NEW...Want to Jam with a Band?
Calling on Musicians of alto and tenor sax, bassoon, clarinet, flute, French horn, oboe, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, percussion, keyboard, 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 use their musical talents. Songs will range differently in each session: from Christmas, Jazz, Rock, and more, and will be discussed as a group. Intermediate to Advanced Level: Must be able to read high school-level music. 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, theory, and ear training.
Intermediate to Advanced Level: Must be able to read high school-level music.
Classes range from ages: 13 to age 88! Classes for the Experienced with their own instrument
Band Lessons: are 1-hour classes for 10 weeks plus 1 concert performance
Registration required: $110/R, $125/NR
REQUIRED: A minimum of 5 experienced Musicians
Tuesday evenings (and some Thursdays): 730pm to 830pm, and 1 rehearsal before a concert date.
Location: Community Center 3278 Whitehaven Rd. Grand Island, NY
What's included: Music sheets and use of Music stands.
What to bring: Your instrument, and a water bottle (optional).
CONCERT PERFORMANCE:
Fall/Winter- Christmas tunes: Christmas concert Saturday night first weekend in December!
Spring- Mix of Jazz, Rock, and other: St. Patrick's Day Concert (Sat. March 16 Time 7pm)
Summer concert: Mix of Jazz, Rock, and other: (Parade~TBD) and/or Thurs. August 1 5pm-630pm