Sidewalk ALL-STARS School of Music

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Sidewalk All-Stars - Level One - INTRODUCTION TO THE STAGE               Sidewalk All-Stars - Level Two - WHO'S IN THE BAND?                         Sidewalk All-Stars - Level Three - LAST STOP BEFORE THE TOP!

INTRODUCTION TO THE STAGE                                                                      

Performers will:

• Participate in a low pressure Audition and be placed in band with the instrument of their choice. All Genres of Music welcome.
• Get 1.5hr of STAGE REHEARSAL weekly with Band Instructor
• Receive a 1hr master classes weekly with the instrument of your choice
• Perform LIVE at HEADLINERS for family & friends.

This program allows you to pursue & explore multiple instruments if you have the time, desire and commitment. Please see our Intro to Stage Bundles. Performers may choose from the following: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Horns, Keys/Piano, Vocals & Tech classes. 15 WEEK PROGRAM - Please call for full schedule and rehearsal times. (After School Program - ages 11-23)

• Four Instruments of Study     ( Band Rehearsal + 4hrs weekly)   $895  
• Three Instruments of Study   ( Band Rehearsal + 3hrs weekly)   $850
• Two Instruments of Study      ( Band Rehearsal + 2hrs weekly)   $795
• One Instrument of Study       ( Band Rehearsal + 1hr weekly)     $695
• Band Rehearsal ONLY          (1.5hr weekly)                                $650

SIDEWALK ALL-STARS - LEVEL 2

WHO'S IN THE BAND?

For Bands: BANDS & TRIOS & SOLO ACTS - ALL GENRE'S WELCOME

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Performers in this program will:

• Already be in a band. You will register as a group. Prior to registration performers will have made the commitment for the 12 week program. Bands may range from 2-7 players.
• Bands will pick a genre or musical theme to study in the program. This will allow us a proper fit of musical instructor. You will be free to pick or write your own material. All genre's welcome.
• Receive 1.5hr of stage rehearsal weekly with band instructor.
• Performers will explore Stage Presence, Song writing, arrangement, performance warm-ups & Stage Tech & Set up.
• You will perform LIVE twice - at a live venue - TBA ( each term will be different) or at HEADLINERS.

12 WEEKS - $595.00 + GST                                                                        STAGE & TECH CLASSES - Wednesdays - Rehearsals Times TBA             Private One-on-One Instrument Lessons and extra stage time available.  * fee applicable. call for details.

LEVEL TWO PERFORMERS are welcome to sit in on INTRO TO THE STAGE CLASSES for a drop in rate of $8.

SIDEWALK ALL-STARS - LEVEL THREE                                                          LAST STOP BEFORE THE TOP - BOOKING GIGS

Your Band will take a ten week course and focus on creating a demo/promo pack that will prepare you and have your organized to book a gig, promote and market your own band. This program will allow you to ask all the questions and gain basic survival skills needed to survive as a musician. Bands will leave with a promo pack and a critic by qualified industry professionals.

• Bands will create a LIVE Music Video
• Record a LIVE three song demo.
• Weekly Band Rehearsal 1.5hr with critique instructor.
• Bands Photos, Media package, Bio's

10 WEEKS - $550 + GST

Classes and Workshops

We do require that all auditioning students have minimal experience. Self taught, lessons, school band, etc. We audition students for the Sidewalk All-Stars in March and October. Applications will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. All students must pass an entry audition before enrolment is confirmed. Regular attendance is mandatory.

Auditions

We audition two times a year for aspiring vocalists, drummers, guitarists, bassists, pianists, horn & harp players. Applicants may audition with one instrument of their choice, vocalists please prepare one song. Upon program entry students are welcome to study as many instruments as desired, however must remain committed to their audition instrument. Please bring your own instrument for the audition; vocalists are welcome to bring back up CD’s or accompaniment.

Students must provide their own instruments for the program. Guitars, strings, pic’s, tuners, patch cords, drum sticks, etc. We provide amps, mics, keyboards, drums and other needed equipment.

Beginners should have 6-12 months of lessons. Guitarists should know basic open chords. Drummers should be able to play a simple rock beat, and will be required to audition. Students should be able to play a whole song.

Intermediate players should have at least one year of lessons. Guitarists should be comfortable with open and bar chords and be able to play scales. Keyboard players should know major and minor triads. Drummers should be able to keep a beat for three minutes without stopping.

Advanced players must have solid playing skills. Guitarists should know 7th chords, open and bar chords, blues scale, and be comfortable taking a solo. Keyboard players should know 7th chords, inversions and the blues scale. Bassists should be able to play a walking bass line through a 12-bar blues. Drummers should be able to play rock, shuffle and Latin beats.

Teachers will assess skill level based on a performance guidelines provided by SkyHigh Productions to assist with determining bands and skill levels. This will make the process consistent and fair. Students will be required to audition or submit a demo tape prior to the first day of the program. Please do not be discouraged if you feel that you don't have these abilities! You may know these things, but not be familiar with the terms.

Click here to see the Technical Requirements list.

Headlines School of Performing Arts welcome all inquiry's and questions. We welcome all skill levels and instrument types.

We accept VISA/MC/CASH/DEBIT - payment plans available to those who qualify. Please call 250-753-2323 for more information.