GROUP CLASSES & ENSEMBLES —

ADULT & INTERGENERATIONAL

Community String Orchestra | Age 16 & up

Make lasting musical friendships; hone playing skills while enjoying the glorious symphonic sound of great masterworks. Online enrollment is limited to prior participants. New students enroll by calling or visiting CMC. Prerequisite: at least 2 years of instrumental study, reasonable sight-reading ability, and ability to shift to forth position. Some ensemble or class experience desirable.

W 10/4-12/13 7:15-8:45pm

$80 1157771 Ehrlich

Cello Ensemble: Intermediate - Advanced Age 16 & up

A group of violins and violas is beautifully complete, with melody, harmony and a rich repertoire. Develop skills to hold your own while playing well with others. Find your technique, all under the guidance of an instructor. Prerequisite: min. three years of group instruction or equivalent.

Tu 10/3-12/12 7:00-7:50pm

$132 1157765 Cheskin

Recorder Ensemble | Age 14 & up

Enter the next level of the instrument’s repertoire. Explore more challenging pieces, play two or more sizes in an ensemble where technique and musicianship will develop. Sopranos, altos, tenors, bass and great bass come together as a polished ensemble under the guidance of an instructor. Meet other enthusiasts; refine skills that enable playing as one. There will be opportunity for some to sing play reed and string instruments. Technique and ornamentation will be discussed. Prerequisite: Intermediate ability on C or F instruments (knowledge of all fingerings) and have ability to sight-read and maintain a rhythmically independent part.

Intermediate

$120 1157865 G. Neuman Advanced Th

$120 1157864 P. Neuman

Community Chorus | Age 18 & up

Join this long-standing, medium-sized, non-audition community choir, affectionately known as the Francis Street Singers, to rehearse and perform repertoire spanning nearly 500 years. Create beautiful harmony with new friendships. Prerequisite: Knowledge of tone production, sight-reading, familiarity with part singing. Prior choir experience helpful.

Tu 10/3-12/12 6:30-8:30pm

$80 1157658 Edson

Fiddling | Age 13 & up

Students learn about and perform styles of folk music that broadly represent the North American string music tradition. To include Old-time, Bluegrass, Celtic, Swing, and more. Prerequisite: At least three years playing your instrument, ability to plays scales in a few keys, name notes, play in time and ensemble playing. For any questions please contact CMC Coordinator at: (503) 679-5879.

Tu 10/3-12/12 6:30-7:30pm

$110 1157667 Dammann

Cello Adult Group Lessons | Age 16 & up

Explore the rich tones of the instrument first hand in a supportive setting. Get a start or refresher on tuning, tone production, bowing and fingering. Play your first tunes and get your first swoons! Beginning: See Life-Long Music section, page xx

Continuing from Summer

Tu 10/3-12/12 6:00-6:50pm

$132 1157764 Cheskin

• Daily practice between classes is an important part of successful music instruction.

• Instructor has the final say on whether a student meets prerequisites.

• Some materials (books) may be required.