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Classes For Families & Across Generations
Family Caroling with the Valley Voices
Family Caroling with the Valley Voices
Family Caroling with the Valley Voices
Join us (& bring your friends, family, & neighbors)!
This year, we're looking forward to a short, family-friendly Christmas caroling season between our concert seasons! We'll sing real 4-part harmony (or just stay on the melody that you know).
Rehearsals are on Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:30 at the Ellensburg Presbyterian Church - Nov 28, Dec 5, & Dec 12. Then, we'll head out into our neighborhoods for a traditional caroling experience on Sun, Dec 17, & Tues, Dec 19. Join us for part or all of this heart-warming series.
Suggested donation: $30 per family for the whole package, $20/individual. (Bring cash/check.)
CWU student suggested donation: $5
Register below, or just show up!
The Ellensburg Strum-Along, since 2019
Family Caroling with the Valley Voices
Family Caroling with the Valley Voices
The Ellensburg Strum-Along is a free, casual music-making series for guitar/ukulele players (+ singers & random other musicians) of all ages. We provide the chords & lyrics for an eclectic mix of popular oldies, traditional, & modern songs. & you just bring your instrument(s)/voice! We meet all around the county, so check the Strum-Along page for the next event date & location, then drop in to play with other like-minded people.
To receive notifications of our next Strum, connect with Make Music Ellensburg on Facebook or join the "Ellensburg Strum-Along Group" on Facebook to find out where we'll be next.
Classes for Kids
Preschool Music Explorers
Preschool Music Explorers
Preschool Music Explorers
Registration is now open for Winter Quarter, 2024. To register: click the button below & watch for an email from us. We'll meet at the Odd Fellows Lodge (upstairs at 307 N Pine St., Ellensburg) on Thursdays, 11-11:45am, from Jan 11-March 7.
Ages 2-5 + their Grown-Up will sing, dance, & play instruments together, building our musical skills as well as friendships, with highly-qualified music educators. At the end of our half-hour class, we wrap it up with an optional craft.
If you cannot make it this quarter, pre-register here to be notified of future classes.
*$124 per quarter includes a bag of music supplies. Additional siblings are welcome with a suggested sliding scale donation ($25/35/45) per child, + $25 per extra bag of supplies.
Group Ukulele for Kids
Preschool Music Explorers
Preschool Music Explorers
Registration is now open for Winter, 2024!
A well-rounded introduction for ages 7-9. Group classes are highly motivating, full of personal growth opportunities, & musically satisfying. With just 4 students per session, make sure you register early each quarter!
Winter 2024 Kids Ukulele Classes:
- Tuesdays, 4-5pm from Jan 2 - Mar 12
- or Thursdays, 4-5pm, Jan 4 - Mar 14 (only one spot open)
*$442 per 3-month quarter with a $100 deposit due to complete your registration. Materials are included, except your ukulele & a clip-on tuner.
Group Piano for Kids
Preschool Music Explorers
Group Piano for Kids
Registration is now open for Winter, 2024!
A well-rounded introduction for ages 7-9. Group classes are highly motivating, full of personal growth opportunities, & musically satisfying. With just 4 students per session, make sure you register early each quarter!
Winter 2023 Quarter Kids Piano Class:
- Mondays, 4-5pm from Jan 1 - Mar 11 (only one spot open)
- Taught by Director Jan
*$442 per 3-month quarter with a $100 deposit due to complete your registration. Materials are included.
Classes For Adults & Ages 15+
Ukulele for Adults: Beginner
Ukulele for Adults: Level Two
Ukulele for Adults: Level Two
A small, supportive ukulele class for adults. $185 per quarter includes a book & a group performance opportunity. No experience needed for this beginner level, & ages 15-105 are welcome. (These classes are usually scheduled during traditional "work hours" but private lessons are always available for evenings.)
Winter Quarter is January 8 through March 11, 2024 -
- Level One (beginner) - Mondays, 12-12:45pm at MME
Required materials:
- Soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele with standard tuning
- A tuner, preferably clip-on chromatic or clip-on "ukulele tuner"
- Optional but recommended: a strap that is appropriate for your instrument
Ukulele for Adults: Level Two
Ukulele for Adults: Level Two
Ukulele for Adults: Level Two
For continuing students from our Level One ukulele class, or by permission.
Winter Quarter is January 8 through March 11, 2024 -
- Level Two (by permission) - Mondays, 1-1:45pm at MME
- Casual & Holiday Jams - coming soon
Required materials:
- Soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele
- A tuner, preferably clip-on chromatic or clip-on "ukulele tuner"
- Optional but recommended: a strap that is appropriate for your instrument
Guitar for Adults: Beginner
Valley Voices Community Choir
Valley Voices Community Choir
Registration is open now for Winter Quarter!
3 months for $185, includes book
Dates: Wednesdays, January 3 - March 27, 2024, 6:30-7:30pm,
meeting at the IOOF Lodge (307 N Pine St, Ellensburg, WA). No class March 20.
(Spring quarter will be April 3-June 19th.)
No experience needed & ages 15+ are welcome! We'll learn the basics for any song & style, including: technique, reading chords & TAB, strumming, chord changes, finding free resources, & more. As with all of our group adult classes, we keep it light & have a great time learning together.
Required materials:
- Acoustic guitar, or electric guitar with a small, battery-powered amp
- A tuner, preferably clip-on chromatic or clip-on "guitar tuner"
- Guitar strap & capo of your choice
Valley Voices Community Choir
Valley Voices Community Choir
Valley Voices Community Choir
SATB, Non-Auditioned Performance Ensemble
Founded by former director Lee Bates in 2012 & now directed by Jan Jaffe, this "do good" choir has raised thousands of dollars for local nonprofits with performances in collaboration with guest artists of all kinds. You can expect between 25-45 active singers in the group at any given time.
Singer reviews: "Being a part of this group has been more than I ever expected it could be." "It was such a beautiful evening & joyous experience." (Dec 2, 2022)
We meet Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm, at the Ellensburg Presbyterian Church. Optional social hour follows most rehearsals. Open to adults & older teens, $20 suggested monthly donation. You do not need to read music to be successful, but will use the skill if you have it. Practice recordings are often provided. Join us to make a joyful noise!
Next performances, 2023:
- Nov 17, 7pm at the Ellensburg Methodist Church - fundraiser for NAMI
- Nov 24, evening, at Ellensburg downtown pavilion for Moments to Remember.
- Dec 1, evening, with CWU's Chamber Choir at the Methodist Church.
- Dec 11-12, somewhere in our local neighborhoods! (This is a family-friendly caroling event!)
Private Lessons - Always Available!
One-on-One or Small Group Instruction
We teach in-person at our downtown studio, as well as virtual/hybrid private lessons for your convenience. See About Us for information about our teachers & instruments offered.
For private lessons - one monthly payment includes your lesson time slot, some materials, recitals, & all-studio events. We do not have instruments available for rent at this time, but we are happy to answer questions about how to get one.
Small groups - Do you have a group of friends who want to learn together? We are happy to customize a small group class for you!
Cost - Current prices are listed in our registration form. We strive to offer music-making opportunities for our entire community, so if our fees are strain on your family or you are having other difficulties getting started, let's talk. Scholarships may be available. Our friends at HopeSource also offer an extra-curricular scholarship for youth in qualified families.