Standard Jazz and Improvization

This class welcomes those interested in learning learning and developing improvisation skills in the context of the great Jazz Standards of the American SongBook. Led by Bear Irwin.

Dates: 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 (9 sessions)
Time: 8 –9 pm
Prerequisites: Open to any age, comfortable with your instrument. Welcoming of those on winds, brass, strings, piano, bass, drum, and guitar.

Community String Ensemble

Community String Ensemble is a time for string players of all ages and abilities to play music with friends. Led by Emily Sunderman.

Dates: Fridays: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 (6 classes)
Time: 4:00–5:30 pm
Tuition: Free
Prerequisites: All ages and levels

Previous classes

Fall Youth Chorus

A fun chorus experience for young people ages 9-13, grades 4-8.  If you have a child who loves to sing or wants to learn how to make music using their voice in the company of friends, this class is for you. Led by Ali Gibson.

Dates: Thursdays 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17 (6 classes) + Sunday 10/20 (World Singing Day Concert)
Time: Thursdays 5-6:30 pm; Sunday at 1 pm
Tuition: $150
Prerequisites: Ages 9-13 and a love of singing

Synth Lessons

This class starts from the ground up, learning about wave shapes, harmonics and the overtone series and how understanding the guts of a synthesizer can teach us more about how we hear and think about music, recording, and the world around us. Led by Adam Schatz

Date: Friday 11/8 (First session)
Time: 5-8 pm
Tuition: $75
Prerequisites: None

Introduction to Music Theory for Adults

This course is designed for adult learners to develop and apply music theory skills for analyzing music and/or for songwriting. Led by Sarah Trouslard.

Dates: Thursdays 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 (6 classes)
Time: 1-1:45 pm
Tuition: $150
Prerequisites: 18+, basic music reading skills

Holiday Youth Chorus

A fun chorus experience for young people ages 9-13, grades 4-8.  If you have a child who loves to sing or wants to learn how to make music using their voice in the company of friends, this class is for you. Holiday and Solstice-themed music will be introduced. Led by Ali Gibson.

Dates: Thursdays 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/19 (5 classes) + post class performance on 12/19
Time: Thursdays 5:15-7 pm; Dec. 5 class will be 5:30 - 7 pm; Dec. 19 class will be followed by an information concert from 7-8pm
Tuition: $125
Prerequisites: Ages 9-13 and a love of singing

Ukulele jam for adults

Join Ukulele Jam to learn the basics of the ukulele and have fun playing with fellow musicians. Led by Rodrigo Placencia.

Dates: 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 (6 sessions)
Time: 7:30 –8:45 pm
Prerequisites: 18+, no experience necessary