The Chatham Concert Band’s long-held tradition of introducing the gift of playing music to the local community continues.
Running at the Tecumseh Park bandshell since 1960, the free Music Makers program is open to all ages. Coinciding with the school year, it begins in September and concludes next June.
Classes are held each Saturday morning. Three different offerings include a “Breaking Ground” recorder and bucket drumming class for beginners; a “Building Foundations” introduction to band instruments for those with some musical background; and a “Raise the Roof” junior band class for those with prior musical experience.
The program is open to age seven years and up, but parents are welcome too. The flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba and percussion are among the instruments that can be studied by aspiring musicians. Student model instruments are available to borrow.
Interested participants can register for the Music Makers program online at www.chathamconcertband.ca.
Questions can be forward to chthmcncrtband@gmail.com.
