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It’s time to play and sing again! Chorus, Piano, Ukulele, Japanese Percussion Drums (Taiko & Odaiko)), or any wind or percussion instrument you choose, there is a program for you at Palo Alto Adult School. Palo Alto Adult School is also the home of the Peninsula Symphonic Band with concerts scheduled each quarter. Check out our various offerings and enjoy the music!

  • chorus

    CHORUS (**NEW**)

    Lift your voices in song! In this chorus, you’ll learn and perform music from a wide variety of genres, cultures, and traditions.

    Duration: 10 wks
    Date range: March 24 to June 2
    (No class: April 7.)
    Day(s) of the week: Thursday
    Hour: 7–8:30 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 110

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None. Musical experience welcomed, but not required.
    Price: $83
    Instructor: Andrew Lu, chorus@musicbylu.com

  • Master Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra

    MASTER SINFONIA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

    Be part of one of the best chamber symphony orchestras in the Bay Area peninsula!

    Duration: 13 weeks
    Date range: March 3 to May 26
    Day(s) of the week: Thursday
    Hour: 7–10 p.m.
    Address: Los Altos United Methodist Church

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: Students must have advanced technical and music skills on an orchestral instrument
    Price: $55
    Instructor: David Ramadanoff, info@mastersinfonia.org, www.mastersinfonia.org

  • Odaiko

    ODAIKO (Open to Continuing Students Only)

    This class is designed for students with stamina to hit Odaiko (big Taiko) for three hours. Odaiko will help you build up stamina, rhythmic competence and speed to hit taiko. To Register, click here, or call the Adult School office at (650) 329-3752.

    Duration: 6 wks
    Day(s) of the week: Sunday
    Hour: 7–8 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: Age 15+; Students must also be currently enrolled in Taiko "1" class
    Price: $30 ($30 Materials Fee) Each Section
    Instructor: Kensuke Sumii, info@drumrevolution.com

    SECTION A (Continuing students only)

    Duration: 6 wks
    Date range: March 20 to May 1
    Day(s) of the week: Sunday
    Hour: 67–8 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center
    Price: $30 (+ $30 Materials Fee)

    SECTION B (Continuing students only)

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    Duration: 6 wks
    Date range: May 8 to June 12
    Day(s) of the week: Sunday
    Hour: 7–8 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center
    Price: $30 (+ $30 Materials Fee)
  • Peninsula Symphonic Band

    PENINSULA SYMPHONIC BAND

    Experience the thrill of performance in this fully instrumental band for experienced players of wind and mallet-rhythm percussion instruments!

    Duration: 9 wks
    Date range: March 21 to June 6
    (No class: April 11 and May 30.)
    Day(s) of the week: Monday
    Hour: 7:30–10 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 109

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Price: $60
    Instructor: Ted Henderson, mrhenderson1962@gmail.com

  • Piano

    PIANO: BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE
    (Each section limit 10 students)

    Limber up your fingers and get ready to learn to play the piano or renew your past skills!

    Duration: 9 wks (3 Sections)
    Date range: March 23 to May 25
    Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
    Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 305

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Price: $83 Each Section
    Instructor: Kathy Woveris, kwoveris@gmail.com

    SECTION A: Beginning/NO previous lessons (Limit 10 students)

    Duration: 9 wks
    Date range: March 23 to May 5
    Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
    Hour: 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 305
    Price: $83

    SECTION B: Beginning/Intermediate (Limit 10 students)

    Duration: 9 wks
    Date range: March 23 to May 5
    Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
    Hour: 6:30 p.m–7:30 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 305
    Price: $83

    SECTION C: Intermediate (Limit 10 students)

    Duration: 9 wks
    Date range: March 23 to May 25
    Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
    Hour: 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 305
    Price: $83
  • Taiko

    TAIKO I
    (Classes limited to 24 students)

    Taiko is the art of Japanese drumming, which develops self-expression and musical creativity. To Register, click here, or call the Adult School office at (650) 329-3752.

    Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
    Hour: 8–10 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: Age 15+
    Price: $60 (plus $110 Materials Fee) Each Section
    Instructor: Kensuke Sumii, info@drumrevolution.com

    SECTION A (Open to ALL students)

    Duration: 6 wks
    Date range: March 23 to May 4
    Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
    Hour: 8–10 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center
    Price: $60 (plus $110 materials fee)

    SECTION B (Open to ALL students)

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    Duration: 6 wks
    Date range: May 11 to June 15
    Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
    Hour: 8–10 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center
    Price: $60 (plus $110 materials fee)
  • Taiko

    TAIKO II
    (Classes limited to 24 students)

    This course is for individuals with advanced knowledge and understanding of Taiko. The class will improve the student’s power, speed, rhythm, and other important aspects of drumming skills. To Register, click here, or call the Adult School office at (650) 329-3752.

    Duration: 6 wks
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
    Hour: 8–10 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: Age 15+
    Price: $60 (plus $110 Materials Fee) Each Section
    Instructor: Kensuke Sumii, info@drumrevolution.com

    SECTION A (Open to ALL students)

    Duration: 6 wks
    Date range: March 22 to May 3
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
    Hour: 8–10 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center
    Price: $60 (plus $110 materials fee)

    SECTION B (Open to ALL students)

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    Duration: 6 wks
    Date range: May 10 to June 14
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
    Hour: 8–10 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Student Center
    Price: $60 (plus $110 materials fee)
  • ukulele

    UKULELE: BEGINNING
    (Class limited to 12 students)

    The 4-stringed ukulele is an ideal introduction to playing music, even if you have no experience.

    Duration: 4 wks
    Date range: April 7 to April 28
    Day(s) of the week: Thursday
    Hour: 6:30–8 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 1707

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $55
    Instructor: Patricia Moore, pamoore99@hotmail.com

  • Music Made Easy

    MUSIC MADE EASY

    This course is geared towards those who have no musical background, those who play but do not read music, or anyone who is interested in understanding the fundamentals of music. If you enjoy music and would like to know more about what makes it work, this online course is for you!

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $100
    Instructor: Marianne Murawski (ed2go Instructor)

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