Music

M 0, M 1, M 2 Ukulele

All ukulele lessons will include:

Exercises to limber the fingers
Strumming patterns
Music Theory
Repertoire

M 0 Beginner's Ukulele

Goal:

Learn at least one song each lesson
Learn to tune the ukulele
Learn a few things about the ukulele, some history, the parts of the ukulele, including the names of the strings
Learn how to restring your ukulele

Pre-requisite: No previous ukulele experience required

Class limit: Max. 8

Class runs 12:00-1:00 once a week (Friday) for 8 weeks
Cost: $40

Class Notes: $3

What to bring to class:

1. A ukulele in the C6 tuning with preferably a low G

2. A ukulele tuner

Instructor: Shirley Miller

Start Date: See program schedule

Room: 3

M 1 Intermediate Ukulele

Goal:

1. To learn at least two songs each week

2. Learn some minor chords: am, em, dm, bm. Learn more major chords: including working on the Bb chord.

Prerequisites:

A. Know basic chords: C, G, D, F

B. Be able to tune your ukulele: C6 tuning (G C E A)

Class limit: Max. 8

Class runs 9:30-10:30 once a week (Friday) for 8 weeks
Cost: $40

Class Notes: $3

What to bring to class:

1. A ukulele in the C6 tuning with preferably a low G

2. A ukulele tuner

Instructor: Shirley Miller

Start date: See program schedule

Room: 3

M 2 Advanced Ukulele

Goal:

1: To color your music with 7th chords, diminished chords

2. Work on fingerpicking

Prerequisite: Know the basic chords and their relative minors

Class limit: Max. 8

Class runs 10:45-11:45 once a week (Friday) for 8 weeks

Cost: $40

Class Notes: $3

What to bring to class:

1. A ukulele in the C6 tuning with preferably a low G

2. A ukulele tuner

Instructor: Shirley Miller

Start date: See program schedule

Room: 3

A 6 Calligraphy

Over the 10 weeks, the Italic hand will be taught in detail with a section on handwriting improvement worked for those who want it. This is a beginners' course but adjusted to the levels of participants.

Pre-requisite: None

Class limit: 10
Class runs 11:15 - 1:15 once a week (Thursday) for 10 weeks
Cost: $100

Class Notes: $3

What to bring to class:

8 1/2 x 11 or larger notebook to practice and $4 to purchase a calligraphy pen from the instructor

Instructor: Helen Martin

Start Date: See program schedule

Room: 2

A 8 Introduction to Drawing

This is a basic introduction to drawing for beginners and everybody who wants to explore the classic approach to drawing. You will learn to focus on still-life and landscape drawing. You will be introduced to a range of techniques and skills. Students will explore the drawing process from the beginning to the final rendition.

Class Limit: 8

Class runs 1:30-3:30 once a week (Wednesday) for eight weeks

Cost: $80

Class notes: $3

Supplies to bring to class:

Bristol Book 9 x 12 or equivalent
Pencils 2B, 6B, 8B (any brand)
Charcoal Pencil Dark and a Charcoal Stick.

Instructor: Arthur Babiarz

Start Date: See program schedule

Room: 2

M7 Intermediate Piano Appreciation Group

A relaxed and informal group where you can play and share your love of piano.

Pre-requisite: Must be able to read music

What to bring: Any piano pieces you want to play!

Class runs 9:00 - 11:00 once a week (Thursday) for 8 weeks

Class Limit: 5

Cost: $80

Class Notes: $3

Instructor: Group

Start date: January 18, 2024

Room: 3

M8 Intermediate Piano

Students will learn techniques (scales, triads) and can choose their own pieces to play.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of piano, no beginner's please. Need to have a piano at home to practice on.

Class limit: 5

Class runs 9:30-11:00 once a week (Wednesday) for 8 weeks

Cost: $75

Class Notes: $3

Instructor: Mary Fraser

Start date: January 17, 2024

Room: 3

Community Centred College
for the Retired

Established in 1973

Learn for Fun, Teach for Pleasure!

Fine Arts and Music

Music

Fine Arts

A 6 Calligraphy

Community Centred College for the Retired

Established in 1973

Learn for Fun, Teach for Pleasure!

Fine Arts and Music

Music

Fine Arts

A 6 Calligraphy

Community Centred College
for the Retired