Band Registration
Introducing Band Lab!
Three Weeks, One Song, In a Band
Group Classes
Ensembles and group classes provide opportunities for young musicians to explore music in a supportive and social environment. Join in the fun, and build community through music!
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Some ensembles require an audition and a commitment through the entire school year.
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Registration Questions? Click here.
Scholarships are available for all programs. Read more.
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Band Lab Projects
Grades 6+
Ever wanted to be in a band but don’t know where to start? Band Lab is your chance! Over just three weeks, you’ll join other students to learn a well-known song, rehearse, and wrap it up with a recorded performance to share with family and friends.
Any instrument is welcome: guitar, drums, bass, keyboards, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, violin, cello, banjo, mandolin, or whatever else you love. If you can play it, we’ll find a way to make it part of the band.
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Band Lab is a great way for first-timers to try the band experience and for current band members to take on an extra project, switch things up, or just have more fun!
Led by Clinton Weaver & Nic Quilter.
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Pre-Requisites
No audition required. Students should demonstrate basic proficiency on their chosen instrument and commit to attending all three weeks of their project.
Open to grades 6+ (younger with teacher recommendation).​
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Schedule
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:15p​
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Project 1 - October 14, 21, 28
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Project 2 - November 4, 11, 18
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Project 3 - December 2, 9, 16
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Tuition
Each project is enrolled separately.
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Non-TMS students: $135 per project (3 weeks)
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Current TMS students: $120 per project (3 weeks)
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Scholarships available - existing One22 scholarships will be extended to Band Lab. More info.
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Rock Bands
Grades 6-12
Our bands program is designed for middle and high school students who have prior experience on band instruments like drums, percussion, bass guitar, rhythm/lead guitar, keyboards, and vocals. Bands focus on rock and pop music, select and learn new music together and have opportunities to perform in the community, including two signature TMS events: Teen Takeover (December 6) and TMS Fest (May 17). Led by Taylor Upton, Ed Domer, and Joe Rudd.​
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Pre-Requisites
Audition required. Enrollment is for the entire school year. Students must be enrolled in private lessons to participate. Band members must demonstrate basic proficiency on chosen instrument, be a team player and want to have fun!​
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Interested in joining mid-year? Contact Taylor Upton - taylor@tetonmusicschool.org
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Schedule
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30p or 7:30-9:00p
September 9, 2025 - May 19, 2026
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Tuition
9/8 - 5/24 (32 weeks) - $1,990
Ensemble tuition is charged for the entire school year and includes participation in performances and special events. Private lessons are billed separately.
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Beginner Rock Band
Grades 4+
Beginner Rock Band is for kids in Grades 4 and up who have prior experience on instruments like drums, bass, guitar/uke, keyboards, and vocals. Like the teen bands, Elementary rockers will focus on rock and pop music, select and learn new music together and have opportunities to perform in the community. Led by Clinton Weaver.
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​Pre-Requisites
Placement audition required. Enrollment is for the entire school year. Students must be enrolled in private lessons to participate. Band members must have their own instruments, demonstrate basic proficiency on chosen instrument, be a team player and want to have fun!​
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Interested in joining mid-year? Contact Clint Weaver - clint@tetonmusicschool.org
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Schedule
Tuesdays, 5 - 6p
September 8, 2025 - May 24, 2026
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Tuition
9/8 - 5/24 (32 weeks) - $1,350
Ensemble tuition is charged for the entire school year and includes participation in performances and special events. Private lessons are billed separately.
Rock Band Prep
Grades 3-5
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Get ready to rock by building the basic skills needed to play in a band! Young rockers new to playing in a group will learn fundamentals of keyboard, strings (ukulele) and drumming (buckets and body percussion), honing individual skills while learning to work as a team. Rock Band Prep is designed to be a launchpad for students to participate in our popular music ensembles, giving aspiring musicians a taste of being in a band. Led by Clinton Weaver & Clay Humphrey.
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Equipment provided.​
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Pre-Requisite
An interest in playing music in a group. No prior experience necessary.
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Schedule
Tuesdays, 4:15-5:00p​
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Tuition
Fall Session, 9/8 - 12/20 (14 weeks) - $515
Winter Session, 1/5 - 2/28 (8 weeks) - $295
Spring Session, 3/2 - 5/23 (10 weeks) - $370
Group class tuition can be charged per session and includes participation in TMS Fest, the annual student showcase.
