Welcome to the Phoenix School Band!
This is the page where important info will be posted for the Phoenix School Band!
Dennis rehearsing with the band—things are off to a great start!
SESSION INFO
Dates for Band:
Winter session: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/6, 3/10, 3/17, 3/19 concert/recital
Spring session: 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/28, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/9, 6/11 graduation and concert/recital
Private Lessons - $440 for 10 sessions
Band Class - $150 for 10 sessions
Dennis can help you get a hold of a free or rented instrument through The Musary, or rentals from Leonards Music, and can bring the instruments to the band class next week.
To sign up for lessons/ensemble class, pickup registration form from school, fill out and return with check for $590 for 10 sessions of lessons and band class. Lesson times will be determined between the student, parent, and the private teacher. Alternatively, you can pay by PayPal by sending payment to Dennis Shafer at shaferds@gmail.com
To rent an instrument ($30-50/month depending on the instrument):
https://www.leonardsmusic.com/signin.aspx?returnurl=%2Faerntschoolselect.aspx
To get a free instrument from The Musary:
REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE AT SCHOOL.
Dennis Shafer, Director: Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute
Dennis loves working with kids and making music FUN! He has a passion for music instills this in his students. Dennis has over 15 years experience teaching all ages and styles of music, and holds degrees at Longy of Bard College, Boulogne Conservatory (France), The Boston Conservatory, and Brooklyn College. He feels it is important to organize performances for his students. His students have performed in many venues from Harvard Square to Carnegie Hall.
Allison Damon, Teaching Artist: Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
Allison finds great joy in helping her students learn music they are excited about! She holds degrees from the Longy School of Music and Seattle Pacific University and has taught a variety of brass students- from beginners who want to learn “Baby Shark” to advanced high school students playing in indie rock bands and preparing for auditions. She is excited to guide you in your journey of musical self-discovery.