The Rock Bands at Chinook School of Music feature vocalists, guitar, bass, drum, keyboard and saxophone players ages 12+ and ages 10-12 for our Junior Rock Band. Musicians are guided through the process of choosing 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 2024-2025 school year are now open! Please fill out the form below to apply for this program.
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.
2024-2025 School Year
Instructor: Michelle Kyle
Fall/Winter Session
Registration: $415 or $50 deposit at time of booking and 4 payments of $91.25, Oct 1-Jan 1
Teen Band # 1: Thursdays 7:15-8:00PM
Teen Band # 2: Thursdays 8:15-9:00PM
Sept 26 - Feb 6
No classes: Oct 31, Dec 26, Jan 2
SW Location
Teen Band #3: Friday 5:30-6:15PM
Junior Band #4: Fridays 6:15-7:00PM
Sept 27 - Feb 7
No classes: Dec 20, Dec 27, Jan 2
SW Location
Fall/Winter Session Performance:
Mikey’s Juke Joint, 6404 Bowness Rd NW, Unit 9, February 13, 2025, 7:00-9:00PM
Winter/Spring Session:
Registration: $415 or $50 deposit at time of booking and 4 payments of $91.25, Mar 1-Jun 1
Teen Band # 1: Thursdays 7:15-8:00PM
Teen Band # 2: Thursdays 8:15-9:00PM
Feb 20 - June 5
No classes: Mar 27
SW Marda Loop Location Please note: Location of class will change to 3916 Macleod Trail starting March 1, 2025.
Teen Band #3: Friday 5:30-6:15PM
Junior Band #4: Fridays 6:15-7:00PM
Feb 14 - June 6
No classes: Mar 28 and April 17
SW Marda Loop Location Please note: Location of class will change to 3916 Macleod Trail starting March 1, 2025.
Performances:
Mikey’s Juke Joint, 6404 Bowness Rd NW, Unit 9, June 12, 2025 7:00-9:00PM
2025 CSM Spring Recital Performances:
Teen Band #1: Thursday, June 19
4:00 rock band rehearsal/sound check
5:30 and 7:00 performances
Teen Band #2: Wednesday, June 18
4:00 Rock band rehearsal/sound check
5:30 and 7:00 performances
Teen Band #3: Friday, June 20
4:00 rock band rehearsal/sound check
5:30 and 7:00 performances
Junior Band #4: Saturday, June 21
12:00 rock band rehearsal/sound check
1:00pm and 2:30pm performances
Rock Band Refund Policy:
Students wishing to withdraw from the class must give a notice of four classes. Scheduled monthly payments for the following months will then be terminated. All refunds are subject to a $50 administration fee. Refunds and credits are not provided for student absences. Students wishing to withdraw from the class and transfer to private lessons or another program during the session may transfer the remainder of their balance with no penalty. No refunds will be issued after May 1 for the remainder of the school year. Any classes canceled by an instructor will be made up at the end of the session.
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