|
- Mountain Dulcimer 101
-
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Even for those new to the dulcimer, playing a tune within the first five minutes is achievable. The session covers essential basics, including establishing a comfortable playing position, tuning the instrument, playing fundamental chords, reading dulcimer tablature, and employing simple strumming techniques. The process is designed to be straightforward, ensuring a smooth start and facilitating quick progress. With DAD tuning, beginners can expect to produce beautiful music efficiently.
|
|
|
|
- Music Composition with Computers
-
Fee: $30.00
Dates: 3/3/2025 - 5/5/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 10
Building: BCTC
Room: Computer Lab M-144
Instructor: Addison Bird
Maximum Enrollment: 20
This course will provide the opportunity for participants to develop digital literacy skills through making music with modern music technology. Class sessions will include a combination of lecture, discussion, interactive activities, and music-making activities, along with opportunities to share work and reflect with peers. Participants can expect to learn general music fundamentals, traditional composition, and modern music creation methods featuring synthesizers, beat-making, and sampling. This course is open to people of all musical abilities - there is NO requirement to play an instrument or read music. All musical styles and interests are welcomed! This course is offered by the Lexington Philharmonic's Creative Aging Programs.
This course will provide the opportunity for participants to develop digital literacy skills through making music with modern music technology. Class sessions will include a combination of lecture, discussion, interactive activities, and music-making activities, along with opportunities to share work and reflect with peers. Participants can expect to learn general music fundamentals, traditional composition, and modern music creation methods featuring synthesizers, beat-making, and sampling. This course is open to people of all musical abilities - there is NO requirement to play an instrument or read music. All musical styles and interests are welcomed! This course is offered by the Lexington Philharmonic's Creative Aging Programs.
|
|
|
|
- Music Composition with Computers Part 2-Advanced
-
Fee: $30.00
Dates: 3/4/2025 - 5/6/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 10
Building: BCTC
Room: Computer Lab M-144
Instructor: Addison Bird
Maximum Enrollment: 20
This course is for students who have experience in making music or have an interest in making music using a computer or iPad. Student music making can be in any program or style of their choosing. Music making could be composition/ songwriting, mixing/producing, arrangements/transcription, recording, or any other music making activity that involves a computer. This course will provide the opportunity for participants to develop digital literacy skills through making music with modern music technology. Class sessions will include a combination of lecture, discussion, interactive activities, and music-making activities, along with opportunities to share work and reflect with peers. This sequel course will be focused on the students’ own Digital Audio Workstation, Engraving Program, or Other tool for making music with a computer. If Students do not own or use their own program, free programs will be recommended and demonstrated.
|
|
|
|
- OLLI Chorus
-
Maximum Enrollment: 120
OLLI Chorus is designed so that participants are provided an opportunity for growth and development while learning and singing quality choral music. A multitude of genres and musical styles, while dealing with proper vocal and choral techniques, will be emphasized in the preparation and rehearsal of the music. Students will be encouraged to sing with sense of blend and balance, striving for a professional choral sound. Join the chorus for an enjoyable, yet challenging experience.
(Class fee includes $10 sheet music fee)
|
|
|
|