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Band Lessons

Want to Jam in a Band and perform in a concert?

Calling on Singers and Musicians of  alto and tenor sax, bassoon, clarinet, flute, French horn, oboe, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, percussion, keyboard, drums, guitar, and electric bass players.

This band class is a great venue for those teens, adults, and retirees who don’t have a place to practice their musical talents. Band Songs will range differently in each session: from holiday-themed songs, to  Contemporary, Jazz, Rock, and more! Songs will be discussed as a group. Musical instruments are not provided. 

This program is taught by an independent instructor Ray Braselton. Ray has over 50 years of experience in entertainment/performance and teaching guitar (acoustic, electric, bass, classical, blues), piano, ukulele, dobro, dulcimer, mandolin, band instruments such as Alto Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Trumpet, Trombone, drums, theory, and ear training.

* * Must be able to read school-level music, Level 1 to Level 3.

Classes range from ages:  12 to age 88! Classes for the Experienced with their own instrument
Band Session’s  consist of 10, 1-hour jam sessions  plus 1 concert performance
Registration required: $110/R, $125/NR 
REQUIRED: A minimum of 4 experienced Musicians & Singers
Tuesday evenings: 730pm to 830pm, with 1 rehearsal before a concert date.
Location:  Activity Center (Music Room)  3278 Whitehaven Rd. Grand Island, NY
What's included: Music sheets and use of Music stands.  
What to bring: Your instrument. We have a Piano and drum set on site.

CONCERT PERFORMANCE: Saturday 12 pm to 3 pm at Golden Age Center
St. Patrick's Day Concert; Mix of Irish-themed songs: Sat. March 15, 2025.
Summer Concert: Mix of Contemporary, Pop and Rock Music: Sat. Aug 2, 2025
Christmas Concert; Mix of Christmas-themed songs. Sat. Dec 6, 2025.


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2025 Band class - S2 (Summer concert) 
13y - 88y N/A TuWFSa  06/03/2025 - 08/02/2025
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$110.00 R, $125.00 NR
10 seat(s) available
Mix of Jazz, Pop, Rock & more: Must have own instrument and read high school level music. This program requires a min. of 5 musicians.
 
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2025 Band class - S3 (Christmas concert) 
12y - 88y N/A TuFSa  09/23/2025 - 12/06/2025
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$110.00 R, $125.00 NR
10 seat(s) available
Mix of Jazz, Pop, Rock & more: Must have own instrument and read high school level music. This program requires a min. of 5 musicians.