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Portland Parks & Recreation
Community
Music Center
Community Music Center is a
member of the National Guild of
Community Schools of the Arts.
The mission of CMC is to enrich the greater
Portland community by providing opportunities
to enjoy, learn about & make music
3350 SE Francis Street 97202
Telephone: 503.823.3177
Director:
Associate Director:
Registrar:
Director Emeritus:
Gregory Dubay
Rachel Telesmanick
Kelly Bechtell
Charles Farmer
CMC Spring/Summer Schedule
For additional concerts & events be sure to browse
www.CommunityMusicCenter.org or call 823-3177
Office Staff: Rachel Anderson, Evan Denton,
Jane Elliot, Kaitlyn ni Donovan, Holly Pence,
Michael Stirling & Lara Utman
May
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29-31
Summer Office Hours (subject to change):
Monday-Thursday
9am-9pm
Friday
9am-7pm
Fri. evening, Sat.-Sun. By Appointment
Fax: 503.823.3171
June
5
6
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Parking: Lot entrance off SE Francis St.
Ample on-street parking available
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Bus Lines: #9 (SE Powell), #17 (SE Holgate),
& #75 (SE 39). Call Tri-Met at 503.238.RIDE
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Disabled Access: CMC’s facility is wheelchair
accessible, with the exception of the basement
July
4
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6-18
Table of Contents
What’s New .......................................................... 3
Summer Camps & Ensembles for Youth ............. 4
Early Childhood Music Classes ........................... 6
Classes for Youth .................................................. 7
Classes & Ensembles for Adults & Teens .......... 10
Suzuki Group Classes ..........................................13
String Lesson Program .......................................14
String Program Pre-Registration Form .........15
Need-based Scholarship Application Form ...17
String Teacher Availability ..................................18
Instrument Rentals ..............................................19
Inclusion Services ................................................19
About the Community Music Center, Inc. .........20
Advertisers ...........................................................21
Summer Playgrounds ..........................................26
Registration Info & Form ............................. 30-31
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Community Music Center
Faculty Showcase Concert & Gala
Summer Chamber auditions
Youth Orchestra Concert plus
Awards & Honors performers
End-of-Term Recital with
Center Singers Youth Choirs
CMC Madrigal Groups
Youth Chamber Music Concert
Francis Street Singers & Center
Singers Ensemble in Concert
Make Music PDX Concert
Rock Band Camp Concert
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Independence Day - CMC closed
Summer Term begins
Youth Chamber Intensive &
Concertante Orchestra
Youth Chamber Concert
Aug
10
28
Fall Registration begins
Summer Term ends
Sept
28
Fall Term Begins
Advertise with us!
For information about advertising in our next
publication contact the CMC Office at 503.823.3177
Faculty & Staff Biographies
Community Music Center now has a direct link to
our most current Faculty & Staff Biographies, along
with other useful program information, online at
www.CommunityMusicCenter.org
503.823.3177
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Violin Foundations
age: 6-9
page 9
Ever wanted to try out the violin
before jumping into private lessons?
This group class is designed for new
beginners to help get you started!
Reserve your seats for our biggest event
of the year
May 1st at 7:30pm
Call CMC for tickets
Silent Auction
May 26 - June 9
CMC Lobby
Carnival of Orchestra
age: 3.5-5
page 4
Come Join the Fun!
A daily camp for our youngest musicians!
Learn together through song,
movement & art!
Bid on a variety of valuable items,
including concert tickets, restaurant
certificates, books, crafts & gifts.
The Accomplished Accompanist
age: 14 and up
page 12
Check out our classes for kids
age 6 months to 5 years old on
pages 6-7
Piano Group Classes
for Youth
Pages 8-9
Recorder & More
for Youth
Page 7
Renaissance Music
for Adults
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& Teens
Page 10
Chamber Music and
Concertante Orchestra
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Want to use your keyboard skills to
make music with others? Try thisclass designed for instructors,
parents, & other pianists.
Fiddling Around the World
age: 7-14
page 5
Try a fiddling camp that will
take you around the globe
in just 5 days! Explore
many folk syles, such as
Irish, Klezmer, & various
North American varieties.
Register On-Line at www.PortlandParks.org
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Call the CMC office at 503-823-3177
for more information
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What sounds like an elephant, or a swan? Experience a magical world through listening, movement
& poses, making & playing instruments, watching
live musicians, & more. Capture fundamentals
such as breathing & singing, reading notes &
rhythms, & identifying instruments by their tone.
Show expression, creativity & poise in a performance about favorite animals for family & friends.
All participants must be 3.5 by 6/29 & potty-trained.
Please bring a water bottle & nutritious snack
each day, as well as a smock or an old T-shirt for
art activities.
Wilder
M-F 9:30am - 12pm
296072
$150
6/29-7/3
Explore the instruments of the orchestra, meet
composers, & more! Basic note-reading, improvisation, & ear-training make this a perfect start down
the path to musicianship. In this half-day camp,
explore & create stories in sound & perform them
yourself! No previous music experience required. Bring a nutritious snack each day. Trips to a
nearby park are possible, weather permitting. Early
enrollment (by June 19) highly recommended.
295747
M-F 9am -12pm
Pazienza
7/20-7/24
$140
Rock Camp
Age: 12-18
June 15 - 19
Concert: Friday June 19 , 7pm
Rock Band
Want to meet other rockers, join a group, or form
your own ‘indie’? Get pointers on playing together,
learning songs quickly & putting on a top performance. Uncover an inner voice while exploring
songs & styles from past greats. This week-long class
emulates the full rock experience, with real lighting
& sound effects. For intermediate to advanced student
on chosen instrument (guitar, bass, drums, and/or voice).
Drums, sound and lighting equipment provided.
NOTE: Final Concert is Friday Night, June 19
(included). Please arrive at 6:30, concert starts
at 7pm.
291212
M-F 11am - 2pm
Adams/Hale
6/15-6/19
$150
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Community Music Center
age: 6-8
Music Skills
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PianAge: 7-13 ps!
Piano Registration begins 4/27
Composing For Kids
Are you the next Mozart or McCartney? Explore
fundamentals of writing, such as melody, harmony,
counterpoint, rhythm & notation, then put it all to
work, publishing finished pieces in manuscript &
showcasing the results in public. Take home a CD of
your work at the end of the week!
Level 1
Prerequisite: 3 terms of keyboard or instructor approval
296078
M-F 9am - 11am
Jefferson
6/22-6/26
$105
296079
M-F 1pm - 3pm
Jefferson
6/22-6/26
$105
Level 2
Prerequisite: Previous composition class or instructor approval. Students will create their own short musical,
setting their words to original music. Culminates in a
performance at the end of the week.
296080 M-F
9:30am - 12pm
Jefferson
6/29-7/3
$130
Piano Blues
Playing the 12-Bar Blues makes you happy! Use
simple chords & scales to create original compositions
at the keyboard. Listen, improvise, jam with others,
& solo in this uniquely American style. This class is
for students new to the blues idiom. Prerequisite: 3
terms of keyboard or instructor approval.
