MUS001 – Bagpipes for
Children
Thomas Downes
This class promotes
readiness, enjoyment, and actual performance skills appropriate for younger
students. Individual instruction and playing in a group. Practice chanter
(about $60) required.
Mondays 5:15 - 6:30 pm
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MUS002 – Bagpipes for Beginners: High School and
Adults
Thomas Downes
As described above for older
students. Individual instruction and playing in a group. Practice chanter
(about $60) required.
Mondays at Alder Manor 6:45 -
9:00 pm
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MUS003 – Bodhrán for Beginners
Joan DiBlasi
Beginning Bodhrán will emphasize the basic introductory skills
necessary to begin playing the bodhrán. This
includes holding the drum and stick, playing a basic beat to jigs and
reels, and distinguishing parts of tunes- the A part, B part and
occasionally C and D parts. As the weeks progress emphasis focuses on the
phrases of the tune. A CD of basic tunes used in the class will be given to
each student for practice at home.
Mondays 6:15 - 7:30 pm
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MUS004 – Intermediate Bodhrán
Joan DiBlasi
Intermediate Bodhrán will focus on a more dynamic approach to
playing by gaining better control of the stick, more clearly distinguishing
each part of the tune, introducing rolls and other ornaments to enhance the
tune. Jigs and reels will be emphasized. A CD of basic tunes used in the
class will be given to each student for practice at home
Mondays 7:45 - 9:00 pm
( If there is sufficient interest, the instructor will run
both levels concurrently.)
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MUS005 – Tin Whistle
for Beginners
Jerry O’Sullivan
Scales and basic
ornamentation, as well as advanced techniques developed through repertoire
to encourage students to play in a group situation. Tin whistle (about $10
- $15) required.
Mondays 6:15 - 7:30 pm
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MUS006 – Intermediate Tin Whistle
Jerry O’Sullivan
For students with some
experience playing the tin whistle, this course concentrates on developing
techniques and playing individually. Tin whistle (about $10 - $15)
required.
Mondays 7:45 - 9:00 pm
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for this course
MUS007 – Fiddle: Beginners & Advanced
Beginners
Bernadette Fee
Absolute Beginners:
No previous musical training is required. Students first learn to hold the
instrument and play a progression of notes building to simple tunes. Violin
required; may attend Advanced Beginners class
Mondays 5:30 -? pm
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Advanced Beginners:
This class is designed to reinforce proper bow and hand technique by
playing simple Irish dance tunes including jigs and Kerry polkas.
Mondays 6:00 – 7:15 pm
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MUS008 – Fiddle: Intermediate
Bernadette Fee
If you’ve been playing Irish
dance tunes for a while, this class will increase your repertoire and
develop tune ornamentation using reels, jigs, hornpipes, slip jigs and
more.
Mondays 7:15-8:30
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for this course
MUS009 – Guitar for
Beginners
Mary Coogan
This course focuses on basic
chords, strums, rhythm construction and fret work learning to play notes
and tunes.
Mondays 6:15 - 7:30 pm
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MUS010 – Intermediate Guitar
Mary Coogan
This course concentrates on
blending melodies using correct finger picking while learning the secrets
of good accompaniment.
Mondays 7:45 - 9:00 pm
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MUS011 – Piano Accordion for Beginners
Terry Feeley
Class starts with exercises
in the right hand leading to simple melodies followed by accompaniment with
the bass. Students will also learn to coordinate both hands and the bellows
in playing tunes. Students will also learn to read music.
Mondays 6:15 - 7:30 pm
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MUS011 – Piano Accordion Intermediate and
Beyond
Terry Feeley
Correct fingering, timing,
accenting, phrasing, chords, and basses will be taught. Faster tunes like
marches, jigs, polkas, and horn pipes will be explored.
Mondays 7:45 - 9:00 pm
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for this course
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