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<div>LEMUR is happy to announce the formation of an Art &
Technology Education Coalition in partnership with Harvestworks
(http://harvestworks.org) and 3rd Ward (http://3rdward.com). Our three
organizations have teamed up to broaden our collective offering of art
& technology classes, with each organization focusing on its
strengths. In addition, we will soon be offering special course
series, with a series of related subjects taught among the three
facilities. Also coming soon, we will be offering discounts for taking
multiple classes at any of the facilities.</div>
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<div>LEMUR's classes will focus on electronics, sensors, robotics,
microcontrollers and performance.</div>
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<div>Harvestworks' classes will focus on interactive and multimedia
software including a range of Max/MSP and Jitter classes with varied
subjects and skill levels.</div>
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<div>3rd Ward's classes will focus on fabrication and design,
including woodworking, metalworking, welding, screenprinting, textile
design and design software.</div>
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<div>Below are LEMUR's new course listings for classes in
January-March. Following these are listings of courses that our
partners will be offering.</div>
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<div><b>Building MIDI Music & Video Controllers</b>:<b> Creating a
Sensor Instrument with MidiTron, Level 1 & 2</b></div>
<div>Level 1: Sat-Sun 1/26, 1/27, 12:00-4:30 pm</div>
<div>Level 2: Sat-Sun 2/2, 2/3, 12:00-4:30 pm</div>
<div>Instructor: Leif Krinkle</div>
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<div>Imagine waving your hand and having an orchestra at your
fingertips or tapping on a surface to explore video. This is all
possible through the use of MIDI and sensor-based technology. In these
classes, you will design and build a controller to create your art
with the easy-to-use MidiTron interface (http://miditron.com).</div>
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<div>Emphasis will be on hands-on learning. Basic electronics and
Max/MSP/Jitter (http://cycling74.com/products/maxmsp) programming will
also be covered. No previous knowledge of electronics, sensors or
programming is assumed. Background information will be covered and the
bulk of Level 1 will be focused on building a working controller that
you will take home and begin to create with. Examples of previous
project ideas include a shoe that creates notes for each step and a
glove that determines lighting cues in a theatrical performance.</div>
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<div>In Level 2, we will delve deeper into using Max and other
programs with MidiTron, connecting output devices (LEDs, robotics,
etc.), gaining a better understanding of sensor electronics and other
higher-level skills, as well as shoring up knowledge learned in Level
1</div>
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<div>Level I: $495 including MidiTron & sensors</div>
<div>Level 2: $330 including additional lab kit items</div>
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<div><b>Microcontroller Progamming for Artists: Introduction to the
Arduino System, Level 1 & 2</b></div>
<div>Level 1: Sat-Sun 2/9, 2/10, 12:00-4:30 pm</div>
<div>Level 2: Sat-Sun 2/16, 2/17, 12:00-4:30 pm</div>
<div>Instructor: Roberto Osorio-Goenaga</div>
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<div>Have you ever wanted to build a robot or an interactive art
installation? Have you ever wondered how LEDs, sensors and motors
work? Through collaborative exercises and the development of a final
project you will learn how to program and prototype with an Arduino
microcontroller (http://arduino.cc). This class is geared towards
beginners, and no prior knowledge of electronics or programming is
required.</div>
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<div>This class will demonstrate programming and electronics basics
through hands-on microcontroller projects. You will learn digital and
analog input and output techniques for controlling motors and
interpreting sensors, as well as the programming skills necessary to
use these components effectively. By the end of Level 1, students will
have a firm understanding of how microcontrollers, sensors and
actuators work and how to utilize these tools in their own creative
projects.</div>
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<div>Past students who have taken the original course have been eager
to keep going and learn more about the Arduino. Therefore, we are now
offering a consecutive Level 2 course. In Level 2, we will go beyond
basic functionality and deeper into the Arduino programming language.
