Portland Parks & Recreation
Adult/High School: Group Classes & Ensembles
Orchestra String Orchestra age: 16 & up Why let the pros have all the fun? Make lasting musical friendships & hone playing skills while enjoying the glorious symphonic sound of great masterworks. This is a three-term course that runs October to June (see calendar on page 35). Prerequisite: at least two years instrumental study & reasonable sight-reading ability; prior ensemble or class experience is desirable. Thursday 7:15pm-8:45pm Zweben 1079382 10/5-12/14 $78 1080132 1/11-3/15 $78 4/5-6/7 $78
Recorder Recorder Level 1 age: 14 & up Find your Renaissance by learning this timeless instrument in the pleasure & comfort of a small group. Begin with note reading, fingering & simple songs to play. Students bring their own recorder (instructor suggests Aulos, Zenon or Yamaha brand). Both C (soprano, tenor) & F (alto, bass) recorders welcome. New beginners accepted in fall term. After October, players are welcome with equivalent experience & instructor permission. This is a three-term course that runs October to June (term calendar - page 35). Required Materials: Neuman Recorder Book 1 w/CD. Wednesdays 8pm-8:55pm Markham 1079372 10/4-12/6* $149 1080127 1/10-3/14 $149 4/4-6/6 $149
Recorder Level 3 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 & musicianship will develop. This is a three-term course that runs September to June (term calendar - page 35). Take two or more Neuman classes for $105 per term. Prerequisite: knowledge of all fingerings & intermediate part-reading skills. Wednesdays 7:35pm-8:30pm G. Neuman 1079373 9/27-12/6* $149 1080128 1/10-3/14 $149 4/4-6/6 $149 *Class starts one week before CMC fall term on Sept 27 & meets Thanksgiving week on Nov 22. No class October 18.
Advanced Recorder Ensemble age: 14 & up Sopranos, altos, tenors, bass, & great bass come together as a polished ensemble under the guidance of an instructor. Meet other enthusiasts & refine skills that enable playing as one. This is a three-term course that runs September to June (term calendar - page 35). Take two or more Neuman classes for $105 per term. Prerequisite:advanced ability on both C & F instruments & excellent sight-reading skills. Wednesdays 6:30pm-7:25pm P. Neuman 1079344 9/27-12/6* $134.10* 1080078 1/10-3/14 $149 4/4-6/6 $149
*Class starts one week before CMC fall term on Sept 27 & meets Thanksgiving week on Nov 22. No class October 4 or 18. Prorated for 9 meetings.
*Class meets Thanksgiving week on Nov 22
Contemporary Recorder (Level 2) age: 14 & up Reach beyond the Renaissance & re-discover favorites new & old from the 17th century & later. Exploration of styles such as classical, jazz & popular will deepen appreciation for this versatile instrument. This is a three-term course that runs October to June (term calendar - page 35). Prerequisite: knowledge of all fingerings & intermediate sight-reading. Wednesdays 7:05pm-8pm Markham 1079352 10/4-12/6* $149 1080084 1/10-3/14 $149 4/4-6/6 $149 *Class meets Thanksgiving week on Nov 22
Need-based scholarships available thanks to nonprofit support. Apply at CMC. Becas otorgadas por la organizaciรณn sin รกnimo de lucro, disponibles para personas de bajos recursos. Aplique en el CMC. Photo: Jim Garrison
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