Personal Enrichment - Art/Music

There are no fee exemptions allowed for self-supporting courses. The registration fee must be paid by all class participants. Registration fees vary depending upon cost of the course and minimum enrollment of students. No refunds are permitted for withdrawal from self-supporting courses unless the course is canceled by the College. Self-supporting courses are noted by (SS) beside the class title.

Upcoming Art Courses

Taking Watercolor Lightly (SS*)

Class will include individual and/or group oriented demonstrations of watercolor techniques depending on subject matter determined by the desires of students and class. Personal instruction and critique of work through to completed artwork. Intended to encourage students to think about subject being painted and challenges each artist to explore the full potential that watercolor can offer as a media with a majority of the class devoted to painting. Preregistration is required.

Course Code: CSP 4000 14P
Dates/Days: January, 17, 2012 - March, 20, 2012 (T)
Course Times: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 noon
Location: Cleveland Center
Instructor: Jim Brown
Registration Fee: $95.00
Book: N/A
Materials: Paints, paper, brushes, pencils, erasers, liquid mask, water container and absorbent cloth, tape, scissors

 

Upcoming Music Courses

Adult Piano Instruction (SS*)

Learn to play the piano through group instruction in the College’s Continuing Education Piano lab. Preregistration is required.

Course Code: CSP 4000 07P
Dates/Days: January, 09, 2012 - March, 05, 2012 (M)
Course Times: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Location: Arts Building 130
Instructor: Gwen Walker
Registration Fee: $75.00
Book: The Older Piano Course Level 1 or 2 – ISBN 8497-5029-6 (approx. $10)
Note: (no class on January 16)

Course Code: CSP 4000 08P
Dates/Days: January, 12, 2012 - March, 01, 2012 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Arts Building 130
Instructor: Gwen Walker
Registration Fee: $75.00
Book: The Older Piano Course Level 1 or 2 – ISBN 8497-5029-6 (approx. $10)

Course Code: CSP 4000 10P
Dates/Days: March, 08, 2012 - April, 26, 2012 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Arts Building 130
Instructor: Gwen Walker
Registration Fee: $75.00
Book: The Older Piano Course Level 1 or 2 – ISBN 8497-5029-6 (approx. $10)

Course Code: CSP 4000 09P
Dates/Days: March, 12, 2012 - May, 07, 2012 (M)
Course Times: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Arts Building 130
Instructor: Gwen Walker
Registration Fee: $75.00
Book: The Older Piano Course Level 1 or 2 – ISBN 8497-5029-6 (approx. $10)
Note: (no class April 9)

Applied Classical Guitar (SS*) - NEW CLASS!

*This class is private (one-on-one instruction)
This class covers basic classical guitar technique including sitting position, right hand and left hand position, notes in first position, and simple Etudes.

A nylon string guitar is required for this class. Bring your guitar, foot stool, and guitar tuner.
Preregistration is required.

Course Code: CSP 4000 24P
Dates/Days: January, 19, 2012 - March, 01, 2012 (Th)
Course Times: TBA; Classes will begin after 2:00 p.m.
Location: JCC Main Campus - Graphic Arts Bldg. TBA
Instructor: Bob Clarke
Registration Fee: $270.00
Book: Optional: Aaron Shearer Volume One.
Materials: Spiral Ring Notebook (for guitar notes), selected material provided by Instructor. A nylon string guitar is required for this class. Bring your guitar, foot stool, and guitar tuner.
Note: *This class is private (one-on-one instruction)

Applied Guitar (Beginners) – Get Playing Right Away (SS*) - NEW CLASS!

*This class is private (one-on-one instruction)

The purpose of this class is to get you playing right away. Although designed to help beginners get started, it is also helpful for players who want to “fill in the gaps” in their knowledge of the guitar.
The idea is to get you playing right away.

This course will cover fingerboard knowledge, basic techniques, chords, strumming, and basics of finger-style technique. Most of the music played in this class is American popular and folk styles. Through listening, this class will provide an overview of the many different styles of music written for this instrument including classical, jazz, blues, folk, rock and pop.

Including sitting position, right hand and left hand position, notes in first position, and simple Etudes.

A nylon string guitar is required for this class. Bring your guitar and guitar tuner. Preregistration is required.

Course Code: CSP 4000 25P
Dates/Days: January, 19, 2012 - March, 02, 2012 (Th/F)
Course Times: TBA
Location: TBA TBA
Instructor: Bob Clarke
Registration Fee: $540.00
Book: Optional: Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 (available in the college bookstore).
Materials: Spiral Ring Notebook (for guitar notes), selected material provided by Instructor. A nylon string guitar is required for this class. Bring your guitar and guitar tuner.
Note: *This class is private (one-on-one instruction) Thursdays: Class location is JCC Main Campus - Graphic Arts Building, Room TBA Fridays: Class location is Workforce Development Center, Clayton, Room TBA

Appreciating Music (SS*) - NEW CLASS!

This course is a basic survey of the music of the Western world. Emphasis is placed on the elements of music, terminology, composers, form and style within a historical perspective.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of the art of music. Preregistration is required.

