Table of Contents
- Young Yukes
- Beginning Ukulele
- Continuing Ukulele
- Acoustic Guitar for Beginners
- Intermediate Acoustic Guitar
- Songs with Friends
- Continuing/Intermediate Bodhran
- Irish Tenor Banjo and Mandolin
- Celtic Backup for Bouzouki and Guitar
- Advanced Beginners Irish Flute and Tin Whistle
- Intermediate to Advanced Irish Flute and Tin Whistle
- Introduction to Irish Fiddle for Violinists
- Intermediate Irish Fiddle
Early Childhood Music
Musical Playtime for Little Ones (Ages 18 months – 2 years)
Enjoy musical toe-tapping tickling fun as you and your child discover the joys of music together. Our creative musical experiences support developing language, listening, and motor skills. Lots of singing, finger play, and playing of age-appropriate instruments nurture cognitive ability while awakening an awareness of foundational musical elements such as steady beat, rhythm, tempo, pitch, and dynamics. Before our music goodbye, we will share educational suggestions about how to fill your child’s days with effective musical play.
Session One
Instructor: Mary Gresock
Dates: Saturdays, March 6 – April 10, 2021 (No class Saturday, April 3, 2021)
Times: 9:45am – 10:30am
Sessions: 5
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only prior to the first class.
Tuition: $115 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Session Two
Instructor: Mary Gresock
Dates: Saturdays, April 17 – May 22, 2021 (No class Saturday, May 1, 2021)
Times: 9:45am – 10:30am
Sessions: 5
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only prior to the first class.
Tuition: $115 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Musical Imagination Station (Ages 3-6 years)
Children and parent/caregiver share creative music, movement, and drama fun. We begin with a musical greeting and a jazzy body warm-up, then explore beat and rhythmic patterns with instruments. Next, we use visuals to travel with Mr. B Box on exciting musical journeys to different places from the moon to a farm. Our return home is celebrated with singing, dancing and playing with our special stuffed animal friends. Our travels cover many elements of music such as steady beat, tempo, pitch, dynamics and timbre.
Session One
Instructor: Mary Gresock
Dates: Saturday, March 6 – April 10, 2021 (No class Saturday, April 3, 2021)
Time: 11:00am – 11:45am
Sessions: 5
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $115 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Session Two
Instructor: Mary Gresock
Dates: Saturday, April 17 – May 22, 2021 (No class Saturday, May 1, 2021)
Time: 11:00am – 11:45am
Sessions: 5
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $115 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Guitar and Ukulele
Young Yukes (Ages 9-14)
Join this fun class and learn to play the ukulele, a small member of the guitar family. It’s easy to start, and the possibilities are endless! You’ll learn the basics of chords, strumming, fingerpicking, and more so you can play your favorite songs solo or in our ukulele band. Have your ukulele ready.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Dates: Tuesdays, April 13 – June 1, 2021
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Sessions: 8
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $164 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Beginning Ukulele (Ages 13+)
A fun class to explore this wonderful member of the guitar family! You will learn simple chords and how to use them in a variety of traditional and contemporary songs. Great for personal enjoyment, parties, & open mics! Have ukulele & notebook ready.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Dates: Thursdays, April 15 – June 3, 2021
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Sessions: 8
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $164 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Continuing Ukulele (Ages 13+)
Take your basic skills to a new level as you learn more picking and some melody playing too, and tackle the songs you really want to play. Beginning Uke or equivalent required. Ukulele & notebook required.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Dates: Tuesdays, April 13 – June 1, 2021
Time: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Sessions: 8
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $164 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Acoustic Guitar for Beginners (Ages 13+)
Learn a few basic chords and strums; you’ll be playing satisfying versions of your favorite songs in this fun class. You know a lot about music just from years of listening. Use that knowledge and you’ll be playing by ear in no time. Guitar and notebook required.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Dates: Tuesdays, April 13 – June 1, 2021
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Sessions: 8
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $164 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Intermediate Acoustic Guitar (Ages 13+)
So you’ve taken beginning guitar or you’ve been playing for a while and want to get to the next level. Learn some finger picking and other techniques that will make your playing more interesting. Use these skills to play songs you love. Guitar & notebook required.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Dates: Thursdays, April 15 – June 3, 2021
Time: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Sessions: 8
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $164 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Songs With Friends (Ages 13+)
From blues to Bob Dylan to Bono to Beyoncé, and beyond, expand your guitar technique and repertoire while playing great music with others. We all pick suitable songs and learn to play them as individuals and as a group. Ukuleleists welcome, too.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Dates: Thursdays, April 15 – June 3, 2021
Time: 9:00pm – 10:00pm
Sessions: 8
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $164 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Traditional Irish Music
Continuing/Intermediate Bodhran (Ages 10+)
This class picks up where the Beginning class ended and continues working on all of the Irish dance rhythms. Includes video presentations and discussion. Prerequisite: Beginning Bodhran (offered in the Fall), a solid understanding of traditional Irish tune-types, and good, basic stick control. The student must provide their own instrument.
Instructor: Jesse Winch
Dates: Mondays, April 12 – May 17, 2021
Times: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Sessions: 6
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only prior to the first class.
Tuition: $151 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Irish Tenor Banjo and Mandolin (Ages 15+)
Covers Irish melody style playing for mandolin and four-string banjo tuned GDAE. For advanced beginner and intermediate level players. Students must already have at least basic proficiency on their instrument and be capable of playing and learning by ear. Well-known session tunes serve as examples and include reels, jigs, and hornpipes. A recording device is helpful.
