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CMC Classes and Lessons for Spring 2014

Spring Term Dates: 3/31 - 6/12

Check out our list below of beginning and continuing classes and lessons for preschool, youth, and adult, and join in! See our business hours for the holidays at www.communitymusiccenter.org, then give us a call - 503-823-3177.

Download our Spring Newsletter (PDF)  with these course listings plus our concert & events calendar and more, or View or download our full school-year catalog for detailed course descriptions.

Note: Continuing/returning students from Winter 2014, see automatic re-enrollment.

CMC Class Calendar

Winter Term ending dates:

Group Classes: March 10 - 15 is the last regular week - make-up week is March 17 - 22 (ask your instructor if you have a make-up)

Private Lessons: March 17 - 22 is the last week for private lessons (there is no make-up week for private lessons)

Spring Term: all classes and lessons resume the week of March 31 - April 5.

See our School Calendar and FAQs about Make-ups and Automatic Rollovers for more information.

Visit our website for more information: www.CommunityMusicCenter.org.  Read all about PP&R's new online registration system at: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/60624.

Spring 2014 Class List

Youth - Preschool

Creepers & Toddlers Explore! age: 6 - 23 months

Increase awareness of basic musical elements including pitch, rhythm & tempo through songs, movement, listening & more. Develop aural responsiveness & social skills in a playtime environment through early childhood music education techniques. $90/10 classes.

10526 Tu 10am-10:45am 4/1-6/3 Sinell

1003499 W 9:15am-10am 4/2-6/4 Conway

1003508 F 10am-10:45am 4/4-6/6 Sinell

1003509 Sa 10am-10:45am 4/5-6/7 Pazienza

Exploring Together! age: 2 - 3.5

It’s musical playtime for kids! Develop self-expression, creativity & learning skills through songs, games, movement & use of instruments using methods such as Orff, Kodaly & Dalcroze. Parents/caregivers participate, too, cultivating ‘harmonious’ interactions.
$90/10 classes.

10529 Tu 9:15am-10am 4/1-6/3 Sinell

1003510 W 10am-10:45am 4/2-6/4 Conway

1003511 F 9:15am-10am 4/4-6/6 Sinell

1003512 F 11am-11:45am 4/4-6/6 Sinell

1003514 Sa 9:15am-10am 4/5-6/7 Pazienza

Launch Pad To Learning age: 3.5 - 5

Blast off into sounds & creativity! Develop cognitive, social & musical skills through methods such as Orff, Kodaly & Dalcroze. Songs, games & movement activate body & mind. Play easy percussion & melody instruments! Caregiver remains in building during class. $90/10 classes.

1003498 Tu 11am-11:45am 4/1-6/3 Sinell

1003518 W 11am-11:45am 4/2-6/4 Conway

1003519 F 1pm- 1:45pm 4/4-6/6 Sinell

1003520 Sa 11am-11:45am 4/5-6/7 Pazienza

Youth - School Age

Basic Skills for students in Kindergarten age: 5 - 6
Continuing from Winter - no prior experience necessary to join!   $98/10 weeks

10511 M 3pm- 3:40pm Wagner

1003984 Tu 2:45pm- 3:25pm Sinell

Basic Skills for students in Kindergarten or 1st grade age: 5 - 7
Continuing from Winter - no prior experience necessary to join!  $98/10 weeks

1003767 Th 3:45pm- 4:25pm Wagner

1003769 Sa 2pm- 2:40pm Wagner

Voice Group Lessons for students in grades 4 - 6 age: 9 - 12
Continuing from Winter - no prior experience necessary to join! $98/10 weeks

1003998 Tu 3:30pm- 4:15pm Briscoe

Voice Group Lessons for students in grades 6 - 8 age: 11 - 14
Continuing from Winter - no prior experience necessary to join! $98/10 weeks

1003999 Tu 4:30pm- 5:15pm Briscoe

The Center Singers - Youth Choir  for students in grades 3 - 8 age: 8 - 13
Continuing from Winter - no prior experience necessary to join! $82/10 weeks

1004002 Sa 10am-11am Edson

On My Way With Basic Skills 5 - 6 for students with prior experience only- call us!

Music Skills Level I-III 7 - 13 for students with prior experience only- call us!

Suzuki Group Classes - Violin, Cello Age 5 - 18 for students with prior experience only- call us!

Group Piano Lessons Age 6 - 14 for students with prior experience only- call us!

String Orchestra Levels I - III Age 6 - 16 for students with prior experience only- call us!

Center Singers Ensemble Age 11 - 15 for students with prior experience only- call us!

Guitar Group Lessons Level I & II Age 8 -18 for students with prior experience only- call us!

Multi-Generational

Drum Circle Family & Friends age: 3 & Up

Discover the experience of connecting with community through music & rhythm by creating new patterns from your own imagination. Uncover your inner composer through a variety of group games while playing different hand drums & percussion instruments. Fee: $5 child/$8 adult/$15 Family

1003990 Sa 4/2 1:30pm- 2:30pm Kjome

1003995 Sa 5/10 1:30pm- 2:30pm Kjome

Adults

Below are continuing courses from Winter accepting new students with prior experience- call us!

Community String Orchestra 

Violin Group Lessons Level 1

Violin Ensemble

Cello Group Lessons Level 1& 3

Cello Ensemble

Recorder Level 1 - 3

Advanced Recorder Ensemble conti

Renaissance Wind & Loud Wind Bands

Renaissance Song

Collegium Musicum

Guitar Group Lessons Level I

Guitar Ensemble

Voice Group Lessons Level I

Madrigal Singing

Francis Street Singers Community Choir

Piano Group Lessons Level 1 & 2

Music Theory for Piano