296082
M-F 1pm - 3pm
Jefferson
6/29-7/3
$105
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age: 7-14
Fiddling Around The World
Music is the international language & stringed
instruments make the perfect tour guide! Explore
many folk styles such as Irish, Klezmer, & various
North American varieties. Playing by ear, improvising, & making up accompaniments will come more
naturally as a result of the new sound adventures.
For violinists, violists, & cellists interested in
studying styles & ideas beyond the Suzuki
repertoire.
Level 1
Prerequisite: for students at the level of Long, Long
Ago (Suzuki Book 1) to Bouree (Suzuki Book 2).
1pm - 3pm K. Law & J. Law
298095 M-F
$150
7/20-7/24
Level 2
Prerequisite: for students at the level of Two Grenadiers (Suzuki book 2) & beyond.
298077 M-F 10am -12pm K. Law & J. Law
$150
7/20-7/24
The 20th Annual
Chamber Music & Orchestra Summer Program
Age: 8-18
Chamber Groups
Play trios, quartets, or other works with string, wind,
or piano students at your level! Refine ensemble skills
& interpretive abilities through rehearsals & coaching.
Prerequisite: at least 3 years of private lessons on instrument, sight-reading skills, playing in positions, with vibrato.
Groups are assigned for a two-hour slot between 9am
& 1pm; schedule may vary from day to day & is confirmed two weeks before class begins. Registration &
payment required to schedule an audition.
No refund unless not placed in a group. Violists &
Cellists get 20% off! Violinists wishing to switch
to viola welcome - instruments available!
Required concert Saturday, July 18th at 2pm.
290658
M-F 9am - 1pm
Staff
7/6-7/17
$215
Concertante Orchestra
Now 5 days per week!
Follow your dreams of one day taking the spotlight!
Join this symphonic team where musicians take turns
being the concerto soloist accompanied by peers. A
great orchestra that you don’t have to play a concerto
to join. Repertoire subject to instrumentation and
availability. Prerequisite: at least 3 years of private lessons
on instrument, sight-reading skills, playing in positions, and
vibrato. Registration required to schedule an audition.
Sign up for Chamber Groups & receive 20% off
this class! Participants who do not play solos pay the
lower rate.
290663
M-F 1:30pm - 3pm
Ehrlich
7/6-7/17
$70/$155
Chamber Music Auditions
Call CMC to register & schedule an audition to
assist us in creating the most compatible groups.
For auditions, prepare a short piece or section of
a work that best demonstrates your ability. Sightreading ability is also assessed. Participants are
notified about group assignment two weeks prior
to the start of the class. Music will be available for
pickup one week prior.
Note: We make every effort to place as many enrollees as possible, however due to limits of space
and repertoire, it is sometimes not possible to find
a group for everyone. In these instances, registration fees are refunded.
Audition schedule - 15 minutes per student
Friday, May 29
Saturday, May 30
Sunday, May 31
4pm - 7pm
1pm - 3pm
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Concertante Orchestra Auditions
See above for times & days. Please inform the
office that you are registering for the orchestra.
CD’s & videos are allowed in lieu of an audition for
those not also enrolling in chamber music.
Register On-Line at www.PortlandParks.org
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Music For Infants & Toddlers
Special discounts for Early Childhood Classes this Summer:
Register for three sessions, get 10% off, or 20% off four!
Creepers & Toddlers Explore! age: 6 -23 months
Increase awareness of basic musical elements including pitch, rhythm, & tempo through songs, movement,
listening, & more. Develop aural responsiveness &
social skills in a playtime environment through early
childhood music education techniques. Baby & parent/
caregiver attend for one fee.
June
290727
290730
July
290733
290739
290740
290741
290742
August
290743
290744
290745
290746
290747
W
9:15am - 10am
6/10-6/24
Th 11am - 11:45am
6/11-6/25
M
290748
290749
290750
290751
290752
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June
290728
290731
290732
W 10am - 10:45am
6/10-6/24
W 11am - 11:45am
6/10-6/24
Th 10am - 10:45am
6/11-6/25
Wilder
$25.50
Wilder
$25.50
Wilder
$25.50
M
Sinell
$34
Sinell
$34
Wilder
$34
Sinell
$34
Sinell
$34
10am - 10:45am
7/6-7/27
Tu 10am - 10:45am
7/7-7/28
W 10am - 10:45am
7/8-7/29
Th 10am - 10:45am
7/9-7/30
F 10am - 10:45am
7/10-7/31
Sinell
$34
Sinell
$34
Wilder
$34
Sinell
$34
Sinell
$34
290734
M
Sinell
$34
Sinell
$34
Wilder
$34
Sinell
$34
Sinell
$34
290757
Sinell
$25.50
Sinell
$25.50
Wilder
$34
Wilder
$34
Sinell
$25.50
Pazienza
$25.50
290737
Tu
290762
W
290763
W
290764
Th
290765
F
290766
F
290767
Sa
10am - 10:45am
8/3-8/24
Tu 10am - 10:45am
8/4-08/25
W 10am - 10:45am
8/5-8/26
Th 10am - 10:45am
8/6-8/27
F 10am - 10:45am
8/7-8/28
September
290736
Wilder
$25.50
Wilder
$25.50
Exploring Together!
age: 2-3.5
It’s musical playtime for kids! Develop self-expression, creativity & learning skills through songs, games,
movement & use of instruments using methods such as
Orff, Kodaly & Dalcroze. Parents/ caregivers participate, too, cultivating ‘harmonious’ interactions. Baby &
parent/caregiver attend for one fee.
Tu 10am - 10:45am
9/8-9/22
Tu 11am - 11:45am
9/8-9/22
W 9:15am - 10am
9/2-9/23
Th 11am - 11:45am
9/3-9/24
F 10am - 10:45am
9/11-9/25
Sa 10am-10:45am
9/12-9/26
Community Music Center
290753
290754
290755
290756
290758
290759
290760
290761
503.823.3177
9:15am - 10am
7/6-7/27
Tu 9:15am - 10am
7/7-7/28
W 9:15am - 10am
7/8-7/29
Th 9:15am - 10am
7/9-7/30
F
9:15am - 10am
7/10-7/31
M
9:15am - 10am
8/3-8/24
Tu 9:15am - 10am
8/4-8/25
W 9:15am - 10am
8/5-8/26
Th 9:15am -10am
8/6-8/27
F
9:15am - 10am
8/7-0/28
9:15am - 10am
9/8-9/22
10am - 10:45am
9/2-9/23
11am - 11:45am
9/2-9/23
10am - 10:45am
9/3-9/24
9:15am - 10am
9/11-9/25
11am - 11:45am
9/11-9/25
9:15am - 10am
9/12-9/26
July
August
Sinell
$34
Sinell
$34
Wilder
$34
Sinell
$34
Sinell
$34
September
Sinell
$25.50
Wilder
$34
Wilder
$34
Wilder
$34
Sinell
$25.50
Sinell
$25.50
Pazienza
$25.50
www.CommunityMusicCenter.org
Portland Parks & Recreation
Music For Pre-schoolers
Classes for Youth
Special discounts for Early Childhood Classes
this Summer: Register for three sessions, get
10% off, or 20% off four!
