Community Education--Eastern Carver Co Schools

Participants with special needs will learn how to play songs on color-coded 3-string guitars, keyboards and bass guitars as well as a plethora of percussion instruments. Sing along as well. We’ll learn pop, rock, hip hop and country songs. Innovative adaptive music curriculum designed by Twin Cities leader in music education Ruth LeMay and taught by district music educator Eric Songer. Instruments provided. * One to One supervision is not provided. Caregivers/friends are welcome to attend with students if assistance is needed.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Continue the Garage Band experience this summer with our short summer season. This is your opportunity to be in a top-notch high-octane rock band and have some incredible performing experiences. This is not for students currently participating in the school year High School Garage Band experience with Kris Stauffer. But if you would like to play or sing everything from classic rock to the newest rock with other musicians who love it as much as you do in just a few rehearsals that won’t take up to much of your busy schedule, then this the group for you. We are looking for singers, guitarists, keyboardists, bass players, drummers and horn players who have at least four years experience on their instruments. Rehearsals: *Wednesdays, June 18-July 23 *Students will choose a session: 12pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm Performances: Chaska River City Days Weekend of July 25-27

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

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).

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