Community Education--Eastern Carver Co Schools

Mondays, Sept. 21-Dec. 21, 4-5 p.m (dates subject to change) If you love country or bluegrass music, there is a group for you. The Country/Bluegrass Ensemble may be your first step to becoming a country superstar. This ensemble learns traditional bluegrass styles and current contemporary country hit songs. Performances are then scheduled to give students a chance to show off their skills. We are looking for singers, guitarists, banjo players, mandolin players, steel guitarists, violinists, bass players, and drummers who have at least one year experience on their instruments. Performances TBA. Audition is required. Instrumental auditions will be held on Monday, Sept. 14 in the PRM Band Room at 3:50 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15 in the CMW Band Room and Thursday, Sept. 17 in the CME Band Room at 3:50 p.m. Students should choose one of these dates. No sign up is necessary to audition. Students should prepare one song of their choice to perform at the audition. Students might also be asked to sightread at the audition. Vocalists should audition by filming a video singing a song of their choice and sending it to Eric Songer at songere@district112.org by 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. Please don’t register for class until audition results have been posted.

This band will meet in-person. The contemporary Latin music of today plus the traditional Mariachi music it grew from is now available for you to perform here in District 112. Come sing or play guitar, guitarron, violin, brass instruments, bass guitar or drums with our Mariachi/Latin Band. We will learn both traditional Mariachi music and contemporary Latin hit songs. Music experience is preferred but not required. We will also have an opportunity to perform. Come be part of the fun! Due to COVID-19 precautions, only registered participants of activities are allowed in District buildings. Parents are not permitted to enter the facility nor stay to watch practices or activities. Exception: if the participant is 5 years old or younger, one parent may attend. Please keep siblings at home. Instructors will greet students at the entrance before class and return them to the same door when class is complete. Instructors will wear a mask and face shield Anyone over the age of 5 years must wear a face covering at all times – regardless of what activity they’re participating in. Your cooperation will help keep everyone safe and allow us to continue to offer enrichment activities and sports and we thank you in advance.