New Camp for Pre-school - Carnival of the Orchestra
See Page 4 for details!
Launch Pad To Learning
age: 3.5-5
Blast off into sounds & creativity! Develop cognitive, social, & musical skills through methods such as
Orff, Kodaly & Dalcroze. Songs, games & movement
activate body & mind. Play easy percussion & melody
instruments, too! Parent/guardian remains in building
during class.
June
290729
Th 9:15am - 10am
6/11-6/25
Wilder
$25.50
M
11am - 11:45am
7/6-7/27
Tu 11am - 11:45am
7/7-07/28
W 11am - 11:45am
7/8-7/29
Th 11am - 11:45am
7/09-7/30
F 11am - 11:45am
7/10-7/31
Sinell
$34
Sinell
$34
Wilder
$34
Sinell
$34
Sinell
$34
M
Sinell
$34
Sinell
$34
Wilder
$34
Sinell
$34
Sinell
$34
July
290735
290768
290769
290770
290771
August
290772
290773
290774
290775
290776
11am - 11:45am
8/3-8/24
Tu 11am - 11:45am
8/4-8/25
W 11am - 11:45am
8/5-8/26
Th 11am - 11:45am
8/6-8/27
F 11am - 11:45am
8/7-8/28
September
290738
290777
290778
290779
Tu 11:45am - 12:30pm
9/8-9/22
Th 9:15am - 10am
9/3-9/24
F
1pm - 1:45pm
9/11-9/25
Sa 11am - 11:45am
9/12-9/26
Sinell
$25.50
Wilder
$34
Sinell
$25.50
Pazienza
$25.50
GUITAR
Intermediate & Advanced Guitarists See Rock Band Camp on Page 4!
Guitar Group Lessons I
age: 8-18
Want to play in a band, strum to songs, or pluck out
Bach suites? Develop basic techniques of classical, folk
& popular styles, including chords, accompaniment, &
note reading. Students with prior experience welcome to
join continuing classes. Bring your own guitar (no amps,
please). Limited rentals available at CMC.
New beginners
age: 8-12
295741
M 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Adams
7/6-8/24
$76
New beginners
age: 12-18
295752
M 2:15pm - 3pm
Adams
7/6-8/24
$76
Continuing class from 3:15 spring term age: 8-12
295753
M 3:15pm - 4pm
Adams
7/6-8/24
$76
Continuing class from 2:15 spring term age: 8-12
295754
M 4pm - 4:45pm
Adams
7/6-8/24
$76
Guitar Group Lessons II - Rock
age: 12-18
Create great sounds with confidence! Continued practice on technique will help achieve the expertise needed
for success. Develop self-expression in a supportive
environment. This class focuses on Rock & Roll guitar
style. Prerequisite: knowledge of basic technique and ability
to play basic 1st position chords.
295743
M 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Adams
7/6-8/24
$76
MUSIC SKILLS & RECORDER
On My Way With Basic Skills
age: 5-7
This is where budding musicians sprout! Spring into
the world of creativity & self-expression. Start to read
notes, develop listening skills, sing, & improvise on
instruments. Methods such as Orff, Kodaly & Dalcroze
‘wire’ young minds for learning! For students who have
completed Kindergarten or 1st grade.
295738
Tu 2:30pm - 3:15pm
O’Neill
7/7-8/25
$68
Recorder & More
age: 8-12
Read music, play songs, create rhythm & harmony! See
& hear what can be accomplished with a little practice!
High-quality recorder to take home included in registration fee.
290780 Tu, Th 11:45am -12:30pm
Sinell
7/7-7/30
62
290781 Tu, Th 11:45am -12:30pm
Sinell
8/4-8/27
$62
Register On-Line at www.PortlandParks.org
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Piano Classes for Youth
Group Piano for Youth At CMC
Registration for Youth Piano begins 4/27
Group piano classes at CMC follow a two-year
sequential course curriculum so that we may effectively bring the joy of the keyboard to our students.
All classes are held in CMC’s piano lab. Students
use digital pianos that simulate acoustic grands.
 Sequential Classes – Piano Foundations Term
I, II, III, & IV, then Piano Performer for two to
four terms. Then Piano Laboratory is available.
 Clear two-year course curriculum – Students
will be more equally matched for a better group
class experience. See the chart below for more
details. Piano Foundations and Performer
classes use books in the Piano Town series.
 Progress Review – With the instructor’s guidance & approval, a student may repeat a term or
advance. Two weeks before the end of each term
the instructor will make evaluations and forward
those to the office staff, who will notify the family only if a change is required.
 Consistent Schedule – During the school year,
most cases students continue all the same day &
time unless repeating a term or skipping ahead.
Note: Students taking “My First Piano Class” in
the summer should register for
“Piano Foundations Level 1” Fall Term.
Required Texts (available for purchase at CMC)
Foundations I, II, & III - Piano Town Primer
Foundations IV - Piano Town Lesson Book 1
Piano Performer - Piano Town Lesson Book 1 &
Performance Book 1
Class Title
Appropriate Level
Foundations Term I
Piano Town-Primer Lesson (p 1-23)
Foundations Term II
Piano Town-Primer Lesson (p 24-47)
Foundations Term III
Piano Town-Primer Lesson (p 48-end)
Foundations Term IV
Piano Town-Book 1 Lesson (p 1-21)
Piano Performer (2-4 terms)
Piano Town-Book 1 Lesson (p 21-on)
Piano Town-Book 1 Performance (var)
Piano Laboratory (indefinite)
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Beyond Book 1
Community Music Center
My First Piano Class
age: 5-7
It’s the ABC’s of keyboard! Educational games & other
activities in a small group setting introduce little fingers
to this grand instrument. Develop rhythm, coordination,
& other fundamentals that lead to a new world of music.
295125 M, W, F 2:15pm - 3pm
Jefferson
7/6-7/17
$63
295138 M, W, F 2:15pm - 3pm
Jefferson
7/20-7/31
$63
295139 M, W, F 2:15pm - 3pm
Jefferson
8/3-8/14
$63
295140 M, W, F 2:15pm - 3pm
Jefferson
8/17-8/28
$63
Piano Foundations Level I
age: 7-14
To master eighty-eight keys, start with the basics. Focus
on sitting & hand technique, note names, beginning
meters & rhythms, middle C-position, & more. Feel the
accomplishment of playing your first tunes!
age: 6-9
295141
F
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Jefferson
7/10-8/28
$80
age: 10-14
295127
W 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Jefferson
7/8-8/26
$80
Piano Foundations Level II
age: 6-9
Discover how reading music notation such as bass & treble
clef, steps & skips, eighth notes, & more opens your musical
world. Prerequisite: Piano Foundations I or the equivalent.