We will also explore advanced concepts in interface, motion and
display based on student interest.</div>
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<div>Level 1: $375 including Arduino board & materials</div>
<div>Level 2: $300</div>
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<div><b>Video Tracking in Jitter: Expert Video Tracking for Sound and
Video Control</b></div>
<div>Sat-Sun 3/1, 3/2, 12:00-4:30 pm</div>
<div>Instructor: Joshua Goldberg</div>
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<div>Learn how to use Jitter to manipulate audio and video using video
camera information. We will discuss how to set up a video
tracking installation, how to use the software for simple and more
complicated installs, and alternative methods. An understanding
of Max is required.</div>
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<div>Cost: $300</div>
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<div><b>Fun With Fiberglass: Basic Composite Fabrication</b></div>
<div>Mondays 2/4, 2/11, 6:30-9:30 pm</div>
<div>Instructor: Bob Huott</div>
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<div>Learn the skills and techniques for building custom composite
objects from Kevlar, carbon fiber and fiberglass. Students will get
hands-on experience in various stages of the process, including
patterns and molds, lay-up and final finishing. Discussion will
include ideas on how to integrate sensors, lighting or haptics into
any project, and students are encouraged to bring their own project
ideas. The class will now be in two sessions to offer more
hands-on work and time to finish with a completed project (choice of
custom laptop armor or handmade lamp). Bob will also give a brief,
inside-out tour of the Bean, his own composite sensor-based musical
instrument. Composites are a messy business so please dress
appropriately: painting clothes or smock and long sleeved shirt.</div>
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<div><b>Ableton Live for Performers: Integrating Live Computer
Electronics Into Contemporary Performance</b></div>
<div>Tuesdays 2/26, 3/4, 3/18, 6:30-9:30 pm (note skipped date
3/11)</div>
<div>Instructor: Todd Reynolds</div>
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<div>Presenting applications in Live for practicing, improvising,
composing and performing, the seminar will be both comprehensive as
well as specific to accomodate the needs of each musician with regard
to computer music experience and creative intention. Participants will
leave with an introductory yet thorough understanding of computer
music possibilities and advantages.</div>
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<div>Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops and a set
of earbuds or headphones and some way of getting sound directly into
their computer, whether through an internal microphone, an external
microphone or an instrument and audio interface. Most laptops come
equipped at least with an internal microphone, and if not, some method
will be provided if requested.</div>
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<div>Cost: $300</div>
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<div><b>Pyrotronics</b>:<b> Pyrotechnics & Control for
Artists</b></div>
<div>Thursdays 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 6:30-9:30 pm</div>
<div>Instructor: Eric Singer</div>
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<div>A practical guide for artists interested in working with and
controlling fire, especially in sculptural contexts. It will focus on
working with propane, though other fuels and materials will be
discussed as well. Topics covered will include safety, fuel
properties, flame port and pilot construction, electronic controls,
interfaces for programming and sequencing, valves and solenoids,
ignition techniques and more.</div>
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<div>Cost: $300</div>
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<div><b>Art of Light: Controlling LEDs, EL Wire and Other Lighting
Elements with Microprocessors</b></div>
<div>Sat-Sun 2/23, 2/24, 12:00-4:30 pm</div>
<div>Instructor: Leif Krinkle</div>
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<div>Explore the possibilities and technicalities of controlling LEDs
and other lighting elements to create lighting effects for your next
design. First, we will cover the proper ways of powering, wiring and
soldering LEDs, electroluminescent wire and cold cathode tubes.
Second, we will learn how to control brightness, animate lighting
sequences through analog and digital means, such as transistors,
relays and timing circuits. Third, we will discuss the software,
hardware, electronics and techniques used in persistence of vision
(POV) displays, led matrices and computer controlled lighting
systems.</div>
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<div>Requirements: Arduino 1 or working knowledge of Arduino
programming. Students are expected to bring an Arduino board (or other
microcontroller system) with them</div>
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<div>Cost: $375 including lab kit with an array of lighting
elements</div>
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<div><b>Sensors for Dancers</b>:<b> Wireless Sound and Video Control
Through Movement</b></div>
<div>Wednesdays 2/13. 2/20. 2/27, 6:30-9:30 pm</div>
<div>Instructor: Eric Singer</div>
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<div>This class will introduce sensor technology to dancers and others
interested in controlling audio and video using movement. Students
will learn to use the new MidiTron Wireless interface
(http://miditron.com), wire and connect motion sensors (bend, flex,
distance, acceleration, etc.) and control sound and video on computer.
