13 and Over
Twirling Workshop
Come learn the wonderful sport of baton twirling! New and experienced twirlers are welcome. New twirlers will learn basic twirling skills and techniques, marching, bodywork, strutting skills, and a dance twirl routine. Experienced twirlers will learn new tricks as well as improve their individual routines. Learn with an expert professional staff led by head coach Susan Usher. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing, tennis shoes, and bring a baton if you have one! There are two sessions available. For ages K and up!
WHEN:
- Session 1: Sunday Nov 1, 2026 from 1:00p-3:30p
- Session 2: Sunday Dec 6, 2026 from 1:00p-3:30p
WHERE: Milan Middle School Gym
COST: NEW TWIRLERS $20/session (2 hours)
EXERIENCED TWIRLERS $25/session (2.5 hours)
To register and pay on-line, please visit:
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People
Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but can't find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won't have to take private lessons to do it! This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. And, since this course includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. You will also be provided with a recording of the class and an optional periodic online question and answer session. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction. Class is limited to 25 students. For ages 13+
Topics Include:
- How chords work in a song
- How to form the three main types of chords
- How to tune your guitar
- How to buy a good guitar (and what to avoid)
- How to play along with simple tunes
- Basic strumming patterns
WHEN: Tues Oct 20, 2026 from 6:30p-9:30p
WHERE: On Zoom
COST: $74 (this includes the online materials)
To register and pay on-line, please visit:
https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56599/
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People
In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do - using chords! Since this class is being held online with Zoom, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And, since this course includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. You will also be provided with a recording of the class and an optional periodic online question and answer session. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction. Class is limited to 25 people. For ages 13+
Topics Include:
- How chords work in a song
- How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it
- How to form the three main types of chords
- How to handle different keys and time signatures
- How to avoid "counting"
- How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords
WHEN: Monday Oct 19, 2026 from 6:30-9:00p
WHERE: On Zoom
COST: $74 (this includes the online materials)
To register and pay online, please visit:
https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56599/