295128
M 4pm - 4:45pm
Jefferson
7/6-8/24
$80
295129
Tu 4pm- 4:45pm
Cheshier
7/7-8/25
$80
Piano Foundations Level III
age: 6-10
Reach new heights in melody & harmony. Add G Major
to your repertoire, explore sharps & flats, chords, scales,
tempo, pulse, & more. Prerequisite: Piano Foundations II or
the equivalent.
295132
W 4pm - 4:45pm
Jefferson
7/8-8/26
$80
295143
W 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Jefferson
7/8-8/26
$80
Piano Foundations Level IV
age: 7-14
Explore melody & accompaniment. Discover F Major,
dominant 7 chords, more types of dynamics, voicing, &
other techniques. Prerequisite: Piano Foundations III or the
equivalent.
age: 7-10
295133
M 3:15pm - 4pm
Jefferson
7/6-8/24
$80
295144
F
3:15pm - 4pm
Jefferson
7/10-8/28
$80
age: 11-14
295145
F
4pm - 4:45pm
Jefferson
7/10-8/28
$80
503.823.3177
www.CommunityMusicCenter.org
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Piano for Youth (continued)
Piano Performer
age: 7-14
Now that the basics are covered, add polish & pizzazz!
Deepen skills in keys such as C, G & F Major. Gain
tools for breaking down increasingly complex pieces
& find confidence in perfecting & sharing impressive
compositions. Prerequisite: Piano Foundations III or the
equivalent.
age: 8-13
295146
M 5pm - 5:45pm
Jefferson
7/6-8/24
$80
295147
Tu 3:15pm - 4pm
Cheshier
7/7-8/25
$80
295150
F
4:45pm - 5:30pm
Jefferson
7/10-8/28
$80
Piano Performer – Blues
age: 7-14
This is a special summer class focusing on the 12 bar
blues form and improvisation.
Beginning - Prerequisite: 1 year of piano instruction
295149
W 3pm - 3:45pm
Jefferson
7/8-8/26
$80
Continuing - Prerequisite: previous blues class experience
295134
M 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Jefferson
7/6-8/24
$80
Piano fun all week long!
Check out the Piano Blues Camp
& Piano Composition
Camp on page 4!
age: 7-14
Piano Laboratory
Getting ahead of the class? Experiment with more individual attention. Enjoy making progress at your speed
while benefiting from the chemistry of a group setting.
Less expensive than private lessons. Prerequisite: for
students beyond Piano Performer & with instructor permission. Instructor works with students individually within
the class time. Class may be lengthened or shortened
depending on number of enrollees. Instructor may
require materials not included in registration fee.
Jefferson
M 5:45pm - 6:45pm
295135
$80
7/6-8/24
Cheshier
Tu 4:45pm - 5:30pm
295154
$80
7/7-8/25
Cheshier
Tu 5:30pm - 6:15pm
295155
$80
7/7-8/25
Jefferson
5:45pm - 6:45pm
F
295156
$80
7/10-8/28
Group Strings & Voice Lessons for Youth
VIOLIN FOUNDATIONS
age: 6-9
NEW!
Pluck a note, take a bow! Stringed instruments
are easiest after getting the basics well in hand.
Meet the parts of the instrument. Pick up posture
& position pointers, too. Singing & rhythm practice will help develop the musician within, while
exercises, movement, & other activities prepare
the mind & muscles for those exciting first tones!
This group class is for brand new beginners to
the violin. Instruments are provided for the duration of the class & included in the registration
fee. Students will be fitted during the first class.
298047
M, W, F 10am -11am
6/22-7/3
Rogers
$85
Viola For The Violinist
age: 8-18
Play from the inner voice! Become a more versatile,
in-demand player by applying known skills to a new
instrument with a rich, dark tone. Tips on mastering
alto clef will help repertoire expand & sight reading
ability soar. Prerequisite: For violinists in Suzuki book 2 &
up, or the equivalent. Instrument provided and included
in the fee.
296052
W 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Rogers
7/8-7/22
$45
Audition Preparation
age: 8-18
Show them your best! Gain tips, tricks, & experience
for playing at peak performance when it counts. Mock
tryouts with sight-reading practice plus help on excerpts will make the highest possible orchestra chair a
reality. For advanced violinists who have passed the entrance
audition for PYP & are auditioning for seating in September. Material is excerpts mailed by PYP to students in
late July. Note: Class meets for three sessions on
Wednesday Aug. 19, 26, and Sept. 2; plus students
sign up for a 10 minute mock audition Fri. Sept. 4.
295739
W 5:30pm- 6:30pm
Atcherson
8/19-9/4
$48
VOICE
Voice Private Lessons
age: 14-18
Refine your sound with one-on-one training in proper
technique. Get expert advice on breath control, diction
& musical interpretation in 30-minute lessons. Use the
Pre-registration form for the string lesson program on
page 15. Specific times confirmed by two weeks prior.
295744 Tu, Th 3:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Briscoe
7/7-7/30
$26/lesson
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Classes & Ensembles for Adults & Teens
RENAISSANCE MUSIC
FOLK TRADITIONS
Recorder Level 1
age: 14 & up
Find your Renaissance by learning this timeless instrument in the pleasure & comfort of a small group. Start
with note reading, fingering, & simple songs. Own
recorder required (instructor suggests Aulos, Zenon or
Yamaha brand). Both C (soprano, tenor) & F (alto, bass)
recorders welcome. This class is for new beginners.
295166
Th 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Markham
7/9-8/27
$108
Banjo
age: 14 & up
Take your chance to pick up this favorite folk instrument! Get a handle on methods such as 3-finger
picking, tablature reading & beginning bluegrass style.
Find camaraderie with other folk friends in this supportive group setting. This course will focus on the
Clawhammer or Frailing style of 5-string banjo picking, linked with the Southern Appalachian stringband
tradition. No previous experience required. Bring your
own instrument. Offered Summer term only.
290788
Tu 6:30pm- 7:30pm
Keefer
7/7-8/25
$108
Recorder Level 3
age: 14 & up
Explore more challenging pieces, play two or more sizes in an ensemble where technique & musicianship will
develop. Permission of instructor required for new students.
Advanced Recorder Ensemble & Recorder Level 3 will
meet together to play as one group - music is arranged
with parts at different levels to accommodate intermediate & advanced players. No class July 30th.
290789
Th 7pm - 8:30pm
Neuman
7/9-8/27
$115
Advanced Recorder Ensemble
age: 14 & up
Sopranos, altos, tenors, bass, & great basses come
together as a polished ensemble under the guidance of
an instructor. Permission of instructor required for new students. Advanced Recorder Ensemble & Recorder Level
3 will meet together to play as one group - music is
arranged with parts at different levels to accommodate
intermediate & advanced players. No class July 30th.
290790
Th 7pm- 8:30pm
Neuman
7/9-8/27
$115
Renaissance Strings
age: 14 & up
Chamber music doesn’t just start with Haydn. Explore ensemble repertoire from the rich, inventive era
of the pre- & early-Baroque. Delve into technique,
performance practice, ornamentation & more, gaining
experience in reading, playing with others, & interpreting each composer’s unique style. For intermediate
& advanced string players. Permission of the instructor
required. No class July 30th.
