NORTH SHORE MUSIC INSTITUTE
400 Central Ave Suite 003 Northfield, IL 60093 (847) 441-4150
ADULT PROGRAMS
learn, develop, and apply your
musical skills with other like-minded adults
BAND PROGRAM
FALL 2017
Bands are formed and prepare four to five songs to perform at two live shows and record in a professional studio,
all with the help and guidance of an experienced professional musician.
Band members are matched by request, by our recommendation, or to accomodate scheduling.
Each band will have ten weekly 90 minute rehearsals, followed by a week of shows and recording.
Each adult band has two hours in the studio, and then tracks are mixed and made available for download from our website.
This gives students valuable insight into the recording process and leaves them with a snapshot of what they accomplished.
Each Band Program recording session takes place at a different Chicagoland studio.
REHEARSALS
Sep 18 - Dec 3
Thursday 7:30-9p
(Bands will not meet the week of Thanksgiving, November 23rd)
(Optional rehearsal week without instructor, December 7th)
LIVE SHOWS
Sunday Dec 10th @ Durty Nellie's in Palatine
12-3p
RECORDING
Sunday Dec 17th @ TBD
ALL INCLUSIVE COST $400 per person
(all bookings, materials, equipment and staff are provided by NSMi
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SONGWRITING
FALL 2017
Learn songwriting, arranging, and have your song professionally recorded.
Understand crucial elements of songwriting, complete exercises, and learn approaches to crafting songs in a group atmosphere with other songwriters at various levels of experience. Each songwriter will have one hour to have their song recorded professionally by the songwriter and/or professional musicians.
Recordings are mixed, and a digital copy of the recording is available for download from our website.
GROUP GUITAR
FALL 2017
Learn guitar at any age! Youth will learn a new musical talent to use for the rest of their life, while adults will benefit from the joys of playing an instrument.
This group guitar class is designed to inspire adults to enhance their lives through music. As a versatile instrument, guitar's basic skills can be applied to almost any style of music. Beginners and intermediate players are welcome, as this class will get you started and establish techniques to play almost any style of music.
Participants can bring their own guitar or NSMi will provide a rental for the duration of the class.
CLASS
Sep 19 - Nov 14
Tuesdays 7p - 7:45p
THIS CLASS IS HELD OFFSITE AT
540 Hibbard Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
OFFERED THROUGH THE WINNETKA PARK DISTRICT
ALL INCLUSIVE COST per person $160 no rental / $220 with rental
(all materials, equipment, and teaching staff are provided by NSMI)
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CHAMBER MUSIC
FALL 2017
Small ensembles of two to four musicians learning to play classical and modern chamber music together in a group atmosphere.
Ensembles will prepare piece(s) for live performance under the guidance of an experienced Chamber musician.
Weekly 60 minute rehearsals are led by an experienced professional musician, and culminate in a performance at a local church, concert hall or auditorium.
REHEARSALS
Sep 18 - Dec 2
Wednesdays 6:30p-7:30p
LIVE PERFORMANCE
Sunday Dec 2 at Lutheran Church of the Ascension in Northfield
1-3p
ALL INCLUSIVE COST $400 per person
(all bookings, materials, equipment and staff are provided by NSMI)
MUSIC THEORY
FALL 2017
The language musicians have used for hundreds of years to analyze and communicate their art.
Learn music theory in a group class that covers topics starting from the very beginning. There is no prerequisite knowledge, and you don't even need to be able to play an instrument to learn and enjoy. Our very knowledgeable instructor will help you navigate through all the material that can inform your existing music experience, or introduce you to a new aspect of music that can stand on its own.
Class meets once per week for 45 minutes, theory workbooks are provided at no additional cost, and pacing is determined with all participants in mind.
CLASS MEETS
Sep 18 - Dec 2
Thursdays at 5p - 5:45p
(No class during the week of Thanksgiving, November 23rd)
ALL INCLUSIVE COST $200 per person
(all materials, equipment and staff are provided by NSMI)
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CLASS
Sep 18 - Dec 3
Tuesdays 6p - 7:30p
(No class during Thanksgiving, November 23rd)
(Optional rehearsal week without Instructor, December 5th)
REHEARSAL
Saturday Dec 16th
RECORDING
Sunday Dec 17th @ TBD
ALL INCLUSIVE COST $700 per person
(all bookings, materials, equipment and staff are provided by NSMI)
FALL 2017
Vocalists are assembled into groups to rehearse pop and traditional songs in various harmonies and arrangements, to prepare for a performance at a church, concert hall, or auditorium.
All levels of vocalists are welcome. Singing experience or students in private lessons are preferred. Intended for ages 10 and up, though certain exceptions can be made.
REHEARSALS
Sep 18 - Dec 2
Thursdays 6:30p - 7:30p
(No rehearsals during the week of Thanksgiving, November 23rd)
LIVE SHOWS
Sunday Dec 2nd @ Lutheran Church of the Ascension in Northfield
1-3p
ALL INCLUSIVE COST $150 per person
(all bookings, materials, equipment and staff are provided by NSMI)
Group Ukulele
Maui to Motown
FALL 2017
It's never too late to learn an instrument and ukulele is one of the most fun and accessible ways for adults with a busy shculde to experience the joys of playing an instrument. Beginners to intermediates welcome! Students need to bring their own Ukulele.
(Ukuleles available for purchase from NSMi for $40)
Class
Sep 18 - Nov 6
Mondays 7p - 8p
OFFERED THROUGH NEW TRIER EXTENSION
ALL INCLUSIVE COST per person $120
(all materials and teaching staff are provided by NSMI)