2024-25 MCMC Group Classes
Join us at MCMC for group classes this year. Group classes are a great way to join in community around music. We look forward to adding new classes as we go, so please continue to check back here!
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
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
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