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.
2023-2024 School Year
Applications for the 2023-2024 Rock Band Program are now closed. Please apply for 2024-2025 using the form below.
Session 2:
Registration: $376
Band # 1
Thursdays 7:15-8:00PM
Feb 22 – June 20
No classes on March 28, April 4
SW Location
Band #2
Thursday 8:15-9:00PM
Feb 22 – June 20
No classes on March 28, April 4
SW Location
Band #3
Friday 5:30-6:15PM
Feb 23 – June 21
No classes on March 29, April 5
SW Location
Session 2 final performance dates:
Thursday, June 13th at 6:30 PM
Location: Mikeys on 12th, 918 12 Ave SW
Spring Recitals
Thursday 8:15pm rock band performances
Wednesday, June 19
4:00 Rock band rehearsal/sound check
5:30 and 7:00 performances
Thursday 7:15pm rock band performance
Thursday, June 20
4:00 rock band rehearsal/sound check
5:30 and 7:00 performances
Friday 5:30pm rock band performances
Friday, June 21
4:00 rock band rehearsal/sound check
5:30 and 7:00 performances
NEW! Junior Band Ages 8-10:
Registration: $329
Friday 6:30-7:15PM
Mar 8 – June 21
No classes on March 29, April 5
SW Location
Junior band performances
Saturday, June 22
12:00 rock band rehearsal/sound check
1:00pm and 2:30pm performances
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
Band # 1: Thursdays 7:15-8:00PM
Band # 2: Thursdays 8:15-9:00PM
Sept 26 - Feb 6
No classes: Oct 31, Dec 26, Jan 2
SW Location
Band #3: Friday 5:30-6:15PM
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 on 12th, 918, 12th Ave SW, 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
Band # 1: Thursdays 7:15-8:00PM
Band # 2: Thursdays 8:15-9:00PM
Feb 20 - June 5
No classes: Mar 27
SW Location
Band #3: Friday 5:30-6:15PM
Band #4: Fridays 6:15-7:00PM
Feb 14 - June 6
No classes: Mar 28 and April 17
SW Location
Performances:
Mikey’s on 12th, 918, 12th Ave SW, June 12, 2025 7:00-9:00PM
2025 CSM Spring Recital Performances:
Band #1: Thursday, June 19
4:00 rock band rehearsal/sound check
5:30 and 7:00 performances
Band #2: Wednesday, June 18
4:00 Rock band rehearsal/sound check
5:30 and 7:00 performances
Band #3: Friday, June 20
4:00 rock band rehearsal/sound check
5:30 and 7:00 performances
Band #4: Saturday, June 21
12:00 rock band rehearsal/sound check
1:00pm and 2:30pm performances
CSM 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.
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