Description
Dive into the blues, funk and soul from the earliest blues pioneers to the sounds and styles that influenced our collective groove vocabulary. Instrumentalists and singers alike learn forms, scales, lyrics and performance styles through a repertoire that ranges from the early blues pioneers through soul and funk hits of the ‘60s and ‘70s, studying regional styles in their historical context. All instruments and voices are welcome.
The blues, funk and soul is not hard to learn but takes a lifetime to learn. Anyone with basic proficiency on their instrument can learn it quickly! The band performs once each semester and at community events and gatherings throughout the year.
If you’re wondering if the Blues, Funk & Soul Band is the right fit for you, please contact the Community Music School Administrative team at cmsadmin@bkcm.org. The band performs once each semester and at community events and gatherings throughout the year.
Schedule
- Mondays, 8:00-9:30 PM
How to Apply
- Record a short audition video on a smart phone (or similar device).
- Guitarists, Bassists, Pianists please record a 12 bar blues in any key. If you’ve never played a blues before, please record any piece that you play well so we can have a better idea of your skill on the instrument.
- Drummers please record yourself playing any groove that you know in a steady beat.
- Horn Players and Singers please record any song that you feel comfortable playing or singing in any style.
- Upload the video via the following Application Form to complete your application.
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Financial Aid
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