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  • Beginner Bluegrass Mandolin (Roosevelt)

    The mandolin has a big role in bluegrass music, and is great fun to play. If you're a beginner at mandolin, bluegrass, or both, you are welcome to this class and we'll start from the ground up. The playing techniques are applicable to any kind of music, but we'll focus on music that would be commonly played at a bluegrass jam. Bring your mandolin and a tuner to class. If class is full, please enroll in the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.
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    Community Band (Edison)

    Join the Northeast Community Band to play marches, show tunes and other classic selections. New this year: To register for this class, please sign up here online and ALSO email necbinfo@gmail.com Thank you! ***********Community Band has reached Capacity for the 2023-2024 school year. If you are interested in joining once space opens up, please add yourself to the waitlist!*********
  • Disney's "The Little Mermaid": Cast Auditions for Minneapolis Community Education Summer Musical

    Audition to be in the cast of Minneapolis Community Education's production of Disney's The Little Mermaid! Come prepared to sing 30 seconds of an up-tempo song without accompaniment, perform a 30 second monologue or story and be taught and perform a short dance. Adults of all ages and youth entering 11th grade or older are welcome to audition. Please note it is our goal to cast a diverse cast of all ages and abilities. Register for your preferred audition date and 1 hour block of time. If you are signing up for a virtual audition, we will reach out to you to determine an apx. 5 minute window on April 17 or 18. Callbacks will be Saturday, April 20 from 10am-1pm at Southwest. Rehearsals begin May 28, Performances July 12-20. More info at ce.mpschools.org/adults/summer-musical. Auditions are free. If cast in the show, a participation fee of $49 will be collected. Scholarships are available. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World." Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
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    Disney's "The Little Mermaid": Tech Crew for Minneapolis Community Education Summer Musical

    Join the Technical Crew of Minneapolis Community Education's production of Disney's The Little Mermaid After registering, you will be contacted by the production team. Get involved with scenery, props, costumes, lighting, sound, hair & make-up or stage management. Adults of all ages and youth entering grades 11th grade or older are welcome to be on the crew pending a conversation with the Stage Manger or Tech Director. Performances July 12-20, More info at ce.mpschools.org/adults/summer-musical. We will contact you once you sign up. Audition to be in the cast of Minneapolis Community Education's production of Disney's The Little Mermaid! Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World." Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
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    Guitar 1 (Edison)

    Let’s start at the very beginning. Learn basic chords, scales, and basic guitar technique so you can start playing your favorite songs. Please be prepared with an acoustic guitar.
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    Guitar 1 (Ella Baker)

    Join Colin Monette, guitarist/performer/singer/songwriter/instructor, for Guitar 1. Where he will walk you through the basics of a 12 Bar Blues, a Blues Bass Line, I-IV-V chord progression and use of the Pentatonic/Blues Scale. You'll learn a few chord shapes, and simple scale patterns that will hopefully motivate and inspire your musical journey.
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    Guitar 1 (Southwest)

    You will develop basic skills in playing simple chords, a variety of tunes, and finger-picking technique. You will also learn a variety of notation systems (tablature, chord diagrams, treble clef). You may bring your own guitar (no electric guitars), but it's possible there will also be some on site. No prior music knowledge is necessary. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available or we are able to add additional sections.
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    Guitar 1 (Southwest)

    You will develop basic skills in playing simple chords, a variety of tunes, and finger-picking technique. You will also learn a variety of notation systems (tablature, chord diagrams, treble clef). You may bring your own guitar (no electric guitars), but it's possible there will also be some on site. No prior music knowledge is necessary. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available or we are able to add additional sections.
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    Guitar 1 (Washburn at Justice Page)

    Let’s start at the very beginning. Learn chords, scales and basic guitar technique so you can start playing your favorite songs. Class will be taught on acoustic guitars (nylon or steel string). Guitars are provided or you may bring your own acoustic guitar.
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    Guitar 2 (Edison)

    Play with more finesse, learning alternate-thumb picking, further strumming techniques, scales and basic blues. Bring an acoustic guitar. Prerequisite: Guitar 1 or Guitar experience.
  • Guitar 2 (Washburn at Justice Page)

    Play with more finesse, learning alternate-thumb picking, further strumming techniques, scales and basic blues. Bring an acoustic guitar. Prerequisite: guitar experience. Guitars are provided or you may bring your own acoustic guitar.
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    Harmonica (Seward)

    Learn how to play, jam, and harmonize with the Harmonica! Beginner friendly, no prior experience required.
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    Harmonica: Introduction (Justice Page)

    A basic introduction to playing a harmonica. designed for the absolute beginner. No previous experience playing a musical instrument is necessary. Bring a 10 hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C . A Hohner Special 20 or Marine Band harmonica is a good choice. If class is full, please add your name to the waitist. We will contact you if a spot becomes available.
  • How Do I Get That Sound? Recording Workshop at Minnehaha Recording Company (Roosevelt)

