Adult Strings
Have you always wanted to make your own music but have not had the time or the opportunity to learn an instrument until now? This class is for you. This will be a fun, non-threatening environment designed for students of all ages – the goal: to make beautiful music!
If you are brand new to your instrument, email CMS Director Jed Fritzemeier at jedf@jacksonsymphony.org to get started!
Students must provide their own instrument, if you are in need of a rental, we can assist in setting that up through SHAR Music.
- Ages: Adults and Youth 18+
- Price: $200
- Start Date: August 26th
- End Date: April 28th
- Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm
Jed Fritzemeier, Instructor
Since 2019, Jed has been the Director of the Community Music School and Director of Music Education for the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. A performing bassist, Jed plays with the orchestra in addition to free-lancing throughout the area. He was a public school orchestra teacher for 34 years finishing his career for the Chelsea School District, Chelsea, Mi. Jed was Teacher of the Year for the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association and the Michigan American String Teachers Association in 2008. In addition to the Jackson Symphony Orchestra, his performance credits include the Michigan Opera Theater, Toledo Symphony, Ann Arbor Symphony, Racine Symphony, Racine, Wisconsin, South Dakota Symphony, Sioux Falls, South Dakota and various festival orchestras, jazz ensembles, rock bands, polka bands since he was 15 years old.
Cork & Keys
A social evening learning a piano song! Participants will enjoy a beverage and light appetizers before learning to play a song from pop culture. No piano experience is necessary. Must be 21 years or older.
- Ages: 21+
- Price: $40
- Second Section: December 20th
- Friday 5:30-6:30 pm
Marie Vavro-Clise, Instructor
Marie Vavro-Clise has a Bachelor of Science in Music from the University of Michigan. She has performed with the Detroit Opera Theater as well as performed in several countries in Europe. She enjoys teaching voice and piano to children and adults of all musical abilities.