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70 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org PART TWO PERFORMING ARTS Piano All students in Beginning Piano and Level II Piano should purchase Bastien Piano Basics: Piano Primer Level prior to the first class. Progressive Piano students should bring sheet music to the first class to determine skill level. Beginning and Level II classes will culminate with a recital on the Wednesday following the last class of the session. Beginning Piano (age 7–12) Discover the magic of piano playing in an enthusiastic small-group setting. Learn the basics, including notes, rhythms, chords, ear training and simple songs. Instructor: Baxter Smith Fees: $105(R) $135(N) (10 classes) 83111 Wed Jan 7–Mar 11 4:30–5:30 p.m. 83112 Wed Jan 7–Mar 11 5:40–6:40 p.m. 83117 Wed Mar 25–May 27 4:30–5:30 p.m. 83118 Wed Mar 25–May 27 5:40–6:40 p.m. Level II Piano (age 7–12) Expand your skills in Level II Piano. This class is for those who have completed Beginning Piano or an equivalent multi-week course. Instructor: Baxter Smith Fees: $105(R) $135(N) (10 classes) 83113 Wed Jan 7–Mar 11 6:50–7:50 p.m. 83114 Thu Jan 8–Mar 12 4:30–5:30 p.m. 83119 Wed Mar 25–May 27 6:50–7:50 p.m. 83120 Thu Mar 26–May 28 4:30–5:30 p.m. Progressive Piano: Mixed Levels (age 7–12) Build your piano skills with this class for students at any level with at least six months of piano instruction. A small class size ensures individual attention and allows students to improve their skills on progressive basis. Instructor: Baxter Smith Fees: $105(R) $135(N) (10 classes) 83115 Thu Jan 8–Mar 12 5:40–6:40 p.m. 83116 Thu Jan 8–Mar 12 6:50–7:50 p.m. 83121 Thu Mar 26–May 28 5:40–6:40 p.m. 83122 Thu Mar 26–May 28 6:50–7:50 p.m. Intermediate Guitar (age 12 & up) Already know some chords and songs? Ready to take your playing to the next level? Try new songs with exercises in rhythm, melody, harmony, and listening, while studying form, expression and timbre. Learn advanced chords and playing styles. An acoustic guitar and Guitar Method 2 by Aaron Stang are required. Instructor: David Spencer Fees: $84(R) $109(N) (12 classes) 83141 Tue Jan 13–Apr 7 7:45–8:45 p.m. (no class Feb 17) Music Composition Beginning Songwriting for Youth (age 8–12) Join singer-songwriter and Bluegrass Camp instructor Lynda Dawson for this three-part workshop on creating a bluegrass/Americana song. Explore the craft of songwriting, including how to capture song ideas, express thoughts and compose a song. Students will brainstorm, construct, create and revise a group song. Prior experience in music or creative writing is helpful but not required. Instructor: Lynda Dawson Fees: $79(R) $103(N) (3 classes) 83387 Tue May 5–19 6:30–8:30 p.m. Beginning Songwriting for Teens (age 13–17) Join singer-songwriter and Bluegrass Camp instructor Lynda Dawson for this three-part workshop on creating a bluegrass/Americana song. Explore the craft of songwriting, including how to capture song ideas, express thoughts and compose a song. Students will brainstorm, construct, create and revise a group song. Prior experience in music or creative writing is helpful but not required. Instructor: Lynda Dawson Fees: $79(R) $103(N) (3 classes) 83388 Tue Mar 3–17 6:30–8:30 p.m. NEW! NEW! MARK YOUR CALENDAR Registration begins on the dates below and remains open until the event is full. See page 167 for complete enrollment information. • DEC. 1 for Cary residents • DEC. 15 for non-residents