Music Lessons • Concert Band
Voice Lessons
Ages 6+
Private vocal lessons for aspiring
singers of all levels. Develop your
skills and have fun in a one–on–one,
personalized lesson. Students will
sing music of all styles including:
jazz, Broadway, classical, pop and
folk. Weekly lessons are 30 minutes
each. Mr. Parham will contact you to
set up your lesson time. ns
Min/Max: 1/4
Kedrick Parham, Instructor
PLCC, Meeting Room 2
10 weeks
Thursdays 1/9–3/13
Lessons available from
10:00am–5:00pm
R: $225/NR: $275
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Guitar Lessons
Ages 8+
Learn the basics of guitar with instruction on chords,
songs, how to read notes, time signatures, and scales.
Private Guitar Lessons are 30-minute weekly sessions,
designed for the individual student. Beginners to
advanced levels, children and adults welcome.
Styles include rock, alternative, blues, folk, jazz, and
classical. Guitar rentals are available through the
Ultimate School of Guitar. Please call 773-508-9443
for more information. ns
Min/Max: 1/13
Instructors: Dan Chernow, Berklee College of Music,
B.A. Music
Dan McLean, Columbia College, B.A. Music
PLCC, Prairie Room
10 weeks
Tuesdays
1/7–3/11
Lessons available from 3:00–9:00pm
R: $225/NR: $275
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Wednesdays
1/8–3/12
Lessons available from 3:00–9:00pm
R: $225/NR: $275
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Piano Lessons
Ages 6+
One-on-one private piano lessons for all
levels. Each lesson is designed for the
individual student. Weekly lessons are
30 minutes each. Mr. Parham will contact
you to set up your lesson time. ns
Min/Max: 1/8
Kedrick Parham, Instructor
PLCC, Meeting Room 2
10 weeks
Thursdays 1/9–3/13
Lessons available from 10:00am–5:00pm
R: $225/NR: $275
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Violin Lessons
Ages 8+
Private violin lessons featuring
individualized instruction for the
beginning to the advanced student.
Weekly lessons are 30 minutes each.
Mrs. Culley will contact you to set up
your lesson time. ns
Min/Max: 1/12
Pam Culley, Instructor
PLCC, Meeting Room 2
10 weeks
Tuesdays 1/7–3/11
Lessons available from 3:00–9:00pm
R: $225/NR: $275
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Des Plaines Park District
Community Concert Band
Concert Series
at the beautiful Prairie Lakes Theater
Sunday, December 15 • 3pm
Sunday, March 9 • 3pm
Friday, May 16 • 7pm
Tickets are available at the door.
Adults $5 • Seniors and Students $3
Family $12 (2 Adults, 1 or 2 children)
Under age 6 Free
The band is a group of local and area
music enthusiasts who enjoy playing
traditional and contemporary tunes at
several concerts throughout the year.
The band’s wide repertoire ranges from
the classics to the latest movie scores.
The band practices on Thursdays from
7:30–9:30pm at the Good Shepherd
Church on Howard and Lee Street in Des
Plaines. Lawrence J. Carle, a retired
music educator from School District 62
and founding director, conducts. For
more information, stop in at a rehearsal,
call Don Moeller 847-375-7642, or visit
the website: desplainesconcertband.org.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to
pick up that high school or college
instrument again, the Community
Concert Band is currently seeking new
members for all sections. The band has
two French Horns that can be used by
prospective members at no charge.
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