295993
Th 6pm - 7pm
Neuman
7/9-8/27
$95
Old Time String Band
age: 14 & up
Discover & play Anglo-American dance tunes from
generations past that are still heard & enjoyed today.
Come ‘fiddle around’ on any acoustic instrument
(string or otherwise) with others young & old. Meet
new folk friends & get practice playing in groups.
Bring your own instrument. Prerequisite: basic facility
on chosen instrument - tunes are learned using sheet music
(notes and tablature) and by ear.
290787
Tu 7:30pm - 9pm
Keefer
7/7-8/25
$108
GUITAR
Guitar Group Lessons Level 1
age: 16 & up
Develop the basic techniques of classical, folk, & popular styles, including chording, song accompaniment, &
note reading. Experience positive learning in a small
group setting. Less expensive option than private lessons. Bring your own guitar (limited rentals at CMC).
New Beginners
Please note - does not continue during fall term
295171
M 6pm - 7pm
Adams
7/6-8/24
$108
Continuing
For students continuing from spring or one year of experience
295188
M 7pm - 8pm
Adams
7/6-8/24
$108
STRINGS
String Orchestra
age: 16 & up
Why let the pros have all the fun? Make lasting musical friendships & hone playing skills while enjoying the
glorious symphonic sound of great masterworks. Prerequisite: At least two years instrumental study or permission of conductor and reasonable sight-reading ability; some
ensemble or class experience desirable. This class meets at
the Community Music Center for the summer term.
290782
W 7pm - 8:30pm
Murer
7/8-8/26
$56
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Classes & Ensembles for Adults & Teens (continued)
VOICE
Voice Group Lessons Level 1
age: 18 & up
Work on techniques of tone production, breath control,
diction, & stage presence in a supportive atmosphere.
Gain expert training for joining a choir, or just bursting
into song! Ability to match pitch recommended. 20%
discount off Sight-Singing Made Easy if you register
for this course.
295162
Tu, Th 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Briscoe
7/7-7/30
$100
Cello Group Lessons Level 1
age: 16 & up
Explore the rich tones of this instrument first-hand in a
supportive setting. Get a start on tuning, tone production, bowing & fingering--everything you need to play
your first tunes & get your first swoons! Prerequisite:
Cello Level 1 in spring term. A new beginners class will
open up in the Fall Term.
290783
M 8pm- 9pm
Nussbaum
7/6-8/24
$108
Cello Group Lessons Level 2
age: 16 & up
Build confidence & stretch technical ability with new
skills. Enhance note-reading skills while adding solos &
duets to your repertoire. Improve intonation & begin
to express yourself in a supportive setting. Prerequisite:
Cello 1 or the equivalent. Continuing from Spring ‘09.
290784
Th 8pm- 9pm
Nussbaum
7/9-8/27
$108
Cello Group Lessons Level 3
age: 16 & up
Getting the hang of it? Now gain skills such as vibrato
& more advanced bowing techniques. Get a taste of
playing in upper positions & begin exploring the rich
repertoire in class & on your own. Prerequisite: Cello 2
or the equivalent. Continuing from Spring ‘09.
290785
M 7pm- 8pm
Nussbaum
7/6-8/24
$108
Cello Ensemble
age: 16 & up
Who needs violins & violas? A group of these sonorous stringed instruments is beautifully complete, with
melody, harmony & a rich repertoire. Develop skills
to hold your own part while playing well with others.
Find your comfort level of musical challenge, or stretch
your technique, all under the guidance of an instructor.
Prerequisite: Cello 3 or the equivalent.
290786
Th 7pm- 8pm
Nussbaum
7/9-8/27
$108
Sight-Singing Made Easy!
age: 18 & up
Does your budding musicianship wilt when reading
notes is concerned? Get to know the language of the
printed score & how to translate it into song. Bring
compositions to life more easily, no matter what your
instrument or voice type. This class is best for students
with an ability to match pitch and who have a basic vocal technique. 20% discount for those who take Voice
Group Lessons Level 1 or Madrigal Singing.
295164
Tu, Th 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Briscoe
7/7-7/30
$100
Madrigal Singing
age: 18 & up
Ready for the next step in vocal experience? Finely tune
your voice in this ‘a capella’ ensemble class concentrating on selections from the great & varied wealth of 4
& 5-part madrigals of the Renaissance. Review old
favorites from the repertoire and explore a few new
ones. 20% discount off Sight-Singing Made Easy if
you register for this course.
Introduction to Madrigals
No audition for summer term; all singers with Choral
Part Singing or the equivalent welcome.
295165 Tu, Th 8:15pm - 9:15pm
Briscoe
7/7-7/30
$100
Madrigals & More!
Pre-requisite: Prior choral singing experience required.
More advanced than the Tues/Thurs session. No audition required for continuing students; new students will
be evaluated during the first class.
295183
W 6:30pm - 8pm
Briscoe
6/24-7/29
$99
L king for
Make Music PDX?
Make Music PDX will be back again in the fall.
Look for it in our school year catalog in August!
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Piano For Seniors (55 & up)
Piano For Adults & Teens
All Classes run from 7/7-9/11 (10 Weeks)
Cost for all Classes: $48
Instructor: George Cheshier
PIANO
Piano Group Lessons Level 1
age: 16 & up
Begin your life’s musical journey with this versatile
instrument! Develop fundamental skills such as notereading & rhythm. Gain keyboard techniques that will
quickly have you playing easy pieces on your own &
with others. Required Text: Alfred’s Adult Piano Course
Book 1.
295173
W 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cheshier
7/8-8/26
$100
Piano Lab
age: 14 & up
Already ahead of the pack? Climb your own musical mountains at the keyboard! Make progress at your
speed while gaining inspiration from a group setting
with more individual attention. Less expensive than
private lessons. Instructor works with students individually within the class time. Class may be lengthened or
shortened depending on number of enrollees. Prerequisite: Beyond Piano Level 1 with permission of the instructor. Instructor may require materials not included in
registration fee.
295176
Tu 7pm - 8pm
Cheshier
7/7-8/25
$116
295190
W 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Cheshier
7/8-8/26
$116
The Accomplished Accompanist
age: 14 & up
NEW! Great for instructors or parents of string students!
Pianists don’t have to always play alone! Be a valuable
musical partner to students, amateurs, teachers & others, while building keyboard & musical abilities of your
own. These summer classes focus on the Suzuki repertoire for Violin, Viola, & Cello. Bring your own accompaniment books & one or two prepared selections
for the desired instrument to the first class. During the
term, all participants will have an opportunity to practice selections with a student soloist.
Suzuki Book 1 focus
Prerequisite: Students should be able to play from beginning
to end at least the first 4 pieces in Suzuki book 1 at a steady
tempo.
