Symphonic Band Workshop and Performance
Sponsored by Arts Education For Children Group and Maui Community Band
Play and learn! Maui Invitational Music Festival classes and workshops.
For an application, please click here.
The Maui Community Band holds a symphonic band workshop for woodwind, brass, and percussion players of all ages and of intermediate to advanced levels. Original works composed for the Festival are featured in a program performed by the Band at Lahaina’s July 4th celebration and in a concert at Queen Ka'ahumanu Shopping Center on Thursday, July 1. Join us for ongoing rehearsals, every Thursday, 7 - 9 PM.
Age levels: Intermediate to advanced players of all ages
Dates and times of program: Thursdays 6 PM
Location of program: Central Maui – call Lisa Owen for exact location
Cost of program: Free
Contact information: Lisa Owen, Director, Maui Community Band, 572-6247
2010 MAUI INVITATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL WORKSHOP SERIES
June 14 –25, 9am Making A Band
Calling all youth who already play an instrument and want to join a band of their peers. Participant’s audition and are grouped with a band. Each band is provided with a place to rehearse and the opportunity to be recorded. Instruction and coaching provided by United Globe Music Inc.
Age level for participants: Intermediate players 9
Location of program: Kihei Charter School and Maui Wave Studios
Cost of program: $125 includes instruction/coaching and rehearsal space; partial scholarships available
For an application, please click here.
June 14 – 25 - Session 1 begins at 10 am
Guitar / Bass / Percussion
Group Lessons
Students receive group instruction on bass, guitar and percussion. Classes are organized by instrument and further separated by skill level including beginning, intermediate and advanced. Focus is on correct playing techniques, scales, chords, soloing ideas and playing within a band context. Students also have opportunities to play with professional musicians at jam sessions and public performances. All classes taught by trained instructors of United Globe Music.
Age level for participants: Beginner to advanced players 9 - 18
Location of program: Maui Wave Studio and Kihei Charter School
Cost of program: $15 per 1- hour class
For an application, please click here.
June 14 – 25, 10am - 2pm
Introduction to Entertainment Technician
This course exposes students to the fundamentals of audio engineering, lighting design, stagecraft, stage management, audio recording and audio engineering techniques. Session culminate with a field trip to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center for back of house tour and hands-on workshops. Audio students will record groups in the program at Maui Wave Recording Studio Instruction offered by Peter Lago of Maui Wave Studios.
Age level for participants: 12 – 18
Location: Maui Wave Studio / Kihei Charter School / Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Cost of program: $100
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June 28 – July 17
Introduction to Musical Instruments
This course is designed to ascertain where the musicality of each child lies. Via our mobile music school, we provide a variety of instruments (musical instrument petting zoo), to allow students hands on experimentation. Students are given the opportunity to try different instruments in order to find which one is of interest to them. We will focus on the three elements of the music making process including rhythm, melody and the silences / pauses in music. Instruction by United Globe Music.
Age level for participants: Beginning players 9 – 12
Location of program: Pukalani Elementary - Summer Pals Site
Cost of program: Participant of Summer Pals Pukalani
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