A = A class for adults (ages 13 and older)
Y = A class for youth (ages 12 and younger)
Y/A = A class for both adults and youth

BASICS OF DRUMMING MUS 701
Jim Chambers
Tuesday, 5:30p – 6:30p
Starts: November 9 / Ends: December 14
6-week course
Registration Deadline: November 5
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members
Y/A For ages 8 and older

This class will introduce students of all ages to the fundamentals of percussion, starting with a rudiment structure and ultimately moving toward study on a drum set. The class will focus on handling sticks and proper technique, drum rolls, snare drum (students will use the instructor’s drum). Students will also learn a song and play it for family and friends.

Required Supplies:

A pair of drumsticks.

BEGINNING THE GREAT HIGHLAND BAGPIPE MUS 702
Tampa Bay Pipes & Drums
Wednesday, 6p – 7p
Starts: November 10 / Ends: December 15
5-week course
Registration Deadline: November 8
$50 for members / $60 for non-members
Y/A For ages 12 and older

This class will include learning the scale, music notation and sight reading. Students will learn exercises and an introduction to playing embellishments.

Required Supplies:

Practice Chanter, Instruction Book: Beginning the Bagpipe by Sandy Jones

There are two vendors that the Tampa Bay Pipes & Drums use regularly to purchase these items: The British Shop and Tone Czar, Inc. It is recommended that you buy a plastic practice chanter; however there are more expensive wooden options available.

BEGINNING ACOUSTIC GUITAR MUS 703
Richard Arnold
Tuesday, 5:15p – 6:15p
Starts: November 9 / Ends: December 16
6-week course
Registration Deadline: November 5
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members
Y/A For ages 9 and older

This introductory course will cover hand positions, scales, chords and other basic skills. Students must bring their own instrument.

 THIS CLASS IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

INTERMEDIATE ACOUSTIC GUITAR MUS 704
Richard Arnold
Thursday, 4p – 5:05p
Starts: November 11 / Ends: December 16
6-week course
Registration Deadline: November 9
$56.25 for members / $62.50 for non-members
Y/A For ages 9 and older

This class is a continuation of the Beginning Guitar class. Students must exhibit basic skills on the guitar and should have a basic knowledge of music. Students must bring his or her instrument.

BEGINNING PRIMARY PIANO MUS 705
Lynda Goetz
Wednesday, 4:30p – 5:30p
Starts: November 10 / Ends: December 15
6-week course
Registration Deadline: November 8
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members
Y For ages 6-8

Students will study and learn the basic music theory, piano technique and play both new and familiar simple, age-appropriate songs on the keyboard. Students will need access to a keyboard for practice.

BEGINNING YOUTH PIANO MUS 706
Richard Arnold
Tuesday, 4:15p – 5:05p
Starts: November 9 / Ends: December 14
6-week course
Registration Deadline: November 5
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members
Y For ages 9-12

This class will cover sound and pattern recognition, simple sight reading, scales and simple songs.

 THIS CLASS IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

INTERMEDIATE PIANO MUS 707
Richard Arnold
Thursday, 5:15p – 6p
Starts: November 11 / Ends: December 16
5-week course
Registration Deadline: November 9
$56.25 for members / $62.50 for non-members
Y/A For ages 9 and older

Teacher’s recommendation required. This class is a continuation of the Beginning Piano class. Students must exhibit basic reading skills (g and f clef), rudimentary rhythms and play a simple piece with both hands together.

BEGINNING VIOLIN (AGES 5-7) MUS 709
Terry Rejko
Wednesday, 4:45p – 5p
Starts: November 10 / Ends: December 15
6-week course
Registration Deadline: November 8
$67.50 for members / $75 for non-members
Y For ages 5-7

This is a class for beginning violin, ages 5-7. We will learn how to properly hold the violin and bow, and the fundamentals of good sound production.  Students will learn beginning songs in a relaxed, happy atmosphere. Parents are welcome, provided there is enough space available. No prior knowledge of violin is required.

BEGINNING VIOLIN (AGES 8-10) MUS 710
Terry Rejko
Wednesday, 5:30p – 6:45p
Starts: November 10 / Ends: December 15
5-week course
Registration Deadline: November 8
$56.25 for members / $62.50 for non-members
Y For ages 8-10

This is a class for beginning violin, ages 8-10. We will learn how to properly hold the violin and bow, and the fundamentals of good sound production.  Students will learn beginning songs in a relaxed, happy atmosphere. Parents are welcome, provided there is enough space available. No prior knowledge of violin is required.