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Summer Middle School Garage Band
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Are you looking to be part of a rock band and just can’t find the people, place to rehearse or music? Then come be part of the District 112 Garage Band. Since 2004, we have been providing students an innovative rock band experience like none other in the Twin Cities area. Play or sing everything from classic rock to the newest rock with other musicians who love it as much as you do. We are looking for singers, guitarists, keyboardists, bass players, drummers and horn players who have at least two-years' experience on their instruments. Rehearsals: *Wednesdays, June 18-July 23 *Students will be able to choose a session: 12:00pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm Performances: Chaska River City Days Weekend of July 25-27

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HS Chamber Orchestra
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Chamber Orchestra for High School students looking for a more intensive orchestral experience.

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

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.

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).

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