Palo Alto Adult School: Education Is For Life

Our Classes

Spring 2010 Schedule
Adults with Disabilities
Arts & Crafts
Birding
Career Training
Citizenship
Computer Skills
Computer Skills - Avenidas
Cooking
Culture & Communication
English as a Second Language
GED® (General Education Development)
Health & Fitness
Home & Environment
Music
Online Courses
Parenting & Family
Photography
Woodworking
World Languages
55 Plus (Older Adults)

Spring
Schedule

This schedule valid through Monday June 7

Download Schedule PDF »
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! Piano… Guitar…. Harp…. or any wind or percussion instrument you choose, there is a program for you at Palo Alto Adult School. Or simply join those that just can’t get enough of our Jazz Appreciation series. 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!

PHIL WOODS: Jazz Saxophone Icon—Part I
SPRING QUARTER ONLY
7 wks · Mar 23–May 11
Tuesday · 7–9:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm P1 · $115 Map
Instructor: Dr. Herb Wong Register Now »

Celebrated NEA Jazz Master and living legend alto saxophonist Phil Woods is a fantastic soloist and influential altoist of the post-bop era. We will explore his contributions and exciting collaborations in varied ensembles through the decades with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Al Cohn, Benny Carter, Hank Jones, Zoot Sims, Thelonious Monk, Kenny Clark, Gene Quill, Michel LeGrand, Donal Byrd, Conte Candoli, et al. expressed via a prolific output of recordings. The learnerfriendly course caters to both neophytes and seasoned jazz fans. No class April 13.

ACOUSTIC (FINGER-STYLE) GUITAR: Beginning
10 wks · Mar 23–Jun 1
Tuesday · 7–8:15 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 303 · $85 Map
Instructor: Paul J. Prochaska, paul@prochaska.com Register Now »

guitar_playerIt’s time to play again! This course teaches the guitar student the basics of good playing, an introduction to written music, and how to play by ear. The instructor/creator of this course is a classically-trained musician (CSM & UC Berkeley), but grew up in a "traditional folk-music" family. Materials fee (Carcassi Classical Guitar Method Book) is about $15. Class limited to 12 students. No class April 13.

ACOUSTIC (FINGER-STYLE) GUITAR: Intermediate
10 wks · Mar 23– Jun 1
Tuesday · 8:15-9:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 303 · $85 Map
Instructor: Paul J. Prochaska, paul@prochaska.com Register Now »

Enhance playing skills by focusing on Folk-styles, Blues, Sing-along playing and harmonic theory and chord structure/combinations. Learn to play by sight and hearing, right-hand plucking and strumming techniques, as well as continue to work through the Carcassi Guitar Method. Materials fee (Carcassi Classical Guitar Method Book) is about $15. Class limited to 12 students. No class April 13.

EAR-TRAINING AND SIGHT-SINGING FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO SING
9 wks · Mar 25–Jun 3
Thursday · 7–8:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 301 · $81 Map
Instructor: Paul J. Prochaska, paul@prochaska.com Register Now »

Learn to read a musical score and develop your "ear-muscles"! Learn to recognize, read and perform intervals and rhythms! Start the transition from "just a singer" to "Vocal Musician"! Seasoned vocal/choral instructor. Materials usually cost less than $25 online. Class limited to 12 students. No class April 1 and April 15.

PIANO: Beginning/Intermediate
SECTION A: Beginning
(NO previous lessons)
8 wks · Mar 24–May 19
Wednesday · 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 407 · $80

SECTION B: Intermediate/Beginning
8 wks · Mar 24–May 19
Wednesday · 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 407 · $80

SECTION C: Intermediate
8 wks · Mar 24–May 19
Wednesday · 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 407 · $80 Map
Instructor: Kathy Woveris, woveris@yahoo.com Register Now »

pianoLearn to read popular and classical piano music, sight-read, chord structure, chord progressions, create intros/endings and theory. 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. No class April 14.

SYMPHONIC BAND
10 wks · Mar 29–Jun 14
Monday · 7:30-10 p.m.
Gunn HS Rm M-1 · $65
($15 discount for registration by 3/29/10) Map
Instructor: Norbert Molder, nmolder@comcast.net, www.psbpaloalto.com Register Now »

Experience the thrill of performance in this fully instrumental band for experienced players of wind and mallet-rhythm percussion who enjoy playing traditional, popular and classical music. Percussionists are especially needed. A concert is given at the end of each quarter (Sunday, June 20, Spring quarter and Sunday, August 22, Summer quarter). Applicants must call the band instructor at (650) 873-0671 before attending the first band practice. No class April 12 and May 31..

Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges