Why should kids have all the fun? Adults, here is your opportunity to ROCK OUT! Retro is a performance based rock ensemble for adults. Throughout the semester participants will learn multiple cover songs, perform in the community and learn the fundamentals of being in a band. The ensemble, led by Tony Eltora will take place on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the Hickory Music Factory. For more information, please contact Tony Eltora. tonyeltora@gmail.com

Ages: 21 and up (at an intermediate-advanced level)

Day(s): Wednesdays

Spring Semester: February: 18, 25; March: 4, 11, 18, 25; April: 1, 15, 22, 29; May: 6, 13

Time: 6:30-7:30pm

Amped is a performance based rock/pop ensemble for kids 12-17 years of age. Throughout the semester participants will learn multiple cover songs, perform in the community and learn the fundamentals of being in a band. The ensemble, led by Tony Eltora will take place on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the Hickory Music Factory. For more information, please contact Tony Eltora. tonyeltora@gmail.com

Ages: 12-17 years of age (at an intermediate-advanced level)

Day(s): Tuesdays

Spring Semester: February: 17, 24; March: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April: 14, 21, 28; May: 5, 10

Time: 6:30-7:30pm

The Uke Skywalkers ukulele ensemble offers adults the opportunity to play ukulele in a group setting. No prior experience required to participate in the class and HMF has a limited number of ukuleles available for class use. The session will cover the basic aspects of ukulele performance including: care and tuning, reading tablature, playing simple melodies, chords and rhythm, and accompanying others in a group setting. At the end of the semester the ensemble will offer a public performance of songs learned during the class.

Ages: 55 and up

Day(s): Wednesdays

Spring Semester 2026: Feb 4 - April 29

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

The Hickory Music Factory Jazz Combo under the direction of Rick Hefner, is a semester-long ensemble. The ensemble focuses on the study of the jazz art form, how to improvise, music theory, and playing in a group. The ensemble is for intermediate to advanced students. Students will be expected to be able to sight read music and have a basic understanding of chord theory.

Ages: Ages 15 and up

Day(s): Mondays

Spring Semester 2026: Feb 2 - April 27

Time: 6:30-7:30pm

The Factory String Band under the direction of Liam Bailey is a semester-long ensemble that explores North American Contra and Square-dance music! This ensemble will incorporate and develop a manageable repertoire of American fiddle tunes in preparation for a proper contra dance to be held at Hart Square. There will be several performances throughout the semester.

This ensemble is suitable for most beginners and ALL intermediate players. Appropriate instrumentation will include, but not limited to: fiddle, flute, whistle, guitar, banjo, mandolin and acoustic bass.

Ages: 11 and up

Day(s): Every Thursday (1 hours session)

Fall Semester: Starting Feb 12th

Time: 5:30-6:30pm

HMF instructors Maria Grosso and Sheridan See will encourage registered students to explore and develop the crucial skill of playing music with others! This is also great for students who want more performance opportunities.

Ages: Late elementary-advanced

Day(s): Thursdays

Spring 2026: Feb5-May 7

Time: 6pm-7pm