The Power of Play
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.
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Stillwater’s Community Bands are an opportunity for youth and adults to learn and play music together in a relaxed and fun environment.
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Stillwater’s instructors engage students in the fun aspects of music, bringing in music theory and other technical aspects in the context of learning to play their instruments.
[Read More]Beginning to intermediate students in Animas Jam will explore an eclectic mix of music including but not limited to: Rock, Reggae, Blues, R&B, Soul, Funk, and Pop. If you would like to play music in a fun, supportive, and collaborative learning environment, this is the class for you!
Some experience is required and students interested should contact Ryan McCurry at [email protected] prior to registration.
This class covers classic and contemporary jazz compositions in an intimate combo setting.
Please contact Ryan McCurry before registering: (970) 946-8655, [email protected]
Rock and blues with a full horn line.
There are two sections of this class offered at different times. Please contact Steve Dejka before registering: 970‑769‑0171, [email protected]
Rock and blues with a full horn line.
There are two sections of this class offered at different times. Please contact Steve Dejka before registering: 970‑769‑0171, [email protected]
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 contact Terry Double before registering: (970) 903-8738, [email protected]
This combo group focuses on American blues and blues-oriented jazz. Participants are expected to have an good understanding of chords, blues scales and basic blues/jazz rhythms. This group is performance oriented.
Please contact Steve Dejka before registering: 970‑769‑0171, [email protected]
An advanced band exploring many styles including Latin, funk, blues, pop and more. This group plays professionally in the Four Corners area and includes Stillwater faculty members.
Please contact Steve Dejka before registering: 970‑769‑0171, [email protected]
An advanced band covering jazz standards, contemporary jazz compositions, Latin jazz, funk tunes and less-often-heard gems. This performance-oriented group focuses on creating deep grooves complimented by tight horn arrangements within a wide variety of repertoire.
Please contact Evan Suiter before registering: 970‑270‑4948, [email protected]
This group focuses on songs in the realm of blues, soul, funk, rock and Latin. We cover basic theory, sight reading, band dynamics, communication, rhythm composition, soloing and live performance. Songs are chosen by group members as well as the instructor.
Please contact Ryan McCurry before registering: 970‑946‑8655, [email protected]
Stillwater Music offers this group for adult students with little or NO experience in a group setting, or even on an instrument. Focus is on learning to play a variety of music in a band setting, with basic instruction on correct technique on one’s instrument and/or vocals. Songs are chosen that are of interest to students and appropriate for students’ experience level. Genres of music include: Pop, Oldies Rock ’n Roll, Classic Rock, Motown, Blues and more.
Students are required to own an instrument and are encouraged to take private lessons for more detailed individual instruction.
Please contact Steve Dejka before registering: 970‑769‑0171, [email protected]