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Led by teams of talented music professionals, Stillwater Music offers musicians of all ages and levels the opportunity to learn, play and perform music.

Early Childhood | Introductory | Beginning Combos | Intermediate Combos | Advanced Combos

Music Together Early Childhood Music Classes

“Music Together”

January 8 - March 4
Time: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:15am
Suggested Age: 0-5
Level: Early Childhood
Tuition: $190/first child; $95/second child; $50/third and fourth children
Instructor: Brian Aherne

JANUARY 8 – MARCH 4 (SECTION 1)

Music Together® helps children of all ages—from babies to 5-year-olds—discover their inner music-maker by playing with the grownups they love. (That’s you!)

The magic of music is inside all of us. We can help you discover it—together!

More than Just a Music Class

Music Together is about connecting— with music, with your child, and with other families in your community. Playful and enriching, it’s 45 minutes of fun (for everyone!) with benefits that extend far beyond the classroom.

A Relaxed, Family-Style Environment

Each week for 9 weeks, a trained Music Together teacher leads an inspired and energetic class. You’ll sing and dance to songs ranging from tender lullabies to boisterous jams. The no-pressure approach of our mixed-age class lets all little ones learn in their own way.

Music Together Early Childhood Music Classes

“Music Together”

January 9 - March 5
Time: Thursdays, 9:30-10:15am
Suggested Age: 0-5
Level: Early Childhood
Tuition: $190/first child; $95/second child; $50/third and fourth children
Instructor: Brian Aherne

JANUARY 9 – MARCH 5 (SECTION 2)

Music Together® helps children of all ages—from babies to 5-year-olds—discover their inner music-maker by playing with the grownups they love. (That’s you!)

The magic of music is inside all of us. We can help you discover it—together!

More than Just a Music Class

Music Together is about connecting— with music, with your child, and with other families in your community. Playful and enriching, it’s 45 minutes of fun (for everyone!) with benefits that extend far beyond the classroom.

A Relaxed, Family-Style Environment

Each week for 9 weeks, a trained Music Together teacher leads an inspired and energetic class. You’ll sing and dance to songs ranging from tender lullabies to boisterous jams. The no-pressure approach of our mixed-age class lets all little ones learn in their own way.

Music Together Early Childhood Music Classes

“Music Together”

March 25 - May 20
Time: Wednesdays, 9 - 9:45am
Suggested Age: 0-5
Level: Early Childhood
Tuition: $190/first child; $95/second child; $50/third and fourth children
Instructor: Brian Aherne

MARCH 25 – MAY 20 (SECTION 3)

Music Together® helps children of all ages—from babies to 5-year-olds—discover their inner music-maker by playing with the grownups they love. (That’s you!)

The magic of music is inside all of us. We can help you discover it—together!

More than Just a Music Class

Music Together is about connecting— with music, with your child, and with other families in your community. Playful and enriching, it’s 45 minutes of fun (for everyone!) with benefits that extend far beyond the classroom.

A Relaxed, Family-Style Environment

Each week for 9 weeks, a trained Music Together teacher leads an inspired and energetic class. You’ll sing and dance to songs ranging from tender lullabies to boisterous jams. The no-pressure approach of our mixed-age class lets all little ones learn in their own way.

“Intro to Combos” (Section 1)

“Intro to Combos” (Section 1)

January 6 - May 22
Time: Mondays, 2-2:55
Suggested Age: ages 6-8
Level: Beginner
Tuition: $265
Instructor: Brian Aherne

This is a new Stillwater class this year! We created this class to be a “bridge” class between our early childhood Accelerando classes and the beginning band classes. This 16-week class will serve as an intro to the Stillwater “be in a band” approach to teaching music. Students will be exposed to piano, ukulele, xylophones, marimbas and percussion instruments. They will begin to learn basic music literacy and complex rhythms.


Music Together Early Childhood Music Classes

“Music Together”

March 25 - May 20
Time: Wednesdays, 10-10:45 am
Suggested Age: 0-5
Level: Early Childhood
Tuition: $190/first child; $95/second child; $50/third and fourth children
Instructor: Brian Aherne

MARCH 26 – MAY 21 (SECTION 4)

Music Together® helps children of all ages—from babies to 5-year-olds—discover their inner music-maker by playing with the grownups they love. (That’s you!)

The magic of music is inside all of us. We can help you discover it—together!

