Learn chords, strumming patterns, note reading, tabs and more. By the end of the class, you can pick a song of your choice to learn. Method book included. No prior experience needed. Guitars are available if you need one or bring your own. Acoustic or electric.Afterschool Shuttle Bus info

Learn chords, strumming patterns, note reading, tabs and more. By the end of the class, you can pick a song of your choice to learn. Method book included. No prior experience needed. Guitars are available if you need one or bring your own. Acoustic or electric.

Jazz band is a great extra-curricular elective where you are able to explore an important American music tradition. You will be exposed to the many styles of jazz influenced music including: the blues, swing, be-bop, Latin-jazz, funk, rock and more! Jazz band is a great way to improve your musicianship skills on your instrument, play different styles of music, and learn about improvisation! ALL BAND INSTRUMENTS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN JAZZ BAND! If you play guitar, bass, piano or drum set this is a great opportunity for you to enhance your musicianship on those instruments. This course is for 7th and 8th grade students at Chaska Middle School East. Performances District Jazz Festival - February 6 - Chaska High School - All Afternoon and Evening Showcase of Talent - March 9 - Chaska Middle School East - Coincides with Band concert, Time TBD CMSE Jazz Concert - March 18 - Chaska Middle School East, 5:30 PM Another Possible jazz festival!

Learn about America’s original art form and play with a wonderful group of musicians in our CMSW jazz ensembles. Learn fun music, how to improvise, how to play in a jazz style. Performance dates:District 112 Jazz Festival Saturday, Feb. 6Regional Jazz Festival TBDJazz Concert TBD **should have at least two years of experience playing a band instrument or guitar, piano, bass, drums or voice.

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 to be announced. We are looking for singers, guitarists, banjo players, mandolin players, steel guitarists, violinists, bass players, and drummers who have at least two-years' experience on their instruments.Auditions: (Required! No need to sign up. Just show up!): CMSE Monday, Sept. 28 3:50pm Band Room CMSW Tuesday, Sept. 29 3:50pm Band Room PRMS Thursday, Oct . 1 3:50pm Band Room Performances: Rock-It! Concert Friday, Jan. 8 Chanhassen High School More performances TBD Audition material will be available in the PRM, CMSE and CMSW band rooms by Sept. 7. **Please don't register for class until audition results have been posted. Email Mr. Songer, songere@district112.org with questions.Afterschool Shuttle Bus Info

Are you looking to be part of a rock band with people who have the same love of music as you do? Then come be part of the nationally-recognized 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 brass/sax players who have at least two years experience on their instruments.Auditions: (Required! No need to sign up. Just show up!): CMSE Monday, Sept. 28 3:50pm Band Room CMSW Tuesday, Sept. 29 3:50pm Band Room PRMS Thursday, Oct . 1 3:50pm Band Room Performances: Rock-It! Concert Friday, Jan. 8 Chanhassen High School More performances TBD Audition material will be available in the PRM, CMSE and CMSW band rooms by Sept. 7. **Please don't register for class until audition results have been posted. Email Mr. Songer, songere@district112.org with questions.After School Shuttle Bus info

Join the Middle School Holiday Band to learn some seasonal selections and spread good cheer!If you are new to Holiday Band, please purchase a book as well. If you are a returning student, you can use your book from last season.Performances:Saturday, Dec. 5 Chaska Library 11am, Carver Tree Lighting TBADec. 21 Concert for families, 4:30, PRMS Band RoomAfter School Shuttle Bus info

Be an important part of Community Spirit! Join with other middle school musicians to learn the basics of street marching, play some fun music and perform in both the Chanhassen and Chaska Homecoming Parades. Chanhassen Homecoming Parade: Friday 9/25 at 4PMChaska Homecoming Parade: Friday 10/2 At 4:15PM *T-shirts can be purchased for $20After School Shuttle Bus info

An introduction on how to become a pop star. Students learn the basics of playing guitar, piano, bass guitar, drum set, and singing. Students will form a band where they will choose what songs they would like to learn. No experience on any of these instruments required. This is not a performance-based class since all students are new to these instruments. The hope is that students will take to one or more of the instruments and pursue opportunities to continue learning after this introduction class.After School Shuttle Bus info