296022
Th 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Murer
7/9-8/27
$108
Suzuki Book 2 & 3 focus
Prerequisite: Students should be able to play from beginning
to end at least the first 4 pieces in Suzuki book 2 at a steady
tempo.
296024
Th 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Murer
7/9-8/27
$108
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Piano Beginning Senior
age: 55 & up
No beginning class in the summer - it returns fall term
Piano Continuing Senior
age: 55 & up
Continuing students new to this program should
contact Senior Recreation at 503-823-4328 for
placement prior to registration. Classes are listed
in order of difficulty.
290106
F 1pm - 1:55 pm
Cheshier
290107
Th 9am - 9:55 am
Cheshier
290108
F 12pm -12:55 pm
Cheshier
290109
W 11am -11:55 am
Cheshier
290110
Tu 12pm -12:55 pm
Cheshier
290111
W 10am -10:55 am
Cheshier
290112
Tu 2pm - 2:55 pm
Cheshier
290113
Th 12pm -12:55 pm
Cheshier
290114
F 9am - 9:55 am
Cheshier
290115
W 12pm -12:55 pm
Cheshier
290116
W 9am - 9:55 am
Cheshier
290117
Th 10am -10:55 am
Cheshier
290118
Tu 1pm - 1:55 pm
Cheshier
Music Theory For Piano
age: 55 & up
Discover basic principles through the study of
keyboard harmony, intervals, tonality, chord
functions & progressions. Learn to analyze &
better understand repertoire. A new beginning
class will open in Fall 09.
Level 1 continuing
290119
F 10am -10:55 am
Cheshier
Level 2 continuing
290120
Th 1pm - 1:55 pm
Cheshier
Sight Singing & Ear Training age: 55 & up
Study the fundamentals of musicianship including written melody & harmony analysis, sight
singing, ear training & dictation. Topics include
scales & intervals, triads, harmonic progressions,
tonality & modality. Improves skill for all types
of musicians. A new beginning class will open in
Fall 09.
Continuing from Spring
290122
Th 11am -11:55 am
Cheshier
290121
F 11am -11:55 am
Cheshier
503.823.3177
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Suzuki Group Classes & String Lesson Program for Youth
STRING LESSONS
Suzuki Violin Group Class
age: 4-18
Play through known songs with a group of kids at the
same level to enhance the string lesson experience.
Enjoy string games & brainteasers, too! Violinists are
encouraged to come early to review and stay late to
observe. Can’t come to all 8 classes - drop-in fee $7.00.
Pre-Twinkle
295740
Tu 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Esty
7/7-8/25
$52
Book 1
295748
Tu 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Esty
7/7-8/25
$52
Book 2
295749
Tu 4:45pm - 5:30pm
K. Law
7/7-8/25
$52
Book 3 & above
295750
Tu 5:30pm - 6pm
K. Law
7/7-8/25
$52
Suzuki Viola Group Class
age: 4-18
For Suzuki viola students in books 1-6. Can’t come to
all 8 classes - drop-in fee $7.00.
295751
W 4pm- 5pm
Scott
7/8-8/19
$52
Suzuki Cello Group Class
age: 4-18
Suzuki cello group classes will return Fall term.
PARENT ORIENTATION
Parent Orientation to Suzuki
age: 18 & up
Build harmonious connections at home! Discover the
important dynamics of student, teacher, & parent/
guardian in this method. Observe demonstrations, get
insightful information & find the confidence needed
to help beginning violin, viola, & cello students succeed. This class is required for placement with a Suzuki
instructor.
Offered in September
See Fall 2009 Catalog
String Instrument Lessons
age: 4-18
Thrive with individual instruction in violin, viola, cello
or bass, supplemented by sequential musicianship
courses. Shared-private and private lessons build the
skills & abilities needed to enjoy music as a participant,
gaining self-confidence & developing creative expression. New beginners are encouraged to start lessons in
the fall term (pre-registration begins in mid-August).
Teacher/Student Method
30 min: $23/lesson
45 min: $31/lesson
60 min: $40/lesson
Teacher/Student/Parent Method (Suzuki)
45 min shared (for beg. age 4-8): $18.50/lesson
30 min: $23/lesson
45 min: $31/lesson
60 min: $40/lesson
Which method do I choose?
String Lesson Program students at CMC have a choice of two
distinct ways of studying their instrument in weekly lessons.
How much the parent is able to attend lessons and work with
the student at home will have a large part to play in making
this choice.
Teacher/Student method:
This is the classic one-on-one approach to learning an instrument. The string player will practice every day at home
between lessons on assignments given to the student by the
instructor. Parent involvement is not required, however
parents of young students are often encouraged by the instructor to assist the child in the practice room. Parent observation of lessons is usually optional. Parents do not have
to be musically trained. Beginning students start with 30
minute lessons. Longer lessons are by instructor approval.
Teacher/Parent/Student method (Suzuki):
This is a family approach to music instruction that creates a
“learning triangle” between teacher, parent & student. The
parent, who does not need to be musically trained, learns
with the student & serves the role model for the young
player between lessons. Parents assist the young students in
their practice at home each day as assigned by the instructor. When the student is not practicing, the family listens to
the recordings of the songs as much as possible to create the
immersion that the method requires for the best learning
experience. The goal is that music becomes like another
language in the home. Parents of new students are required
to attend the Suzuki Parent Orientation class in September
prior to placement with a teacher. Students are placed into
either shared private lessons or private lessons, depending
on their age & instructor recommendation.
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String Lesson Program Information & Policies
CMC’s String
Program for Youth
strives to provide the
highest quality music
education to as many
dedicated students as
possible, regardless of
ability to pay. In a continuing effort to achieve
these goals, students &
parents should seriously
consider the requirements below before
committing to lessons
at CMC.
Pre-Registration Process
 Complete the pre-registration form on page 15 &
return it to the CMC office. This registration covers
Summer Term only. Pre-Registration officially begins
April 27th. One form per student, please. Families should
register as soon as possible for the best chance of getting
preferred times & teachers.
A Special Note About Summer Term Scheduling
CMC understands that during the summer, families are
away some weeks for vacation, & that during others children participate in camps or activities. To accommodate
this, we offer flexible lesson scheduling Summer Term to
ensure that students receive as many lessons as possible.
Please indicate any weeks your child is unavailable.
It is a great help to call in any changes to your schedule
that come up after the application form is submitted!
Once assigned, Summer lesson times & instructors are
only valid for July & August
All continuing & new students must enroll again for
School Year 09-10 (Pre-Registration begins August 10)
 Be sure to provide all the information requested
on the form. Incomplete forms or those missing a signature will be returned, so call the CMC office with any
questions you may have before submitting.
 Parents of new Suzuki Method students who
continue in the school year are required to register for &
attend a Parent Orientation in September (see the School
Year 09-10 catalog for details, available mid-August).
 Wait patiently for a call from the office confirming a lesson time. This will occur about two weeks before
lessons begin.
 Pay tuition at the time of registration. Once tuition
is paid, the student is officially registered.