The interface and sensors can be integrated into costumes and body
suits, allowing wireless freedom of movement while tracking body
position and motion.</div>
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<div>No prior knowledge of electronics or programming is required for
this class. You will start from scratch, learning the basic concepts
required to accomplish the class goals. You will leave with the tools
to do basic work in sensor-based multimedia control and a strong
foundation for going further.</div>
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<div>Two price options are being offered. Students wishing to purchase
an interface and sensors may choose Option 1. This includes the
MidiTron Wireless interface at a $100 discount, plus an assortment of
sensors. Option 2 does not include the MidiTron Wireless; one will be
loaned for the duration of the class.</div>
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<div>Option 1: $300 + $425 including MidiTron Wireless and
sensors</div>
<div>Option 2: $325 without MidiTron Wireless</div>
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<div><b>Electromechanical Systems and Robotics for Artists</b></div>
<div>Sat-Sun 3/29, 3/30, 12:30-5:00 pm</div>
<div>Instructor: Douglas Repetto</div>
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<div>A starter course for artists interested in using
electromechanical elements in their work. We will cover basic devices
and technologies (motors, solenoids, switches, relays), computer and
electronic control options (Arduino, MidiTron), and ways of connecting
elements together to make larger systems (linkages, belts and
pulleys). We will also take apart consumer electromechanical systems
(like inkjet printers) to see what's inside, how they're made, and
what can be reused.</div>
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<div>Cost: $300</div>
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<div><b>Classes at 3rd Ward</b></div>
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<div>Intro to After Effects * Chad Colby * Sunday Feb. 3, 10, 17,
24, March 2, 9 * $360 / $450 non-members</div>
<div>This class is geared towards artists, filmmakers and animators
who are looking to be introduced to After Effects. Through
step-by-step lessons and viewing references of films in class, we will
break down the fundamentals and possibilities of the software and
everyone will create their own animated short. Students are encouraged
to come to class with a project in mind.</div>
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<div>Textile Design * Joanne Sherrow * Saturday Feb 16 & 23 *
$120 / $150 non-members</div>
<div>Acquire a lucrative skill in this 6-hour intensive through
learning the basics of textile design. Students will create original,
digitally produced, production ready designs for printed fabrics
marketable for women's, men's, and children's wear, home furnishings
and paper products.</div>
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<div>Intro to Final Cut * Mark Read * Sundays Feb 3, 10, 17 *
$180 / $225 non-members</div>
<div>In this introductory class for Final Cut Pro, students will learn
all the essentials necessary to enable them to begin editing their own
work and further explore the world of digital video editing.</div>
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<div>Screen Printing * Andrio Abero * Saturday Feb 9 * $90 / 105
non-members * $60 Equipment Fee</div>
<div>This intensive will take you through the basics of silk-screen
printing without having to spend a fortune and will allow students to
set up their own silkscreen studio at home. This is not for those
seeking to start a commercial screenprinting venture, but rather for
those looking to make one of a kind homemade prints.</div>
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<div>Electronics Through Circuit Bending * Mike Rugnetta *
Wednesday, February 21 + 28 * $Free</div>
<div>This informal workshop will cover the basics of electronics
(components, their functions, soldering and schematic reading) through
the magic of hacking electronic children's toys into mutant
instruments.</div>
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<div>Design Sampler: Brand Identity * Claudia Sohrens * Saturdays
Feb 9, 16, 23 * $180 / $240 non-members</div>
<div>This workshop is designed for students to gain greater awareness
of the impact that consistent and provocative design can have on the
experience of an audience. Participants will complete an in-depth,
fully developed "brand design" to add to their portfolio.
Using Adobe's CS3 each student will come up with several design
directions to choose from reflecting what they stand for and this
should be reflected in the logo and accompanying communication
materials.</div>
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<div>Woodshop Workshop * Ana Szyld * Sunday Feb. 3 * $80 / $100
non-members</div>
<div>This workshop will cover shop safety and limited yet key
woodworking methods. The procedures taught will give you the skill set
necessary to use the wood shop safely and it will introduce you to
woodworking practices.</div>
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<div>Intro to Furniture Design * Jeff Thompson * Saturdays
February 09, 16, March 01, 8, 15, 22 * $360 / $450 non-members *
$80 Equipment Fee</div>
<div>In this class students will design and build furniture with an
emphasis on woodworking techniques and the design process. However,
students are welcome to incorporate materials other than wood into
their projects such as salvaged material, metal, plastic, concrete,
etc. In addition to tutorials in woodworking tools and techniques,
students will receive individual attention during the design and
construction phases. An emphasis will be placed on technique.</div>
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<div>Metal Work for Artists * Wendy Klemperer * Saturdays Feb. 9,
16, 23, March 1 * $240 / $340 non-members * $40 equipment
fee</div>
<div>In this intensive, students will be introduced to in-depth
