Music Groups
Teens & Preteens
Description:
Rock Band is an inclusive and empowering rock band group specially designed for teens and preteens with special needs. Participants will learn music basics like note reading and keeping a steady beat, and will have the opportunity to explore electric guitar, bass, drum set, and other rock band instruments. Our band provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive space for young musicians of all abilities to explore their passion for music, make meaningful connections, and unleash their inner rock star!
Goal Areas:
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Explore music in a safe, nurturing environment with peers and adults of varying ages and abilities
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Practice emotional skills such as regulation, impulse control, and coping with errors
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Practice relational skills like self-advocacy, active listening, and giving positive feedback
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Session Plan Outline:
6:00-6:10 Welcome activity and instrument exploration
6:10-6:20 Active music making and instrument of the day
6:20-6:35 Social skills and small ensemble rehearsal
6:35-6:45 Wind down and goodbye​
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Final Performance:
The final session of each series is reserved for a live performance. Please mark your calendars and invite your friends and family!