¡Say hola to music! Introducing Little Amigos Music — a joyful, bilingual music & movement class for ages 3-5, under the direction of Rhonda Lickman. Your little one will sing, strum, play, and dance their way through rhythm, story time, basic Spanish and music reading, and more! A joyful, hands-on learning experience for young minds to explore music, movement, rhythm, and Spanish — all in one playful, creative class!

Ages: 3-6 years old

Day(s): Tuesday

Fall Semester: September 15, 22, 29 - October 6, 13, 20, 27 - November 3, 10, 14, 24 - December 1

Time: 9:30 AM -10:15 AM

Strum, sing, and smile! In this fun-filled ukulele class led by early music development instructor, Rhonda Lickman, kids will explore music through games, movement, and hands-on play. We’ll learn rhythm, melody, notes, and chords while strumming real songs and making music together. Designed to be interactive and playful, this class is for ages 4-8 years old and builds confidence, creativity, and a love of music—no experience needed, just lots of enthusiasm and fun!

Ages: 4-8 years old

Day(s): Tuesday

Fall Semester: September 15, 22, 29 - October 6, 13, 20, 27 - November 3, 10, 14, 21 - December 1

Time: 10:30 AM -11:15 AM

Strum, sing, and smile! In this fun-filled ukulele class led by early music development instructor, Rhonda Lickman, kids will explore music through games, movement, and hands-on play. We’ll learn rhythm, melody, notes, and chords while strumming real songs and making music together. Designed to be interactive and playful, this class is for ages 4-8 years old and builds confidence, creativity, and a love of music—no experience needed, just lots of enthusiasm and fun!

Ages: 4-8 years old

Day(s): Thursdays

Fall Semester: September 10, 17, 24 - October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - November 5, 12, 19 - December 3

Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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

Fall Semester: September 14, 21, 28 - October 5, 12, 19, 26 - November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Time: 6:30 PM -7:30 PM

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 Mat Sigmon will take place on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the Hickory Music Factory. For more information, please contact Mat Sigmon. matsigmon@gmail.com

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

Day(s): Tuesdays

Fall Semester: September 15, 22, 29 - October 6, 13, 20, 27 - November 3, 10, 17, 24 - December 1

Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

The Uke Skywalkers ukulele ensemble offers adults ages 55+ 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

Fall Semester: September 9, 16, 23, 30 - October 7, 14, 21, 28 - November 4,11, 18 - December 2

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Why should kids have all the fun? Adults, here is your opportunity to ROCK OUT! Retro is a performance based rock ensemble for adults ages 21+. 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. tony@hickorymusicfactory.com

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

Day(s): Wednesdays

Fall Semester: September 9, 16, 23, 30 - October 7, 14, 21, 28 - November 4, 11, 18 - December 2

Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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): Thursday

Fall Semester: September 10, 17, 24 - October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - November 5, 12, 19 - December 3

Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM