Community Education--Eastern Carver Co Schools

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 26-28 Chaska River City Days

Excited to learn a new instrument? Try the ukulele! This beginning ukulele course is open to all students who have just completed grades 5-8. No experience required and all are welcome! We will learn chords, strumming, and some fun songs. Bring your own ukulele or use one of ours. *Please indicate if you will be using a district Uke or bringing your own.

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.

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: Thursday, July 4 Chanhassen Independence Day Parade July 26-28 Chaska River City Days July 15 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).

: 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. 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. Performance: River City Days Downtown Chaska Weekend of July 26-28