This ensemble is for students who like to sing. Being a part of a chorus ensemble can be a chance to expand your singing skills in ways not available to vocalists who only perform solo. In a vocal ensemble, you can blend your voice with others to make beautiful, complex sounds, and combine the experience of singing a solo with blending as a group.
This ensemble is for students who have been playing a wind or percussion instrument for at least six months in their school or with a private teacher. The following instruments are accepted: Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone Horn, Tuba and Percussion (Drums and Bells).
*If a student has studied instrumental music and does not currently have access to an instrument, the Salute to Music Program may be able to loan an instrument to the student. Students encountering this issue must provide proof that the public school they attend will not loan them an instrument at this time.
This ensemble is for students who have played in their school's Jazz Ensemble for at least six months. This ensemble is NOT for Jazz beginners. (Interested students who are new to studying jazz are invited to join the Salute to Music Jazz Club, which is part of the Concert Band. See Concert Band description above.) The following instruments are accepted: Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano and Drum Set. The Jazz Ensemble only accepts one student on guitar, one student on bass guitar, one student on piano and one student on drum set. Students who were members of the Salute to Music Jazz Ensemble last year do not need to re-audition.
*If a student has studied instrumental music and does not currently have access to an instrument, the Salute to Music Program may be able to loan an instrument to the student. Students encountering this issue must provide proof that the public school they attend will not loan them an instrument at this time.
This ensemble is for students who have been playing an orchestral string instrument for at least six months in their school or with a private teacher. The following instruments are accepted: Violin, Viola, Cello and String Bass
*If a student has studied instrumental music and does not currently have access to an instrument, the Salute to Music Program may be able to loan an instrument to the student. Students encountering this issue must provide proof that the public school they attend will not loan them an instrument at this time.
For questions regarding the program, please contact Mr. Robert Rams: rrams@schools.nyc.gov
Modern Band is a safe, creative space for musicians in 4th-8th grade to gain skills on modern instruments, including guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, vocals, and horns (saxophone, trumpet, trombone). The band will perform popular music, learn songs from their favorite artists, write original songs, learn to improvise and solo, and take their musicianship to the next level. Unleash your musical creativity and join the STM Modern Band!