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Practice Requirements
It is important that students take lessons seriously, practice
every day (at least as long as their lesson length), complete
any homework assigned by instructors, & progress in-step
with their ability to learn.
Students who are not progressing in-step with their ability
to learn will receive instruction on how to improve practice
habits. If no progress is made, CMC will require the
student & parent to sign an agreement on how to improve
practice.
Musicianship Requirements
*Applies to School Year Only*
The CMC String Program for Youth is more than just lessons. It is a sequential curriculum designed to foster wellrounded musicians. To this end, CMC makes the following
requirements for students taking lessons October - June:
 Beginning string students age 5 and up are required
to concurrently enroll in, attend regularly, and do satisfactory work in a Music Skills class (see School Year 09-10
catalog for information, or inquire at the office).
 Continuing string students are required to concurrently enroll in, attend regularly, and do satisfactory work
in Skills or other ensemble class (see School Year 09-10
catalog for more information). Students who are receiving
training of like quality elsewhere may apply for an exemption from an additional CMC activity.
Attendance Requirements & Policies
Because regular attendance is important, lessons & classes
should not be missed except in unavoidable instances. As
a courtesy to everyone an absence affects, the CMC office
should be notified as much in advance as possible to allow
for instructor schedule adjustments. Absences are classified
as either Excused or Unexcused.
 Excused Absence: Student illness or other unavoidable cause with notification as defined below. There is no
makeup week during Summer term, so excused absences
will be credited.
Student Illness - CMC is notified at least one hour before
the scheduled lesson time. Only one illness per term may
be excused.
Other Unavoidable Causes - CMC is notified at least one
week before the scheduled lesson time. This allows
time to notify the teacher and make necessary schedule
changes.
 Unexcused Absence: Any cause not listed above. No
credits or make-ups will be offered for Unexcused Absences.
Because space is limited, a student may be dropped from
the program if any of the above requirements are not met.
503.823.3177
www.CommunityMusicCenter.org
Portland Parks & Recreation
String Teacher Availability
Summer Term 2009: July 6 - August 28
Maximum of 8 weeks for lessons
This schedule is provided as a reference for returning students.
Please Note: On your Pre-Registration form(s), it is a great help to list ALL
of the times that you can possibly come for a lesson.
Days & times are tentative as of this printing & may change by July.
Thanks!
Pre-Registration for Fall Term will begin in mid-August
Summer placement does not guarantee Fall Term placement
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Bennett
2-7
(2x per week, July only)
Dyer
1:30-5
(out 7/21)
Atcherson
11-5
(out 7/13 & 8/12)
Bennett
2-7
(2x per week, July only)
Esty
12-5
Hart
1-5
Esty
12:45-3
K. Law
1-7
Grube
1:30-6
Burton
9:30-12
(out 7/8-15 & 8/12, 8/29)
Conzatti
1:15-7
(out 8/20)
Mackewich
1:30-6
Hubbard
1:30-6
(out 8/18 & 8/25)
Dyer
1:30-7
(out 7/22)
Dyer
1:30-6
(out 7/23)
Esty
12:15-5
J. Law
2-7
Hubbard
1:30-6
(out 8/19 & 8/26)
Mackewich
1:30-6
Nussbaum
5:45-6:45
(out 7/20)
Rowell
1:15-6
(out 7/13 & 7/20)
Schultz
1-6
(out 7/13 & 7/20)
Judge
4:30-8:30
K. Law
1-4:15
Peyton
2-7
Rogers
3:30-7
(out 7/26-8/12)
Judge
5:15-8:30
Peyton
2-7
Rogers
2:30-7
(out 7/27-8/13)
Grube
2-6
J. Law
2-7
Schultz
12-5
(out 7/17 & 7/24)
Nussbaum
3-6:30
(out 7/23)
Scott
2:15-8:30
(out 7/23, 8/13, & 8/27)
Scott
1:30-8:30
(out 7/22, 8/12, & 8/26)
TEACHER HOURS AND AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Faculty not teaching private lessons this Summer:
Arnold, Blackburn, Chou, Emert, Ehrlich, Knopp, Johnson, McDougal, Mishkin, Reed
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INSTRUMENT RENTALS
Community Music Center has a limited number of
violins, violas, cellos, & guitars available for enrolled
students to rent. Rental cost is $45 per term, due
at time of rental. Scholarships are available. Note:
young beginning Suzuki violin students usually begin with a “box” violin and wait a few weeks before
using the real violin.
Rental process
1. Inform the office staff you would like to reserve
a rental instrument in person or over the phone.
Your name will be put on a waiting list. Note: If
you don’t know the instrument size needed for
younger students, bring them in to CMC or a rental
shop for a fitting.
2. We will notify you of rental availability 1-2
weeks before the term begins and schedule a time
to arrange for pick-up prior to the beginning of the
term.
Preference is given to scholarship students,
then youth, & then adults.
Violin & Cello Sizing Chart
Approximate Sizing for Reference Only
INCLUSION SERVICES
FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
We advocate & provide accommodations for people
who have a disability/special need to receive equal
opportunity to fully participate in Portland Parks &
Recreation programs offered citywide.
How it Works
First, determine what activity you want to do & at
which PP&R site you would like to do it. Once you
know what you want to do, register for the class. When
registering, let the PP&R site know that you will need
accommodations to be able to participate in the activity.
Through conversations with the participant, the site,
& Inclusion Services, it will be decided the best way to
provide the accommodation.
A general program may be adapted using auxiliary
aids & services, but the basic structure of the activity
remains the same. Accommodations are made as needed
& can be flexible & creative, ensuring the participant
engages as independently as possible.
If you have questions about Inclusion Services, please
call 503-823-4328 V/TTY. A minimum of five-business days (Monday-Friday) advance notice is required.
The Inclusion Services staff will do their best to accommodate each participant.
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About the Community Music Center
About the Community Music Center
CMC is a non-degree-granting music school & a meeting place
for musical activities. Its purpose is to make excellent musical
training and experiences available to as many people as possible at
an affordable cost. CMC occupies a beautifully remodeled 1912
firehouse and is a program of Portland Parks & Recreation in
partnership with the nonprofit Community Music Center, Inc.
Need-Based Scholarships
Students from households with low income, multiple registrants
at CMC, or other income-related situations are encouraged to
apply for need-based scholarships at the CMC office. Scholarship
assistance is made possible through fundraising events and
generous donations from individuals and businesses made to
CMC, Inc.
About the non-profit organization Community Music Center, Inc.
CMC Inc. was founded in 1960 by a group of parents and
interested citizens to help maintain the Center as a City facility,
providing scholarship assistance and tuition subsidy through yearround fundraising. With the help of generous donors including
John & Betty Gray and Robert Oringdulph, CMC Inc. played
a vital role in the remodeling of the 1912 firehouse, a designated
Portland Historic Landmark, as a permanent home for the Center.
Help CMC Remain Vital - Donate!
Since class fees do not cover all costs, CMC relies on donations
from individuals and organizations to fulfill its mission. You can
help CMC with your tax-deductible donation through one of
these options:
• Mail a check to CMC, Inc. for the Annual Fund.
