Group Classes & Activities
Bach Academy 2010
Now in its Fifth Year
July 19 - 24
9:00 - 3:00 daily Mon - Fri
9:00 - 12:00 Saturday
Georgiana Bruce Kirby School
(near Harvey West Park)
Ages 8 -14
Musicians & Non-Musicians Welcome
Activities Include:
Singing, Baroque Dance, Bach Skits,
Baroque Art, German, Harpsichord 101,
Movies, Orff Schulwerk, student performances,
Field Trip to Carmel Bach Festival
Tuition $175
Sponsored by the Carmel Bach Festival
Directors: Susan Bruckner, Jane Hancock
For Information: Contact Jane Hancock, 423-7095, bachacademy@sbcglobal.net
Website: bachacademy.org
Summer Music 'Boot' Camp - 2010
Summer Music 'Boot' Camp ~ 2010
Getting a solid foundation in music
July 19-23 M-F 10:00-1:00
at Gadgetbox Studio http://www.gadgetbox.net/
Price: One Week $175
This summer class shares the fundamentals of music.
Covering intervals, scales, chords, listening skills, solfeggio,
timing, rhythm & clap counting, recording basics, music history,
hand stretches and how it all fits together.
Learn more about music.
Learn skills that will make you a better musician!
For beginners and experienced players between the ages of 8 - 16
Registration is taking place now.
Call Matt @ 831-359-8240 for more information.
email: benaturalmusic9@baymoon.com
PLAY THE CELLO? JOIN MY GROUPO!
An ongoing cello group class meets weekly in Santa Cruz.
Adults, Kids & TEENS of all levels welcome!
We sight-read, practice, laugh and talk.
Call: aude at 831-430-0500 for info.
Or email : parisstringquartet@hotmail.com
$20/class, $75 for 4 classes
The Gold Standard Chorus
The only barbershop chorus in the Santa Cruz area, the Gold Standard Chorus is an
informal singing organization with two goals: to share the fun of four-part harmony
in Santa Cruz and to support choral music programs in the local schools. It is also
one of the very few mixed-gender groups worldwide in a style dominated by all-male
and all-female groups. We meet every Wednesday at the Santa Cruz High School choir
room, 7:00pm to 9:25pm, and give two major concerts and many informal performances
each year. Come sing with us!
Call 408/221-1788 or visit www.scbarbershop.org for more info.
Make Your Own Bamboo Flute
Shelley Phillips is offering workshops in bamboo flute-making, in the tradition of Margaret James who developed a method of making flutes by hand during the arts & crafts movement in England in the 1930's. We made these bamboo 'pipes' last summer at Teen Camp with great success. Call the School for the next scheduled workshop: (831) 426-9155, or email shelley@communitymusicschool.org.
The Cabrillo Strings/Suzuki Music Program
provides a complete musical education for children through private lessons and group ensemble instruction. The program includes weekly lessons and participation in the Friday Ensembles held on the Cabrillo College campus. Instruction is offered on violin, viola, cello and string bass for students ages 5-18. For more information, or to make a donation, please call 479-6101, or go to our website
Monthly meetings, visiting uke luminaries, workshops, annual Big Sur Campout and more. Check out this very entertaining scene that's creating a big buzz in the uke world.
St. Andrew Academy Celtic Music Night with David Brewer
David Brewer's free Celtic music/coaching/jam is being held every Tuesday night from 7-8:30pm at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church at 9850 Monro Avenue in Aptos. email pipeyspice@hotmail.com
Celtic Slow Sessions
The group meets the 1st Sunday of the month at Deli-licious Deli, at
21505 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, from 1:30-3:30. It meets the 2nd
Sunday at The Britainia Arms Pub, at 8017 Soquel Drive, in Aptos from
7-9 pm. (Intermediate-Fast). It also meets the 3rd Sunday from 2-4
pm, at The Buttery, 702 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz (Intermediate).
Contact Tane Tachyon, tachyon@tachyonlabs.com
Redwood Mountain Dulcimer Group
This informal group of dulcimer enthusiasts meets quarterly in the Santa Cruz area. With CMS they also produce a big fun weekend of mountain dulcimer workshops and concerts with nationally known artists/instructors the last weekend of July. Loaner instruments are available at all events, so give it a try! See: www.redwooddulcimer.com
The Cabrillo Youth Chorus was founded in 1998. It has performed with the Cantiamo! Cabrillo, Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus, Cabrillo Opera, Santa Cruz Youth Symphony and Cabrillo Music Festival, as well as participating in choral festivals and producing their own concerts. The Youth Chorus provides four levels of instruction for singers ages 8-18: beginning level singers (Dolce) and beginning-intermediate singers (Vivace) rehearse every Tuesday 4-5:30pm, and intermediate singers (Allegria) and advanced level singers (Con Brio) rehearse every Wednesday 4-5:30pm. There is also a boys chorus (formed in spring of 2005) which rehearses on Tuesdays from 5-6pm. The program is directed by Cheryl Anderson, director of choral activities at Cabrillo College. Tuition $150, polo shirt $16 if you need a new one. Tuition assistance is available. For more information call 479-5021 or visit www.cabrilloyouthchorus.org.
Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay
Everything you need to know about great concerts and sessions in the area. www.celticsociety.org or e-mail celtsoc@aol.com.
Community Music School Teen Programs
Teen Band
For ages 13-17. Teen musicians learn to play in an ensemble, developing musicianship, flexibility and musical
creativity. The class meets weekly with artistic director Shelley Phillips to arrange music from Ireland, Scotland,
Brittany, Norway, Sweden and Bulgaria, in addition to modern and more quirky pieces. Instruments include fiddle, viola, flute,
tin whistle, cello, upright bass, guitar, Celtic harp, accordion and percussion. Students must have at least two
years experience on their instrument, experience in the genre of Celtic folk music, and must be able to read sheet
music and chord symbols. Teen Band performs at art galleries in the SoWat district downtown, opens for Celtic concerts
in the community, and offers a free finale concert at the end of each quarter.
For more information call (831) 426-9155.
Drumming with Jim Greiner: ongoing conga and hand/percussion class. Intermediate/advanced. Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. $60 for four classes, $25 drop-in each class. Soquel Village 831-462-3786Ê jgreiner@handsondrum.com www.handsondrum.com
Kidsong
A fun intro to music class for kids 5-8 years old. Singing, percussion and movement. Call Freesia Raine at 469-0679 for more information or e-mail her at freesia@freesiaraine.com.
Master Classes & High School Honor's Band. Call 427-2227. or e-mail kuumbwa@kuumbwajazz.org.
Monterey Bay Recorder Society
Play in consort. 469-7042, 462-0286 or e-mail sanderling2@earthlink.net.
World-song circle for families with 0-3 year olds. Lyrics are projected on the wall. Babies hear their people sing. Wed. and Thurs. 9:15-10:15 AM and 10:30-11:30 AM at Unity Temple, 407 Broadway, Santa Cruz. $5-$10 adults. Kids free. Also, 1st Saturday of the month, 10:30-Noon, Mothersong/Familydance meets at The Attic 931 Pacific Ave, downtown Santa Cruz (next to Streetlight Records - bring your strollers upstairs). $7 adults / $10 couples. Call Joya at 426-2935, or joyawinwood@got.net. Website mothersonguniversity.com
Music Teachers' Association of CA
Call 662-3929 for a list of member teachers or visit our website at http://sccmtac.homestead.com/.
Music Together is a popular and highly acclaimed Early Childhood Music Enrichment Program for infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the adults who love them. Mornings and afternoons, Monday thru Saturday. Locations in Santa Cruz, Capitola and Felton. Call 462-5195 or visit musicalme.com
This community band plays concert band standards, marches and show tunes. Open to anyone that plays a band instrument and is proficient at reading music. Mondays 7:30-9:30PM in the Santa Cruz High Choir Room on the corner of Walnut and California. Call John Thomas at 425-0110 or visit Thomas Musical Instruments Front St in downtown Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz Follies
For adults. Auditions March 20 for performance in Sept. Singers and dancers over 50 years old. Rehearsals 2 times/week over the summer at the SCO, 222 Market St. in Santa Cruz. $15 membership fee. Other programs as well. Call Melita at 684-1312, or the SCO at 423-6640. mbisrael@msn.com
Scottish Country Dancing
Scottish Country Dancing class in Santa Cruz at the First Congregational Church, 900 High St. on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm. The contact is Dotty Lieber: 831-423-6165.
Shape Note Society
Sing from the Sacred Harp, an American songbook with its roots in the last century and earlier. The noteheads are different shapes, aiding sight-singing in four-part harmony. The group is also very social and is open to anyone. Shape Note meets on the first and third Sundays of each month from 2-4 PM. Call 426-9155 or e-mail shelley@communitymusicschool.org and get on the e-mail list for locations. No charge. Beginners welcome.
Sylvan Music
Sylvan offers workshops, concerts and private lessons on various fretted string instruments. Anyone who wishes to receive more information is welcome to stop by the store at 1521 Mission St. in Santa Cruz or call 427-1917.
Pa Mele O’Hokulea Ukulele Academy
Ukalady@cruzio.com
www.ukalady.com
Wed Classes meet at 3709 Portola "Music Together" dance studio (in the El Rancho Shopping
Center, near Coffeetopia) Beginners: 6:45-7:45; Continuing: 8:00-9:00. Please call for
registration: (831) 476-4819.
Drum Circles/Community Building. For more information call 458-1946 or e-mail drum@drumcircle.com.
Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony
Symphony orchestra rehearsals & performances from Sept. - May for advanced students. Contact us for information and auditions. Phone: 426-3238 Web: http://www.sccys.org
Individuals and groups interested in affiliating with Community Music School, please contact us at: