Music Theory with Scott S.

Scott S.

Maintained composition studio of students of multiple levels ranging in age from 14-37. Four students have won composition competitions while studying with Mr. Scott S.

UMKC Academy of Music and Dance

Taught weekly classroom courses on music theory fundamentals, advanced music theory, and ear training. All courses included, lecture, class discussion, homework, and prepared lesson plans according to curriculum. Met with students one on one with students for sight singing before or after class while teaching ear training. Taught weekly private lessons in composition and in first species counterpoint. Students ranged from middle school students in the KC Youth Symphony to retirees seeking to enrich their lives through music.

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Composition Department

A community outreach program at UMKC, Composers in the Schools brings graduate composers into Kansas City middle and high schools to teach a weekly class. Classes range from music theory to music appreciation. Music is used to help students develop greater personal expression and deepened critical thinking. Many classes include composition lessons. The curriculum is dependent on the needs of each school.

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Composition Department

This program pairs a UMKC undergraduate with a graduate student for private composition lessons and college-life advice. Meetings occur on a weekly basis.

Scott S.

Has given seminars on a variety of musical topics including orchestration, musical analysis, and perception and philosophy. Has also given masterclasses in music composition

Duquesne University

University of Missouri-Kansas City

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.