ROCKPORT — Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School is offering some additional group classes during the spring semester, including an intermediate ukulele class and a musical exploration class for young children. All classes meet in the top floor of the Shepherd Building at 18 Central Street in Rockport. To see the full array of classes and private lessons available visit www.baychamberconcerts.org.

Intermediate Ukulele II, second session is an 8-week class taught by Jeff Weinberger, focused on further developing skills learned in the first session. These include chord/melody playing in the style of Jake Shimabukuro, James Hill, Herb Ohta, Kimo Hussey and others. The class involves playing melodies simultaneously with chordal accompaniment and is modeled after James Hill's new method called "The Ukulele Way." Explore further improvisation, scales, transposition, movable chord shapes, right hand techniques, harmony and song learning. Although this class isn't geared toward complete beginners, those with some basic skills may find it fun and informative. The class starts Wednesday, March 18 from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. and runs 8 weeks for $80.

"Musical Exploration: Sing, Drum, Strum and Play," taught by Jessica Day, children to explore the world of music by making music (playing and listening) in a group setting. Children are introduced to basic music concepts and skills through exploration with a variety of percussion instruments, ukulele and recorder. They'll learn fun and age-appropriate ways to sing and express themselves; and will sing, move, play, improvise (ensemble and solo work) and listen to a wide range of music. All students are allowed to develop at their own pace and are encouraged to reach toward their potential. This class is a great choice for parents who are considering lessons for their child, as a companion to private instruction, or would like to expose their child to music. The class starts Wednesday, April 29, from 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. and runs through June 17; for ages 6-9; cost is $80.

To see a complete list of classes and private lessons offered by Bay Chamber Music School, please visit www.baychamberconcerts.org or stop by the Bay Chamber office at 18 Central Street in Rockport. To register for classes or private lessons, please contact Joan Kulle at (207) 236-2823x107; joan@baychamberconcerts.org.

Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School offers high-quality concert programs, musical education, and community through music. The Bay Chamber Music School, located in downtown Rockport, offers Private Instruction, ensemble opportunities and group classes. Bay Chamber is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Learn more at www.baychamberconcerts.org.