LGS Recreation Guide • Winter/Spring 2020

Ukulele Rocks! For Beginners, basic chords and strums will be taught along with songs to sing in this easy introduction to the ukulele. No musical experience is necessary, but you should have your own ukulele and an electronic tuner. Some ukuleles will be available to try out in class if you don’t have your own yet. For Intermediate players, more chords, strums, tab, and songs to play and sing are offered, as well as some performance coaching and opportunities. Add: Drop-In Fee: $15. Materials Fee: $10. NO CLASS: 2/18, 2/20. Instructor: Tina Liddie Location: Joan Pisani Community Center – Arts & Crafts Room Beginner Tue. 2:30PM – 3:30PM 10 mtgs. 1/14 – 3/24 $100 Tue. 2:30PM – 3:30PM 8 mtgs. 4/7 – 5/26 $80 Intermediate Tue. 3:30PM – 4:30PM 10 mtgs. 1/14 – 3/24 $100 Tue. 3:30PM – 4:30PM 8 mtgs. 4/7 – 5/26 $80 Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center – Room 5 Beginner Thu. 1:30PM – 2:30PM 10 mtgs. 1/16 – 3/26 $100 Thu. 1:30PM – 2:30PM 8 mtgs. 4/9 – 5/28 $80 Intermediate Thu. 12:00PM – 1:30PM 10 mtgs. 1/16 – 3/26 $120 Thu. 12:00PM – 1:30PM 8 mtgs. 4/9 – 5/28 $96 VOICE Voice – Group Lessons Explore and improve your ability to sing in a relaxing and encouraging setting. Each lesson includes warm-ups and exercises for strengthening the voice, tips on technique, group singing, optional solo singing, and feedback about how to be an effective performer. Drop-In Fee: $15. Materials Fee: $5. NO CLASS: 1/21, 2/18. Instructor: Dr. Natasha Kung Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center – Large Hall Tue. 6:15PM – 7:15PM 8 mtgs. 1/7 – 3/10 $160 Tue. 6:15PM – 7:15PM 8 mtgs. 3/31 – 5/19 $160 Music BANDS LG Cats Jazz Band A band for brass, winds, percussion, guitars, electric bass, keyboard. All levels are welcome. This class is good for beginners. We rehearse great tunes from the worlds of swing, jazz, world music, and pop, and have a lot of fun. You should know your way around your instrument and be able to read music. Please bring a music stand and a pencil. Drop in Fee: $15. Materials Fee: $10. NO CLASS: 4/9. Instructor: Michael Whalen Location: Fisher Middle School – Music Room Thu. 6:30PM – 8:00PM 8 mtgs. 1/16 – 3/12 $112 Thu. 6:30PM – 8:00PM 8 mtgs. 3/26 – 5/21 $112 Saratoga Community Band Composed of amateur adult musicians of all ages and occupations. No audition, however, you must be able to play a band instrument. Further details: www.saratogaband.org . NO CLASS: 2/17, 4/13. Conductor/Music Director: Becky Dugan Location: Saratoga High School – Music Room Mon. 7:00PM – 9:00PM 16 mtgs. 1/13 – 5/11 $70 Saratoga Community Band TWO FREE CONCERTS: Monday, March 16th at 7:30PM, McAfee Theatre on Saratoga HS campus and Saturday, May 16th at 4:00pm, Wildwood Park in Saratoga. INSTRUMENTS Guitar Learn the fundamentals of playing the guitar as well as music in general through songs and musical examples that are fun and relatable. Students must bring their own guitars or purchase one within the first few weeks. Materials Fee: $35. NO CLASS: 2/17, 5/25. Instructor: Roger Yang Location: Los Gatos Youth Recreation Center – Room C Level I Mon. 7:00PM – 8:00PM 8 mtgs. 2/3 – 3/30 $110 Mon. 7:00PM – 8:00PM 8 mtgs. 4/6 – 6/1 $110 Level II Mon. 8:00PM – 9:00PM 8 mtgs. 2/3 – 3/30 $110 Mon. 8:00PM – 9:00PM 8 mtgs. 4/6 – 6/1 $110 Level III Mon. 6:00PM – 7:00PM 8 mtgs. 2/3 – 3/30 $110 Mon. 6:00PM – 7:00PM 8 mtgs. 4/6 – 6/1 $110 For Registration Information, see page 2 Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation | Winter/Spring 2020 41 ADULTS