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Schedule
This schedule valid through March 12 
When I signed up for the Intermediate Classical Guitar class, I was a returning student from a previous class. One of my favorite experiences in the Intermediate class was working slowly through a difficult exercise, to learn new fingering positions. I play the guitar for personal enjoyment at home. Toni G.
Software engineer
I was very satisfied with my experience in the Beginning Piano class. After taking the class, I now practice, practice, practice and enjoy playing piano with my son and grandson." Lenore Jones
Software Development manager
I enjoyed the Piano class so much that we bought a piano for our home. Our children, after watching me practice for class, pleaded to restart their own lessons. Jeffrey L. Bleich,
MD, Physician
I took the Acoustic Guitar class and I now use my new guitar skills everyday! I can manage the stresses of daily life everyday much easier. Brian Liu,
Student
With fond memories of being 1st chair trumpet in my school days, I finally took my prized possession off the shelf and was inspired to 'get back on the horse' again. I joined the Palo Alto Symphonic Band this quarter and plan to continue next quarter as well. The band is professionally run and the band members represent all ages and occupations. I can’t wait for the upcoming concert and have invited several friends to attend. Tommy Fehrenbach
Mortgage Loan Officer
Chairman of the Board, Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce
Music
It’s time to play again! Guitar, Ear Training or any wind or percussion instrument you choose, there is a program for you at Palo Alto Adult School. Palo Alto Adult School is also the home of the Peninsula Symphonic Band with concerts scheduled each quarter. Check out our various offerings and enjoy the music!
- TRUMPET KINGS—PART TWO: DIZZY GILLESPIE
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7 wks · Jan 10–Feb 21
Tuesday · 7-9:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm P10 · $120
Instructor: Dr. Herb Wong Register Now »
Enjoy a historical survey and highlights of
legendary jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie,
with a focus on his combo, big band/orchestral recordings. His associates include
notable jazz figures: Charlie Parker, Roy El-dridge, Sonny Stitt, J.J. Johnson, Jon Faddis,
James Moody, John Lewis, Ray Brown, Ella
Fitzgerald, Sonny Rollins, Bud Powell, Lalo
Schifrin, Quincy Jones, Max Roach et. al.
This is a one-time only course for seasoned
and nascent jazz fans. - ACOUSTIC (FINGER-STYLE) GUITAR: Beginning
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10 wks · Jan 10–March 13
Tuesday · 7-8 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 1710 · $60
Instructor: Paul J. Prochaska, paul@prochaska.comFULL
Textbook: Carcassi Classical Guitar Method Book (MEL BAY #MB93611ENSP / ISBN #978-087166378-8), usually available at Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto
It’s time to start playing again! This course teaches the guitar student the basics of good playing, an introduction to written music and an introduction to playing by ear. The instructor/ creator of this course is a classically-trained musician (CSM and UC Berkeley), but grew up in a "traditional folk music" family. Materials fee is about $15. Class limited to 16 students.
- ACOUSTIC (FINGER-STYLE) GUITAR: Intermediate
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10 wks · Jan 10–March 13
Tuesday · 8:15-9:15 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 1710 · $60
Instructor: Paul J. Prochaska, paul@prochaska.com Register Now »Prerequisite: Beginning Guitar class, usually.
Textbook: Carcassi Classical Guitar Method Book (MEL BAY #MB93611ENSP / ISBN #978-087166378-8), usually available at Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto
Enhance your playing skills by focusing on folk-styles, blues, sing-along playing, and harmonic theory and chord structure/combinations. learn to play by sight and listening, right-hand techniques, as well as continuing to work through the Carcassi text. Materials fee is about $15. Class limited to 16 students.
- PIANO: Beginning/Intermediate
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SECTION A: Beginning
(NO previous lessons)
9 wks · Jan 11-March 7
Wednesday · 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 407 · $100
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SECTION B: Intermediate/Beginning
9 wks · Jan 11-March 7
Wednesday · 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 407 · $100
Register Now »
SECTION C: Intermediate
9 wks · Jan 11-March 7
Wednesday · 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 407 · $100
Register Now » Instructor: Kathy Woveris, woveris@yahoo.com Register Now »
Learn to read piano music; sight-read; understand
chord structure, chord progressions,
and theory; create intros/endings; and get
familiar with popular and classical music.
Each student will have their own electronic
keyboard in class. Students should have a
keyboard/piano for practice. If the level you
register for is not appropriate, the instructor
will place you in the appropriate level. - SYMPHONIC BAND
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8 wks · Jan 9-March 12
Monday · 7:30-10 p.m.
Gunn HS Rm M-1 · $65
$15 discount for registration by 1/23/2012. Instructor: Ted Henderson, mrhenderson@sbcglobal.net, www.psbpaloalto.com Register Now »Experience the thrill of performance in this fully instrumen-tal band for experienced players of wind and mallet-rhythm percussion who enjoy playing traditional, popular and classical music. Students must be available for the concert given at the end of each quarter (Sunday, March 25, 2012 for Winter quarter). Applicants must e-mail or call the band instructor at (408) 910-1830 before attending the first band practice. No class January 16 and February 20.
- UKULELE: Beginning
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9 wks · Jan 12-March 8
Thursday · 7-8 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 1710 · $54
Instructor: Paul J. Prochaska, paul@prochaska.comFULL
Prerequisite: Students must own a playable ukulele (any size/ voice), and be able to hold and strum the instrument. No prior experience in reading music or playing the ukulele necessary.
Learn the basics of playing a ukulele: conventional tuning,
basic chord positions and strumming the instrument. Also
learn to play some popular, folk and traditional songs for the
ukulele.
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