Course Code: CSP 4000 13P
Dates/Days: January, 20, 2012 - March, 23, 2012 (F)
Course Times: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Location: JCC Main Campus - Graphic Arts Bldg. 130
Instructor: Panos Messis
Registration Fee: $77.00
Book: Listen To This by Mark Evans Bonds PhD – ISBN # - ISBN-10 025170536 (textbook with cd’s); ISBN-10 0205072534 (textbook with mymusiclab); and ISBN-10 0205170560 (textbook with cd’s and mymusiclab)

Enjoy Playing the Piano! (SS*) - NEW CLASS!

This course is for anyone who wants to learn piano “for the fun of it!”
During the 10-week course students will gain knowledge of basic keyboard skills, (including technique, notation, chord playing, musical form and theory)—through the study of fresh, appealing, and easy-to-play arrangements of songs like Amazing Grace, Ode to Joy, Yankee Doodle, Lean on Me and more.
Students will also have ample opportunities to improvise, transpose, and harmonize as well as play music from different time periods, genres, and cultures.
Preregistration is required.

Course Code: CSP 4000 11P
Dates/Days: January, 20, 2012 - March, 23, 2012 (F)
Course Times: TBA
Location: Arts Building 130
Instructor: Panos Messis
Registration Fee: $77.00
Book: Adult Piano Adventures, All-in-One Lesson Book Volume 1 by Nancy and Randall Faber – ISBN 9781616773014

Guitar and Singing (SS*) - NEW CLASS!

Our guitar course is suitable for beginners or for people who have some knowledge of open chords. Improve your guitar playing skills in a relaxed and fun filled group of musically minded people.
You don’t have to be able to play or read music. We will teach you to play and sing many popular songs.
Bring your guitar and guitar tuner. Preregistration is required.

Course Code: CSP 4000 28P
Dates/Days: January, 19, 2012 - March, 01, 2012 (Th)
Course Times: TBA
Location: JCC Main Campus - Graphic Arts Bldg. TBA
Instructor: Bob Clarke
Registration Fee: $34.00
Book: N/A
Note: Spiral Ring Notebook (for guitar notes), selected material provided by Instructor and a songbook with some familiar favorites.

Guitar Ensemble (SS*) - NEW CLASS!

*This class is private (one-on-one instruction)

The Guitar Ensemble I is a learning-based ensemble that play acoustic instruments.
Unlike playing guitar in a rock band, this group offers its participants a change to play in a larger orchestra-like setting. The repertoire primarily consists of classical and jazz pieces specially arranged for the group. All of this culminates in a unique experience that teaches new skills.
No audition is required, but students must possess basic note reading in the first position on the guitar neck.

Bring your guitar (nylon string preferred), foot stool, and guitar tuner. Preregistration is required.

Course Code: CSP 4000 26P
Dates/Days: January, 19, 2012 - March, 01, 2012 (Th)
Course Times: TBA
Location: JCC Main Campus - Graphic Arts Bldg. TBA
Instructor: Bob Clarke
Registration Fee: $270.00
Book: N/A
Materials: Spiral Ring Notebook (for guitar notes), selected material provided by Instructor. Bring your guitar (nylon string preferred), foot stool, and guitar tuner.
Note: No audition is required, but students must possess basic note reading in the first position on the guitar neck.

Guitar Essentials (SS*)

Come and learn the basic chords and rhythms and some easy popular songs and riffs. Learn simple techniques for playing the guitar. Perform a repertoire of simple enjoyable pieces. Develop and improve your skills for those who already play the guitar. You must provide your own gui-tar and music manuscript book. If you want to learn guitar in Johnston County, then this course if for you! No previous knowledge of the guitar is necessary for this class. The following topics will be covered, though parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class: Learn basic music theory, rhythm strumming patterns and chords, examine simple playing techniques, learn to read tablature, play popular songs like Wild Thing, House of the Rising Sun, Louie Louie, and more. Bring your guitar and guitar tuner. Preregistration is required.

Course Code: CSP 4000 27P
Dates/Days: January, 19, 2012 - March, 01, 2012 (Th)
Course Times: TBA
Location: JCC Main Campus - Graphic Arts Bldg. TBA
Instructor: Bob Clarke
Registration Fee: $34.00 (mininum of 8 students required)
Book: Selected manual provided by Instructor
Materials: Spiral-bound notebook

Learn Piano Step by Step (SS*) - NEW CLASS!

This course is for anyone who wants to learn piano “for the fun of it!”

During the 10-week course students will gain knowledge of basic keyboard skills, through the study of fresh, appealing, and easy-to-play arrangements of both traditional and newly created pieces. Students will also have ample opportunities to improvise, transpose, and harmonize as well as play music from different time periods, genres, and cultures.
Preregistration is required.

Course Code: CSP 4000 12P
Dates/Days: January, 20, 2012 - March, 23, 2012 (F)
Course Times: 12:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Location: JCC Main Campus - Graphic Arts Bldg. 130
Instructor: Panos Messis
Registration Fee: $77.00
Book: Learning Piano, Piece by Piece by Elyse Mach, Oxford University Press – ISBN# 10 0195170334