    The Recording Workshop at Minnehaha Recording Company is a welcoming and inclusive class designed for attendees of all backgrounds and experience levels. It focuses on a software and gear-agnostic approach, making it suitable for anyone interested in record and mixing. The workshop's personalized approach involves gathering information from participants to tailor the class to their specific needs, covering topics like microphone placement, recording space optimization, decision-making in the recording process, and assistance with equipment and software recommendations. Attendees also have the opportunity to bring their own music tracks for discussion and troubleshooting, creating an intimate, interactive, and collaborative learning environment. No discounts. This class meets at Minnehaha Recording Studio:4501 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis MN 55406 Additional Information: Attendees do not have to have any specific background or experience. We may be demonstrating things in Pro Tools, but this is meant to be software (and gear) agnostic. We are not teaching a specific software at this time. We intend for this to be as beneficial to attendees as possible. Because of this, we’ll gather some info about you once you’ve signed up. Once we have this info from all participants, we can decide what might be best to focus on as class- specific styles of music, instruments, microphone placement, preamps/compression/EQ, mixing, working with artists, etc. Attendees will have the option to bring in a track of their own music or something they might have recorded to talk through the process and any challenges they may be having with it. Our goal is to keep this intimate, interactive, and collaborative. Instead of memorizing a list of high-end equipment or large format console signal flow like most audio schools teach, we want to discuss and refine things like: Basic microphone placement Making the most of your recording space Context in recording and mixing Mindful decision making and tone-seeking How do I get that sound? Is this tonal or arrangement decision actually helping the song? Assistance with any general equipment/software recommendations.
  • Improv 3 (Henry)

    A great class for people who have taken basic improv before and want to explore scene and character work. We will focus on long form improv scene work, edits, and character work. This is a fun and collaborative environment to take your skills to a new level.
  • North Community Theater (North)

    Be part of North Community Theater's long tradition of collaborating with the community to provide opportunities for actors, musicians and dancers of all ages. Help select and create a production that will be brought to the stage.
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    Open Music Lessons (North)

    Have you ever had an urge to learn a musical instrument or want to continue perfecting a skill you already have? Now is the time! Join Sean Levine for Open Music Lessons at North High. Participants can either bring their own instrument or choose from the selection at North. Participants will receive basic instruction as a group and individuals on how to play musical instruments of their choosing.
  • Piano 1 (Washburn)

    Learn fundamentals of note reading and keyboard theory, how to play simple tunes for both hands and simple chord patterns.
  • Piano 2 (Washburn)

    Piano 2 is primarily for students who have taken Piano 1 at Washburn HS, but is open to anyone with introductory experience. Students will be able to choose from a variety of pieces to build on their ability, and will learn more about chords and how to apply them to pop songs.
  • TBD TITLE: Minneapolis Community Education Summer Musical Cast, Pit & Crew

    Save the date for Minneapolis Community Education's citywide summer production, After wildly popular productions of the Matilda the Musical, Legally Blonde the Musical and Bring it On the Musical, you won't want to miss your chance to be part of this annual summer tradition. Audition and rehearsal dates announced in March. Performances July 12-20. More info at commed.mpls.k12.mn.us/summermusical.
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    Uke & More Saturday Jam (Seward)

    Bring your uke, banjo, guitar, harmonica or voice and gather to share songs and tunes. Practice your skills, share music and get helpful tips in a casual atmosphere. This class is priced on a sliding fee scale. Please pay the price you are able. This helps to ensure that Community Education can provide quality opportunities for all of our participants.
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    Ukulele (Seward)

    With just three simple chords you can learn to accompany hundreds of songs and create endless entertainment for you and your friends. Bring your ukulele.
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    Ukulele 1 (Washburn)

    With just three simple chords you learn to can accompany hundreds of songs and create endless entertainment for you and your friends. Bring your ukulele.
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    Ukulele Cruise: Summer Jam & Sing-Along on the Mississippi River (Southwest)

    Come cruise the scenic Mississippi River! Option to join in a jam session, sing or strum along with your old favorite songs lead by ukulele player Dean Johnson. Some ukes will be provided, or bring your own uke, guitar, banjo, madolin, etc. This should be fun! With just three simple cords you learn to can accompany hundreds of songs and create endless entertainment for you and your friends. NOTE: Beverages will be available to purchase on board the boat. You may bring your own food onto the boat. 5:00 PM-Board The Magnolia Blossom Riverboat 5:30 PM-Departure from Watergate Marina 8:00 PM-Approximate Return Time Meet at the Watergate Marina, 2500 Crosby Farm Road, Saint Paul Minnesota, 55116. Crosby Farm Road is at the intersection of Shepherd Road and Gannon Road. Plenty of parking is available. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitist. We will contact you if a spot becomes available.