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General Courses
UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS:
Please contact the CMS to register.
All group class rates are based on minimum enrollment. Rates and class times are subject to change if minimum enrollments are not met. Classes run at both the New Westminster campus and the David Lam campus in Coquitlam.
New Westminster Classes, 700 Royal Avenue
Discover what you need to know to pursue a career and prosper in the music business. You'll learn who does what in the industry, how to establish and maintain strong working relationships, the ins and outs of publishing and copyright, how to approach recording and music video projects, the digital scene, gigging, touring, promotion and much, much more.
Tuesdays, January 17 - April 3, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Room: 3345
Instructor: Graham Way
Fee: $350 +HST
Class Piano
Learn to play piano by ear!
This class is held in Douglas College's bright, modern piano lab where individual electronic pianos are connected with headphones to the teacher's console. This system has the unique advantage of combining the qualities of a group class with the personalized attention of a private lesson. Work in privacy, at your own level and pace, learning the type of music you like best. All levels. No previous experience required.
Thursdays, January 12 - March 29, 2012
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Instructor: Allen Stiles
Fee: $195 +HST
Douglas College welcomes community members to join the student Concert Band! Auditions required.
Wednesdays, January 11 - March 28, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 9:30 pm
Instructor: John Van Deursen
Fee: $55 +HST
Dues Jazz Band
Douglas College welcomes community members to join the student Dues Band. Auditions required.
Thursdays, January 12 - March 29, 2012
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Instructor: John Van Deursen
Fee: $55 +HST
Guitar Basics
Guitar Basics introduces you to the many different styles and techniques of guitar playing. You'll explore a wide range of music genres, from folk and world music, to rock and blues. Learn how to build chords and understand how they work in progressions, and develop the techniques needed to perform scales and finger-picking. Improvisational playing will also be covered, and you'll have the chance to jam with other guitarists in a friendly class environment. All levels are welcome. Whether you are a beginner playing your first chords, or an advanced player hoping to improve your technique, Guitar Basics is the ideal course for you.
Wednesdays, January 11 - March 28, 2012
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Instructor: Stanton Jack
Fee: $195 +HST
If you have completed Guitar Basics, or have previous guitar experience, expand on your knowledge with Guitar Intermediate. You'll learn basic guitar notation and will have the opportunity to play small ensemble works from a wide range of music genres.
Wednesdays, January 11 - March 28, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Instructor: Stanton Jack
Fee: $195 +HST
MIDI Electronic Music Ensemble
Dates & Time: TBA
Instructor: Bob Caldwell
Fee: $95 +HST
Percussion Ensemble
Douglas College welcomes community members to join the student Percussion Ensemble!
Mondays, January 9 - March 26, 2012
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Bob Caldwell
Fee: $95 +HST
Rock Ensemble
Get a taste of the Rock 'n Roll life at the School of Rock. You'll learn rock guitar, bass, keyboard, drum and/or vocals from professional musicians, play with your peers and perform publicly as a rock group. You'll also have an opportunity to work in the Douglas College recording studio at the New Westminster Campus.
Time & Dates: TBA
Instructor: Cameron Hood
Fee: $250 +HST
String Ensemble
Chamber groups for string players of all levels, for adults 16 years and up.
Informal placement interviews with prospective participants will take place at a pre-arranged time. Please bring your choice of music and instrument.
Time & Dates: TBA
Instructor: TBA
Fee: $150 + HST; $40 deposit for sheet music
Classes at David Lam Campus, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Banjo Ensemble
Beginner bluegrass banjo class focuses on establishing fundamental skills such as tuning, proper hand position, basic chords, strumming in time, pick technique, and basics of sight reading. Students engage in exercises as a class and learn a handful of simple songs. The program culminates with a short performance for family and friends.
Dates & Time: TBA
Instructor: Devon Wells
Fee: $195 +HST
Bluegrass Ensemble
Bluegrass workshop is a program for novice to intermediate players who wish to learn to play with others in a bluegrass ensemble. It is open to guitarists, banjo players, fiddlers, mandolin players, bass players, singers, and dobro players.
Dates & Time: TBA
Instructor: Devon Wells
Fee: $195 +HST
Brass Ensemble
Students will learn basic instrumental techniques, section and ensemble skills, and a basic history of music and their instrument. You'll discover more about your instrument through research and performance and will have the opportunity to perform as an integral part of the ensemble and play the role of a soloist. Also, in order to help you understand the music better, you'll have a chance to conduct their peers in both rehearsal and performance.
Dates & Time: TBA
Instructor: Geeta Das
Fee: $195 +HST
Group Guitar - Beginner
Beginner group guitar class focuses on establishing fundamental skills such as tuning, proper hand position, basic chords, strumming in time, pick technique, and basics of sight reading. Students engage in exercises as a class and learn a handful of simple songs. The program culminates with a short performance for family and friends at the end of the last class.
Mondays, January 9 - March 26, 2012
Youth: 12-17 years, 6:30-7:30 pm
Adult 18 yrs & up, 7:30-8:30
Instructor: Devon Wells
Fee: $195 +HST
Singing - Learn to Sing Youth & Adult
Learn to sing in a supportive and nurturing environment. This class will cover the fundamentals of singing including breath control, power, resonance and developing flexibility in the voice. You'll explore various styles of music from music theatre, pop, and classical. The term culminates in a short concert for family and friends.
Dates: TBA
Youth 8-16 yrs., 4:00 - 5:00 pm -- $195.00 +HST
Adult 17 yrs. & up, 5:00 - 6:00 pm - $195.00 +HST
Instructor: Christina Fantini
Fee: $195 + HST
Woodwind Ensemble
Learn basic instrumental techniques, section and ensemble skills, and a basic history of music and your instrument. More specifically, each student will be encouraged to discover more about their instrument through research and performance. You'll discover more about your instrument through research and performance and will have the opportunity to perform as an integral part of the ensemble and play the role of a soloist. Also, in order to help you understand the music better, you'll have a chance to conduct their peers in both rehearsal and performance.
Dates & Time: TBA
Instructor: Geeta Das
Fee: $195 +HST