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Music

Christmas Caroling on Tuesdays in October at River House

$25

with Abigail Dyer

Calendar Oct 7, 2025 at 10:15 am, runs for 4 weeks

"Come and join others as we enjoy singing beloved Christmas Carols and maybe a Thanksgiving song or two."

This class may be taken alone or as preparation for the four-session November/December Christmas Caroling class that will conclude on Tuesday, December 9th with performances of the carols at local rehabilitation and memory care centers, and a performance at the River House Winter Wonderland Expo on Wednesday, December 17th. 

No prior singing or choral experience needed. 

Bring a pencil.

Abby is a graduate of Vassar College (BA) and Columbia University (MA, M.Phil., Ph.D.), and the Mannes College Wagner Theater Program.

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 from 10:15 to 11:15 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Chord Harmony through Numbers / Key Changes / Using Capo on Tuesdays in October at River House

$3750

with Dennis Fermin

Calendar Oct 7, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 4 weeks

A practical approach to understanding Chord Harmony through Numbers, regardless of the key. How to change the key of a song and how to use the Capo to simplify key changes.

Class is geared mainly for Guitar and Ukulele players, but open to others who are interested on the subject matter.

Requirements:

  • Instrument
  • Notepad
  • Pencil or pen
  • Music stand suggested

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 from 1 to 2:30 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084).

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Ukulele 2 for Beginners on Wednesdays in October at River House

$2825

with Dennis Fermin

Calendar Oct 8, 2025 at 9:45 am, runs for 3 weeks

Ukulele 2 for Beginners:

Learning more open string chords

Dominant 7th chords using 12 Bar Blues arrangement

Smoother chord changes

Having fun learning more pop / classic  rock songs

Requirements:

  • Instrument,
  • music stand,
  • pen or pencil

Dennis Fermin has been playing guitar for over 30 years and joyfully helping others learn to play along the way. As a graduate from Musician's Institute of California, he has the skills and the patience to teach on many different topics and styles of music. Currently you can hear him perform locally as Fermin Spanish Guitar.

Class sessions will run on Wednesdays, October 8, 22, 29 (no class session on October 1 & 15) from 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. at River House, 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084.

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Guitar 2 for Beginners on Wednesdays in October at River House

$2825

with Dennis Fermin

Calendar Oct 8, 2025 at 11:30 am, runs for 3 weeks

Guitar 2 for Beginners:

Learning more open string chords

Dominant 7th chords using 12 Bar Blues arrangement

Smoother chord changes

Having fun learning more pop / classic rock songs

Supplies needed

  • Acoustic Guitar 
  • Compact Music Stand 
  • Pen or Pencil for notes

Dennis Fermin has been playing guitar for over 30 years and joyfully helping others learn to play along the way. As a graduate from Musician's Institute of California, he has the skills and the patience to teach on many different topics and styles of music. Currently you can hear him perform locally as Fermin Spanish Guitar.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, October 8, 22, 29 (no class session on October 1 & 15) from 11:30 to 1 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

 

Will run





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