welding techniques including oxyacetylene and stick welding, TIG and
MIG as well as Plasma Cutting. Beginning with demonstration and
followed by guided hands-on practice the group will discuss the
different industrial and conceptual properties of metals commonly used
in sculpture and fabrication and work together on project ideas to be
completed over the course of the next three sessions.</div>
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<div><b>Classes at Harvestworks</b></div>
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<div>Harvestworks, which had its 30th anniversary last year, offers a
wide variety of classes and individual tutorials in Max/MSP and Jitter
for beginner and intermediate levels. A new round of introductory
classes start in February, in March we hold a full-week crash course
in Max/MSP. Our One-on-one Certificate is geared towards students who
want to develop their own project during the training. For details
call Hans Tammen at 212-431-1130 ext 13, or log on to
www.harvestworks.org.<br>
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MAX/MSP AND INTERACTIVE<br>
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INTRODUCTION TO MAX/MSP<br>
Zachary Seldess<br>
A: Thursdays, Feb 7, 14, 21 and 28 - 6:30-9:30pm<br>
B: Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15 and 22 - 6:30-9:30pm<br>
$430/$490<br>
This introductory course includes basic programming with Max, MIDI,
control, user interfaces, timing objects, and scaling/mapping
numbers<br>
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INTRODUCTION TO JITTER<br>
Zachary Seldess<br>
Thursdays, March 6, 13 and 20 - 6:30-9:30pm<br>
$325/$385<br>
The course will be in the format of a hands-on workshop to get Max
users familiar with the Jitter object system.<br>
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MAX SPECIALTY WEEK<br>
Various Instructors<br>
Mon - Fri, March 24 - 27, 6:30 - 9:30pm<br>
Each night $110/$185<br>
Each night we will focus on a special topic of interest for the Max
community, such as FFTs, 3D-Surround Video, Feedback etc. Details
TBA.<br>
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MAX/MSP/JITTER FULL WEEK INTENSIVE COURSE<br>
Dafna Naphtali / Zachary Seldess<br>
Mon - Fri, March 17 - 21, 10am - 6pm<br>
$1200 + membership $75<br>
Full week crash course in Max/MSP and Jitter.<br>
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VIDEO<br>
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INTRODUCTION TO FINAL CUT PRO<br>
Lauren Petty / Linda Post<br>
A: Wednesdays, Feb 6, 13 and 20 - 6:30-9:30pm<br>
B: Thursdays, April 3, 10 and 17 - 6:30-9:30pm<br>
$325/$385<br>
This class will introduce you to the basics of desktop editing using
Apple's Final Cut Pro Studio.<br>
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INTRODUCTION TO FLASH ANIMATION<br>
Linda Post<br>
Mondays, March 3, 10 and 17 - 6:30-9:30pm<br>
$325/$385<br>
Students will be guidedthrough the flash interface and learn how to
create animation, add audio, basic interactivity, and publish
animations for the web.<br>
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INTRODUCTION TO AFTER EFFECTS<br>
Hisao Ihara<br>
Tuesdays, March 4 and 11 - 6:30-9:30pm<br>
$220/$280<br>
This class will introduce you to After Effects, Adobe's tool to create
advanced motion graphics and visual effects.<br>
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PROCESSING: ART FROM CODE, FOR NON-CODERS<br>
Peter Kirn<br>
Wednesdays, March 5, 12 and 19, 6:30 - 9:30pm<br>
$325/$385<br>
Processing is an elegant, high-level, Java-based tool designed to make
coding friendly to artists.<br>
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INTRODUCTION TO ISADORA<br>
Lauren Petty<br>
Saturday, March 8, 12 to 6pm<br>
$220/$280</div>
<div>Isadora is a graphic programming environment that provides
interactive control over digital media, with special emphasis on the
real-time manipulation of digital video.<br>
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<div>AUDIO<br>
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RECORDING STUDIO DESIGN AT HOME<br>
Omid Bürgin<br>
Monday, Feb 11, 6:30 - 10:30pm<br>
Special Price: $50<br>
The students will learn how to make professional sounding recordings
in their homes, integrating Microphone Techniques with acoustic
principles.<br>
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INTRODUCTION TO PROTOOLS<br>
Gisburg Smialek<br>
A: Tuesdays, Feb 5, 12 and 19 - 6:30-9:30pm<br>
B: Wednesdays, April 2, 9 and 16 - 6:30-9:30pm<br>
$325/$385<br>
This hands-on class explores the basics of sound editing using
Digidesigns' ProTools 7.<br>
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INTRODUCTION TO SURROUND SOUND<br>
Paul Geluso<br>
Monday, March 31, - 6:30-9:30pm<br>
$110/$170<br>
>From monitor setups to DVD authoring, a practical discussion of the
software, production techniques and presentation strategies artists
need to consider in multichannel sound production.<br>
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SURROUND SOUND MASTER CLASS<br>
Paul Geluso<br>
Mondays, Apr 7, 14 and 21- 6:30-9:30pm<br>
$325/$385 + $160 Studio Fee<br>
In this hands-on class students will explore multichannel sound on
their own projects under the guidance of Harvestworks' Chief Engineer
Paul Geluso. Includes 4hrs of lab time in our surround sound studio.
Class is limited to 6 students.<br>
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CLASSES FOR TEENS<br>
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MAKING A MOVIE! - CAMP FOR TEENS<br>
Mark Read<br>
Mon - Fri, April 21 - 25 - 9am - 3pm<br>
Cost TBA<br>
Students will create a movie - writing the script, filming the movie,
and editing it onto a DVD.<br>
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Making Music - Camp for Teens!<br>
Gisburg Smialek<br>
8 Saturdays, Apr 12 through May 31, 1 - 4pm<br>
Cost TBA<br>
Students will compose and record music pieces in our recording studio,
produce a CD and do a final performance.</div>
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