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5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Music- Jam with a Band - 2025 Band class - S3 Wed. (Christmas concert)
*NEW Program Date and Time ~ 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 !!Come try out for Band on Wed. Oct 1 or Oct 15 from 445pm to 545pm!
Age: 12 to age 88 or for the Experienced with their own instrument. Band Session’s consist of 10, 1-hour jam sessions (or as determined by instructor), plus 1 concert performance Registration required: $110/R, $125/NR REQUIRED: A minimum of 4 experienced Musicians & SingersWednesdays: 445pm-545pm, 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 Drum set and Piano on site.CONCERT PERFORMANCE: Friday 5pm to 730pm at Golden Age CenterChristmas Concert: Mix of Christmas-themed songs. Friday Dec 5, 2025.St. Patrick's Day Concert: Mix of Irish-themed songs: Friday March 13, 2026 (TBD).Summer Concert: Mix of Contemporary, Pop and Rock Music: Fri. 2026 (TBD)
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5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Twinkle Toes Dance Program- Special Performance Series - Twinkle Toes Dancer w/ SHIRLEY Monday's 615pm~ Christmas Recital
NEW!!!! Twinkle Toes ~ Special Dance Performance! (summer pause ~ no class in July & August)Dancer: ages 4 to 7: (1/2 hr class) 615pm-645pm (Note that lessons are scheduled on other dates and timeslots due to facility conflicts or holidays).
This thirty-minute class is designed for performances. It will introduce boys and girls to music and dance while exploring movement and basic steps in a fun, creative way, preparing them for the big show! Dancers will learn Body language exercises, Training techniques for dancers, Basic dance steps, Projection of dancers on stage, Choreographic moves, and Costume prep. We use imagination games, upbeat age-appropriate music, and props, such as colorful scarves, hula hoops, and maracas to inspire and excite students about dance. Please prepare your child with comfortable clothes for movement.
About the Independent Instructor: SHIRLEY BITTLINGMAIER, BA Dance and Theatre degree. A native of Sincelejo, Colombia, Shirley studied dance and theatre at the University of Antonio Nariño of Bogota Colombia and went to serve as the director for the Municipal Dance School of Sincelejo, she was artistic director for Grupo Cultural Latinos in Rochester, dance instructor of Borinquen Dance and theater and dance teacher at James Monroe High School in Rochester, in the same way she served the community in multiple Recreation Centers of the same city.10 Weeks + 1 Recital615pm on Mondays, unless otherwise statedREQUIRED: A minimum of 4 dancers
Community Center 3278 Whitehaven Rd. (Nike Base Park)Online Registration is required. Appropriate dance shoes, and a water bottle are optional.
Recitals: are held on stage at the Golden Age Center. Tickets will be sold.Christmas! (Fri. Dec. 5 (5pm - 730pm)St. Patrick's Day Fri. March 13, 2026 (5pm -7pm)TBD- 4th of July Parade
Note: Rehearsal is the night before the show (around 4pm). There may be an additional cost of $5- $45 per dancer for costume & accessories. Individuals will shop for costumes as per the recommendation from Instructor Shirley to be purchased at a store.
*NOTE to help bridge the gap between the next Twinkle Toes performance series, dancers can sign up for Tiny Tot dancer. We can override your child's age to include ages 6 & 7 for these in between sessions.
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