Monticello Community Education

Over the course of two weeks of morning classes, we will work on auditioning, acting, singing and dancing--culminating with a performance! The first week of class will focus on terminology, technique, auditioning, acting, character work, blocking, memorization, choreography and becoming familiar with the music. The second week will focus on singing and rehearsing to put the show together. *Students are required to attend both weeks in order to perform in the musical. Parents and families are invited to attend a performance on the final day of class!

“Wow, you have a great voice!” How many times have you heard that? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” Want to earn income using your talents from the comfort of your home? Explore the growing remote voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from Voices For All. Discover the current trends in the industry and how easy and affordable it can be to learn, set up and work from home. You’ll learn about different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. Your instructor will take notes as you read a real script in this one-on-one video chat setting, and offer some coaching to improve your delivery. You’ll receive a professional voiceover evaluation later in a follow up call. One-time, 90- minute, introductory class. Learn more at http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo. 18 and over. You owe it to yourself to finally explore the possibilities of this fun and rewarding field! Upon registration you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience. Date is a deadline to register only. This class is scheduled for a date and time of students convenience with 7 day availability Once registered for the class, you will be contacted by the instructor to set up a video chat on Zoom. This is a personalized one-on-one video conference class.

Begin a moviemaking adventure with "Exploring Cinematography," a brief yet captivating summer camp designed to unleash the filmmaker within! Tailored for students interested in the art of film and the science of cinematography. Dive into hands-on experiences to learn the art of storytelling through a lens, enhance your acting skills, and master the magic of video editing. This one-of-a-kind experience will empower you to bring your creative visions to life. Join us for "Exploring Cinematography" – where every frame is a step closer to your cinematic dreams!expression. Class Location: Big Lake High School, Collaboration Center. Enter the main doors (A) and it will be to the left (old media center). 501 Minnesota Ave, Big Lake 55309

Major changes to the college process in 2024 This past year has resulted in some of the most significant changes to the college planning process in decades. Admission trends have changed around how colleges admit students There are substantial changes to the FAFSA and financial aid that may make college more expensive Schools have gone ACT/SAT optional, but not necessarily when they award scholarships, and some colleges are going back to requiring standardized tests Join us to learn how these changes may impact your family, and new strategies to consider to give your student the best opportunity to be admitted and maximize scholarships and financial aid. If you are the parent of a HS student in grades 9-11, this is incredibly important info you will not want to miss. Register today! This class is online. Bio Cozy speaks nationally about college, and is passionate about educating families about the process to find the right fit and dispelling myths that cost families money! She is a mom of 5 kids with very different goals for college so she is no stranger to the challenges herself.

Preventing Elder Financial Abuse Elder financial abuse, also known as financial exploitation, is the illegal or unauthorized use of an older adult’s funds or resources for the benefit of someone other than the older adult. This includes fraud, theft, and act of deception to gain control over a senior’s money or property. You will learn about common types of financial abuse, indicators, and signs, how to report and get help. This class is for older adults and their families. Vaughn is a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (CMPS™). Since 1989 he has worked primarily with Independent Community Banks, Financial Planners, and Professional Associations. Vaughn has trained and given seminars to hundreds of professionals about the real estate marketplace. From First Time Homebuyers to Reverse Mortgage candidates and everyone in between, Vaughn enjoys the education and planning process with his clients. Vaughn has also appeared a number of times as a mortgage industry guest on WCCO Radio. He is a graduate of Moorhead State University where he studied business. He is active in his Church, enjoys serving as a School Board Member and partaking in many different sports and outdoor activities. Vaughn and his wife Deb and reside in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.