It’s time to play again! Guitar, Piano, Violin, 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!
Starts Friday, May 8. To register, please call (650) 329-3752. This class is designed for students with stamina to hit Odaiko (big Taiko) for two hours. (For continuing students only) Learn More
Duration: 6 wks (Open to Continuing Students)
Date range: May 8 - Jun 12
Day(s) of the week: Fri
Time: 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm P4
Price: $60 (+ $60 materials fee)
Instructor: Kensuke Sumii, info@drumrevolution.com
Starts Wenesday, May 6. To register, please call (650) 329-3752. Taiko is the art of Japanese drumming, which develops self-expression and musical creativity. This course engages in Uchikomi based practice. Students who join should have a sense of rhythm and/or stamina to hit drums for two hours. Learn More
Duration: 6 wks (Open to All Students)
Date range: May 6 - Jun 10
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 8–10 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm P4
Price: $60 (+ $120 materials fee)
Instructor: Kensuke Sumii, info@drumrevolution.com
This class is designed for students with stamina to hit Odaiko (big Taiko) for two hours. (For continuing students only) Learn More
Duration: 6 wks (Open to Continuing Students)
Date range: Jul 10 - Aug 21
(No class: Aug 7.)
Day(s) of the week: Fri
Time: 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Location: Cubberley Rm M4
Price: $60 (+ $120 materials fee)
Instructor: Kensuke Sumii, info@drumrevolution.com
Taiko is the art of Japanese drumming, which develops self-expression and musical creativity. Learn More
Duration: 6 wks
Date range: Jul 8 - Aug 19
(No class: Aug 5.)
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 8–10 p.m.
Location: Cubberley Rm M4
Price: $60 (plus $120 materials fee)
Instructor: Kensuke Sumii, info@drumrevolution.com
Experience the thrill of performance in this fully instrumental band for experienced players of wind and mallet-rhythm percussion instruments! Learn More
Duration: 9 wks
Date range: Jun 15 - Aug 10
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 7:30–10 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 109
Price: $65
Instructor: Ted Henderson, mrhenderson1962@gmail.com
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. Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: May 13 | Jun 17 | Jul 15 | Aug 12
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $129
Instructor: Marianne Murawski (ed2go Instructor)