Workforce Development and Community Education: Summer 2024

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 22 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT MUSIC NEW! REMOTE Introduction to Music Theory Want to know how music works? If so, this course is for you! Learn about the building blocks of music and how they are combined in your favorite songs. Identify common song forms, develop the ability to listen for each musical part, and gain a greater appreciation for music. No prior knowledge of music required – come to class with an open mind and willingness to learn! CE-MUSIC 2118, 3 Sun., July 7-21, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, $75. B Riley #3718 IN-PERSON Sing Your Story with Cabaret Do you like to sing? Have you often dreamed of performing on a stage but feel intimidated and don’t know where to begin? Performing in the cabaret venue is all about making a connection with the audience and sharing something of yourself with words and music. Work on and sing songs every week. Learn how to prepare a cabaret set and perform at the final class, complete with connective patter. The instructor will email you before the class begins with more details. All musical styles are welcome, music from the classic American songbook works best. Anyone with a song in their heart and a story to share is welcome! All students must have karaoke tracks to sing to. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-MUSIC 2098, 6 Mon., June 17-July 22, 6:00-8:00 pm, KNC-5, $170. E Cohen. #3033 IN-PERSON Piano is Fun Add the joy of music to your life! The Beginning class is designed for those who are playing piano for the first time. If you have always wanted to learn, this is your chance! The Intermediate class builds on the foundation of the Beginner class by using familiar tunes and easy chords. Please bring your own keyboard with batteries in it. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: Beginner: CE-MUSIC 2060, 7 Tues., July 9-Aug. 20, 12:15-1:15 pm, KNC-4, $100 (+ textbook). D Moran. #3022 REMOTE Piano for Adults Individualized and group instruction. Access to a piano and practice outside of class time are required. $175 (+ textbook). H Dutton. Beginner: If you always wanted to play piano but never got around to it, this class is for you! Learn to read music and have fun with chords on familiar tunes. CE-MUSIC 2114, 8 Fri., June 14-Aug. 2, 6:00-7:30 pm, #3648 Advanced Beginner: For students who have completed Beginner class or have knowledge of basic note reading. CE-MUSIC 2115, 8 Fri., June 14-Aug. 2, 7:30-9:00 pm. #3651 Intermediate: For students who have completed Advanced Beginner class or have musical note and chord reading skill. CE-MUSIC 2116, 8 Thurs., June 13-Aug. 8 (skip 7/4) , 7:30-9:00 pm. #3649 Advanced Intermediate: For students with intermediate to advanced technique. CE-MUSIC 2117, 8 Thurs., June 13-Aug. 8 (skip 7/4), 6:00-7:30 pm. #3650 IN-PERSON Guitar is Fun Now is your chance to jam with friends in a friendly supportive atmosphere. The Intermediate class builds on the foundations of the Beginner class with possible note reading added. Students must bring their own guitar to class. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: Intermediate Guitar Ongoing (Jam): CE-MUSIC 2113, 7 Tues., July 9-Aug. 20, 1:30-2:30 pm, KNC-4, $100. D Moran. #3034 NATURE & THE ENVIRONMENT IN-PERSON Wilderness Survival Skills Introduction to the basics of wilderness survival techniques. Learn how to build survival shelters, gather water, and find edibles in the wilderness. More importantly, find out which of these options should take priority in a survival situation. What tools can you make using natural materials instead? The program can also show the basics of fire building and the variety of uses of fire in the wild. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-TRVL 2050, 1 Sun., June 16, 1:303:30 pm, CLA-100, $30. S Sciame #3063 IN-PERSON Camping 101 This introduction to camping includes an overview of different group and personal equipment to pack, how to set up a campsite, hands-on demonstration to put up a tent, and much more. What items are vital and what are optional? How do you build a campfire? These questions and more are answered in this program, great for beginning campers or as a refresher. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-TRVL 2049, 1 Sun., June 30, 1:303:30 pm, CLA-100, $30. S Sciame #3064 Methods of Instruction: REMOTE Students and instructors report virtually to classes on the designated days, dates, and times they are scheduled for. HYBRID Combination of remote and in-person instruction. You will meet virtually and in-person on scheduled days. IN-PERSON Students and instructors meet in-person on the designated days, dates, and times they are scheduled for.

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