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Evening Classes Fall 2005
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Evening Classes- Fall 2005
Evening
Classes - Fall 2005 |
| Welcome to Montgomery Bell Academy's Fall 2005 on-line catalog of evening courses! Please browse the information listed below for information on all the classes being offered. After finding the course or courses you'd like to take, you may register using the on-line form. |
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THE ART OF MUSIC
A PHYSICAL PRESENCE
IT'S HISTORY
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TECHNOLOGICALLY SPEAKING
THE ART OF LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE
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VISUAL ART |
An
Evening with Paul Harmon
6:30-9:00 p.m., October 20
Paul Harmon’s Studio
Van leaves MBA campus at 6 p.m.
sharp.
$75/Person
Paul Harmon is an internationally-known artist, Nashville resident,
and MBA Class of 1957, whose work adorns the palaces of Monaco, many
Nashville homes, and MBA's own Davis Building. From the MBA campus
a van will take you to Mr. Harmon’s studio where wine and hors
d'oeuvres will await your arrival. An hour-long discussion on the nature
of art and the roles of the artist will be followed by a light dinner.
The event is limited to 24 people.
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Three
Sundays in Provence
5:00-7:30 p.m., October 16, 23, & 30
Davis Building , Frist Kitchen and Gibbs Room
Mr. Malcolm Morrison, Faculty, MBA English Department
Mr. Jim Womack, Faculty, Chair, MBA Visual and Performing Arts
Department
Mr. Justin Maestas, part-owner and Sommelier, Chapel Bistro
$60/person/evening
Immerse yourself in all things French in this twilight class. You
will learn how to prepare an authentic Provencal meal and how to choose
complementary wines--all while appreciating the work of such artists
as Van Gogh, Matisse, and Monet. The food, the wines, and the art discussions
will reflect the cultural and creative flavor of the region. Vive la
province de Provence! Each evening will be a new experience as the
menus and discussions will vary. Feel free to register for more than
one Sunday. Enrollment is limited to 12 people per evening.
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Open
Studio with Alan LeQuire
5:30-8:30 p.m., Thursdays through
November 7th
Mr. Alan LeQuire, MBA Class of 1974, sculptor of Nashville landmarks Athena and Musica,
as well as three statue groups on the MBA campus
$25/class,
payable at the studio, no reservation required
The LeQuire Gallery and Studio
4304 Charlotte Avenue Suite C (between 43rd and 44th
on Charlotte)
Phone: 298-4611; email: lequire@mindspring.com
Draw, paint, or sculpt from a nude model; instruction in anatomy
and proportion. Sculpting tools and materials provided. For sketching
and painting, students must bring their own materials. This class is
everyone from the novice to the professional artist.
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Art
History 101 ~ Western Art in Broad Strokes
6:00-7:00 p.m.,
Tuesdays, Oct. 11, 18, 25 & Nov. 1, 8
Davis Building , LeQuire Room
Mr. Jim Womack, Faculty, Chair, MBA Visual and Performing Arts
Department
$65/person
This class is for anyone who may know little about art history, but
would like to know more. Basic themes such as the relationship of the
image to the culture of the times, the development of the human figure,
and the relationship of the image to both the environment and nature
will be covered in light of the following topics:
- The Ancient World: Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Beyond
- The Emergence of a Classical Heritage: Greece and Rome
- The Spread of a Religious Context: Early Christian, Byzantine,
Islam
- All Saints Day: Romanesque and Gothic
- The Renaissance: Assisi, Siena, and Florence
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CULINARY ART |
Mediterranean Cookery ~A Mosaic of Savory
Influences
6:30-8:00 p.m., Tuesdays, Nov. 1, 8, 15, & 22
Davis Building ,
Frist Hall Kitchen & Gibbs
Room
Mr. Malcolm Morrison, Faculty, MBA English Department
and Gourmet Chef
$165/person
Come learn culinary skills that will make cooking a celebration instead
of a chore. You will prepare, cook, and eat a selection of dishes, with
the accompaniment of appropriate wines, aperitifs, and cheese. Each week
will be a new cooking and eating experience. Week 1: Appetizers; Week
2: Pasta and Risotto; Week 3: Fish; Week 4: Meat and Poultry. Enrollment
is limited to 10 people.
