Band Registration
Group Classes
We believe in music education for all
A key mission of the school is to expand access to great music education through scholarships, expanded programming, and focused fundraising efforts. New in 2022! TMS is pleased to offer our own scholarship program designed to support students enrolled in multiple classes and lessons per session. Scholarships are also available in partnership with One22 and Boundless.
If you share our vision, consider supporting with a tax-deductible donation.
Rock & Pop Band
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. Our bands focus on rock and pop music, select and learn new music together and have opportunities to perform in the community. New in 2022! Our program is expanding to create four teen bands. Led by Taylor Upton, Ed Domer, Melissa Elliott and Joe Rudd.
Pre-Requisites
Placement Audition required. 2022-23 Band Placements were determined in September 2022 and enrollment is for the school year. If you are interested in joining one of our ensembles, you must audit a rehearsal and participate in a placement audition, schedule to be determined with the instructors. Must demonstrate basic proficiency on chosen instrument, be a team player and want to have fun!
Rates
Ensembles* are $440 per 11-week session.
Dates / Times
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30p & 7:30-9:00p
Fall Session: September 6 - November 15
Winter Session: November 29 - February 21
Spring Session: February 28 - May 23
Equipment for this program was partially funded by grants from TCSD Recreation District and Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund.
Rock Band Prep
Grades 4-5
Get ready to rock by building the basic skills needed to play in a band! Young rockers 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.
Students should come with their own pair of drumsticks and a ukulele, available locally at Jackson Hole Music.
Rates
Rock Band Prep is $325 per 11-week session.
Dates / Times
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30p (grades 4-5)
Fall Session: September 7 - November 16
Winter Session: November 30 - February 22
Spring Session: March 1 - May 24
Music Production
Grades 6-12
Music Producer Joe Rudd will introduce middle and high school students to the world of making songs, beats, and creating music for film in a fun and friendly environment! Students will gain experience in collaborating with others, learn basic piano skills and music theory, and get to know different microphones and technical equipment. Through the lens of popular music, students will also develop an understanding of the recording software, Ableton Live, learning how to record, about audio interfaces, mic techniques, signal flow, audio editing, sampling, and how to make beats and musical projects. Students will have opportunities for unique creative projects, like composing music for student choreographers at Dancers' Workshop and more.
No prior experience is required to take the course. Students who already play an instrument are encouraged to bring it to class and incorporate it into their work.
Rates
Music Production Class is $440 per 11-week session
This class is designed to progress over the course of three
sessions: Fall, Winter and Spring.
Dates / Times
Section A - Mondays, 5:30-7:00p
Section B - Mondays, 7:00-8:30p
Fall Session: September 12 - November 14
Winter Session: November 28 - February 20
Spring Session: February 27 - May 22
GarageBand
(Production Basics)
Grades 3-5
A music production class designed especially for young students! Discover the magic of making music using a computer. Led by music producer, Joe Rudd, a certified Apple Professional, students will learn how to create music from start to finish in a fun, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere! Students will create, edit, and use musical loops, record audio, learn song structure and form, mix music, sample music, make beats in a variety of different styles, use audio effects like EQ, compression and reverb.
Rates
Music Production Basics is $295 per 11-week session
Dates / Times
Mondays, 3:45-4:30p
Fall Session: September 12 - November 14
Winter Session: November 28 - February 20
Spring Session: February 27 - May 22
Bucket Band
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.In this first-time ensemble experience, students will create new friendships, boost their self-esteem and experience how they can produce amazing music together by working as a team.
Students should come with their own pair of drumsticks, available locally at Jackson Hole Music.
Rates
Bucket Band is $295 per 11-week session
Dates / Times
Mondays, 3:45-4:30p (grades 3-5)
Fall Session: September 12 - November 14
Winter Session: November 28 - February 20
Spring Session: February 27 - May 22
After-School Strings
Grades 4-5
Led by cellist Emma Bittner and supported by JHMS/JHHS Director of Strings, Vince Gutwein, After-School Strings is designed for beginners in violin, viola and cello. The program is open to 4th and 5th grade students and takes place at Jackson Hole Middle School. Instrument rentals and music books are available through Mountain Music.
Pre-Requisite
To join us mid-year, parents/guardians will need to meet with the instructors to discuss instrument rentals and learn about the class.
Rates
After-School Strings is $325 per 11-week session
Dates / Times
Mondays, 4:00-5:00p (grades 4-5) @ JH Middle School
Fall Session: September 12 - November 14
Winter Session: November 28 - February 20
Spring Session: February 27 - May 22
Youth Choir
Grades 2-6
in partnership with Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir
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, and supported by Cathedral Voices Artistic Director, Laura Huckin, the choir will master a selection of songs every session and have opportunities to perform in the community.
Music and singing materials provided.
Pre-Requisite
Parent Info meeting, Tuesday, September 6, 4:30-5:30p
Rates
Youth Choir is $325 per 11-week session
Dates / Times
Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30p
Fall Session: September 6 - November 15
Winter Session: November 29 - February 21
Spring Session: February 28 - May 23
Jazz Ensemble
Grades 6-12
Saxophonist Collin Binko has designed a youth jazz program for middle and high school students currently in an instrumental program at school or taking private lessons. This ensemble will initially focus on improvisation through the study of jazz for woodwind and brass instruments like trumpet, trombone and saxophone. Rhythm players (piano, bass, guitar, drums) also welcome! As the class progresses, students will apply their skills to popular music, and may collaborate with TMS rock and pop bands. Jazz ensemble will create functional musicians that can play in a wide variety of settings regardless of genre. From Jazz to Reggae, Pop and Rock we will learn how to best use our instruments in each of these styles. This ensembles meets immediately prior to weekly rehearsals of the Jackson Hole Jazz Foundation to encourage opportunities for collaboration between our students and community members.
Rates
Jazz Ensemble is $385 per 11-week session
Dates / Times
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00p
Fall Session: September 7 - November 16
Winter Session: November 30 - February 22
Spring Session: March 1 - May 24
* Ensemble Enrollment
Ensemble enrollment may be limited and dependent upon instrument. Priority for ensemble registration will be given to students enrolled in private lessons in TMS. It is highly encouraged for students to be enrolled in private lessons to support their ensemble participation.
Looking for private lessons?
Risk-Free COVID Policy
The well-being of our students and teachers is our top priority. TMS is following strict COVID protocols and has the capability of pivoting enrolled lessons or classes to a remote experience. If Teton Music School must cancel classes due to COVID-19 health regulations, or for any other reason, we will promptly arrange an alternative or issue a credit for the unused lessons. Read the full COVID-19 policy here.