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Youth Program

Our overall teaching philosophy is simple: Have fun. Learn music. Be in a band.

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Private Lessons

Stillwater Private Lessons

From complete beginner to an experienced musician, private lessons provide the opportunity to get the personal attention that is beneficial to any musician’s growth.

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Adult Programs

Whatever your experience or skill level, Stillwater has a place for you.

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Inclusive Programs

Shining Stars Inclusive Music and Dance

The Shining Stars/Spark Ensemble is an inclusive music and dance class that seeks to dissolve barriers and connect people with and without disabilities.

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Youth Programs

Summer Programs for Kids

In response to the social distancing guidelines, Stillwater’s camps will all be online in the Summer of 2020.We have lots of excellent offerings for kids of all ages. Check it out! Students in all of our camps will need access to high speed internet and Zoom.

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Early Childhood

Accelerando Early Childhood Music Program

Music Together

“Music Together” is a 9-week class for the whole family that connects you and your children to music and to each other. The children in this class can be as young as 0 and as old as 5.

These classes will resume in the Fall semester!

Accelerando

Our “Accelerando” class is focused more on skill building in the areas of art, music and movement. These 12-week classes are for preschoolers and kindergarteners and combine art, music and movement for an immersive experience in musical creativity.

These classes will resume in the Fall semester!

All Stars Youth Band

AllStars-Telluride

Historically, the Stillwater All Stars are a select group of students playing alongside faculty members who tour and play gigs during the summer months, including at the Telluride Jazz Festival.

This summer, because of COVID-19, the All Stars will look a little different but it is still an exciting and demanding opportunity for the advanced student!

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Community Bands & Programs

Batucada Community Band

Batacuda de Durango | Community Samba Band

A percussion based ensemble for adults and youth (12 & up) in the Durango community and surrounding areas. This ensemble consists of traditional Brazilian and Afro-Cuban rhythms and percussion instruments including; surdu, caixa, repinique, tamborim, and agogo, among others. No prior experience is necessary and all instruments are provided.

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Adult Programs

Adult Performance Bands

Maybe you’re picking up your instrument again after having it stashed in the attic for years. Or you’ve been playing at the kitchen table and want to try being in a band. Or maybe you’ve been getting together with friends but need some structure and focus to actually get out there and play. Whatever the case, there is a place for you at Stillwater. We have everything from beginner bands to advanced performance-oriented bands. Check it out!

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Please inquire with our Registrar for availability in any of our Adult Bands by emailing [email protected].

“Music Together”

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.

“Music Together”

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”

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.

“Music Together”

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.

“Boom Sonic” Intermediate Combo

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]

“Animas Roots” – Americana

This class explores repertoire from American roots music styles such as folk, bluegrass, country and blues as well as some contemporary indie-folk and acoustic versions of popular songs. This performance-oriented class will be geared toward using mainly acoustic instruments. Arrangements will be tailored to the specific group instrumentation and may include extensive work with vocal harmonies.

Please inquire with our Registrar for availability in this band by emailing [email protected]

“Intro to Combos” (Section 1)

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.


“Intro to Combos” (Section 2)

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.


“32nd St. Collective” Intermediate Combo

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]

“Nothin’ But Treble” Beginning Vocal Ensemble

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.

“Batucada de Durango” – Community Samba Band

A percussion based ensemble for adults and youth (12 & up) in the Durango community and surrounding areas. This ensemble consists of traditional Brazilian and Afro-Cuban rhythms and percussion instruments including; surdu, caixa, repinique, tamborim, and agogo, among others. This group will schedule performances in the Durango area (TBA). No prior experience is necessary and all instruments are provided.

Stillwater Music

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

Our Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Noon to 8pm

Friday
Noon to 6pm

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