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Guitar Club - Spring/Summer
with James Redmond
Come practice your guitar skills in a safe and friendly environment. All skill levels and ages are welcome; however, participants should know basic major chords and some minor chords. Other musicians with different acoustic instruments—such as piano, hand drums, or harmonicas—are also invited to join in, though primary instruction will focus on the guitar.
We will practice popular songs and learn to play alongside other guitarists by identifying song structures, learning new chords, and developing guitar techniques. Lyrics and chords for songs from multiple genres will be projected on a large screen.
If you don’t own a guitar, we may be able to arrange equipment with prior notice. Please email cms@tcphil.org for details.
Tuition: $150 for the full 10-week session. Tuition assistance is available—please contact us for more information.
Dates: Mondays, 7:30–9:30 PM
April 13 - June 15
April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, and 15
Civic Prelude Summer Pops
with Lynne Tobin
"Powerful and imaginative, music written for video games has become part of our popular culture. Appreciation for video game music is strong among fans and musicians alike. Explore the fun and challenging world of video game music in the 8-week string orchestra Civic Summer Pops Sessions, June 16-August 3, 2026."
Rehearsals: 5:45-6:45 pm Tuesdays June 16 - July 28 at the Traverse City Philharmonic Center
Concert: 7:00 Monday August 3, Civic Center Stage
Civic Sinfonia Summer Pops
with Lynne Tobin
"Powerful and imaginative, music written for video games has become part of our popular culture. Appreciation for video game music is strong among fans and musicians alike. Explore the fun and challenging world of video game music in the 8-week string orchestra Civic Summer Pops Sessions, June 16-August 3, 2026."
Rehearsals: 7:00-8:30 pm Tuesdays June 16 - July 28 at the Traverse City Philharmonic Center
Concert: 7:00 Tuesday August 3, Civic Center Stage
Parent and Baby Music Class - Drop In Summer 2026
with Kristi Fish
Ages: 0 - 5
Single Day Parent and Baby Drop in
Parent and Baby Music Class - Summer 2026
with Kristi Fish
Ages: 0 - 5
Have a child who loves music? Join us for our “Parent and Baby Class” taught by local music educator, Kristi Fish. Children will have fun exploring music in a hands-on way as we listen, sing, move, chant, play instruments, and more! Not just for littles, parents will also learn how to incorporate music into the everyday life of your tiny musician; whether it’s chanting, singing silly songs, or rhythmic call and response, music can help in all areas of learning and development.
Saturdays, June 20, 27 July 18, 25, August 1, 18, 15, and 22
No classes July 4 and July 11
10:30 - 11:00 am
Orff Camp, Ages 4 - 7
with Jennifer Ludwig
Introducing TC Phil Orff Camp 2026, a week-long summer music camp filled with exploration, improvisation, and creation. The Orff Approach (https://aosa.org/about/what-is-orff-schulwerk/) is a child-centered, play-based approach which utilizes singing, playing instruments, movement, and drama to deepen a person's relationship to music, opening doors to creativity and expression reaching far beyond the music classroom. Each day, students will sing together, play drums, xylophones and small percussion, move and dance, and engage in storytelling and dramatic play. Join us as we spend a week playing and making music together!
June 22 - 26, 2026
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Traverse City Philharmonic Center.
Join us for a final "informance" on Friday, June 26 at 11:30 am.
Jennifer Ludwig, violist, music teacher and northern Michigan native, grew up in Interlochen as the daughter of two music teachers. She began playing the violin at age three, attended Interlochen Arts Camp for many years and graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy in 1998. After earning an undergraduate degree from Oberlin College and a Master's Degree in Viola Performance from the Universite de Montreal, she taught music at Cedar Crest Academy in Clarkston, MI, earning her Orff Certification in 2016. Returning to northern MI in 2018, she now lives in Traverse City with her family and teaches music to students from ages 3 to 14 at The Pathfinder School.
Orff Camp, Ages 8 - 11
with Jennifer Ludwig
Introducing TC Phil Orff Camp 2026, a week-long summer music camp filled with exploration, improvisation, and creation. The Orff Approach (https://aosa.org/about/what-is-orff-schulwerk/) is a child-centered, play-based approach which utilizes singing, playing instruments, movement, and drama to deepen a person's relationship to music, opening doors to creativity and expression reaching far beyond the music classroom. Each day, students will sing together, play drums, xylophones and small percussion, move and dance, and engage in storytelling and dramatic play. Join us as we spend a week playing and making music together!
June 22 - 26, 2026
Monday - Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Traverse City Philharmonic Center.
Join us for a final "informance" on Friday, June 26 at 3:30 pm.
Jennifer Ludwig, violist, music teacher and northern Michigan native, grew up in Interlochen as the daughter of two music teachers. She began playing the violin at age three, attended Interlochen Arts Camp for many years and graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy in 1998. After earning an undergraduate degree from Oberlin College and a Master's Degree in Viola Performance from the Universite de Montreal, she taught music at Cedar Crest Academy in Clarkston, MI, earning her Orff Certification in 2016. Returning to northern MI in 2018, she now lives in Traverse City with her family and teaches music to students from ages 3 to 14 at The Pathfinder School.