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Mic JohnsonLP (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)5-String Banjo: BeginningMusicInstructor: Eileen Sugars Instructor: Eileen Sugars Learn to play Scruggs-Style 5-string banjo. Learn how to hold, tune, and pick your banjo. Also shopping for banjos and accessories, chords, practice methods, reading banjo tablature with eventual learning to play by ear, and some basic bluegrass tunes. Please bring a 5-string banjo in playable condition, 1 thumb pick and 2 finger picks. No class 2/21, 4/11.Winter 2023
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Mic JohnsonLP (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)5-String Banjo: IntermediateMusicInstructor: Eileen Sugars For those wishing to continue their banjo journey, we will start transitioning into the “soft skills “ of learning to play by ear, improvising in different keys, playing in a group, and basic music theory. Students should have basic 5-string skills and be able to play some tunes from memory. No class 2/21, 4/11.Winter 2023
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Campfire GuitarMusicInstructor: Jerry Kaldor Are you comfortable switching between some basic chords and want to learn more? Join us! We will cover the basic chords (major, minor, 7th), work on basic barre (bar) chords, and practice a variety of strumming patterns using songs you might sing around a campfire. Ages 14 and up are welcome. You must have your own guitar. No class 2/20, 3/6Winter 2023
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Duluth Civic OrchestraMusicInstructor: Brandon Smith Play a varied repertoire for the joy of it with a congenial group of musicians. We welcome anyone who plays standard symphony orchestra instruments (within the confines of balanced instrumentation). No auditions required, and no age restrictions, but you must be able to sight-read music, have your own instrument, and play at the high school level. Regular concerts in the area. No class 2/14 or 2/21.Winter 2023
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PopularDuluth Symphonic Winds / Community BandMusicDust off your old instrument and join up with a great collection of players performing fun and interesting pieces. This long-standing Duluth group welcomes all new members who can sight-read music, and provide their own instruments. Come ready for upcoming concert dates. No solos or auditions required. Trumpets and trombones are especially wanted! No class Monday 2/20.Winter 2023