Classes

Ensembles typically runs six week sessions of group lessons. To accommodate GCCS Thanksgiving break, this session is split into two three week parts November 3 - November 21, and December 1 - December 19 with no classes November 24-28. The cost of the six-week session is $75 per student. Scholarships are available.

All classes are held at Ensembles, 1120 Monroe St. (Across the street from the Charlestown High School tennis courts.)

More to come. If you don't see a class you are looking for, check back later, our next session is still taking shape.

Handbell Choir

+ Thursdays at 6:00 PM (Open Enrollment)

Ages 8 to adult

Whether you are a complete beginner our have experience with handbells, you can join this group and make beautiful music together. With director Ella Cash.

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Community Jazz Band

+ Thursdays at 7:00 PM (Open Enrollment)

Ages 12 to adult

Whether you are a band student now or were in band years ago, if you play an instrument and can read music (or fake it) come and join us. We'll be learning easy arrangements of jazz and pop standards, and performing in the community. With director Chris Spencer.

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Beginning Violin

Mondays at 4:00 PM

Ages 10 to adult

With Debbie Dupree. This is for anyone learning violin for the first time.

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Homeschool Art (Elementary)

Tuesdays at 11:00 AM

Ages 5 to 11

With Amy-Kristin Carroll.

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Homeschool Music (MS/HS)

Tuesdays at 12:00 PM

Ages 10 to 18

With Rebecca Putman. Learn music with hands on piano and ukulele.

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Homeschool Art (MS/HS)

Tuesdays at 1:00 PM

Ages 10 to 18

With Amy-Kristin Carroll.

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Beginning Piano 4PM

Tuesdays at 4:00 PM

Ages 8 and up

With Shavonne Henry. We're offering the same class at two different times.

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Beginning Piano 5PM

Tuesdays at 5:00 PM

Ages 8 and up

With Shavonne Henry. We are offering the same class at two different times.

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Beginning Band

Tuesdays at 6:00 PM

Ages 9 and up

The class is designed for students just starting out on their instruments - even if you have no prior music experience. You'll learn the basics of playing and caring for an instrument and put that together into a performance. with director Shavonne Henry

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Vocal

Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

Ages 12 and up

With Raven Ohlemacher. This class will assist students in finding and improving singing voices. Whether you're a novice or seeking additional coaching to help fine-tune your instrument, you'll be given the tools to learn/improve vocal technique, build vocal strength, increase range, and boost confidence. But most important of all, to have a ton of FUN playing and creating with our voices!

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Art (MS/HS)

Wednesdays at 7:00 PM

Ages 11 to 18

with Miriam Cymbalist. Learning techniques to take what you see out in the world and turn it into art. Diving deep into the perspective of the world and our perception of it. Learning how to use color and expressive mediums to capture emotion in our art.

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Homeschool Music (MS/HS)

Thursdays at 2:00 PM

Ages 10 to 18

With Rebecca Putman. Learn music with hands on piano and ukulele.

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Piano 2/3

Thursdays at 4:00 PM

All ages

with Rebecca Putman

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Guitar

Thursdays at 5:00 PM

Ages 10 to adult

With Tom Lohrstorfer

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Friday Mini Musicians

Fridays at 10:00 AM

Up to age 6

With Gracie Willis. This class will let you and your child experience music through creative play, songs, rhythm and movement.

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Pour Paint Workshop

Saturday Nov 08 at 2:00 PM

Ages 13 to adult

Discover the therapeutic and beautiful world of pour painting with local artist Lisa Cymbalist, who found her own joy and healing through this unique art form. In this hands-on workshop on November 8th from 2:00-3:30 PM, you'll learn to let go and create a stunning masterpiece of your own, with all materials provided.

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Pour Paint Workshop

Saturday Nov 15 at 2:00 PM

Ages 13 to adult

Discover the therapeutic and beautiful world of pour painting with local artist Lisa Cymbalist, who found her own joy and healing through this unique art form. In this hands-on workshop on November 8th from 2:00-3:30 PM, you'll learn to let go and create a stunning masterpiece of your own, with all materials provided.

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