Rosewood Music Program

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is offering group classes and private music lessons at Rosewood Initiative (Southeast 162nd Avenue and Stark Street in Portland, Oregon). The program, funded by a grant from the City of Portland, currently provides full scholarship for instrumental instruction to school-age youth in East Portland, with preference to students in school programs in the districts of Centennial, David Douglas, Reynolds, and Parkrose. Instrument loans and other support is provided by the Community Music Center, Inc. For more information visit: RosewoodInitiative.org

ROSEWOOD INITIATIVE 16126 Southeast Stark Street Portland, Oregon 97233

Open by appointment Parking: Lot in front of building Bus Lines: #20 (SE Stark), #74 (SE 162nd) Max: Blue line (stops at SE 162nd and E Burnside) Call Tri-Met at 503-238-RIDE Rosewood is wheelchair accessible.

Administration for Music at Rosewood by Community Music Center

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INSTRUMENT LESSONS

Strings (except guitar) | Age 6-18

Winds | Age 10-18

Thrive with customized instruction. Build the skills and abilities needed to enjoy music as a participant, gaining self-confidence and developing self-expression.

Virtual or In-Person

All lessons are currently virtual (via Zoom). In-person lessons may be available in the future.

Enrollment Process

Use the application below to be put on a waiting list for an opening. Placement with an instructor depends on openings that are available at the time you apply. • Online: Use activity code 1143779 • Paper Applications in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Cambodian available at:

portland.gov/parks/community-music-center

Lessons are scheduled between instructor and student at a mutually agreeable day and time, as verbally confirmed. Your instructor may require materials not included in registration fee. All lessons are 30 minutes weekly. Suzuki, traditional, hybrid, and other instructional methods are used, depending on the instructor. Daily individual practice between classes is a required part of successful music instruction.

Instruments

Instrument rentals may be available—indicate your need for an instrument at the time of pre-registration or fill out our online rental request form.

Group Music Classes

Creative, engaging, and community-building. Students will explore the basics of technique, theory, and sight reading by playing together in a welcoming ensemble setting. Class materials will be provided by the teacher at no extra charge. Participants are encouraged to attend at minimum 8 sessions per term. High level of attendance is expected. Class will be taught in both English and Spanish. All languages spoken are welcome. No previous experience required.

Guitar Circle | Age 17 & up

F 4/1-6/3

FREE 1143768 6:00-6:45pm

Ukulele Circle I | Age 7-9

F 4/1-6/3

FREE 1143770 4:00-4:45pm

Ukulele Circle (Term 2) | Age 9-12

F 4/1-6/3 5:00-5:45pm

FREE 1143769

This full-scholarship music lesson program is a service of Portland Parks & Recreation, with major funding provided by a grant from the City of Portland and is supported by the nonprofit Rosewood Initiative, the Wintz Family Foundation, and Community Music Center, Inc.