New Classes to begin in January

Ukulele Crash Course
Saturdays, January 15th and Jan. 22nd , 10:00AM-12:00PM, $36.00 (+ $50.00 if you want to purchase a ukulele)
You will learn basic chords, strumming patterns and how to transpose any song into a ukulele friendly key. You'll have fun making music with others. The cost of $32.00 includes an instruction/songbook. If you need a ukulele, the cost is an additional $50.00 for a nice sounding Lanikai soprano ukulele. Ages 14-adult

Everybody Can Sing: A singing class for shy and non-singers
Mondays, Jan. 10th-Feb. 28th, (8 weeks) 5:30PM-6:30PM, $68.00
There is an African proverb that goes: “If you can walk you can dance, if you can talk you can sing.” This class will help you find or reclaim your singing voice in a fun and non-threatening atmosphere. Ages 14-adult

Summer Classes

Make a Mountain Dulcimer
Wednesday, June 23rd, 10:00AM-2:00PM
$80.00
You will make and learn the basics of playing a 3 string mountain dulcimer. The body/soundboard of the dulcmier is made from heavyduty cardboard with wood fret board, preinstalled frets and geared tuning pegs. The dulcimer is a versatile instrument that is easy to learn to play. You can play beautiful melodies and also play chords for accompanying singing. This class is for ages 14-adult, although a younger student and an adult may register as a team. The cost includes all materials including an instruction/songbook, a pick, a noter and a plastic rainbag. Bring your lunch. Class limit is 5.

Ukulele Crash Course
Saturday, June 26th, 10:00AM-1:00PM
$28.00 (+ $50.00 if you want to purcahse a ukulele)
You will learn basic chords, strumming patterns and how to transpose any song into a ukulele friendly key. You'll have fun making music with others. The cost of $28.00 includes a instruction/songbook. If you need a ukulele, the cost is an additional $50.00 for a nice sounding Lanikai soprano ukulele. I have one ukulele available to borrow for the day. Class limit is 8. Ages 14-adult

Everybody Sing: A Class for Shy and Non-Singers
Mondays, 5:30-6:30 PM June 7, 14, 21, July 5,12 and one more date that suits all of the class members
$48.00
This is a continuing class. New students are welcome. You'll have fun developing your singing voice as you learn practical music theory and sight singing skills. Class limit is 8. Ages 14-adult

We Are the World

This is old, but the message is timeless.  Each of us makes a difference.  Thanks to Carolyn Z. for sending me the link.  It is neat to see and hear all of the singers as they add their unique voice to the communal sound.  I think my favorite is Cyndi Lauper.  Can it really be 25 years ago?

We are the World

Community Singers Concert on YouTube

Part 1
Music of the Unverse by Pat Raedy
Carolina in the  Morning by Gus Kahn and Walter Donaldson
How Fair a Rose and All We the Music Makers by Jay Althouse
Down by the Riverside - traditional

Part 2
Vem Kan Segla - traditional Swedish
I Love the Flowers
Coffee/Latte
Harmonia Mundi - 16th Century German Chorale, arranged by Sean Deibler

Part 3
Turn the World Around by Harry Belefonte and Robert Freedman
Let Me Call You Sweetheart - words by Beth Slater Whitson, music by Leo Friedman
Alleluia from Exultate by W.A. Mozart
What a Wonderful World - by George Weiss and Bob Thiele

Part 4
For the Future - words by Wendell Berry, music by Malcolm Dalglish
De Colores - traditional Latin American
Song of Peace - words by Lloyd Stone, music by Jean Sibelius
Peace Be Unto You - by Alice Olsen
Peace Will Come - by Tom Paxton

Part 5
Auld Lang Syne - traditional Scottish
Aya Ngena - South African freedon song
Love is the Seventh Wave - by Sting
Dreams of Harmony -by Joanne Hammil

Community Singers Concert

Community Singers will present a concert on April 17th.  This informal concert is part performance and part sing-a-long.  You will hear songs from many styles and cultures sung a capella and with an interesting assortment of instrumenatal accompaniment including xylophones, recorders, guitar, ukulele and hammered dulcimer.  Click on the flier for details.

Flier for Community Singers Concert

Wagons West Songbook

I have posted my Wagons West Songbook on the resources page.

Music of the Universe Songbook

I have posted the entire Music of the Universe Songbook and recordings of the songs on the Resources page.

Teacher Class at CPCC

I will be teaching a class at CPCC called Integrating Music into the K-12 Classroom to Enhance Learning.  The class will meet at the Levine campus on Saturdays, March 20, March 27 and April 10, 9-2:30 with a half hour lunch break. Teachers will receive 1 CEU for the class.  The cost is $65.00.  You can register on CPCC's website under Corporate and Continuing Education.  The class is EDU7313.

New Recorder and Singing Classes

The following classes will meet on Mondays, March 15-April 26
For more information and/or to register, contact me.

Advanced Beginner Recorder, 10-11 am
Folks from the beginning recorder class are invitied to join this class as well as others who have some knowledge of how to play a soprano recorder.  The cost is $56.00 plus $9.00 if you need to purchase the book.

Everybody Sing:  A Class for Shy and Non-Singers, 6-7 pm
This is a continuation of the class that started in February.  New students are welcome.  You'll have fun developing your singing voice as you learn practical music theory and sight singing skills.  The cost is $56.00.

New Ukulele Class

A new beginning ukulele class will start on Monday, March 8th, 2:30-3:30. It will run for five consecutive Mondays ending on April 5th. The cost is $44.00 which includes a songbook. I will order ukuleles for those interested. The additional cost will be about $50.00. You will learn basic chords and strumming patterns and have fun making music with others. If you would like to register for the class, contact me at 704-367-2536 or carol1@carolraedy.com

Welcome

This is the first post for my blog. Thank you to Pat who has helped me get this blog started. I will be posting updates for Community Singers and classes that I am teaching. I have separate blogs for each class that will include song sheets, recordings of the songs, reminders and a summary of the class in case you have to miss. The main blog will have general information about new classes, performances and music information that might be of interest to all. Go to the content specific blogs for details. Enjoy the beautiful snow day!