Class Term: Fall
Community Klezmer Band
Description 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 a set of klezmer repertoire. No previous background…
Brass Ensemble
Description Brass ensemble is for students who play trombone, trumpet, french horn or tuba and have experience reading and performing. Playing in an ensemble is essential for all brass students as it develops students’ breath support, tone production and intonation. Blending your sound with other brass musicians supports all aspects of proper brass technique. Students…
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
Description Vocalists, string, guitar and mandolin players are invited to experience the historic American music of bluegrass. Taught by expert bluegrass musicians in a fun jam-style approach, students experience the joys of leading, improvising and accompanying traditional folk songs and old-time music. Students who join the Bluegrass Lab will also be invited to participate in…
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…