the world through your website!

Details:

• Web Design I
  October 12–16, 2010
• Web Design II
  October 18–22, 2010

Class Descriptions:

Web Design I

Master simple but effective web building techniques as you learn how to hand code XHTML and CSS with free text editors, such as Notepad® and Scintilla® . This practical training will demystify HTML, introduce CSS, and facilitate user-friendly navigation. In one week, you can go from web-language-illiterate to finishing a basic site!

Web Design II

This course builds on Web Site Design I, with intermediate web site design techniques for web authoring, CSS, graphic design, and image editing. Students familiar with basic website design will benefit from additional training with Adobe Dreamweaver® and free text editors. Learn to design web graphics, and get an introduction to PHP. Practice developing dynamic websites that include user-filled forms, database integration, and adjustable page templates.

Visit Verity Institute’s website for more details about the courses and to register online. {link to http://www.verityinstitute.org/training/graphicdesign/}

"As an aspiring young web designer I had spent many tedious and frustrating hours scouring web design books or trying to reverse engineer a section of code from a web site I liked. It was time to get some real training! Enter Web Site Design I & II. During our training many dark mysteries of HTML, CSS, and other subjects were unraveled…Tables no longer, CSS opened a new world to me. I would be remiss to not directly commend to you Mr. Ritchie. He is intelligent, engaging, and a good teacher. The teacher makes or breaks the course, and Mr. Ritchie made it fun and productive. Whether you are a hobby webmaster or serious about making money in this field, the Web Design courses will be a rewarding investment." — John Lovette, 2007 participant

Are you in high school but ready to start college?

For many students dual enrollment reduces the time and cost of college. The Verity program blends foundational Christian truths and initial collegiate studies, equipping students to succeed in higher education. Verity Dual Enrollment: spiritually fortifying and academically jumpstarting students for college.

Verity’s dual enrollment program begins with a two-day orientation at the Verity campus in Indianapolis, Indiana. Students receive instruction in topics ranging from test taking to essay writing. Biblical worldview lectures provide students a framework for beginning college studies. After orientation, students complete the remainder of the program at home.

In the first phase, students complete foundational studies in the Biblical Worldview and the Life Purpose Planning modules. In the second phase, academic studies focus on preparing students to earn college credit through examination. Students complete two six-week academic modules, each culminating in a comprehensive test (such as CLEP and DSST). Study materials, class DVDs, and textbooks are provided to each student on a library system. Advisors work individually with students to answer questions and provide accountability for accomplishing student’s academic goals. Our on-line forum facilitates student interaction and discussion of class concepts.

For more information on Verity’s Dual Enrollment program, please visit:
http://verityinstitute.org/academics/dualenrollment/

Piano Pedagogy I & II

This is a 2-week workshop designed for advanced pianists desiring to teach piano with a Biblical emphasis. You will gain a broad perspective on the requirements, responsibilities and rewards of being a professional Christian piano teacher. You’ll learn about setting up a professional studio, teaching beginning students, and understanding differences in learning styles. Studies will include: forming a philosophy of teaching, developing studio policy, conducting interviews, evaluating piano instruction methods, and teaching correct piano techniques.

Format: Classroom lectures and discussion, individual instruction and practice, master classes, role-play of interview and teaching situations, project assignments, compilation of reference notebook, student presentations.

Prerequisites: Résumé of musical experience, Basic Materials in Music Theory (or a grade of 85% or higher on a proficiency exam), intermediate to advanced level piano skills.

Schedule: 25 classroom hours, 15 study/project hours
Location: Verity Institute in Indianapolis, IN
Dates: April 19-30, 2010
Cost: Early Registration (before March 12) ­ $350
Late Registration (after March 12) ­ $500
Credits: 3 hours

Contact:
Joshua Ingersoll
Verity Music
music@verityinstitute.org
866-9VERITY (ext. 25)

Instructor:
Jane Baldridge Nationally Certified Teacher, Music Teachers National Association