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Pop Ensemble

Music Academy / Group Music Courses -
Winter/Spring 2024

For almost 20 years Heidi & Eric Songer have been offering the Garage Band program for students with music experience to perform rock music in a band setting.  Recently they introduced this innovative twist on this very popular program.  Pop Ensemble is an opportunity to be in a band and learn and perform current Top 40 hits by artists such as Ariana Grande, Maroon 5, The Weeknd, Dua Lipa, Shawn Mendes, Cardi B, Marshmello, Khalid, Billie Eilish, and many more.
Students must have at least TWO years of experience on one of the following instruments: piano, bass guitar, drum set, guitar, singing or rapping. We are also looking for students with experience working with Garage Band, Ableton, or Logic. There will be a performance or two on dates TBA.

Instructors

Scott L Prescott

Scott Prescott began his 32nd year as a music educator this fall. He has taught elementary, middle school, and high school band students in Minnesota, Iowa, and Michigan, and has worked as a graduate assistant helping music education majors and observing student teachers. He holds degrees in music education from the University of Minnesota and the University of Michigan and was named Teacher of the Year by the Minnesota Middle School Association in 2009. Mr. Prescott is currently the band instructor at Pioneer Ridge Middle School and is an assistant with the Chanhassen H.S. marching band. He has taught music in the Eastern Carver County Schools since 2002 and lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two sons.

"Middle school students are full of energy and excitement, and it's great fun to be a part of their musical discovery." - Scott Prescott

Eric Songer

Eric has been a music teacher in Eastern Carver County Schools since 1997.  In 2021, he was named District 112's Teacher of the Year.  He has grown the after school and summer music programs into thriving, exciting opportunities for students.

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Map/Locations
Locations
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
1085 Pioneer Trail
Chaska, MN 55318
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  Eric Songer , Scott L Prescott

Pioneer Ridge Middle School : Band Room - room #221 and Choir/Orchestra Room - room #225
Fridays, Mar 8 - May 10
3:50 - 5:00 PM

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Grades   6th - 8th

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Price: $ 149 00