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Columbia 
College 
1600 Maple 
P.O. Box 3010 
Longview 
WA, 98632 
 
360.442.2311 

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Music

Music - Vocal

Community Choir
Every voice matters in this class that blends the voices of students and community members. Participate and harmonize with peers as you expand and develop your vocal range. For ten weeks of classes taught by Dale Groff, sign up for item number 5145; Only $26!
    Tuesday evenings, Sept. 23 through Dec. 2, from 7 – 9 p.m. at Mark Morris Choir Room.

Vocal Ensemble
Utilize another opportunity to strengthen your vocal abilities with Dale Groff. Sign up for item number 5150; $26
    Tuesday evenings, Sept. 23 through Dec. 2, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Mark Morris Choir Room.


Community Piano

Introduction to Piano
Have you always wanted to play piano but need to “do it” to learn? Our hands-on piano lab will inspire and motivate you to learn while doing. Get 12 hours of training for only $20 plus the cost of a book. “Alfred All-in-One Adult Method, Level 1” is available at the LCC Bookstore. To ensure your space in class, sign up now. (Karla Dudley) Sign up for item number 4275; $20
    Thursday afternoons, April 10 - May 29, from 12:30 – 2 p.m. in DTV  224.

Just for Fun Piano
Learn to play piano in one session! This course is taught by nationally known pianist, Donn Rochlin and is based on the same principles as those demonstrated on the PBS Special, "Flash Piano." Learn to play your favorite songs NOW. An additional $25 materials fee is due to the instructor at the time of class.
   Sign up for item number 4276. $55
     Class is held Wednesday, May 7, from 6 - 9 p.m. in VOC 116.

SUMMER

Piano Basics 1 & 2
Whether you are just starting out, or have had some training in piano, this hands-on piano lab will inspire and motivate you to learn while doing. Get 12 hours of training with local piano instructor, Karla Dudley, for only $20 plus the cost of a book. “Alfred All-in-One Adult Method, Level 1” is available at the LCC Bookstore. To ensure your space in class, sign up now. Sign up for item number 1218; $20.
    Classes are held Wed/Thur, July 9 - 31, from  6-7:30 p.m. in RCA 221.


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For more information or to sign up for classes, call 360-442-2840.


Music - Performances

Not much on performing? Find out what is happening locally and support the arts by attending the performances!


NEW! Guitar Basics

*NEW: Beginning Folk Guitar
Performer and instructor, Steven Harvey, will help you build a foundation in music that you can enjoy for years to come. You will learn basic chord forms in common keys, strum and rhythm patterns, beginning finger-picking techniques, how to use the capo as applied to vocal range, and how to identify the chord progression of a song. Practice various folk songs to in-corporate the chords and techniques presented. Bring your acoustic guitar, a flat pick, a capo, and a 3-ring binder for hand-outs. Sign up for item number 1219; $65.
    Tuesdays, June 24- August 12 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in RCA 102.

*NEW: Intermediate Folk Guitar
Advance your skills by practicing folk/blues songs that develop new abilities, including movable scale patterns, common blues riffs and harmonic runs up the neck of the guitar, movable chord forms, hammer-ons, full-offs, and how to bend and slide notes. Review common chords in common keys for the guitar. Bring your acoustic guitar, a flat pick, a capo, and a 3 ring binder for handouts. Sign up for item number 1220; $65.
    Thursdays, June 26- August 14 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in RCA 102.


Music - Instrumental

Symphonic Band
Instructor approval from is required to enter this course, and community participation is encouraged! Classes meet at Mark Morris High School Band Room. Sign up for item number 4270; $26.
    Thursdays, April 3 - June 5, from 7 – 9 p.m. at Mark Morris High School Band Room.

Instrumental Jazz Ensemble
If you can read music and have some experience with your instrument, bring your trumpet, trombone, sax, bass, drums, piano, or guitar with you to participate with LCC students and community members. Sign up for classes with Kurt Harbaugh using item number 4271; $26.
    Mondays, April 7 - June 9, from 7 – 9 p.m. at Mark Morris High School Band Room.


Music - Online
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Music Made Easy
Gain a complete understanding of rhythm, melody, and harmony, and recognize pitches on the musical staff and on the keyboard. Each lesson will build on previous lessons, while also introducing new musical concepts. Learn beat, meter, note, and rest values followed by identifying pitches by octave, building major scales, and understanding the role of keys in creating melodies.  By the time you complete this comprehensive and full-featured course, you'll be able to read, write, and even play simple musical pieces on a keyboard.