More than Just a Music Class

Music Together is about connecting— with music, with your child, and with other families in your community. Playful and enriching, it’s 45 minutes of fun (for everyone!) with benefits that extend far beyond the classroom.

A Relaxed, Family-Style Environment

Each week for 9 weeks, a trained Music Together teacher leads an inspired and energetic class. You’ll sing and dance to songs ranging from tender lullabies to boisterous jams. The no-pressure approach of our mixed-age class lets all little ones learn in their own way.

“Intro to Combos” (Section 2)

“Intro to Combos” (Section 2)

January 6 - May 22
Time: Mondays, 3-3:55
Suggested Age: ages 6-8
Level: Beginner
Tuition: $265
Instructor: Brian Aherne

This is a new Stillwater class this year! We created this class to be a “bridge” class between our early childhood Accelerando classes and the beginning band classes. This 16-week class will serve as an intro to the Stillwater “be in a band” approach to teaching music. Students will be exposed to piano, ukulele, xylophones, marimbas and percussion instruments. They will begin to learn basic music literacy and complex rhythms.


Music Together Early Childhood Music Classes

“Music Together”

March 26 - May 21
Time: Thursdays, 9 - 9:45 am
Suggested Age: 0-5
Level: Early Childhood
Tuition: $190/first child; $95/second child; $50/third and fourth children
Instructor: Brian Aherne

MARCH 26 – MAY 21 (SECTION 5)

Music Together® helps children of all ages—from babies to 5-year-olds—discover their inner music-maker by playing with the grownups they love. (That’s you!)

The magic of music is inside all of us. We can help you discover it—together!

More than Just a Music Class

Music Together is about connecting— with music, with your child, and with other families in your community. Playful and enriching, it’s 45 minutes of fun (for everyone!) with benefits that extend far beyond the classroom.

A Relaxed, Family-Style Environment

Each week for 9 weeks, a trained Music Together teacher leads an inspired and energetic class. You’ll sing and dance to songs ranging from tender lullabies to boisterous jams. The no-pressure approach of our mixed-age class lets all little ones learn in their own way.

Music Together Early Childhood Music Classes

“Music Together”

March 26 - May 21
Time: Thursdays, 10 - 10:45 am
Suggested Age: 0-5
Level: Early Childhood
Tuition: $190/first child; $95/second child; $50/third and fourth children
Instructor: Brian Aherne

MARCH 26 – MAY 21 (SECTION 6)

Music Together® helps children of all ages—from babies to 5-year-olds—discover their inner music-maker by playing with the grownups they love. (That’s you!)

The magic of music is inside all of us. We can help you discover it—together!

More than Just a Music Class

Music Together is about connecting— with music, with your child, and with other families in your community. Playful and enriching, it’s 45 minutes of fun (for everyone!) with benefits that extend far beyond the classroom.

A Relaxed, Family-Style Environment

Each week for 9 weeks, a trained Music Together teacher leads an inspired and energetic class. You’ll sing and dance to songs ranging from tender lullabies to boisterous jams. The no-pressure approach of our mixed-age class lets all little ones learn in their own way.

“Nothin’ But Treble” Beginning Vocal Ensemble

“Nothin’ But Treble” Beginning Vocal Ensemble

January 6 - May 22
Time: Mondays, 4:15-5:15pm
Suggested Age: ages 6-12
Level: Beginner
Tuition: $265
Instructor: Alisa Stuard

Do you have a budding young singer in your house? We invite your child to join Stillwater’s “Nothin’ But Treble” kids choir aimed at teaching basic musical theory, pitch, harmony, rhythm, and movement–all while having a fantastic time! It’s the perfect introduction to singing and will include at least two public performances. COME BE A PART OF THE FUN AND LEARN TO SING WITH CONFIDENCE AND STYLE!

For ages 6-12 although other ages may be admitted with permission of the instructor.

Accelerando Early Childhood Music Program

“Accelerando 1A”

January 6 - April 21
Time: Tuesdays, 12:15 - 1pm
Suggested Age: ages 3-4
Level: Early Childhood
Tuition: $225
Instructor: Gabrielle Dugan

Accelerando classes are for preschoolers and kindergarteners and combine art, music, and movement for an immersive experience in musical creativity and skill building. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend this class with their children!

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“Blue Eggs & Spam” Beginning Combo

January 6 - May 22
Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4-5:25pm
Suggested Age: ages 8-12
Level: Beginner
Tuition: $655
Instructor: Easton Stuard

Beginning combo where students learn pop, jazz, reggae, latin, and other styles of music using mallet percussion, rhythm section instruments and vocals. This group focuses on learning aspects of musicianship such as form, call and response, dynamics, and an introduction to soloing all while having 1-3 students per part.  Students are encouraged but not required to rotate instruments.

Accelerando Early Childhood Music Program

“Accelerando 1B”

January 6 - April 21
Time: Tuesdays, 3:15-4pm
Suggested Age: ages 4-6
Level: Early Childhood
Tuition: $225
Instructor: Gabrielle Dugan

Accelerando classes are for preschoolers and kindergarteners and combine art, music, and movement for an immersive experience in musical creativity and skill building. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend this class with their children!


“MetroGnomes” Beginning Combo

“MetroGnomes” Beginning Combo

January 6 - May 22
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4-5:25pm
Suggested Age: ages 8-12
Level: Beginner
Tuition: $655
Instructor: Easton Stuard

Beginning combo where students learn pop, jazz, reggae, latin, and other styles of music using mallet percussion, rhythm section instruments and vocals. This group focuses on learning aspects of musicianship such as form, call and response, dynamics, and an introduction to soloing all while having 1-3 students per part. Students are encouraged but not required to rotate instruments.


“Pop Capella” Intermediate Vocal Ensemble

“Pop Capella” Intermediate Vocal Ensemble

January 6 - May 22
Time: Mondays, 3:00-4:25pm
Suggested Age: ages 11-15
Level: Intermediate
Tuition: $375
Instructor: Paula Millar

This a cappella/accompanied vocal ensemble focuses on singing unaccompanied rounds, simple melodies, two part harmonies and partner songs. We will also focus on beginning vocal technique and solfege.

Participation requires that students be able to sing independently, in tune, and to sing melodic lines by ear.



“Boom Sonic” Intermediate Combo

“Boom Sonic” Intermediate Combo

August 27 - December 19
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:25pm
Suggested Age: middle/high school
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Tuition: $655
Instructor: Evan Suiter

Appropriate for middle school & high school students. Students will learn a variety of musical styles with an increasing emphasis on improvisation, and will begin to focus on one or two instruments. Students will continue to learn to read music, recognize and spell chords and play scales. Students are expected to take personal responsibility for practicing.

Instructor approval is required. For placement in this class, please contact [email protected]

“32nd St. Collective” Intermediate Combo

“32nd St. Collective” Intermediate Combo

January 6 - May 22
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:55pm
Suggested Age: middle/high school
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Tuition: $655
Instructor: Easton Stuard

Appropriate for middle school & high school students. Students will learn a variety of musical styles with an increasing emphasis on improvisation, and will begin to focus on one or two instruments. Students will continue to learn to read music, recognize and spell chords and play scales. Students are expected to take personal responsibility for practicing.

Instructor approval is required. For placement in this class, please contact [email protected]

“Super Bad” Advanced Combo

“Super Bad” Advanced Combo

January 6 - May 22
Time: Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:55pm
Suggested Age: middle/high school
Level: Advanced
Tuition: $665
Instructor: Evan Suiter

Appropriate for middle school & high school students. Students will learn a variety of musical styles with continued emphasis on improvisation and music theory.

Instructor approval is required. For placement in this class, please contact [email protected]

“Graphic IQ” Advanced Combo

“Graphic IQ” Advanced Combo

January 6 - May 22
Time: Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:55pm
Suggested Age: middle/high school
Level: Advanced
Tuition: $415
Instructor: Evan Suiter

Appropriate for middle school & high school students. Students will learn a variety of musical styles with continued emphasis on improvisation and music theory.

Instructor approval is required. For placement in this class, please contact [email protected]

“Vox Harmonix”

“Vox Harmonix”

January 6 - May 22
Time: Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm
Suggested Age: 13 years and above
Level: Advanced -- Audition Required
Tuition: $415
Instructor: Jeroen van Tyn

This a cappella vocal ensemble focuses on singing unaccompanied contemporary and classic songs in multi-part harmony. We also focus on advanced vocal technique, ensemble and lead singing, and solfege. Participation requires that students be able to sing harmony parts independently, in tune, to sing melodic lines by ear and to learn and memorize complex vocal parts quickly. 

Instructor approval is required to enroll in Vox Harmonix. For placement in this class, or for any questions, please contact Jeroen van Tyn.

Stillwater Music

1316 Main Av, Suite C
Durango, CO 81301
Phone: 970-247-5095
Email: [email protected]

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