Instructor: Keith Carr
Dates: Tuesdays, April 13 – June 8, 2021
Times: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Sessions: 9
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only prior to the first class.
Tuition: $234 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Celtic Backup for Bouzouki and Guitar (Age 15+)
Covers techniques of accompaniment for jigs, reels, hornpipes, etc., with focus on rhythm patterns, constructing chord progressions. Well-known session tunes serve as examples. Also discussed: “session survival”, and playing in an ensemble. A recording device is helpful. Must provide your own instrument.
Instructor: Keith Carr
Dates: Tuesdays, April 13 – June 8, 2021
Times: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Sessions: 9
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $234 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Advanced Beginners Irish Flute and Tin Whistle (Ages 13+)
For advanced beginning players. Some basic knowledge of the instrument, fingering, simple scales, and simple tunes is required. Explore the rich aural tradition of Irish music and expand your repertoire. Irish tunes learned by ear: jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas. Learn about fingering, ornamentation, breath control, intonation, basic repertoire, and listening recommendations. Bring Irish flute or tin whistle in the key of D and a recording device.
Instructor: Tina Eck
Dates:Wednesdays, January 27 – March 24, 2021
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Sessions: 9
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $198 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Intermediate to Advanced Irish Flute & Tin Whistle (Ages 13+)
Builds on the Advanced Beginners Irish Flute/ Tin Whistle class. Fundamental skills required. Explore additional repertoire, ornamentation, phrasing; also focuses on tone, intonation, breath control, session tunes, learning by ear. We explore jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, and other tuneforms. Bring an Irish simple system flute or tin whistle in the key of D and recording device.
Instructor: Tina Eck
Dates: Wednesdays, January 27 – March 24, 2021
Time: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Sessions: 9
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $198 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Introductory Irish Fiddle for Violinists (Ages 18+)
For adult violin students who are interested in learning more about traditional Irish fiddling. Explore various rhythms and tune types, experiment with ornamentation and bowing principles while learning jigs, reels, hornpipes, mazurkas, highlands barn dances, and more Great ear training, great fun! Students must provide their own instrument.
Instructor: Mitchell Fanning
Dates: Wednesdays, January 27 – May 12, 2021 (No class Wednesday, March 31, 2021)
Time: 7:30pm – 8:25pm
Sessions: 15
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $330 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Intermediate/Advanced Irish Fiddle (Ages 18+)
This class is designed for violin students and aspiring fiddlers, those who have taken Introductory Irish Fiddle who want to learn more advanced technique, complex tunes, and build their Irish music repertoire. Students must provide their own instruments.
Instructor: Mitchell Fanning
Dates: Wednesdays, January 27 – May 12, 2021 (No class Wednesday, March 31, 2021)
Time: 8:30pm – 9:25pm
Sessions: 15
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $330 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Singing
Sparks! Vocal Class (Ages 7-12)
Ignite the vocal musical spark in your child. This dynamic performing ensemble teaches age-appropriate vocal techniques for proper breath support, projection, pitch, and phrasing. Sing songs from musicals, movies, pop and rock, a capella and with accompaniment, in unison and harmony, all while having fun!
Instructor: Jennifer Suess
Dates: Mondays, February 1 – May 10, 2021
Time: 4:15pm – 5:00pm
Sessions: 15
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $383 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Intermediate Voice (Ages 18+)
This class is designed for more experienced singers and those who have taken Introduction to Singing for Adults and want continued refinement of vocal skills. Prerequisite: one year of Introduction to Voice, or upon the recommendation by the instructor after an audition. Audition requirement: a prepared piece with audio accompaniment (no vocal track).
Instructor: Jennifer Suess
Dates: Mondays, February 1 – May 10, 2021
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Sessions: 15
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $345 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Continuing Intro to Singing for Adults (Ages 18+)
A continuation of Introduction to Singing for Adults, this class reinforces and builds upon techniques learned in that class, including warming up, healthful singing, staying in tune, posture, and breathing. Students with prior singing experience may enroll with prior permission of the instructor.
Instructor: Jennifer Suess
Dates: Mondays, February 1 – May 10, 2021
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Sessions: 15
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $345 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Music Appreciation and Seminars
Great Music of Women Composers
Join composer Dr. Jessica Krash in discussing music by women composers, historical and contemporary. Women have always written music, even though their work was not often promoted. In recent years, more music by women is being played, and now many important young composers are women. Let’s listen together to what women composers have been saying through their music.
Instructor: Dr. Jessica Krash
Dates: Thursdays, February 4 – 27, 2021
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Sessions: 4
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided by the Washington Conservatory of Music to registered students only prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $73
REGISTER through the Washington Conservatory of Music
Bach Cello Suite No. 1 Seminar (Ages 18+)
Covering all the movements of the first Bach solo suite, we’ll discuss ways to practice and find your way through the piece, technically and musically. Best if you have already studied part or all of the suite.
Instructor: Deborah Brudvig
Dates: Thursdays, April 22 – May 27, 2021
Time: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Sessions: 6
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $152 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Favorite Cello Etudes 1: Dotzauer and Duport (Ages 18+)
Come prepared to revisit old favorites or meet new ones. Face the challenges head-on! Work through each etude and find ways to enhance your learning and enjoyment. Suggested for students with advanced intermediate ability and facility in first four positions.
Instructor: Deborah Brudvig
Dates: Thursdays, March 4 – April 8, 2021
Times: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Sessions: 6
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $152 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.