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Music

NEW! Just for Fun Piano
Learn to play piano in one day! Taught by nationally known pianist Donn Rochlin, this unique course will teach you all you need to know to play your favorite songs and improvise freely without years of tedious lessons. In addition this workshop focuses on the creative aspects of playing piano, not note reading. Donn will demonstrate how you can play any song and any style by understanding how to use chords and embellishments. Students will learn "musical shorthand." Discover "tricks and licks" used by professional pianists. Learn to play by feel rather than notes. Class is designed for students 16 years and up and is directed toward total beginners as well as clssical and experienced pianist who would like to play with more freedom and creativity. A $25 material fee for book and CD is payable to the instructor on the first class.

Dates Day Time Room
October 16 Sa 11:00am - 2:00pm WAH 113
  Code Course Cost
  4650 CS 161A $60

Community Band
Lewis County Community Band offers performance experience for band instrumentalists, college students, and community adults. Provides opportunity to improve technical and musical skills. Provides community service when possible. If you would like to join but do not have an instrument, some are available through the college for a rental fee of $15 per quarter. Directed by Louie Blaser.

Dates Day Time Room
Sept. 21 - Nov. 30 T 7:00 - 9:00pm WAH 150
  Code Course Cost
  4692 CS 163B $22

Pacific Northwest Chamber Orchestra
The orchestra provides performance experience for any high school, college or adult community string musician. Players will be seated by the conductor through audition at the first rehearsal. Please prepare a short excerpt to demonstrate your skill. Sight-reading will be required. In addition to the regularly scheduled Monday evening rehearsal, additional sectional rehearsals may be scheduled as needed. Musicians must supply their own instrument. Supported in its activities by the Pacific Northwest Orchestra Association. No class 11/15

Dates Day Time Room
Sept. 20 - Nov. 29 M 7:00 - 9:00pm WAH 150
  Code Course Cost
  4693 CS 163A $22