Band Together NOLA is a collection of ensemble performance course specifically designed to teach young musicians the art of practicing, rehearsing, and performing as a group.
The 10 week course is intended to strengthen all the skills necessary for any musician to work well with others. Combining academics (basic music theory, reading and writing) with real-world insights (communicating with others on- and off-stage, rehearsal organization and planning, efficient practicing techniques, etc.), Band Together NOLA provides aspiring young musicians the opportunity to apply their skills in a group setting while learning valuable lessons applicable well beyond the world of music.
Students aged 8-16 will be placed into small ensemble groups (depending upon their age, instrument, skill level, genre preference, etc.), and over the course of 10 rehearsals will learn a number of songs of varying styles and complexities. Each 90-min rehearsal will begin with individual and full-band warm-ups, breathing and listening exercises, and a review of the day’s agenda. At each session’s conclusion, students will highlight any material which should be reviewed at home with their private instructor in preparation for the next session.
At the end of 10 sessions, students will meet one final time for a Dress Rehearsal to review and prepare all the material for the final concert, The Band Together NOLA Showcase, The Showcase will feature performances from all of the Band Together NOLA groups, and will be held at a l0cal, family-friendly music venue for the entire community to attend.
Classes begin January 20th, 2020. Hope to see you there!
For more information, please email: [email protected], or visit:
www.bandtogethernola.org
Adam Baumol has been studying, performing, writing, and teaching music for over 30 years. Originally from Teaneck New Jersey, Adam has always known that he was meant for a life in music. Since the age of 5 he has studied piano, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, guitar, drum set and percussion of all varieties. He earned both his B.M. in Percussion (‘06) and his M.M. in Music Theory/Composition (‘08) from the University of Delaware. While at UD, Adam did a fair amount of teaching, both at the university level as part of his graduate work, as well as for a local music shop teaching private lessons to community members of all ages and skill levels.
Upon graduating in 2008, Adam moved to New Orleans to pursue his dream of becoming a full-time musician. Since then, he has become a regular in the scene, performing at some of New Orleans’ most iconic venues, as well as touring both nationally and internationally along-side some of the finest musicians around. He has recorded/produced numerous original albums, has appeared on dozens of records, and has even occasionally served as a live sound, recording, or mixing engineer. Adam also maintains a regular schedule of private students, and currently offers lessons on drum set/percussion, beginner guitar, general music theory, as well as a comprehensive NOCCA prep course.
For more information, please email: [email protected]
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