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INDIVIDUAL PIANO LESSONS | NEW!
Ages 5+
These one-on-one piano lessons are adapted for all ages and ability levels. Students will gain fundamental skills and musical literacy, explore playing various musical styles, and create their own music. Students are required to purchase an age-appropriate book after the first lesson. Instructor will provide the book information at the end of the first lesson. Lessons are 30 minutes in length and meet once per week. Students who wish to have a longer private lesson may register for more than one time slot.
- September 11 – October 16 | M | Deadline: September 4
- September 14 – October 19 | Th | Deadline: September 7
- October 30 – December 11* | M | Deadline: October 23
- November 2 – December 14* | Th | Deadline: October 26
No Class*: November 20 & 23
Fee (R/NR): $110/$160
Time: Call 217-398-2376 for Available Slots Prior to Registering Online. Registration not accepted after the deadline.
Location: Springer Cultural Center
Min/Max: 4/20
Questions: michelle.olden@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3909
INDIVIDUAL GUITAR OR BASS LESSONS
Ages 8+
These one-on-one lessons are adapted for all ages and ability levels. Students will gain fundamental skills and musical literacy, explore playing various musical styles, and create their own music. Students are required to bring their own fretted instrument (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, Mandolin, Banjo) to each lesson. Lessons are 30 minutes in length and meet once per week. Students who wish to have a longer private lesson may register for more than one time slot.
- September 11 – October 16 | M | Deadline: September 4
- September 14 – October 19 | Th | Deadline: September 7
- October 30 – December 11* | M | Deadline: October 23
- November 2 – December 14* | Th | Deadline: October 26
No Class*: November 20 & 23
Fee (R/NR): $110/$160
Time: Call 217-398-2376 for Available Slots Prior to Registering Online. Registration not accepted after the deadline.
Location: Martens Center
Min/Max: 4/20
Questions: michelle.olden@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3909
INDIVIDUAL DRUM LESSONS
Ages 8+
These one-on-one drum lessons are designed for beginners. Students will learn to read music, physical coordination and rudiments, and performance of basic drum beats in various styles. Students are required to purchase a drum pad and sticks to bring to the first class. Lessons are 30 minutes in length and meet once per week. Students who wish to have a longer private lesson may register for more than one time slot.
- September 11 – October 16 | M | Deadline: September 4
- September 14 – October 19 | Th | Deadline: September 7
- October 30 – December 11* | M | Deadline: October 23
- November 2 – December 14* | Th | Deadline: October 26
No Class*: November 20 & 23
Fee (R/NR): $110/$160
Day/Time: Call 217-398-2376 for available time slots, prior to registration online. Registration not accepted after the deadline.
Location: Martens Center
Min/Max: 4/20
Questions: michelle.olden@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3909
FLUTEKEYS PRE-FLUTE CLASS
Ages 7-10+
Considering flute for your band instrument? Join this pre-flute class with the MyFife. Here’s a fun opportunity to have a head start to see if the flute might be for you. The Flutekeys Pre-Flute Class uses the MyFife, a recorder-like instrument with a flute-style mouth piece. “The Fife Book” uses only the notes that are fingered the same on the flute as as on the fife. Learn rhythms through games and how to get a pleasing sound. You’ll also learn some music basics that will apply to any instrument.
This class requires the MyFife instrument and “The Fife Book” by Liz Goodwin at www.flute4u.com/fifes/MyFife.html. Must purchase and bring to first class.
Date: September 9 – October 14
Day: Saturday
Time: 11a – 12p
Fee (R/NR): $75/$112.50
Deadline: August 26
Location: Springer Cultural Center
Instructor: Sue Garten of Flutekeys Studio
Questions: michelle.olden@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3909
YOUTH THEATRE
The Champaign Park District Youth Theatre program gives young children the opportunity to learn the basics of live theatrical presentation – on the stage of a freshly-restored historic theatre!
Every child who registers for the program is cast in a part, learns the music, lines and movements involved in bringing the selected play to the stage. They also receive instruction in selecting costumes, understanding stage directions, proper use of stage make up, and more. Each program begins with a Parent Meeting (following your registration) where details about the audition and rehearsal process are shared. Youth Theatre Staff are experts in the fields of drama, comedy, choreography, and music and have extensive early educational experience. And, most importantly, they always make it fun.
Visit our Youth Theatre Page for more information!
