Beyond Beginning Strings

Teacher: Sharyn Peterson

8:15am-9:10am Thurs., 55 minutes

at Inspire Sedro Woolley

Ages 10-Adult

Open to Adults that have a student in the

 

This class is for anyone with at least one full year of experience on a stringed instrument. These instruments are Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass. We will build on the basic foundations of string playing and focus on technique and concert music. This class meets for 1 hour a week, and practice at home is required. For instrument rentals I recommend Bellingham WindWorks. 

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REQUIRED BOOK: 

Sound Innovations for Strings Book 2 - for your particular instrument.

Books are available on Amazon or at the local music store.

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Prerequisite: 

Student must have taken & passed Beginning Strings.  To pass Beginning Strings, one must be able to:

*Play the D Major Scale

*Play 4/4, 3/4, 2/4 time

*Play whole notes, half notes, quarter notes and eighth notes.

Yearlong Class

Beginning Strings

Teacher: Sharyn Peterson

9:15am-10:10am Thurs, 55 minutes

at Inspire Sedro Woolley

Ages 10-Adult

Open to Adults that have a student in the program.

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This class is for anyone with little to no experience in music and who wants to learn a stringed instrument. These instruments are Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass. We will learn the basic foundations of string playing including playing with and without the bow. This class meets for one a hour a week, and practice at home is required.

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REQUIRED BOOK: 

Sound Innovations Strings Book 1 - for your particular instrument.

Books are available on Amazon or at the local music store.

 

For instrument rentals I recommend Bellingham WindWorks. 

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Note: 

9 year olds may join Beginning Band if they can 

*Tune their own instrument

*Play the D Major Scale

*Play 4/4, 3/4, 2/4 time

*Play whole notes, half notes, quarter notes & eighth notes.

*Have also taken previous lessons on their instrument.

Yearlong Class

Beyond Beginning Band

Teacher: Malcolm Peterson

10:15am-11:10am Thurs., 55 minutes

at Inspire Sedro Woolley

Ages 10-Adult

Open to Adults that have a student in the program.

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This class is for anyone with at least one full year of experience on a wind instrument. The recommended instruments are Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Baritone, Tuba and percussion; you may choose another instrument with instructor permission. We will build on the basic foundations of playing and focus on technique and concert music. This class meets for 1 hour a week, and practice at home is required.

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REQUIRED BOOK: 

Essential Elements for Band  Book 2 - for your particular instrument.  

Get the book for your particular instrument.  Books are available on Amazon.

 

For instrument rentals I recommend Bellingham WindWorks. 

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Prerequisite: 

Student must have taken & passed Beginning Band. 

To pass Beginning Band, one must be able to:

*Play the B Scale

*Play 4/4, 3/4, 2/4 time

*Play whole notes, half notes, quarter notes and eighth notes.

Yearlong Class

Beginning Band

Teacher: Malcolm Peterson

11:15am-12:10pm Thurs, 55 minutes

at Inspire Sedro Woolley

Ages 10-Adult

Open to Adults that have a student in the program.

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This class is for anyone with little to no experience in music and who wants to learn a Wind instrument. The recommended instruments are Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, and percussion; you may choose another instrument, but these are recommended for beginners. We will learn the basic foundations of wind playing. This class meets for one a hour a week, and practice at home is required.

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REQUIRED BOOK:  

Essential Elements for Band Book 1 - for your particular instrument. 

Get the book for your particular instrument.  Books are available on Amazon.

 

For instrument rentals I recommend Bellingham WindWorks. 

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Note: 9 year olds may join Beginning Band if they can 

*Play the B Scale

*Play 4/4, 3/4, 2/4 time

*Play whole notes, half notes, quarter notes & eighth notes.

*Have also taken previous lessons on their instrument.

Yearlong Class

Recorder Kids

Teacher: Julia Nelson

11:45pm-12:15pm Thurs, 30 minutes

at Inspire Sedro Woolley

Ages 5-9

Recorder & Music Theory Class

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The goal of this class is to give younger students experience playing their very first group instrument and well as knowledge of Music Theory.

Also, to give them an introduction to reading music.

Students will gain experience in:

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• Reading music

• Performing in a group

• Preparing for a concert​

• Prepare students for Beginning Band

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Required book: 

        Recorder Express by Artie Almeida

 

Students that are ages 8 & 9 will learn to play recorder in preparation for Beginning Band (that they can take at age 10.)

             Must be age 8 by 9/1/2024.

Recorder is taught by Teacher Julia Nelson.

Yearlong Class

Music & Me

Teacher: Joelle Butler

12:25pm-1:15pm Thurs, 55 minutes

at Inspire Sedro Woolley

Ages 5-9

Children's Choir & Music Theory Class

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The goal of this class is to give younger students the experience of singing in a choir. It will also introduce them to Music Theory by teaching them how to read music.

 

Students will gain experience in:

• Singing and performing in a group

• Preparing for a concert

• Reading music

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Yearlong Class

Drama

Teacher: Joelle Butler

1:25pm-2:20pm Thurs, 55 minutes

 at Inspire Sedro Woolley

Ages 10-Adult 

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The goal of this class is to teach students about storytelling through theater by participating in a show. Students will have the opportunity to participate in roles on stage or behind the scenes.

