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MUSIC
Fall 2008
Black Gospel Chorus (United Methodist Church)
Russian Music EC 9KTD)
Chorus Emeritus EC
(KTD)
Marin Men’s Chorus EC
(St. Stephen's)
Community Ed Flute Choir EC
(KTD)
Piano Classes for
Beginners to Advanced (KTD)
Instant Piano for Hopelessly
Busy People (KTD)
Piano by Ear: What Pro Musicians Won’t Tell You
(KTD)
Harmonica Workshops: Double Your Fun (KTD)
Healthy Harmonica: Tunes and Rhythms (KTD)
Very Beginning Blues Harmonica (KTD)
Russian Music
Enjoy and learn about Russian composers with Alexander Vereshagin, one of the Soviet Union’s
premier musicians and currently Music Director and Conductor of the Russian Chamber Orchestra in San Francisco.
New and returning students are always welcome.
For course listed below:
- Alexander Vereshagin
- 7 Fridays, 12:10-2pm
- Oct. 24-Dec. 5 (No class Nov. 28)
- Kentfield Campus, Fine Arts 72
- Fee $64
Fall 2
- Modest Mussorgsky
- Oct. 24-Dec.5
- Course #85098 EC
Black Gospel Chorus
Learn to sing the true soul music! Open to all adults who love to sing. No experience or sight
reading skills necessary. The songs will be taught by rote. Join with us to sing, clap and move in the vocal traditions
of black gospel music. It will be challenging and tremendous fun! Please bring a recording device if possible.
The final evening will feature an in-class performance in a completely safe and supportive environment. For course
information please call 415.485.0569.
Dr. Helen J.H. Stephens, a renowned choral director who has
taught at colleges throughout Northern California, is the director of the Lighthouse Singers of Marin County, and
founded the Northern California Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America.
For each course listed below:
- 7-8:30pm
- United Methodist Church
- 9 Ross Valley Dr., San Rafael
Fall 1
- 7 Thursdays, Sept. 4-Oct. 16
- Fee $75
- Course #85093
Fall 2
- 6 Thursdays, Oct. 23-Dec. 4
- (No class Nov. 27)
- Fee $69
- Course #85094
Another course of interest . . .
Unspoken Dimensions: The Impact of Music in Film
is listed under Film Appreciation.
Chorus Emeritus
If you like to sing or think you would like to sing in a mixed chorus, join us! We have a friendly,
relaxed group of singers who sing a wide variety of music: show tunes, popular, folk, classical, spirituals, etc.
During Spring Quarter, in April and May, we will perform at retirement and convalescent facilities. There are no
auditions. We ask for $25 to buy new music and to pay our talented accompanist.
For each course listed below:
- Philip Hildreth
- Kentfield Campus, Fine Arts 72
Fall 1
- 7 Thursdays, 3:10-5pm
- Sept. 4-Oct. 16
- Fee $49
- Course #85099 EC
Fall 2
- 6 Thursdays, 3:10-5pm
- Oct. 23-Dec. 4 (No class Nov. 27)
- Fee $42
- Course #85100 EC
Marin Men’s Chorus
Open to all men who want to sing, regardless of residence. Repertoire is primarily popular standards. Performances
are included and will be scheduled. The instructor will collect an additional $35 at the first class meeting for
materials/accompanist fees.
Don Miller, Ph.D., has forty years of choral singing experience
under the batons of masters such as Seiji Ozawa and Robert Shaw. He brings a broad knowledge of choral music from
classical to jazz.
For each course listed below:
- St. Stephen’s Church
- 3 Bayview Ave., Belvedere
- Fee $37
Fall 1
- 6 Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30pm
- Sept. 9-Oct. 14
- Course #85101 EC
Fall 2
- 7 Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30pm
- Oct. 21-Dec. 2
- Course #85102 EC
Piano Classes for
Beginners to Advanced
Piano instruction in both classical and popular music (chords and melody) is offered in a relaxed,
supportive and friendly environment. You will have your own upright piano in the classroom.
Section A (Tuesdays, 7:40-9pm) for those with little or no knowledge of the piano.
Section B (Tuesdays, 6:10-7:30pm) assumes the student has knowledge of note reading and basic piano skills.
