music & music
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LESSONS
• all Ages & CONCERTS
Violin Lessons, with Pam Culley
Mr. Ley has been teaching private lessons
in voice, piano and guitar for eight years to
a variety of ages from kindergarten through
adult. For 15 years, he has played and sung
with a number of ensembles from rock
bands and traditional Irish music to concert
choirs and vocal jazz groups. ns
Prairie Lakes, Prairie Room
Session 1, 10 weeks
9/9–11/14
Mondays or Wednesdays
4:30–9:00p
Thursdays 5:30–9:00p
R: $270/NR: $338
Session 2, 5 weeks
11/18–12/19*
Mondays or Wednesdays
4:30–9:00p
Thursdays 5:30–9:00p
R: $135/NR: $169
*No lessons 11/28
Mr. Ley will contact you to set up your
lesson time. Ages 8+
Learn to play the violin in these 30-minute,
private, weekly lessons for children and
adults. Each lesson is tailored to the
individual student’s ability. Ms. Culley will
contact you to set up your lesson time. ns
Min/Max: 1/12
Pam Culley, Instructor
Prairie Lakes, Prairie Room
Session 1, 10 weeks
9/11–11/13
Wednesdays 3:00–9:00p
R: $270/NR: $338
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Session 2, 5 weeks
11/20–12/18
Wednesdays 3:00–9:00p
R: $135/NR: $169
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Guitar Lessons
Ages 8+
Learn to play the guitar in these 30-minute,
private, weekly lessons for children and
adults. Each lesson is tailored to the
individual student’s ability. Instruction in
rock, alternative, blues, folk, jazz, and
classical is available.
Session 1
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Session 2
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Piano Lessons
Ages 6+
Learn to play the piano in these 30-minute,
private, weekly lessons for children and
adults. Each lesson is tailored to the
individual student’s ability. Rental keyboards
are available.
Session 1
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Session 2
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Voice Lessons
Ages 6+
Learn to sing in these 30-minute, private,
weekly lessons for children and adults. Each
lesson is tailored to the individual student’s
ability. Students can choose from a variety
of musical genre including jazz, Broadway,
classical, pop, and folk.
Session 1
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Session 2
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FOOTNOTES
PERFORMING TROUPE
Ages 6–17
Be a part of the Footnotes experience and
discover your inner performer. This is an
exciting opportunity for your child to be
creative and express themselves through
song and dance. All participants will
participate in a variety of group numbers to
be performed in December. This program
will embrace students from beginner through
advanced levels. The goal is to provide
popular music and engage our participants
in song, dance and a final showcase of their
accomplishments. Our staff is equipped
through their experience and passion for
teaching to help even the most experienced
performers enjoy the process.
Performance Dates
Annual Winter Wonderland Festival at
Prairie Lakes on Saturday, December 7
and Artistry in Motion’s Winter Spectacular,
‘Tis the Season on Saturday, December 14
at 2:30p and 6:30p. Fee includes t-shirt
to be worn at each performance and one
complimentary ticket to each Artistry in
Motion performance. ns
TBA, Music Instructor
TBA, Dance Instructor
Prairie Lakes, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2
12 weeks
Wednesdays, 9/11–12/11
6:00–7:30p
R: $162/NR: $202
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*No class 10/31, 11/27
Des Plaines Park District
Community Concert Band
Under the direction of Dr. Al Legutki
Music lessons, with John Ley
Free Summer Concert
Band Favorites • August 11, 3:00p
Lake Park Memorial Pavilion, 2200 Lee St.
The annual summer concert in Lake Park,
featuring selections from the band’s
extensive repertoire. Enjoy standards and
contemporary arrangements including the
latest pop favorites and movie scores.
The Sunday Concerts
October 20 • December 22
3:00p • Prairie Lakes Theater
515 E. Thacker Street • 847-391-5711
Purchase event tickets online
at DPParks.org, or at the door.
Adults $8 • Seniors and Students $5
Family $15 (2 adults and 1 or 2 children)
Free for children under age 5
A Des Plaines tradition for over 35 years,
the Community Concert Band has a wide
repertoire that ranges from the classics to
great Sousa marches, from contemporary
concert band standards to the latest pop
favorites and movie scores.
The band is actively seeking members for
most sections. For more information about
joining the band, rehearsal times and
performances, please call Don Moeller,
847-375-7642.
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