Rock Bands at Chinook School of Music feature vocalists, guitarists, bassists, drummers, keyboardists and saxophonists. Two levels are offered, Junior Rock Band for ages 10-12 and Teen Rock Band for ages 12 and up. Musicians are guided through the process of selecting and arranging music, developing collaboration skills and gaining valuable performance experience. Students showcase their talents on stage at the end of each session.
Rock Band applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now open! Please fill out the form below to apply for this program.
Instructor: Michelle Kyle
Fall/Winter Session:
Teen Band # 1: Wednesdays 8:15-9:00PM | Oct 1, 2025 - Feb 4, 2026 [No classes: December 24-31]
Teen Band # 2: Thursdays 8:15-9:00PM | Oct 2, 2025 - Feb 5, 2026 [No classes: Dec 25-January 1]
Teen Band #3: Friday 5:30-6:15PM | Sept 26, 2025 - Feb 6, 2026 [No classes: Oct 31 and Dec 24-January 2]
Junior Band #4: Fridays 6:15-7:00PM | Sept 26, 2025 - Feb 6, 2026 [No classes: Oct 31 and Dec 24-January 2]
Performance: Thursday, February 5. Sound check at 5:30pm, Location: Mikey’s Juke Joint, 6404 Bowness Rd NW, Unit 9
Annual Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $35.00
Location: 3916 Macleod Trail, 4th Level
Program Fee: $112.00/month, 4 payments, Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026
Rock Band Refund Policy:
This program is non-refundable after the first class of the session. Refunds issued prior to the first class are subject to a $50 administration fee. Refunds and credits are not provided for student absences. Any classes canceled by an instructor will be made up at the end of the session.
Registration Criteria:
A minimum of 2 years of private instruction is required for students enrolling in this program.
A recommendation from the student’s private lesson instructor is required.
Students must be currently enrolled in private lessons at Chinook School of Music or elsewhere.
Students must have the skills, resources and time to prepare their parts outside of rehearsal and lesson time and be comfortable playing in front of others.
Attendance policy: no more than 2 absences are allowed in each session of Rock Band. No absences are allowed in the 2 weeks leading up to the performance. Failure to adhere to the attendance policy may result in the student being asked to leave the band and a refund will not be available.
Scheduling options will be discussed with parents at the time of registration.
A stage performance will be scheduled at the end of each session. Attendance is mandatory.
Please note, no refunds are available after the first rehearsal.
Winter/Spring Session:
Teen Band #1 Wednesdays 8:15-9:00PM | Feb 25, 2025 - June 10, 2025
Teen Band #2 Thursdays 8:15-9:00PM | Feb 26, 2025 - June 11, 2026 [No classes: March 25-27]
Teen Band #3 Friday 5:30-6:15PM | Fridays Feb 20, 2025 - June 12, 2026 [No classes: March 25-27]
Junior Band #4 Fridays 6:15-7:00PM | Fridays Feb 20, 2025 - June 12, 2026 [No classes: March 25-27]
Performance: Thursday, June 11. Sound check at 5:30pm, Location: Mikey’s Juke Joint, 6404 Bowness Rd NW, Unit 9
2026 Chinook School of Music Spring Recital Performances:
Teen Band #1: Thursday, June 18
4:00PM rock band rehearsal/sound check
5:30PM and 7:00PM performances
Teen Band #2: Friday, June 19
4:00 Rock band rehearsal/sound check
5:30 and 7:00 performances
Teen Band #3: Saturday, June 20
9:00AM rock band rehearsal/sound check
10:00AM and 11:30AM performances
Junior Band #4: Saturday, June 21
12:30PM rock band rehearsal/sound check
1:30PM and 3:00PM performances
Winter/Spring Session Program Fee: $112.00/month, 4 payments, Mar 1 - June 1, 2026
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