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Students will gain experience and understanding in:

 

• Acting skills (main focus):

  • Improv

  • Projecting

  • Memorization

  • Blocking/Movement

  • Developing a character

• Behind the scenes:

  • Costumes

  • Set and Stage Crew

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​Parts will be cast in the fall for a play that we will perform at the end of the school year.  Auditions are tentatively scheduled for October. Students provide their own drama performance costume at their own expense.

 

*There's an additional cost for this class of $50.

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Spring 2023: VCMA's Drama Performance was the Chronicles of Narnia.

Spring 2024: VCMA's Drama Performance was Anne of Green Gables

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Open to Adults that have a student in the program.

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Yearlong Class

Rhythm Roundup

Teacher: Becky Hedman

1:25pm-2:20pm Thurs, 55 minutes

at Inspire Sedro Woolley

Ages 5-9

Rhythm Roundup Rhythm Class

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This is an active, music-making class that enables all children to be successful in creating and sharing music! Students will experience and learn about musical concepts such as rhythm, melody, form and expression through singing, playing, listening, movement, and more! This fun class will incorporate hand percussion and various other instruments and folk songs from the United States and around the world.

 

No weekly homework required, but students will need to memorize 1-2 pieces to share at the end of semester concerts.

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Yearlong Class

Choir

Teacher: Becky Hedman

2:30pm-3:25pm Thurs, 55 minutes

at Inspire Sedro Woolley​

Ages 10-19

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Materials needed:

Students are asked to provide their own BLACK 3-ring binder (1/2”-1” preferred) and pencil.

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We have a limited supply of black binders available for purchase at $5 each.

 

Join other singers in sharing God’s gift of music as we explore vocal fundamentals such as posture, breath control, diction, and harmony. Basic music  theory, ear training, and sight-singing will be taught through fun exercises and games as students learn a variety of pieces ranging from traditional folk songs to classical and sacred repertoire. Some practice and memorization of songs is required at home, and choir members participate in a performance opportunity each semester.

 

Print music will be provided for student’s use in class and at home, and must be returned in good condition at the end of each semester. The student is responsible for the cost of replacing unreturned or damaged music.

 

Class is yearlong.

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Guitar 2

Teacher: Becky Hedman

3:35pm-4:30pm Thurs, 55 minutes

at Inspire Sedro Woolley

Ages 10-Adult

Acoustic or Classical, Guitar Class

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Instrument requirements:

Acoustic guitar in good playing condition, capo, tuner, music stand (for at home practice)Not for electric or bass guitar.

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Playing requirements:

Successful completion of Guitar 1 OR permission of instructor

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Students should be able to:

1. Play basic chords in 1st position such as C, G, G7, D, D7, E, Em, E7, A, Am, A7

2. Be familiar with a few basic strum patterns

3. Recognize and play 1st position notes on strings 1-4

 

Practice requirement: 15 min, five days a week (minimum)

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Students will progress quicker and get more out of this class when combined with consistent practice at home.

 

Materials/Books:

Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1, 2nd Ed - we will continue with this book until finished, then choose another book TBD

 

In this intermediate class students will:

*Review basic major, minor and 7th chords and learn new chord shapes/variations

*Learn to read and play 1st position notes on all strings

*Explore bass lines (transferable to bass guitar)

*Learn simple barre chords

*Develop new strumming patterns

*Be introduced to fingerstyle

*Accompany a variety of folk, gospel and worship songs

*Explore 2, 3 and 4-part ensemble pieces

*Participate in group performance each semester

*Experience Ensemble playing

 

Open to Adults that have a student in the program.

Yearlong Class

Piano 101 - A Group Keyboarding Class

Teacher: Becky Hedman

3:15pm-4:30pm Monday, 75 minutes

at Inspire Burlington Campus

Ages 10-Adult

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CLASS DESCRIPTION:

In this yearlong class, students will develop and expand their piano keyboard skills and repertoire in a group setting. Emphasis will be on learning basic music notation, intervals, ear training, scales, melodies, chords and accompaniment patterns. We will also explore some of the special features of the electronic keyboard, and enjoy playing a few ensemble pieces if time permits.

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Prior keyboard experience is a plus but NOT required - at times  the class may be divided into beginning and more advanced groups.

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Minimum of 6 students are needed in order for this class to run. Maximum of 12 students.

 

REQUIRED:

*Electronic Keyboard for use in class, with a minimum of 61 full-size keys AND touch sensitivity.  

*AC adapter with extension cord OR batteries

*Headphones for silent practice in class.

*Sustain pedal

*Music stand - usually comes with  keyboards, can purchase a tabletop/separate music stand.

*Music book (to be announced) and 3-ring binder/folder.

*Keyboard stand (or table) for use in class.

*Metronome (on keyboard or phone app, etc.) for developing accurate rhythm

 

HOMEWORK:

Students will be assigned specific pages to practice each week (approx. 15 min a day), with an occasional worksheet to complete.

This is not intended to be a performance class, but there may be the opportunity for students to share special pieces they have learned with the class.

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Yearlong Class

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Open to adults that have a student enrolled in the program.  Must have current background check done.

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School aged Students will be a priority in enrollment, enrollment is on a first come first served basis.