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Indian
Cookery I ~ Add a Little Spice to Your Life
6:30-8:00
p.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, & 25
Davis Building ,
Frist Hall Kitchen & Gibbs
Room
Mr. Malcolm Morrison, Faculty, MBA English Department,
and Gourmet Chef
$165/person
Using the spices of the Indian sub-continent to cook a range of delicious
and aromatic dishes that are authentic in taste and style will add flair
to this four-week experience. We will look at where to shop for the ingredients,
how the different spices and accompaniments work together, and how to
cook them to create a selection of succulent sauces, curries, and vegetable
dishes.
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THE ART OF MUSIC |
Opera
~ Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah
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7:00-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Oct.
12, 19, 26 & Nov. 2
Davis Building , LeQuire Room
Mr. Wayne Christeson, Opera Aficionado
Mrs. Anne Christeson, MBA Foreign Language Department
$55/person
For opera lovers and opera “phobes” alike, this
class will become a listening group which concentrates on stories,
arias, and singers: primarily from the Puccini operas of Tosca and La
Boheme.
Feel free to bring your own selections and to make suggestions. You can
look forward to beautiful music, drama, pathos, and romance—all
the elements that make opera such an intriguing and satisfying experience.
Written materials about each of the operas will be provided. Come one,
come all!
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History
of Jazz
7:00-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, & 26
Davis Building , Room 31
Mr. Steve Rundberg, Faculty, MBA Visual and Performing Arts Department
$65/person
A brief history of Jazz, from its beginning in New Orleans
in the early 1900's to the present. The focus will be on the people
who developed the trends- Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis,
and John Coltrane. Students will get to sample the music of these great
artists.
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You
Can Have This Dance! ~ Beginning/Intermediate Ballroom Dancing
7:15-8:30
p.m., Mondays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 & Nov. 7
Davis Building ,
Theater Rehearsal Room
Mr. Chris Rose, Dance Instructor
$100/single; $150/couple
If you find yourself watching others glide with ease on the dance
floor and wishing you could do the same, then this is the class for
you. You will learn the basic techniques of ballroom dancing which
include the elements of dance, dance positions, and dance patterns.
You will find your skill and confidence growing weekly as you gain
an understanding of the music while learning the Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango,
Rumba, and Swing.
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A PHYSICAL PRESENCE |
Saving
Lives ~ CPR Course ~ American Heart Association
6:30-8:30
p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, Nov. 8 & 10
Massey Building ,
Room 16
Mr. John Vernacchio, Faculty, MBA Junior School Athletic
Director
$55/person
Emergencies happen. They can come at any time-- at work, at home, on
the road-- and always when least expected. Being prepared for emergencies
by learning CPR could help you to save a life. This pediatric and adult
heart-saver course will incorporate instruction for use of an Automated
External Defibrillator (A.E.D). Defibrillation is considered to be the
definitive care for cardiac arrest; for the cardiac arrest patient, chances
of survival are less than one percent without an early electrical counter-shock
intervention. Also taught is management for the choking patient. Upon
completion, you will receive your CPR certification which is valid for
two years.
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An
Age Old Problem ~ Caring About and Caring For an Aging Parent
7:00
-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Nov. 1 & 8
Ingram Science Building , Pfeffer Lecture Hall
Ms. Susan Gregory, Medical Social Worker and Certified Gerontologist,
MBA Parent
Mr. Luke Gregory, graduate degrees in Ethics, Healthcare Administration,
and Business, CEO of a local healthcare company, and MBA
Parent.
$25/person
lder adults constitute the fastest growing demographic in our country. With
this “aging of America,” baby boomers are increasingly faced
with parents and loved ones who need help with day-to-day living, as
well as support in making major health, financial, and housing decisions. This
two-session class will discuss the various emotional and practical aspects involved
in assisting with and planning for the care of an aging parent or
family member, as well as identifying resources available to assist older
adults.
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Swimming
Instruction
Mr. Grey Carter, MBA Assistant Coordinator
of Technology & Swim
Team Coach
By appointment—$100
Whether you swim for fitness, compete
in triathlons, or just want to be more comfortable in the water,
this is a great class for you. MBA’s own Head Swimming Coach
Grey Carter will analyze your stroke technique and teach you how
to get the most out of your swimming experience. Coach Carter has
more than 17 years of experience in the world of swimming. He has
taught Red Cross and YMCA swim classes and has students ranging
from infants to great-grandparents.