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Bucket Drumming
Grades 3-5
Drummer Ed Domer will introduce students to the basics of rhythm and teamwork in this after school program for elementary school students. Bucket drumming, also called street drumming, is a style of music which involves drumming on plastic buckets and other objects to create rhythmic grooves.
Bucket Band is designed to offer students the opportunity to explore their interest in drumming and be a springboard to participate in private lessons and ultimately our popular music ensembles.
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Students should come with their own pair of drumsticks.​
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Schedule
Wednesdays, 3:45-4:30p​
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Tuition
Fall Session, 9/8 - 12/20 (14 weeks) - $480
Winter Session, 1/5 - 2/28 (8 weeks) - $260
Spring Session, 3/2 - 5/23 (10 weeks) - $370
Group class tuition can be charged per session and includes participation in TMS Fest, the annual student showcase.​
Youth Choir
Grades 3-5
Youth Choir is a group-singing experience designed to help young voices build healthy singing habits while experiencing the joy of ensemble singing. Participants will explore vocal fundamentals (pitch, rhythm, breathing, diction) in a fun, supportive environment. Led by Melissa Elliott, the choir will master a selection of songs every session and have opportunities to perform in the community.
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Music and singing materials provided.
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Pre-Requisite
Parent Info meeting, Wednesday, September 10, 4:30-5:30p
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Schedule
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30p
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Tuition​
Fall Session, 9/8 - 12/20 (14 weeks) - $515
Winter Session, 1/5 - 2/28 (8 weeks) - $295
Spring Session, 3/2 - 5/23 (10 weeks) - $370
Includes performances and participation in TMS Fest, the annual student showcase.
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Songwriting Lab
Grades 7-12
Led by vocalist and songwriter Tori Lund, Songwriting Lab is an inviting space for teens who are curious about writing their own music. Music experience is helpful but not required. Just bring your creativity and a willingness to try something new.
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Students will explore a variety of genres and songwriting styles, learning the basics of lyrics, melody, and song structure. Classes will include listening examples, writing prompts, and collaborative exercises. Students will write songs individually and as a group, with opportunities to share their work and build confidence along the way.​
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Prerequisite
Some prior music experience is recommended, such as a year of lessons or playing an instrument
Schedule
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45p
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Tuition​
Fall Session, 9/8 - 12/20 (14 weeks) - $615
Winter Session, 1/5 - 2/28 (8 weeks) - $350
Spring Session, 3/2 - 5/23 (10 weeks) - $440
Group class tuition can be charged per session and includes participation in TMS Fest, the annual student showcase.
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Adventures in Sound
Grades 1-2
Buckets, bottles, string - and everything in between! Adventures in Sound invites young musicians to explore through experiential, play-centered activity. Students will be introduced to the major families of instruments (strings, percussion, winds, and more) as well as fundamental music concepts (pitch, rhythm, and timbre). This playful class emphasizes creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. Students will invent, listen, and make music together, building confidence and connection as they learn that music can come from just about anything. Led by Nic Quilter, Adventures in Sound is a joyful, sound-filled adventure in early music-making. No experience needed, just imagination and a love of sound.​​
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Schedule
Wednesdays, 3:45-4:30p
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Tuition​
Fall, 9/8 - 12/20 (14 weeks) - $480
Winter, 1/5 - 2/28 (8 weeks) - $260
Spring, 3/2 - 5/23 (10 weeks) - $370
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Includes performances and participation in TMS Fest, the annual student showcase.
After-the-Bell Strings
Grades 4-5
Led by cellist Emma Bittner and supported by Teton County School District, After-the-Bell Strings is designed for beginners in violin, viola and cello. The program is open to 4th and 5th grade students and takes place in selected Teton County elementary schools immediately after the school day. Instrument rentals and music books are available through Mountain Music.
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Registration information will be sent directly to all families in each participating school.
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Pre-Requisite
Interested students and their families must attend the Instrument Rental Night scheduled for the session they plan to enroll. Parents/guardians will need to meet with the instructors to discuss instrument rentals and learn about the class, and students need to be sized for the appropriate instrument.
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Tuition
Offered through Teton County School District
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Schedule
To be announced for 2025-26
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