Modern Band

Modern Band is a school-based music program that utilizes popular/commercial music as its central canon.  Modern Band teaches students to perform the music they are familiar with as well as teach composition and improvisation skills.  Styles that are studied include by not limited to; rock, pop, reggae, hip-hop, rhythm & blues, electronic dance music, and other contemporary styles as they emerge. Modern Band also utilizes musical instruments that are common to these genres, such as: guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, voice, technology, ukulele, etc.

• Modern Band is Student-Centered

• Modern Band Increases Access by Integrating Beginners More Easily

• Modern Band Fosters Authorship

• Modern Band Sustains Outside of School

• Modern Band is Flexible and Regionally Adaptable

• Modern Band Pedagogy is Designed for the Lay-Person

Modern/Jazz Band sign-up: https://form.jotform.com/241267752627159

Regular Practices: Wednesday (3pm - 4:30pm)

Songs: Lovefool by The Cardigans | Today by The Smashing Pumpkins | Island in the Sun by Weezer |