Band Programs
Whether your child dreams of performing on stage or playing in a band, our Band Programs are designed to build confidence, musicianship, and performance skills through live performance.
Students play in a real band setting with weekly coached rehearsals in the Chorus Music concert hall. This experience provides students with an expanded skill set as musicians, including collaboration, timing, listening, and group coordination. It also builds confidence and stage presence in a fun, supportive, and performance focused environment.
Playing in a band is one of the most exciting and rewarding ways to learn music, allowing students to apply what they learn in private lessons to real-world musical situations while making friends who share similar interests. The program encourages teamwork and creativity, helps students overcome stage fright, and develops valuable skills that extend beyond music.
Groups will be formed based on age, skill level, experience, and musical style, working together throughout the year toward multiple live performance opportunities.
What to Expect
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Rehearse and perform popular songs in a real band setting
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Develop rhythm, timing, listening, and collaboration skills
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Build confidence through live performances
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Learn multiple songs per term, with input on song selection as a
group
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Perform at our Winter Concert, Spring Recital, and a mid-year
showcase
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Potential additional performance opportunities for Intermediate
and Senior Bands, such as Battle of the Bands
Who Can Join
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Students with two or more years of experience on their
instrument, with more experience needed for advanced bands.
Exceptions may be made.
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Junior Band: Ages 9+ | Intermediate Band: Ages 12+
| Senior Band: Ages 14+
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Students should be committed to regular rehearsals, practice,
and the following performance dates:
- Winter Concert: Sunday, November 29, 2026
- Mid Year Performance: March or April 2027, with the date to be announced
- Spring Recital: Sunday, June 13, 2027
Please Note: While we will do our best to place every interested student, final placement depends on age, experience, skill level, availability, and creating balanced ensembles. Spaces are limited, and groups will be formed based on interest and enrollment.
Program Start and End Dates
Monday programs
Monday, September 14th 2026 - Monday, June 14th 2027
(35 sessions)
Saturday programs
Saturday, September 19th 2026 - Saturday, June 19th 2027
(37 sessions)
Tuition
Tuition is charged monthly according to the number of scheduled sessions in each month:
Junior Band
$44 / 1-hour session ($176 / 4 sessions)
Intermediate and Senior Bands
$69.75 / 1.5-hour session ($279 / 4 sessions)
Watch Our Student Bands Perform
See our Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Bands performing live:
Interested in Joining a Band?
Complete our short interest form (2-3 minutes) to let us know! Our team will review the student’s age, instrument, experience, availability, and musical interests before contacting you about potential placement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Previous experience playing in a band is not necessarily required. Students should generally have at least two years of experience on their instrument, with more experience needed for advanced bands. Exceptions may be made.
Placement is not guaranteed. While we will do our best to place every interested student, final placement depends on age, experience, skill level, availability, interest, enrollment, and creating balanced ensembles.
Please contact us directly, and our team will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact Us