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Worth
Defending ~ Introduction to Self-Defense
7:00-9:00 p.m.,
Monday, Nov. 3
Currey Gymnasium, Multi-purpose Room
Ms. Susan Schwartz, MBA Parent and second-degree black belt
$25/person
If you ever need to defend yourself, or minimize the chance of becoming
a victim, consider this course. You will acquire the skills needed
for personal protection by learning the elements of situation awareness,
threat assessment, unharmed self-defense, and improvised weapons. Through
basic karate techniques, learn to avoid or escape an attacker. Wear
comfortable clothing and shoes.
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IT'S HISTORY |
Nashville
~ A Collection of Self-Portraits
7:00-8:30 p.m., October 18,
November 1, 15, & 29
Massey Building, Massey Commons
Mr. E. Thomas Wood, MBA Class of 1982, Journalist and Historian
$85/person
Tom Wood, co-editor of the multi-author book Nashville: An American
Self-Portrait (which Southern Living hailed as “a
monumental undertaking” and “a glorious tribute”),
shows how Nashvillians have retold the story of their city at key
moments in its history. Examining original newspapers and other artifacts
from as early as 1788, we’ll explore how Nashville has created
and re-created its image. The first session will survey portrayals
of the city during the century following its founding in 1780. The
next three will focus on “self-portraits” that emerged
during decades of vital change in Nashville’s fortunes: the
1880s, the 1930s, and the 1990s. Course fee includes a specially
created booklet on Nashville in the 1880s.
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TECHNOLOGICALLY SPEAKING |
Introduction
to eBay
7:00-8:30 p.m., Thursday Oct. 6 and Monday Oct.17
Wilson
Library, Computer Classroom
Mr. Grey Carter, MBA Assistant Coordinator
of Technology
$85/person
Do you have eBay envy when people talk about the great deals they
have found online? Would you like to get in on the action, but don't
know where to start? Do you have items that you no longer use or need?
I can help you turn those items into cash, market a new product, or
purchase items of interest. Let me give you a guided tour of another
kind of online trading! (Enrollment is limited to 12 people.)
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The
Power of the Written Word ~ Using Microsoft Word
7:00-8:30
p.m., Mondays, Oct. 3 & 10
Wilson Library, Computer
Classroom
Mr. Grey Carter, MBA Assistant Coordinator of
Technology
$85/person
Are you more comfortable using a typewriter than a computer to type
a letter? Do you want to increase your word processing skills or learn
the newest version of Microsoft Word? Learn the updated version of
Microsoft Word and increase your word processing skills by formatting
documents, making columns, mail merging, and using the Wizards. A working
knowledge of Microsoft Windows is needed. Enrollment for this class
is limited to 12 people.
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Waiting
to Excel ~ Using Microsoft Excel
7:00-8:30 p.m., Thursday,
Oct. 20 & Tuesday, Oct. 25
Wilson Library, Computer Classroom
Mr. Grey Carter, MBA
Assistant Coordinator of Technology
$85/person
If you need to know how to create spreadsheets, graphs, or databases
on your computer...look no further than this introductory class on
Microsoft Excel. Using a hands-on approach, you will learn the ins
and outs of Excel, including how to set up spreadsheets and use formulas
within them; how to create a database, and how to extract information
from it; and ways to utilize Excel for graph-making. Familiarity with
Microsoft Windows is necessary for this course. (Enrollment is limited
to 12 people.)
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Powerful
Presentations ~ The Power of PowerPoint
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Session One: Tuesdays, Oct. 4 & 11
Mr. Grey Carter,
MBA Assistant Coordinator of Technology
Session Two: Tuesday, Nov.
15 and Thursday, Nov. 17
Mr. Marc Ardisson, MBA Technology Department
Wilson Library,
Computer Classroom
$85/person
Whether for business or personal use, a PowerPoint presentation is the
most effective way to make your ideas come alive. This course will help
you use the computer to communicate your message to deliver the maximum
impact on your audience. Learn how to incorporate pictures, text, charts,
and graphs into your presentations for eye-catching and powerful results.
