A = A class for adults (ages 13 and older)
Y = A class for youth (ages 12 and younger)
Y/A = A class for both adults and youth


 

BASICS OF DRUMMING MUS601
Jim Chambers

Tuesday, 5:30p – 6:30p
Starts: September 21 / Ends: October 26
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 17
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members

Y/A
For ages 8 and older

This class will introduce students of all ages to the fundamentals of percussion, starting with a rudiment structure and ultimately moving toward study on a drum set. The class will focus on handling sticks and proper technique, drum rolls, snare drum (students will use the instructor’s drum). Students will also learn a song and play it for family and friends.

Required Supplies:
A pair of drumsticks.


 

BEGINNING THE GREAT HIGHLAND BAGPIPE MUS602
Tampa Bay Pipes & Drums

Wednesday, 6p – 7p
Starts: September 22 / Ends: October 27
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 20
$60 for members / $72 for non-members

Y/A
For ages 12 and older

This class will include learning the scale, music notation and sight reading. Students will learn exercises and an introduction to playing embellishments.

Required Supplies:

Practice Chanter, Instruction Book: Beginning the Bagpipe by Sandy Jones

There are two vendors that the Tampa Bay Pipes & Drums use regularly to purchase these items: The British Shop and Tone Czar, Inc. It is recommended that you buy a plastic practice chanter; however there are more expensive wooden options available.


 

BEGINNING ACOUSTIC GUITAR MUS603
Richard Arnold

Tuesday, 5:15p – 6:15p
Starts: September 21 / Ends: October 26
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 17
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members

Y/A
For ages 9 and older

This introductory course will cover hand positions, scales, chords and other basic skills. Students must bring their own instrument.


 

INTERMEDIATE ACOUSTIC GUITAR MUS604
Richard Arnold

Thursday, 4p – 5:05p
Starts: September 23 / Ends: October 28
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 21
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members

Y/A
For ages 9 and older

This class is a continuation of the Beginning Guitar class. Students must exhibit basic skills on the guitar and should have a basic knowledge of music. Students must bring his or her instrument.


 

BEGINNING PRIMARY PIANO MUS605
Lynda Goetz

Tuesday, 3p – 4p
Starts: September 21 / Ends: October 26
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 17
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members

A
For ages 6-8

Students will study and learn the basic music theory, piano technique and play both new and familiar simple, age-appropriate songs on the keyboard. Students will need access to a keyboard for practice.


 

BEGINNING YOUTH PIANO MUS606
Richard Arnold

Tuesday, 4:15p – 5:05p
Starts: September 21 / Ends: October 26
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 17
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members

Y
For ages 9-12

This class will cover sound and pattern recognition, simple sight reading, scales and simple songs.


 

INTERMEDIATE PIANO MUS607
Richard Arnold

Thursday, 5:15p – 6p
Starts: September 23 / Ends: October 28
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 21
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members

Y/A
For ages 9 and older

Teacher’s recommendation required. This class is a continuation of the Beginning Piano class. Students must exhibit basic reading skills (g and f clef), rudimentary rhythms and play a simple piece with both hands together.


 

BEGINNING ADULT PIANO MUS608
Richard Arnold

Tuesday, 6:15p-7:05p
Starts: September 21 / Ends: October 26
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 17
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members

A
For ages 13 and older

This class will cover sound and pattern recognition, simple sight reading, scales and simple songs.


 

BEGINNING VIOLIN (AGES 5-7) MUS609
Terry Rejko

Wednesday, 4:45p – 5p
Starts: September 22 / Ends: October 27
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 20
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members

Y/A
For ages 5-7

This is a class for beginning violin, ages 5-7. We will learn how to properly hold the violin and bow, and the fundamentals of good sound production.  Students will learn beginning songs in a relaxed, happy atmosphere. Parents are welcome, provided there is enough space available. No prior knowledge of violin is required.


 

BEGINNING VIOLIN (AGES 8-10) MUS610
Terry Rejko

Wednesday, 5:30p – 6:45p
Starts: September 22 / Ends: October 27
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 20
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members

Y/A
For ages 8-10

This is a class for beginning violin, ages 8-10. We will learn how to properly hold the violin and bow, and the fundamentals of good sound production.  Students will learn beginning songs in a relaxed, happy atmosphere. Parents are welcome, provided there is enough space available. No prior knowledge of violin is required.


 

HISTORY OF BLUES MUS611
Ken Slicer

Wednesday, 6p – 8p
Starts: September 22 / Ends: October 27
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 20
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members

A
For ages13 and older

We will discuss the history of Blues music and the importance that it has from an historical standpoint. The class will be supported by CDs of this music, where it began and is today, from Field Hollers to sophisticated electronics. This is a mirror of US History and as such provides us with an understanding of our roots.


 

NEW HORIZONS BEGINNING BAND MUS612
Helen Michaelson

Thursday, 10a – 12p
Starts: September 23 / Ends: October 28
6-week course
Registration Deadline: September 21
$50 for members / $55 for non-members

A
For ages 13 and older

This program was developed to create an entry point to group music-taking for adult beginners and a comfortable re-entry point for adults who played music in school and would like to resume. This class introduces the basics of learning to play a band instrument.  We will study musical terms and beginning concepts of music such as scales, correct fingerings breathing and you might end up having fun!  If you need help selecting an instrument, contact Helen Michaelson at 269-1310 ext.205

 Required Supplies:

A band instrument: One of the following: flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, French horn, euphonium, trombone, tuba, bells, drums

Standard of Excellence for the Individual Instrument by Bruce Pearson