Section C (Thursdays, 6:10-7:30pm) is for students who can proficiently play and count, hands together, pieces
of moderate difficulty.
Section D (Thursdays, 6:10-7:30pm) is for the more advanced student. Emphasis is
on musical interpretation and expression.
Students will be required to buy music at an approximate cost of $25.
To sign up for Piano Class, use the course number below. Students should attend the section that matches their
ability. If you are new to the course or are unsure of your placement, call the instructor at 415.259.8348.
Marcia Bauman, Ph.D. (Eastman) is an award winning composer
and pianist, and has taught at Stanford University and the Eastman School of Music.
For each course listed above:
Times as above
Kentfield Campus, Fine Arts 188
Fall 1
- 7 Tuesdays & 7 Thursdays
- Sept. 2-Oct. 16
- Fee $80
- Course #85105
Fall 2
- 7 Tuesdays & 6 Thursdays
- Oct. 21-Dec. 4 (No class Nov. 27)
- Fee $74
- Course #85106
Instant Piano for Hopelessly
Busy People
This workshop will start you down the road to years of musical enjoyment! Rather than focusing
on traditional note-by-note instruction, this class starts you out on chords and teaches you all the chords you
need to play any song. Then you can perfect your technique at home using an exclusive CD designed by the instructor.
Robert Laughlin created the one-day piano workshop in 1982, and it is now used by more than 300 teachers and 100,000
students.
If you can find middle C and know the meaning of Every Good Boy Does Fine, you already know enough to enroll in
this workshop. If not, click here, or call 415.485.9318 and ask for a free piano preparation pamphlet.
The materials fee covers workbook and CD for on-going home use.
- Robert Laughlin
- Saturday, 9am-12:30pm
- Oct. 18
- Kentfield Campus, Fine Arts 177
- Fee $60 (Includes $25 materials fee)
- Course #85107
Piano by Ear: What Pro Musicians Won’t Tell You
Contrary to popular belief, anyone can learn to play by ear. This workshop shows you the inside
secrets professional piano players use (but never reveal). You'll learn how to pick tunes right out of your head.
In addition, you will learn how to get songs off the radio (think of the money you'll save on sheet music). You'll
even learn how to transpose.
This workshop goes beyond mere “ear training.” In this class, you'll obtain information found nowhere else, and
you'll be picking out tunes by ear--with both hands--from the very first day.
Open to musicians (not just piano players) who have a basic understanding of chord theory. Beginners should take
“Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People” as a prerequisite.
The materials fee covers workbook and CD for on-going home use.
- Robert Laughlin
- Saturday, 2-5:30pm
- Oct. 18
- Kentfield Campus, Fine Arts 177
- Fee $60 (Includes $25 materials fee)
- Course #85108
Harmonica Workshops: Double Your Fun
No previous ability to read or play music is needed for either class. You will need a C major diatonic harmonica.
Harmonicas will be available in class for $10. CD and handouts are included in the materials fee.
Questions? Call the instructor at 707.987.0165.
Dave Broida is a teacher and performer with over 20 years of
experience who loves to share music, especially with those who don’t consider themselves musical.
Take both of the following harmonica workshops at a reduced fee of $75 (Includes $25 materials fee). Use course #85109.
For both workshops listed below:
- Dave Broida
- Monday, Oct. 6
- Kentfield Campus, Fine Arts 177
Healthy Harmonica: Tunes and Rhythms
Breathing is our foundation when playing the harmonica. We will take the simplest of pop, folk
and blues rhythms and melodies and invigorate them with simple, but powerful, easy-to-earn techniques to make any
song deeply expressive!
- 6:10-7:45pm
- Fee $39 (Includes $13 materials fee)
- Course #85110
Very Beginning Blues Harmonica
Got da’blues? Beginning Blues Harmonica will get you jammin’ the blues immediately! Our emphasis
will be on playing and having fun as you are introduced to many of the tricks and techniques to make the harmonica
cry, laugh, wail and scream!! If you love the blues, this is the class for you.
- 8-10pm
- Fee $44 (Includes $14 materials fee)
- Course #85111
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