Classes For Teens
Rock Band
Broad overview of various historical and stylistic approaches to performing rock music. Students will spend the initial few weeks learning about the history of the genre from its origins to the present day and then prepare a concert of repertoire to present by the end of the semester. Guitarists, bassists, drummers, singers and keyboardists welcome.
*Note: One year of experience on instrument required.
- FOR AGES13-17 years
- CLASSEnsemble
- LENGTH17 weeks
What you will learn
Participants will develop fundamental music skills in a workshop environment both as soloists and ensemble players. They will also learn examples from the canon and hopefully expand their listening skills as well. Participants will also develop a basic working knowledge of concert preparation, gear maintenance and tone production as it pertains to a rock environment.
EXPAND REPERTOIRE
There is nothing quite like the camaraderie offered by sharing a musical experience in a band. While the focus of the ensemble is rock, I believe investigating a particular genre/repertoire in any style provokes the exploration of others and expands musical knowledge generally. This is compounded when done among friends.
BUILD SKILLS WITH A GROUP
Having company not only boosts confidence in performance but also greatly improves the quality of the music. With passion and mutual support, anything is possible on the stage.
performance OPPORTUNITIES
The Bloomingdale Rock band will perform a concert of its own on campus at the end of the Fall 2023 semester. Students will adopt a band name and present their work under this moniker. Furthermore, if applicable, I welcome the students to compose original work for the concert as the history of rock is one driven by the pursuit of individuality.
MUSIC EDUCATION CHANGES LIVES
We provide access to music education to anyone who seeks it, regardless of economic status, ability, ethnicity, or religion, which has a profound impact on individual lives as well as on our entire community.
We offer Need-based financial assistance
Our goal is to make music education accessible and to remove the financial barrier that may prevent students from participating. Therefore, we offer need-based financial aid to as many students as possible.
