The Hollywood Highsteppers is a marching ensemble created to explore the infectious grooves of 2nd-line brass bands often heard in New Orleans, LA.  The class is open to any student who plays a marching instrument (brass/woodwinds/percussion) and is open to any student on an acoustic instrument that can be marched with (banjo/melodica/accordion/guitar/violin).  No electronic or amplified instruments please.

Come on and play with the band!

Live Wire is a group class focused on developing the necessary skills involved in playing in a group setting.  We work on ear training, song structure, dynamics, songwriting, group performance and leadership.  Points of emphasis are learning to be accountable, present, and punctual to maximize the efficiency of our rehearsals.

All instruments welcome.  Students are required to bring their instruments, cables and a tuner (if applicable). There will be 2 groups divided according to the ages of the student.

SCM is proud to be partnering with PLAY, a mixed-age music and movement program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their families.

For more information and to register for classes, please visit PLAY

• Early childhood music education

In this teacher–student based class, children will explore the building blocks of music, rhythm and melody through singing, drumming, movement and early notation.  This class is a great way for children to prepare for private lessons at SCM.

Our Youth Chorale students learn to read music, match pitch, harmonize, blend, care for posture, respect fellow singers and sing!  We explore many styles and genres including material in different languages. Singing with heart and confidence is this group’s specialty – they work hard and have a blast!

This vocal ensemble for teens is the next level after Youth Chorale.  The students work on more advanced harmony and sophisticated music.  A diverse repertoire of music is selected and there are many opportunities for soloists to perform.

• Non-audition based community adult choir

Our adult community choir is made up of women and men of varying musical backgrounds and experiences who share the common love of singing.  Song choices are diverse, including traditional choral pieces, gospel, vocal jazz, world music and popular music.  

Singers reading music, and instrumentalists singing what they read – two important parts of a musicians education that we encourage! Focusing on reading rhythms, reading written music, basic music theory, and ear training, this class will help strengthen your confidence and ability when it comes to sight singing! Beginning/intermediate levels.

This is a 6-week course dedicated to adults who want to learn the art of performance. All students bring 2 songs to workshop every week to sing for the group. Students will receive constructive critique and feedback in preparation for a performance at the end of the 6 weeks. Each singer will spend ample time on the microphone and work with a professional accompanist and voice teacher. This is an encouraging and generous group of people coming from various backgrounds and levels of experience who root for each other. It is a very supportive environment. (10 students)

Explore Latin American Music this summer!

Summer String Fling is a five day workshop where string students come together to learn fun music from Argentina, Brazil and Latin America.  Topics include individual and group playing, reading and listening skills, rhythmic games and improvisation.  Students studying violin, viola, cello, bass, ukulele and acoustic guitar are welcome!