MUSIC Spring 2008 Russian Music: Rachmaninov EC (KTD) Chorus Emeritus EC (KTD) Marin Men's Chorus EC (Belvedere) Community Ed Flute Choir EC (KTD) Piano Classes for Beginners to Advanced (KTD) Russian Music: Rachmaninov 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. This quarter we will focus on the music of Rimsky-Korsakov. The instructor will lecture and perform excerpts on piano. New and returning students are always welcome. Alexander Vereshagin 7 Tuesdays, 12:10-2pm Mar. 25-May 13 (No class Apr. 8) Kentfield Campus, Fine Arts 177 Fee $64 Course #8252 EC Return to top 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. Philip Hildreth 7 Thursdays, 3:10-5pm Mar. 27-May 15 (No class Apr. 10) Kentfield Campus, Fine Arts 72 Fee $49 Course #8253 EC Return to top 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. 7 Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30pm Mar. 25-May 13 (No class Apr. 8) St. Stephen's Church 3 Bayview Ave., Belvedere Fee $37 Course #8254 EC Return to top Community Ed Flute Choir Flutists! Dust off your instruments! In this opportunity for intermediate-level flutists to play in an ensemble, we will sample a smorgasbord of music, including Bizet, Gluck, Bach and La Primavera, a tango by Christopher Caliendo. If you know your scales up to three sharps and three flats, please bring your flute and be ready to play. Music will be provided. Alto and bass flutes most welcome along with the regular flute and piccolo! Our last class will be a recital. Please bring a music stand. Judy Phillips, M.A., has led the Golden Gate Flute Choir for two years and is a former member of Sacramento and Marin Symphonies. 7 Saturdays, 10am-12noon Mar. 29-May 17 (No class Apr. 12) Kentfield Campus, Fine Arts 177 Fee $65 (Includes $2 materials fee) Course #8256 EC Return to top 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, 7:40-9pm) 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 415.459.3304. Marcia Bauman, Ph.D. (Eastman) is an award winning composer and pianist, and has taught at Stanford University and the Eastman School of Music. Times as above 7 Tuesdays & 7 Thursdays Mar. 25-May 15 (No class Apr. 8 & 10) Kentfield Campus, Fine Arts 188 Fee $80 Course #8258 Return to top

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