Class Program: Community Music School
Music Theory (Ages 8-18)
Description Leveled by age, this class helps students develop their musical knowledge in a fun, low-pressure group setting. Students learn chords, scales, harmony and melody and musical elements such as key signatures, time signatures and music vocabulary through ear training, rhythmic dictation and fun exercises. We recommend that students have at least one year of
Jazz Travelers (Grades 6-10)
Creativity. Teamwork. Personal voice. These are the three core values of BKCM Jazz Travelers, a premier jazz program for students in Grades 6 to 10. Students are introduced to the rich cultural history and musical practices of jazz music in a joyful and rigorous learning environment, anchored by a faculty of singularly gifted jazz musicians
BKCM Community Klezmer Band
About the BKCM Community Klezmer Band Mondays, 7:30-9:00 PM Musicians who play strings, winds, brass, percussion and accordion explore a century’s worth of klezmer, examining how the music grew and changed with the migration of Jews from Eastern Europe to North America. Students learn how to recognize, perform and ornament the klezmer modes and discover
Brooklyn Harmonics Teens, Tweens & 20+
Description: Brooklyn Harmonics Teens sing dynamic, close-harmony arrangements of pop, rock, jazz and world music, as well as original tunes. They are a top-tier group that performs at BKCM and throughout the community, singing on mic and accompanied by a band. There are opportunities to sing solos and be featured in smaller groups. Brooklyn Harmonics
Brass, Woodwind & Flute Ensembles (Ages 11-16)
About Our Ensembles BKCM’s Brass, Woodwind and Flute Ensembles are designed for saxophone, clarinet, flute, oboe, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, tuba, euphonium or french horn players who are currently taking private lessons or participating in their school band program. Playing in an ensemble is a rewarding experience and essential for young players to learn how to
BKCM Blues Band
Description Learn to play a variety of popular blues forms, scales, lyrics and performance styles connected to the blues. The repertoire follows the blues from the Fife and Drum era through Delta, Hill Country, and New Orleans to the eventual migration to places such as St Louis, Chicago and Texas. Explore the rhythms, harmony and
Bluegrass Lab (Adults)
About BKCM’s Bluegrass Lab Mondays, 7:00-8:30 PM In this dynamic class for adults, vocalists, string, guitar and mandolin players are invited to experience the historic American music of bluegrass. Taught by expert bluegrass musicians Ken Shoji and Christian Apuzzo in a fun jam-style approach, students experience the joys of leading, improvising and accompanying traditional folk
Sing & Play
Description Sing and Play will have you bouncing and singing with your little one all day long! Intended for children aged 6 months to 2 years old (with a caregiver), the repertoire promotes motor skill development, singing, listening and playing small percussion instruments. Our Sing and Play curriculum is designed to set every young learner