Registrants should be familiar with Microsoft Windows. (Enrollment limited
to 12 people.)
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Getting
the Most out of Your Digital Camera ~ Digital Photo Production
7:00-8:30
p.m., Tuesday, Oct.18 and Monday, Oct.24
Massey Computer Lab
Mr. Grey Carter, MBA Assistant Coordinator of Technology
$85/person
Max out your megapixels by learning to take unique photos with your digital
camera. In this class you will learn to use your camera's features, when
to apply a certain feature, and how to download and edit your digital
photos. Class is intended for the beginning to intermediate digital photographer.
We will be using Adobe Photoshop Elements. Bring your own camera
and really learn how to use it. (Enrollment limited to 12 people.)
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Who’s
the Boss: Man or Machine? ~ Regain Control of your Computer
7:00
- 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25 and Thursday, Oct. 27
Wilson Library, Computer Classroom
Mr. Marc Ardisson, MBA Technology Department
$85/person
Do pop-ups, lockups, errors, and constant rebooting make you frustrated
with your sluggish PC? Does concern about spam, adware, and spyware
infesting your computer keep you up at night? This course may save
you the price of a new computer. You will learn how to identify the
different types of unhealthy malware; how they affect your computer;
and the techniques for detection and removal. We'll also explore the
best practices to keep your computer running smoothly, quickly, and
efficiently.
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THE ART OF LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE |
Yeats
~ The Search for Perfection in Life and in Art
7:00-9:00
p.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, & 25
Wilson Library, Conference Room
Mr. Michael Kelly, Faculty, MBA English Department
$100/person
William Butler Yeats’ work stands as a colossus over late nineteenth
and early twentieth century literature. His experimentation with romanticism,
symbolism, and other movements was not the action of a dilettante; he
was never one to change styles to match the mode of the day. Rather,
this constant experimentation and reinvention were emblematic of his
desire to find the perfect vehicle of expression. In his life, Yeats
was many things to all men - a poet, a dramatist, a nationalist, a politician,
a lover, and a philosopher. These masks were worn in his quest for perfection
in life. In this informal class we will look at Yeats’ work in
three sections: his early years, his public life, and ending with his
poems of reflection and old age. No text required.
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Dostoevsky’s
Short Novels ~ A Glimpse of the Dark Side
8:00-9:00 p.m.,
Wednesdays, Oct. 12, 19, 26 & Nov. 2, 9
Wilson Library, Anne Potter Wilson Room
Dr. Sean Kinch, Faculty, MBA English Department
$100/person
Fyodor Dostoevsky was one of Russia's great tortured artists, a novelist
who knew firsthand what it meant to be one's own worst enemy. While
best known for Brothers Karamazov and Crime and Punishment,
he produced three shorter novels -- The Double, Notes
from Underground, and The Gambler. These novels explore
the psychology of alienation, paranoia, and addiction, while also revealing
the social and political turmoil of his time.
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Conversational
Spanish ~ Spanish for Review
6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays,
Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Nov. 1, 8
Wilson Library, Anne Potter
Wilson Room
Dr. Alice Springer, Faculty, MBA Foreign Language
Department
$100/person
Would you like to brush up on your high school Spanish, and feel more comfortable
speaking the language? This course is offered for those with rusty Spanish
who want a more structured way to increase fluency. The focus will be on
correct verb usage in both the present and past tenses. Not only will you
learn how to make those verbs say what you mean, you will actually be able
to use them in conversation! Bring any text you have used before, or are
currently using, and we will pull it all together.
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For More Information Contact
Pascha Swett • 369-5311
e-mail: swettp@montgomerybell.com
www.montgomerybell.com
Please register using the on-line registration form (call 369-5311 if you have difficulty doing so). Payment is not, however, taken electronically.
Please make checks payable MBA and mail to:
Montgomery Bell Academy
Attn: Pascha Swett
4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
Students must be enrolled and payment received seven days prior to the start of the class. Instructors cannot accept enrollment fees. No refunds given five days prior to the start date of the class.
Directions to MBA:
From 1-440, take the West End Avenue exit (Highway 70S) heading west. MBA is 1.25 miles down on the left. (Note: West End Avenue becomes Harding Road.) Just past the fire station, turn left onto the campus at the light at Cherokee.
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