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Community African Drumming (Age 12+)

Loso Hall - Room 123 EOU Campus, La Grande, OR

January 9 - March 12: Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Join this fun group and explore the drumming rhythms of traditional West African music every Tuesday! Learn how to play the djembe (a goblet-shaped drum played with bare hands) or refine your djembe skills in this class. Drums are provided. All skill levels are

Carols and Cocoa (All Ages)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

December 14 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Art Center East and Jamie Jacobson invite you to our community caroling event! We’ll gather at ACE and then head out together on foot to carol around La Grande. No experience is necessary. Bring along some friends and/or family, and be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.

FREE

Recurring

Community African Drumming (Age 12+)

EOU 1 University Blvd, La Grande

April 4 - June 6 Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Join this fun group and explore the drumming rhythms of traditional West African music! Learn how to play the djembe (a goblet-shaped drum played with bare hands) or refine your djembe skills in this class. Drums are provided. All skill levels are welcome in

Recurring

Beginner Campfire Guitar II (Age 18+) 

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

SOLD OUT February 15 & 22 and March 1, 8, 15, & 22 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Add to your basic guitar skills by taking this fun group class! As a participant in this group you should already have some ease with forming and changing a few basic chords, and be able to play

$60.00

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Community African Drumming (Age 12+)

EOU 1 University Blvd, La Grande

January 10 - March 14 Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm   Join this fun group and explore the drumming rhythms of traditional West African music! Learn how to play the djembe (a goblet-shaped drum played with bare hands) or refine your djembe skills in this class. Drums are provided. All skill levels are welcome

Recurring

Beginner Campfire Guitar I (Age 18+)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

January 4, 11, 18, & 25 and February 1 & 8 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Learn the basics of playing guitar and discover how enjoyable it is to play as part of a supportive group! You will learn guitar tuning, basic chords, strumming patterns, keeping time, and a few easy songs. This class requires

Carols & Cocoa (All Ages Welcome)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

December 16 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Art Center East and Jamie Jacobson invite you to our community caroling event! We’ll gather at ACE and then head out together on foot to carol around La Grande. No experience is necessary. Bring along some friends and/or family, and be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.

Recurring

Introduction to Mandolin (Age 8+) 

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

October 18 & 25 and November 1 & 8 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm  Learn the basics of the mandolin's design, essential techniques for starting out, and two or three fun songs! Learn how to hold the instrument and the pick, three or four useful chords, and the melody to a few classic songs. We’ll

Recurring

Community African Drumming (Age 12+)

Loso Hall EOU Campus - Rm 126, La Grande, United States

September 27 - December 6: Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm CLASS IS FULL Join this fun group and explore the drumming rhythms of traditional West African music! Learn how to play the djembe (a goblet-shaped drum played with bare hands) or refine your djembe skills in this class. Drums are provided. All skill levels

Recurring

Songwriting (High School) 

La Grande High School 708 K Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

July 25 - July 28 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org

Recurring

Fiddle Camp 

La Grande High School 708 K Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

June 27 - July 1 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org

Music Camp (Grade 3-5)

La Grande High School 708 K Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

June 13 - June 16 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org

Recurring

Music Camp (Grade K-2)

La Grande High School 708 K Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

June 13 - June 16 from 10:00 to 11:30 am La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org

Grande Ronde Community Choir Concert

McKenzie Theater - Loso Hall, EOU One University Blvd, La Grande, , OR, United States

Spring Concert in McKenzie Theatre in Loso Hall on the EOU campus in La Grande. GRCC concerts are free; donations are always welcome. Three or more GRCC concerts are scheduled each year. Annual performances include Choirs of the Valley Concert, EOU’s Holiday Music Festival, March Choral Concert and periodic concerts presented in conjunction with the EOU

Recurring

Grande Ronde Community Choir Spring Term Rehearsals

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

The Grande Ronde Community Choir meets one evening per week. Rehearsals take place on the EOU campus in Loso Hall Room 123 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. The group is open to people age 14 and up and all vocal/music skill levels are welcome. This community music ensemble is made possible through ACE’s partnership with

Grande Ronde Community Choir (Age 14+)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Grande Ronde Community Choir (Age 14+) Spring Term: Thursdays beginning March 31 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Concert date: TBA Come and sing in spring! Art Center East is excited to announce that Grande Ronde Community Choir is restarting after a two-year hiatus. The group, which was founded in 1992, is a mixed-voice choral ensemble

Recurring

Community African Drumming

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

The group will meet Tuesdays, March 29 - May 31 (6:00 - 6:50 pm on the EOU campus). Community members and students welcome; no drumming experience required! Join the group for a fun exploration of traditional West African music. Register here: https://artcentereast.org/music/community-music/community-african-drumming/

Classic Rock for Guitar

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Aspiring rockers: use your lunch hour to learn simple classic rock songs to play around the campfire or that open mic you’ve been dreaming about.

$10 – $15

Classic Rock for Guitar

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Aspiring rockers: use your lunch hour to learn simple classic rock songs to play around the campfire or that open mic you’ve been dreaming about.

$10 – $15

Classic Rock for Guitar

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Aspiring rockers: use your lunch hour to learn simple classic rock songs to play around the campfire or that open mic you’ve been dreaming about.

$10 – $15
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Country Dance Fiddle Orchestra

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Enjoy playing your bowed, plucked or wind instrument while you expand your individual and ensemble skills in this fun and educational musical group.

Recurring

Music Theory Made Simple

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Want a better understanding of music theory but don’t read music (and don’t have time to learn)? This is the class for you!

$40 – $48

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If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please reach out and let us know. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Registration cancellations & transfers must be made through Art Center East at (541) 624-2800 48 hours or more before the class start time. We cannot issue refunds or transfers for cancellations received after the 48-hour cutoff. Exceptions will be considered for medical or family emergencies. ACE will honor a refund, minus a $10 administration fee when the cancellation is made 48 hours or more before class start date. When a class is canceled due to low enrollment, we will issue a refund for all registration fees. ACE will contact you in the event of a cancellation. Face coverings will be required in accordance with statewide regulations current at the time.

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