Enjoying Opera
Opera has become more popular than ever in recent years—from sold-out Three Tenors Concerts, to live broadcasts of the Metropolitan productions in movie houses across America including the State Theater in Traverse City. This course is designed to enhance your experience with this colorful and exciting art form. Get to know the basics of operatic history and style from the wild and crazy plots to the larger than life personalities of its performers. Presentation, discussion, and selected excerpts from recorded volumes and video clips help you learn what to listen for and how to select just the right opera for your listening pleasure.

Sat., May 10, 9 a.m.-noon
Fine Arts Rm. 115
Instructor: Dorothy Vogel
Cost: $35      Code: 9703       

Beginning Piano
Learn the basics of piano playing including names of notes, music notation, hand position, and playing techniques. You’ll get started with rhythms, simple scales, and key and time signatures. After six weeks, you will play simple melodies with chord accompaniment using both hands. You’ll learn in a group setting, but progress at your own pace. Weekly short written assignments and at least two hours of practice per week outside of class will help you reach your goals. Designed for adults and young adults age 15 and up. The required text Practical Piano Skills, by William and Constance Starr (approximately $50) may be purchased at the NMC Bookstore (995-1285).

5 Wed., April 9-May 7
6-8 p.m., Fine Arts Rm. 103
Instructor: Patricia Matusky
Cost: $79 (does not include text)      Code: 9705

Beginning Guitar
Learn the basics of guitar playing in this beginning class. You’ll learn several chords and progressions, different strumming styles, and get a fundamental introduction to lead guitar. Discover tuning techniques and how to care for a guitar while adding to your skills and knowledge at each session. Please bring an acoustic six-string guitar and pick to class. Music materials included. Designed for ages 15 to 100.

4 Wed., May 7-28, 6:30-8 p.m.
University Center Rm. 14
Instructor: Gael Eschelweck
Cost: $79       Code: 9710

Private Flute Lessons
Private flute lessons offered in the Fine Arts building on the campus of NMC all playing/ages levels welcomed (youth through returning adult student).  Student must provide flute for lesson.  All music, if needed, can be purchased through instructor.   Requirement:  student must come with open mind and open heart for learning in a relaxed yet professional atmosphere. Instructor is Dr. Deborah Podolka who has over 30 years teaching experience, including instruction at NMC and Interlochen.

Schedule is arranged with instructor
Cost: $333 (Fifteen 1/2-hour lessons)