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:

1. Explore music in a safe, nurturing environment with peers and adults of varying ages and abilities

2. Practice emotional skills such as regulation, impulse control, and coping with errors

3. Practice relational skills like self-advocacy, active listening, and giving positive feedback

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Session Plan Outline:

5:30-5:40 Welcome activity and instrument exploration

5:40-5:50 Active music making and instrument of the day

5:50-6:05 Social skills and small ensemble rehearsal

6:05-6:15 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!