Bands / Ensembles

FEEDBACK YOUTH BAND

Beginner to Intermediate Rock Band Class : an exciting opportunity for aspiring young musicians to immerse themselves in the world of rock music and learn how to create and perform as part of a band. 

Ages: 10 - 15

Course Instructor: Pat Pearsall

Course Location: Studio 14

Course Time: TBD

Course Sessions:

  • SUMMER BAND CAMPS: July 15-18 (4 Day camp) & August 12-15 (4 Days) - Registration opens May 1st.

  • FALL Session: Dates TBD (8 weekly classes)  - Registration opens Tuesday, September 3rd.

Cost:

Summer Band Camp / $120 per 4-day camp

FALL Session: TBD

Performance Schedule (Winter & Spring Sessions):

  • Winter Band Concert / Mar. 17th @ Open Space Even Studios / 2:00 pm

  • CSM Student Showcase / May 19th @ the Tower Theater / 2:00pm

  • Spring Band Concert / June 2nd @ High Desert Music Hall in Redmond / Time tbd

Course Description:
This course is designed for aspiring musicians who want to learn how to play and perform as part of a rock band. The course will focus on developing skills in singing, guitar, bass, drums, and keys, and will include instruction on music theory, technique, and stage presence. Students will learn how to work collaboratively with other musicians to create a cohesive sound and put on live performances.

Course Goals:

  • Develop proficiency in singing, guitar, bass, drums, and keys

  • Understand basic music theory and how it applies to rock music

  • Learn how to interact and collaborate with other musicians in a band setting

  • Develop stage presence and performance skills

  • Learn how to put on a live performance

Prerequisites:
No previous rock band experience is required, but students should have at least a year of experience with their instrument before signing up for the class.  We also ask that the students be enrolled at CSM in private lessons to support what they are learning in class.  

Refund Policy: Payment is due at time of registration. Class tuition is fully refundable if a cancellation is received more than 48 hours in advance of a class start date. A prorated refund may be requested if a student drops prior to the third week of a class. After the third week of a class no refund will be offered.

Classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, such as weather, will be rescheduled. If a makeup class can not be scheduled then a per class rate 50% refund will be offered.

ACADEMY BLUE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED / AUDITIONS FOR 2024 - 2025 YEAR WILL BE HELD IN EARLY SEPTEMBER 2024

Ages: 13 - 17

Course Instructor: Meshem Jackson

Course Location: Studio 14

Course Time: weekly on Thursdays from 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Course Dates: TBD

Cost: $960 tuition ($30 per class) Paid in 8 monthly payments of $120 on the 1st of each month October - May

Performance Schedule 2023/2024:

  • CSM Student Showcase / May 19th @ the Tower Theater / Time tbd

  • Summer Band Concert / June 2nd @ High Desert Music Hall in Redmond / Time tbd

Course Description:
Students in this class have the opportunity to explore and develop their skills in percussion instruments. Students will learn proper tone production, rhythmic reading and understanding, articulation, and phrasing. They will also have the chance to blend sounds and work on timing as a group, enhancing their ability to play in an ensemble setting. Percussion instruments used in this class include marimba, glockenspiel, snare drum, bass drum, tenors, cymbals, triangle, tambourine, shakers, and other hand percussion. By participating in this percussion ensemble class, students can create their own band, discover their unique musical voice, and gain valuable experience in the world of percussion.

Course Goals: 

  • Develop proficiency in playing, performing, and reading percussion music.

  • Understand your individual contribution with your instrument in an ensemble setting.

  • Learn how to interact and collaborate with other musicians in an ensemble setting.

  • Develop stage presence and performance skills.

  • Learn how to put on a live performance.

Prerequisites: 

No previous Academy Blue experience is required, but students should have at least a year of experience with playing percussion before signing up for the class.  We also ask that the students be enrolled at CSM in private lessons to support what they are learning in class. 

Refund Policy: Payment is due at time of registration. Class tuition is fully refundable if a cancellation is received more than 48 hours in advance of a class start date. A prorated refund may be requested if a student drops prior to the third week of a class. After the third week of a class no refund will be offered.

Classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, such as weather, will be rescheduled. If a makeup class can not be scheduled then a per class rate 50% refund will be offered.

HEADLINER BAND

CSM performance rock band, taking what students learn in the Beginning and Intermediate Rock Band a step further.  Emphasis on performance with group dynamics and group decision-making paramount. 

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED / AUDITIONS FOR 2024 - 2025 YEAR WILL BE HELD IN SEPTEMBER 2024

Ages: 15 - 18

Course Instructor: Seth Burrows, Nathan Wegner

Course Location: Studio 14

Course Time: weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Course Dates: TBD

Cost: $1120 tuition ($35 per class) / Paid in 8 monthly payments of $140 on the 1st of each month October - May  

Performance Schedule 2023/2024:

  • Winter Band Concert / Dec. 10th @ Open Space Event Studios

  • Spring Band Concert / Mar. 17th @ Open Space Even Studios

  • CSM Student Showcast / May 19th @ the Tower Theater / Time tbd

  • Summer Band Concert / June 2nd @ High Desert Music Hall in Redmond / Time tbd

Course Description:

This course is designed for aspiring musicians who want to learn how to run and manage their own Rock Band, with an emphasis on Live Performance. The course will focus on collaboratively choosing songs that highlight the unique skills of the existing band members. Students will deepen their existing skills in singing, guitar, bass, drums, and keys. Instructors will be offering guidance and instruction gleaned from their real-world experience in music theory, technique, and stage presence. Students will learn how to run and be a part of an effective band rehearsal with an eye toward creating a professional-level live performance.

Course Goals:

•      Develop proficiency in singing, guitar, bass, drums, and keys

•      Understand basic music theory and how it applies to rock music

•      Learn how to interact and collaborate with other musicians in a band setting

•      Develop stage presence and performance skills

•      Learn how to put on a live performance

•      Learn how to run a rehearsal & communicate arrangement ideas in the context of a band setting 

Prerequisites:

Experience in Beginning to Intermediate Rock Band Class and instructor recommendation. Students should have at least a year of experience with their instrument before asking their instructor for a recommendation. Students are also required to be enrolled at CSM in private lessons to support their classroom experience.

Refund Policy: Payment is due at time of registration. Class tuition is fully refundable if a cancellation is received more than 48 hours in advance of a class start date. A prorated refund may be requested if a student drops prior to the third week of a class. After the third week of a class no refund will be offered.

Classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, such as weather, will be rescheduled. If a makeup class can not be scheduled then a per class rate 50% refund will be offered.