Milwaukee Recreation Department Music Program:
Beginning Bass Guitar
Learn the basics, theory, riffs and chord progressions. Bring your own guitar. Class is combined with adult
class.

Brinton (Ages 12-17) .........#12549
Sat., Sep 20-Nov 15, 9:00AM-10:00AM
$20 Residents/$40 Non-residents

Riverside (Ages 12-17) ......#12550
Thu., Sep 25-Nov 20, 7:00PM- 8:00PM
$20 Residents/$40 Non-residents

Beginning Drums
Get the basics you need to be a drummer. Learn rhythm, accents, drum rolls and style. Bring a pair of drumsticks
and practice drum pads (available at most music stores). Class is combined with adult class.

Brinton (Ages 7-17) ...........#12554
Sat., Sep 20-Nov 15, 10:15AM-11:15AM
$20 Residents/$40 Non-residents

Brinton (Ages 7-17) ...........#12556
Sat., Dec 6-Jan 10, 10:15AM-11:15AM
$12 Residents/$24 Non-residents

Riverside (Ages 12-17) ......#12555
Sat., Sep 20-Nov 8, 12:30PM- 1:30PM
$18 Residents/$36 Non-residents

Beginning Violin
Music enriches your life, develops your mind, and trains your ear to appreciate beautiful sounds. Learn how to play
the violin, to understand the basics of theory, and to identify the elements of rhythm, pitch, melody, and harmony.
Bring your own violin. Class is combined with adult class.

Fratney (Ages 7-17) ...........#13606
Tue., Sep 23-Nov 11, 6:30PM- 7:30PM
$23 Residents/$46 Non-residents

Intermediate Piano
This class is a continuatio n from the piano basics. Instructed by experienced musician Dennis Dykstra, this
class will teach theory, music harmony, advanced chords, and rhythms. Class is combined with adult class.

Cooper School (Ages 12-17) #12846
Tue., Sep 23-Nov 11, 6:45PM- 8:15PM
$26 Residents/$52 Non-residents

Cooper School (Ages 12-17) #13763
Tue., Nov 25-Dec 16, 6:45PM- 8:15PM
$14 Residents/$28 Non-residents

Introduction to Piano
No matter what you do in life, it’s always important to start with the basics. Instructed by experienced
musician Dennis Dykstra, this class will give beginning piano enthusiasts an introduction to the keyboard, keys,
scales, chords, melodies, and note reading. Class is combined with adult class.

Cooper School (Ages 12-17) #12859
Tue., Sep 23-Nov 11, 5:00PM- 6:30PM
$26 Residents/$52 Non-residents

Cooper School (Ages 12-17) #12860
Tue., Nov 25-Dec 16, 5:00PM- 6:00PM
$14 Residents/$28 Non-residents

Fratney (Ages 12-17) .........#13560
Thu., Sep 25-Nov 13, 6:30PM- 7:30PM
$23 Residents/$46 Non-residents

Strumming on 6 Strings
Learn basic chords, notes, and different strumming techniques. Strum your way to fun. Bring your own guitar. Classes
combined with adult guitar classes.

Brinton (Beg., Ages 12-17) #13225
Sat., Sep 20-Nov 15, 2:00PM- 3:30PM
$29 Residents/$58 Non-residents

Brinton (Int./Adv., Ages 12-17) #13226
Sat., Dec 6-Jan 10, 2:00PM- 3:30PM
$17 Residents/$34 Non-residents

Hamilton20(Beg. , Ages 12-17) #13223
Thu., Sep 25-Nov 13, 6:00PM- 7:30PM
$26 Residents/$52 Non-residents

Hamilton (Int., Ages 12-17) #13224
Thu., Sep 25-Nov 13, 7:45PM- 8:45PM
$18 Residents/$36 Non-residents

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Milwaukee Public School's Music Program (also open to non-MPS students)

Registration at Pulaski High School from 8:30 to 11:00 AM on Saturday September ?

Students must acquire an instrument, purchase their own lesson book and provide any other required materials.

Instrumental Music Lessons will be available as follows:

Elementary Violin: 3rd grade through adult.
Piano: 2nd grade through adult.
Band and Orchestra Instruments: 4th grade through adult.
Harp: 3rd grade through adult. 
A limited number of harps and materials will be provided at Saturday Center.
MPS does not rent harps.

Lesson Fees are as follows: $30.00 yearly for MPS Students/$50.00 yearly for Non- MPS Students

Recitals and concerts will be presented to show both the solo and ensemble achievements of the young musicians.