Categories are:
$35 - Member
$75 - Sustaining Member
$150 - Patron
$500 - Sustaining Patron
$1000 - Benefactor
• Gifts of any amount are gratefully received.
• Give to the Award and Scholarship Fund (see below). Stipulate
this fund on your check that you mail to CMC.
• Contact the CMC Director about Endowment, Event
Sponsorship, or Planned Giving.
• Ask if your employer has any matching programs. Hundreds
of companies match their employees’ charitable contributions
dollar-for-dollar.
CMC, Inc. Board of Directors 2008-2009
Officers
John Muench, President
Christine Yun, Vice-president
Darryl Conser, Secretary
Jeanne Lynch, Treasurer
Directors
Veronica Dujon
Sally Kimmel
Carolyn Landsverk
Donna Lee
Chris Myers
LeRoy Patton
Josephine Pope
Ellen Pullen
Judith Seubert
Shera Sinell, Faculty Rep.
Denise VanLeuven
Abbie Weisenbloom, Parent Rep.
Christopher Zinn
Parents’ Association
All parents of high school age or younger CMC students are
members of the Parents’ Association. There are no dues. To
help support the Center’s programs, the Parents’ Association
raises money through a variety of projects. Each year at the
Annual Meeting, parents elect a Coordinator who serves as its
Representative and is a voting member on the Board of CMC, Inc.
Mail donations to:
Community Music Center, Inc.
3350 SE Francis Street
Portland, OR 97202
CMC, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization - consult a tax advisor
or the IRS regarding your specific situation.
Volunteer!
Join the fun! There are many events throughout the year the
require assistance from dedicated individuals with skills to share
for a greater good. CMC Inc. wouldn’t be able to exist without
this generous support, so call the CMC office today!
Events at CMC
CMC adds to the rich variety of live performances in Portland with
over 150 music events every year in the David Beasley Campbell
Recital Hall. Some of these are by CMC faculty or visiting artists,
many are by students, & most are free or low-cost and open to the
public. Look for listings in the CMC Newsletter and the local
media.
Awards & Merit Scholarships
The Kaufman, Lensch, Swartz, Judge, Dundore, & Berthelsdorf
Awards are cash awards presented to outstanding students at the
end of each school year based on demonstrated excellence in
playing, dedication, involvement in the musical community, &
significant progress. The faculty nominates eligible students, &
finalists are determined by faculty & staff. All of the award funds
listed above are managed by the Oregon Community Foundation.
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Community Music Center
503.823.3177
www.CommunityMusicCenter.org
Portland Parks & Recreation
Registration Information
REGISTRATION: Receipt of full payment is required for
registration, unless otherwise arranged. Returned checks &
declined bank cards void registration. If you have a nonresident pass, please let us know.
RESIDENT / NON-RESIDENTS / DEFINITIONS:
A resident is:
•Anyone who occupies a permanent residence inside the
city limits of Portland, which includes the Portland Public, Parkrose, and David Douglas School Districts.
• any child living within the school boundaries of the
Reynolds and Centennial School Districts who is attending a SUN Community School. Through a partnership
between the City and County, a child attending a SUN
Community School is eligible to register for programs at
any SUN Community School location without paying a
non-resident fee.
Anyone else is considered a non-resident (NR) and will
be assessed a NR fee. NR fees do not apply to drop-in
activities. Non-residents who wish to register for PP&R
activities may choose one of these options:
• pay the additional 30% non-resident fee.
• purchase resident status as either an individual or family
for a period of three, six, nine, or twelve months from
the date of purchase. Inquire about this option at time of
registration.
Non-resident passes are not refundable. Passes are activated
at the date of purchase. Discounts do not apply to the cost
of the NR three month or Annual Pass at Southwest, Mt.
Scott, Matt Dishman, or East Portland Community Centers.
Non-resident Pass prices:
3 Month Pass:
Individual - $25,
Family - $50
6 Month Pass:
Individual - $45,
Family - $90
9 Month Pass:
Individual - $65,
Family - $130
One Year Pass:
Individual - $85,
Family - $170
A family denotes a couple (married or domestic) or a single
parent and their legal dependants living in the same residence.
SPECIAL NEEDS: Any person with a disability or special
need who desires assistance with registration and/or participation in general PP&R programs can contact the Inclusion Specialist, Kevin Mattias, at 503-823-4328 V/TT. If
you need a sign language interpreter, FM loop amplifier or
any other type of accommodation, please contact Disabled
Citizens Recreation at 503-823-4328 V/TT at least five
business days in advance of the activity or class. Information about our programs & services is available on the internet for those needing voice synthesis. Visit our website
at www.PortlandParks.org. For additional ADA information
call 503-823-2223 V/TT.
SCHOLARSHIPS: City of Portland residents, and in
some instances non-residents, regardless of age, who
require financial assistance can receive partial to complete
scholarships. Contact individual centers for information.
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Community Music Center
CLASS ENROLLMENT: Our classes must meet minimum
& maximum enrollment standards. Classes may fill quickly
or classes may be canceled due to low enrollment.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: Your Satisfaction is Our
Goal. Portland Parks & Recreation strives for 100% customer satisfaction. If you are not satisfied with a recreation
program or service let us know.
WITHDRAWAL & REFUNDS: Please notify us at least
three business (Monday-Friday) days, unless otherwise
specified, before the start of your program so that we can
refund or credit your account for the registration fee.
Pre-paid materials & admission tickets cannot be refunded.
Participants needing to withdraw after the program has
begun are offered a prorated credit or refund based upon
when the request is made.
INFORMATION HOTLINE: For information on other
PP&R services & programs, call the Parks Hotline at
503-823-PLAY(7529) Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. You
will receive a message with the following options:
•Press 1 for information on a sports program or to reserve
or sports field
•Press 2 to register for a class or activity.
•Press 3 to reserve for a picnic or wedding site.
•Press 4 to make a tee time at a Portland public golf course
•Press 0 to reach an operator for any information
If you require V/TT services, call 503-823-2223
INCLEMENT WEATHER: If the City of Portland public
school districts (Portland Public, Parkrose, David Douglas, Reynolds, and Centennial) are closed, our classes are
canceled as well. However, community centers are open
for drop-in activities. Call your local community center
for information and opening times. For other information,
call the PP&R Hotline at 503-823-PLAY or 503-823-2223
V/TT.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: PP&R programs
and services reflect the cultural diversity of our community.
We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color,
gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age or ability.
PHOTO POLICY: PP&R reserves the right to photograph
classes & programs at our facilities & park grounds. Please
be aware that these photos are for PP&R use only & may
be used in future catalogs, brochures, pamphlets or flyers.
RECEIVE A CATALOG IN THE MAIL: If you have
registered for a CMC class within the last twelve months
you will automatically receive next term’s schedule in the
mail, as long as the address we have for you is accurate
and up to date.
503.823.3177
www.CommunityMusicCenter.org