Ages 10-19 Classes 2026-2027 School Year
Adventures in Watercolor
Teacher: Cait Burns
Thursdays, 5:10pm-6:00pm, 55 minutes
Sept - Dec, Fall only
at Inspire Sedro Woolley
Fee: $50 (separate fee from yearlong classes)
Ages 10-19
Required: Supply List can be found HERE.
Open to Adults that have a student in the program.
Must be age 10 by 9/1/2026.
Beginning Band
Teacher: Malcolm Peterson
Thursdays, 11:30am-12:25pm, 55 minutes
at Inspire Sedro Woolley
Ages 10-19
Open to Adults that have a student in the program.
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.
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.
Need help figuring out what you need for your instrument? Info here.
Yearlong Class, 2 concerts, 1 or 2 play parties
Must be age 10 by 9/1/2026.
Beginning Strings
Teacher: Sharyn Peterson
Thursdays, 9:30am-10:25am, 55 minutes
at Inspire Sedro Woolley
Ages 10-19
Open to Adults that have a student in the program.
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.
If you have very little experience on your instrument, please also sign up for VERY BEGINNING STRINGS.
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 we recommend Bellingham WindWorks.
Need help figuring out what you need for your instrument? Info here.
Yearlong Class, 2 concerts, 1 or 2 play parties
Must be age 10 by 9/1/2026.
Beyond Beginning Band
Teacher: Malcolm Peterson
Thursdays, 10:30am-11:25am, 55 minutes
at Inspire Sedro Woolley
Ages 11-19
Open to Adults that have a student in the program.
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.
For instrument rentals I recommend Bellingham WindWorks.
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.
Need help figuring out what you need for your instrument? Info here.
Yearlong Class, 2 concerts, 1 or 2 play parties
Must be age 11 by 9/1/2026.
Beyond Beginning Strings
Teacher: Sharyn Peterson
Thursdays, 8:10am-9:05am, 55 minutes
at Inspire Sedro Woolley
Ages 11-19
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.
REQUIRED BOOK:
Sound Innovations for Strings Book 2 - for your particular instrument.
Books are available on Amazon or at the local music store.
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.
Need help figuring out what you need for your instrument? Info here.
Yearlong Class, 2 concerts, 1 or 2 play parties
Must be age 11 by 9/1/2026.
Very Beginning Strings
Teacher: Sharyn Peterson
Thursdays, 9:10am-9:30am, 55 minutes
at Inspire Sedro Woolley
Ages 10-19
Open to Adults that have a student in the program.
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.
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.
Need help figuring out what you need for your instrument? Info here.
Yearlong Class, 2 concerts, 1 or 2 play parties
Must be age 10 by 9/1/2026.
Creative Skit Writing
Teacher: Joelle Butler
Thursdays, 2:50pm-3:45pm, 55 minutes
at Inspire Sedro Woolley
Ages 10-19
The goal of this class is to teach students how to tell a story through writing a script.
By the end of this class the students will have written their own script either individually or with others.
Specific skills they will learn:
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how to put an original story into script form
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How to create and develop characters, including costuming
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How to write dialogue
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How to design a set, make a prop list, and make a list of audio clips.
Supplies students will need:
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A journal or notebook
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Writing utensils
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Their imagination
Students *must* be able to read and write to participate in this class.
Yearlong Class
Must be age 10 by 9/1/2026.
Dancing Around The World
Teacher: Amy Hansen
Thursdays, 1:55pm-2:45pm, 50 minutes
at Inspire Sedro Woolley
Ages 10-19
Open to Adults that have a student in the program.
Come learn different dances from around the world!!
Yearlong Class
Must be age 10 by 9/1/2026.
Drama Studio
Teachers: Joelle Butler & Julia Nelson
Thursdays, 3:50pm-5:05pm, 75 minutes
See SCHEDULE for specific times for each age group.
at Inspire Sedro Woolley
Ages 10-19
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.
Students will gain experience and understanding in:
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Acting skills (main focus):
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Improv
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Projecting/Articulation
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Memorization
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Blocking/Movement
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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.
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.
Spring 2026: VCMA's Drama Performance was It's A Madhouse!
Yearlong Class, perform 1 play 3 times
Must be age 10 by 9/1/2026.
Higher Praise Choir
Teacher: Sharyn Peterson
Thursdays, 12:55pm-1:50pm, 55 minutes
at Inspire Sedro Woolley
Ages 10-19
Materials needed:
Students are asked to provide their own BLACK 3-ring binder (1/2”-1” preferred) and pencil.
We have a limited supply of black binders available for purchase at $5 each.
Yearlong Class, 2 concerts
Must be age 10 by 9/1/2026.
Ages 5-9 Classes 2026-2027 School Year
Basic Acting for 8 & 9
Teacher: Joelle Butler
Thursdays, 12:55pm-1:50pm, 55 minutes, September-December
at Inspire Sedro Woolley
Fee: $50 (separate fee from yearlong classes)
Ages 8&9
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 Studio Class.
Students provide their own drama performance costume at their own expense.
Acting Skills:
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Projection and Articulation
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Blocking/Cheating Out/Movement
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Memorization
There may be an opportunity to help with the end of the year Drama performance.
Must be age 8 by 9/1/2026.
Sept - Dec Class
Beginning Piano
Ages 8&9
Teacher: Joelle Butler
Time: Thursdays, 12:55pm-1:50pm,
January-May, 55 minutes
at Inspire Sedro Woolley
Fee: $50 (separate fee from yearlong classes)
Ages 8&9
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
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.
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
BOOK NEEDED: To Be Announced
HOMEWORK:
Students will be assigned specific pages to practice each week (approx. 15 min a day), with an occasional worksheet to complete.
Students may perform in May concert
Must be age 8 by 9/1/2026.
Dance Around The World Kids!
Ages 5-9
Teacher: Amy Hansen
Thursdays, 2:50pm-3:40pm, 50 minutes
at Inspire Sedro Woolley
Ages 5-9
Come learn different dances from around the world! Geared toward 5-9 age group.
Must be age 5 by 9/1/2026.
Yearlong Class
Music & Me Kids! Choir Ages 5-9
Teacher: Joelle Butler
Thursdays, 2:00pm-2:30pm, 30 minutes
at Inspire Sedro Woolley
Ages 8-9
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 Cl
Students provide their own drama performance costume at their own expense.
Acting Skills:
-
Projection and Articulation
-
Blocking/Cheating Out/Movement
-
Memorization
There may be an opportunity to help with the end of the year Drama performance.
Must be age 5 by 9/1/2026.
Yearlong Class, 2 concerts
Recorder Kids!
Ages 8 & 9
Teacher: Jevonna Nelson
Thursdays, 11:30am-11:55am, 55 minutes
at Inspire Sedro Woolley
Ages 8&9
Recorder & Music Theory Class
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
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Performing in a group
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Preparing for a concert
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Prepare students for Beginning Band
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Required: Student needs their own recorder
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.)
Please let Ms. Jevonna know if your student has any allergies.
Must be age 8 by 9/1/2026.
Yearlong Class, 2 concerts
Xylophone Kids!
Ages 7-9
Teacher: Jevonna Nelson
Thursdays, 12:00pm-12:25pm, 55 minutes
at Inspire Sedro Woolley
Ages 7-9
Supplies required:
1. Book - to be announced.
2. Xylophone with mallets.
Here's an example from Amazon:
Please let Ms. Jevonna know if your student has any allergies.
Must be age 7 by 9/1/2026.
Yearlong Class, possibly performing in 2 concerts
