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Summer Jazz Ensemble
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Learn about America’s original art form and play with a wonderful group of musicians in our summer jazz ensemble. Learn fun music, how to improvise, how to play in a jazz style and a performance or two. The student should have at least two years of experience playing a band instrument or guitar, piano, bass, drums or voice. Open to students who have just completed grades 6-8. Performances: River City Days Downtown Chaska Weekend of July 25-27

Movie Band
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A concert band that performs music exclusively from movies which may include “Star Wars”, “Harry Potter”, “Jurassic Park”, “Lord of the Rings”, Disney favorites, Marvel movies and more. The music is geared toward students who are in their first three years of playing a band instrument. Performance: July 25-27 Chaska River City Days

Summer Band Lessons (Small Group)
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For Students Entering 6th Grade Expand your skills on your band instrument! Small group lessons are offered for players entering 6th grade, and/or older students who are switching instruments. We will review material from the first year of band and move forward. If possible, sign up by instrument. If not, mixed instrument groups are also beneficial, so sign up for the time that best fits your schedule. Led by Peter Dysart. Small Group Lessons for: Flute Clarinet Alto Sax Trumpet Trombone Percussion Baritone French Horn

Summer Marching Band
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Learn the basics of street marching, play some fun music, and perform in three parades. Students should have at least one year of experience playing a band instrument. Performances: Friday, July 4 Chanhassen Independence Day Parade Weekend of July 25-27 Chaska River City Days Monday, July 14 (Tentative) Valleyfair Students will need to purchase a shirt for $15 (if they don't already have one) and a lyre to hold their music (costs vary between $5-$13).

Music Technology
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Here is your opportunity to learn how music is created in 2024. Learn how to DJ using Serato DJ software and Pioneer controllers. Students will create their own music using Band Lab, Garage Band, Logic, Noteflight and Finale. Learn how to perform live using Ableton Push, Main Stage, Launchpads, seaboards, voice transformers, and drum machines and how to run sound and recording gear.

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