Beginning Band

Teacher: Malcolm Peterson

Thursdays, 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

Beginning Piano

Teacher: Joelle Butler

Time: Thursdays, 55 minutes

at Inspire Sedro Woolley

Fee: $50 (separate fee from yearlong classes)

Ages 8&9

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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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No prior keyboard experience is required.  ​

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 to practice at home.

*A student provided 3-ring binder/folder.

*Keyboard stand optional (nice for concerts) 

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

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BOOK NEEDED: 

HOMEWORK:

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

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Students may perform in May concert ​

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A La Carte Class - Separate Class fee.​

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Beginning Strings

Teacher: Sharyn Peterson

Thursdays, 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

Thursdays, 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

Beyond Beginning Strings

Teacher: Sharyn Peterson

Thursdays, 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

Creative Skit Writing

Teacher: Joelle Butler

Thursdays, at Inspire Sedro Woolley

Ages 10-19

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Supply Fee:  

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Yearlong Class

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Dance Around the World

Teacher: Amy Hansen

Thursdays, 55 minutes

 at Inspire Sedro Woolley

Ages: 10-19

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Yearlong Class

Dance Around The World Kids!

Teacher: Amy Hansen

Thursdays, 55 minutes

 at Inspire Sedro Woolley

Ages 5-9

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Yearlong Class

Drama

Teachers: Joelle Butler & Julia Nelson

Thursdays, 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. They will do this by learning acting skills and using them by performing in a show.

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Students will gain experience and understanding in:

• Acting skills (main focus):

  • Improv

  • Projecting/Articulation

  • Memorization

  • Blocking/Movement

  • Developing a character

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

*There's an additional cost for this class of $75.

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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.

Spring 2025: VCMA's Drama Performance was Baker Street Irregulars.

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Open to Adults that have a student in the program.

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Yearlong Class

Music & Me (Ages 5-9)

Teacher: Joelle Butler

Thursdays, 30 minutes

at Inspire Sedro Woolley

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The goal of this class is to give younger students the initial experience of singing in a choir by practicing and performing in two concerts. They will also learn beginning singing/performing skills. This class will start preparing them for the Higher Praise Choir.

Skills they will learn:

• Singing in a group

• Proper stage etiquette

• Good singing posture and breath control

• Listening skills

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Must be age 5 by 9/1/2026

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Yearlong Class

Intro to Acting

Teacher: Joelle Butler

Thursdays, Sept-Dec

at Inspire Sedro Woolley

Ages 8-9

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Intro to Acting for 8 & 9 Year Olds

The goal of this class is to give younger students the opportunity to learn basic acting skills and perform in a short skit at the end of class. This class will prepare students for the Drama Class.

Students provide their own drama performance costume at their own expense.

Acting Skills:

• Projection and Articulation

• Blocking/Cheating Out/Movement

• Memorization

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There may be an opportunity to help with the end of the year Drama performance.  

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Must be age 8 by 9/1/2025.

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Sept - Dec Class

Recorder Kids

Teacher: Jevonna Nelson

Thursdays, 30 minutes

at Inspire Sedro Woolley

Ages 8-9

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 9/1/2026.

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Yearlong Class

Xylophone Kids

Teacher: Jevonna Nelson

Thursdays, 25 minutes

at Inspire Sedro Woolley

Ages 7-9

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.

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Also, to give them an introduction to reading music.

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Students will gain experience in:​​

• Reading music

• Performing in a group

• Preparing for a concert​

• Prepare students for Beginning Band

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Required book: To Be Announced        

Students that are ages 7- 9 will learn to play xylophone in preparation for Beginning Band (that they can take at age 10.)

             Must be age 7 by 9/1/2026.

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Yearlong Class

Higher Praise Choir

Teacher: Sharyn Peterson

Thursdays, 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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Watercolor Art

Teacher: Cait Burns

Thursdays, 55 minutes

at Inspire Sedro Woolley

September - December

Fee: $75 (separate fee from yearlong classes)

Ages 10=19

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There will be a separate materials fee.

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A La Carte Class with a separate class fee.