MUSIC AND DANCE

FREE Drop-in Dementia-Friendly DanceAbility Classes

Designed for those with memory loss and their care partners. Wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers welcome! Certified DanceAbility instructor, Denise Busch, will lead as we move to music, no need to know any steps. This improv approach to dance allows anyone to express themselves through movement. Participate individually, with a partner, or sit and watch.

Southwest Community Center

Tap Dance for Seniors

Participate in this exciting and lively American dance art experience. Help develop a sense of rhythm and body coordination, improve balance, and increase strength and flexibility while exploring steps and movement! From practicing proper warm-up techniques to exploring basic choreography, each class will instill confidence and encourage creativity. Have fun! Complexity of steps and choreography increases with each level.

Multnomah Arts Center

Instructor: Sue Ceswick

Tap I

Tu 10/3–12/5 10:00–11:00am

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Tap II

Tu 10/3–12/5 11:15am–12:15pm

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Hula Basics

$120

Adult Violin Group Lessons: Beginners

$132

Hawaiian dance is both a beautiful experience and an enjoyable way to include more movement into your routine. This art form combines foot placement and hip movement while meaningful hand gestures tell a story.

Charles Jordan Community Center

Instructor: Leinaala Slaughter

W 10/11–12/20 5:15 –6:15pm

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$20

Take the first steps to mastery. Start with the basics of technique, tone production and note reading. Apply these new skills to play simple melodies and accompaniments in a supportive, small group setting. This activity is open to ages 18 and up but gives priority to participants age 60 & up. Daily individual practice between classes is an important part of successful music instruction. Instrument rentals may be available from CMC. Indicate your need for an instrument at the time of registration or fill out our online rental request form at: communitymusiccenter.org/instruments

Community Music Center

Instructor: Erica Liebert

W 10/4–12/13 6:45–7:30pm

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$120

Drumming Together for Women

This is a class designed for those who identify as female to play together, no prior musical experience needed. Find freedom of expression through playing drums and percussion with others. Gain fundamental techniques while trying your hands on instruments such as djembes, ashikos, claves, bells, shakers, and more. Explore multi-part rhythms, including West African, Brazilian and contemporary beats, as well as plenty of time for drum circle games and free-form expression. Feel your sense of shared community and grow and infuse your spirit—a FUN time for all who attend! Instruments are provided by CMC for the class meetings. Open to ages teen through adult with priority to age 60 & up.

Community Music Center

Instructors: Kari Kjome

M 10/9, 11/13, 12/11 5:30–6:30pm $27

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Adult Cello Group: Beginners

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. The class will offer everything you need to play your first tunes and get your first swoons! Daily individual practice between classes is an important part of successful music instruction. This activity is open to ages 18 and up but gives priority to participants age 60 & up. Instrument rentals may be available from CMC. Indicate your need for an instrument at the time of registration or fill out our online rental request form at: communitymusiccenter.org/instruments

Community Music Center

Instructor: Jonathan Cheskin

F 10/6–12/15 2:00–2:50pm $120

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Recorder Group Lessons

Find your Renaissance by learning this timeless instrument in the pleasure and comfort of a small group. Begins with note reading, fingering and simple songs to play. Bring your own recorder (none provided); instructor suggests Aulos, Zenon or Yamaha brand). Both C (soprano, tenor) and F (alto, bass) recorders welcome. This class is open to all ages with priority to age 60 & up. Instructor may require materials not included in activity fee.

Community Music Center

Beginner

Instructor: Kara Lane

Tu 10/3–12/12 2:30–3:20pm $120

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Intermediate Players

Prerequisite: one year of group class study or the equivalent.

Instructor: Cindy Markham

W 10/4–12/13 6:45–7:45pm $120

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Waitlists work!

Join any waitlist for FREE and we’ll call you when a space opens up.

Plans change?

Withdraw from an activity or a waitlist if you’re no longer able to attend so we can offer your spot to someone else.

Music And Dance

Piano Group Lessons

Explore the elements of rhythm, melody and harmony in a comfortable small class setting. Learn to read music and play popular songs on a full-size pianos. Students need to have access to a piano or keyboard to practice at home—daily individual practice between classes is an important part of successful music instruction.

Community Music Center Instructor: Meg Currell

Beginning

There is a $18 fee for lesson book (Alfred Basic Adult All-in-one Piano Course) to purchase on the first day of class, not included in the activity fee.

Tu 10/3–12/5 12:00–12:50pm $120

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Continuing

This class uses the Alfred Basic Adult All-inone Piano Course. Call the CMC office (503823-3177) before registering to check pages reached to confirm the class is a good fit if you are new.

Tu 10/3–12/5 2:00–2:50pm $120

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W 10/4–12/6 1:00–1:50pm $120

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W 10/4–12/6 12:00–12:50pm $120

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Tu 10/3–12/5 1:00–1:50pm $120

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Music Theory

Would you like to know more about the fundamentals? Discover basic principles through the study of keyboard harmony, intervals, tonality, chord functions and progressions. Learn to analyze and better understand repertoire. Comprehension and performance ability will increase dramatically. Previous piano experience is not required, however the keyboard is used to demonstrate music theory concepts. Instructor may require materials not included in registration fee.

Community Music Center

Instructor: Timothy Van Cleave

W 10/4–12/13 2:30–3:30pm $120

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Continuing Group Piano: Virtual

For students continuing from Summer 2023.

Instructor: Meg Currell

M 10/2–12/4 3:00–4:00pm $20

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Th 10/5–12/7 11:00am–12:00pm

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Virtual classes will be using Zoom, a third-party application. Please be aware that you will need to agree to the terms of use for the third party application to participate in this class. There will be no additional fee associated with use of this application. Instructions and troubleshooting for this class and the third-party application will be emailed to you no later than 24 hours before the first class.