PRIVATE/GROUP LESSONS

Individual Lessons
Group Lessons
Parent/Child Duo Lesson

 

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES & CLASSES

• String Groups

• Intro to Violin
  This new offering for Fall of 2010 is a stand alone violin class where students will learn the fundamentals of playing the violin in a group setting.  Students will develop experiences with music and music making; experience a strong musical foundation, and develop basic violin skills.
  Cost: $300
  Instructor: Marissa Ferro
  Dates: Thursday 3:30-4:15

  Vivid Violins
  This supplemental class encourages students to have fun together with violin games and beginning songs. This class will reinforce basic technical skills and knowledge for budding violinists. Intended for beginning violin students, this class can be added after a few lessons and your private  lesson teacher’s approval.  Ages 5-7
  Cost: $100
  Instructor: Liz Dinwiddie
  Dates: Wednesday 4:45-5:15 every other week

  Fiddle Class
  This supplemental class uses the “Fiddlers Philharmonic” series to explore group playing, improvisation, melody and harmony. This class  is for students at the end of Suzuki Book 1/beginning of Suzuki Book 2 (or equivalent) and can be added with your private lesson teacher’s approval.  Ages 6-10
  Cost:  $150
  Instructor: Liz Dinwiddie
  Dates: Wednesday 4:45-5:30 every other week

• Pre-Youth Orchestra
  Parlando's "Pre Youth Orchestra" has been designed to fill the gap for string students in Suzuki Books 1-3 (or equivalent) who are not yet eligible to participate in the local youth symphony or are too young to participate in their school orchestra. Students will learn independent playing, working together as a section, marking parts and what it means to work with and follow a conductor. Students will further their preparations for 'the next step' by participating in two informal concerts each academic year (one per semester). In late spring audition prep classes will be held to prepare for the transition to the local youth symphony. These classes will be held during our regular class time and will include mock auditions.
  Cost: $200
  Instructor: Liz Dinwiddie
  Dates: Wednesday 5:30-6:30

• Intro to Guitar
  This new offering for Fall of 2010 is a stand alone guitar class where students will learn the fundamentals of playing the guitar in a group setting. The main goals are to develop a strong musical foundation, and develop basic guitar skills.                  
  Cost: $300
  Instructor: Kristi Stice
  Dates: Thursday 4:15-5:00
  

  Guitar-Ed
  Guitar-Ed is designed for any adult wishing to learn guitar in a new, fun and accessible way. Learn simple melodies, play popular songs and enjoy the guitar without making practice seem like work. Learn ways to play music with people of any ability level. Adults who feel comfortable with the basics may also enjoy this course as a refresher or confidence builder!
  Cost: $225
  Instructor: Holden Young
  Dates: Tuesday 7:15-8:15 10 sessions

• Bixby violin lessons
  This fall Parlando will be offering violin lessons on site at Bixby School in South Boulder. Private lessons can be taken between 3:30-5:00 on Tuesdays for students in Kindergarten and up. Parlando’s regular lesson rates apply. Contact Liz Dinwiddie (liz@parlando.org) to find out more information or to sign up for a time at this alternate location.

• Wind Groups

• Adult Flute Choir
  This group performs symphonic arrangements as well as compositions originally  scored for flute ensemble in a variety of musical styles from Renaissance to Ragtime. Emphasis is on blend, intonation, style and interpretation. Sharpen your ensemble skills while having a great time making music in a supportive environment. Flute Choir is open to adult students playing any instrument in the flute family.
  Cost: $318
  Instructor: Carol Codrescu
  Dates: Aug 23 - Dec 15, no class on Sept 6 or Nov 22; Monday 7-8:30

  Adult Clarinet Choir
  Clarinet Choir is open to adult students playing any instrument in the clarinet family. This is a fun-filled clarinet ensemble for students who have played clarinet for at least 2 years. Sharpen your ensemble skills, learn technique tips, and improve sight reading. Students will share their music in a final performance at the end of the semester.
  Cost: $350 (16 sessions)
  Instructor: Karen Dusek
  Dates: Wednesday 7-8:30

  Boulder Country Day School lessons
  This fall Parlando will be offering saxophone and drum lessons on site at Boulder Country Day School in Northeast Boulder. Private lessons can be taken from 3:30-6:00 on Wednesdays for students Kindergarten and up. Parlando’s regular lesson rates apply. Contact Liz Dinwiddie (liz@parlando.org) to find out more information or to sign up for a time at this alternate location.

Composition Class
Join Parlando faculty member Danny Meyer to learn about music creation. Using Danny's versatile and dynamic teaching style and musical experiences, this class is designed for students who have at least one year experience playing their instrument. Students will learn how create music, notate music, and blend instrumental sounds while having fun in an engaging environment.
**Minimum of 1 year experience on your instrument preferred.
Cost: $300
Fridays 3:45-4:30
Aug 20- Dec 10

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  All Classes

  You can now register for Fall 2010 online through ACTIVENET. To register, click on the button to the right. (Private lessons are ongoing and you may register at any time throughout the year.)

   

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