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Music & Voice

Sarasota is known for its performing arts, so it's no wonder that ACE offers classes in music and acting that are taught by some terrific, qualified instructors. Explore this creative side of yourself in our supportive environment. You may be surprised!

For course description, click on the course title below. Hover on instructor name for biography.

Finding Your Voice: A Workshop for Speakers and Singers
Item: MVFJ1003	Mary Joy Leitner
Day of the Week: Th	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-117
Sessions: 8	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 10/12/2023-12/7/2023	Fee: $95.00
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
NO CLASS NOV 23.

The Joy of Singing
Item: MJ1004	Mary Joy Leitner
Day of the Week: F	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 9	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 10/13/2023-12/15/2023	Fee: $125.00
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
NO CLASS NOV 24. Prior experience is not needed to experience "The JOY of Singing!”

Voice Class: Learning the Best Way to Sing, Level 1
Item: MV1001	Mary Jane Ayers
Day of the Week: W	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 4	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 11/15/2023-12/13/2023	Fee: $69.00
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
NO CLASS NOV 22. Material(s) : Students will need a recording instrument, either a smartphone or a small digital or cassette recorder. *Please bring a 1-inch binder and pencil to class. There will be handouts at each session.

Advanced Vocal Technique (instructor permission required)
Item: MVT2002	Mary Jane Ayers
Day of the Week: W	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 6	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 10/4/2023-11/8/2023	Fee: $135.00
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Prerequisite: Students need to have studied with Dr. Ayers for several sessions, or to have taken private classical voice lessons somewhere else. Permission of instructor is required.

Music Theory, Beginning (Reading Music)
Item: MT1001	Victoria Stitzer
Day of the Week: Sa	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-119
Sessions: 6	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 10/21/2023-12/2/2023	Fee: $85.00
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Please bring a few sheets of blank music paper for practice. NO CLASS NOV 25.

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