Ensembles

TUESDAY NIGHT REHEARSALS: 5p-7p
This band represents Cedarstone’s finest and most advanced musicians. The Tones is audition based and is highly selective to reflect its status as Cedarstone’s flagship core group. These students will be the face of Cedarstone and will have many opportunities to train as advanced performing musicians in the professional music community. This specialized education is focused on literally every practical aspect of being a pro performing musician while learning a vast array of technical and practical musical skills. 

STYLE OF MUSIC:
Rock / Pop
Examples of music by: John Mayer, Coldplay, The Fray, Ben Rector,  Five for Fighting, NeedToBreathe, Sarah Bareilles, Led Zeppelin, Journey, The Beatles and Adele

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Weekly 2 hour Rehearsal and Training Session
Booking and Multiple Performance Opportunities
Pro Recording Experience
Songwriting Sessions
Social Media Training

OPPORTUNITIES:
Pro Instruction on how to function in a professional band in the music industry
Performing with a state of the art live sound and lighting rig
Learning to create compelling and entertaining shows
Learning how to create attention captivating arrangements
Learning to transcribe and read charts
Learning to write songs as a band
Learning to design a show for maximum entertainment value
Multiple live performance opportunities

COST:
$150/monthly (discounted tuition for students enrolled in private Cedarstone instruction)
$200/monthly (tuition for students not enrolled in Cedarstone weekly private instruction)

EXPECTATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
2019 Season One Commitment: January 8 – May 21, 2019.
As an advocate and ambassador for Cedarstone School of Music every band member must function with ethics and integrity in accordance with our mission.
Come prepared to every rehearsal at a high level of musical excellence.
Attend all rehearsals. Maximum of 3 excused absences in every band season. 
Attend and perform at all scheduled gigs. (TBD with open communication and pre planning)
Maintain weekly private music instruction on the applied instruments and/or voice.

2019 SEASON ONE SCHEDULE:
Tuesday night rehearsals beginning January 8 from 5-7pm and will be every Tuesday from 5-7pm with the following nights off:
March 26, Spring Break
February 19, Parent Teacher Day

2019 SEASON ONE CALENDAR OF REHEARSAL DATES:
January: 8 15 22 29
February: 5 12 26
March: 5 12 19
April: 2 9 16 23 30
May: 7 14 21

PERFORMANCES:
TBD

AUDITION DATES:
Friday, November 30th 3:00-8:00pm
Saturday, December 1st 10:00am-4:00pm
You will only have to attend one of these dates unless you are auditioning for multiple groups.

Come prepared and ready to play and/or sing three songs:
OPTION 1:
Choose three songs from The Audition Song List below.
OPTION 2:
Choose two songs from the provided list and one additional not on the list.
Selection letters will be sent out by December 15th.

AUDITION SONG LIST:

KEYBOARD / PIANO / B3
You Found Me – by The Fray
100 Years – by Five for Fighting
Drive – by Ben Rector
Someone Like You – by Adele
Don’t Stop Believing – by Journey
Love Song – by Sara Bareilles
Walking in Memphis – Marc Cohn

DRUMS / BASS / GUITAR
Gravity – by John Mayer
You Found Me – by The Fray
Other Side of the Fence – by Jonny Lang
There’s Nothing Holding Me Back – by Shawn Mendes
Don’t Stop Believing – by Journey
Carry On My Wayward Son – by Kansas
There’s Nothing Holding Me Back – by Shawn Mendes
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Hey Soul Sister – Train
Hotel California – Eagles

VOCALS:
Someone Like You – by Adele
She Used to Be Mine – by Sara Bareilles
Like I’m Gonna Lose You – by Meghan Trainor / John Legend
Fight Song – by Rachel Platten
100 Years – by Five for Fighting
Carry On My Wayward Son – by Kansas
You Found Me – by The Fray
Don’t Stop Believing – by Journey
Drive – by Ben Rector
There’s Nothing Holding Me Back – by Shawn Mendes
Brother – by Needtobreathe
Gravity – by John Mayer

FRIDAY REHEARSALS 4p-6p
This pop / rock band represents Cedarstone’s young advanced musicians. Amplify is audition based and is highly selective. These students will train weekly, learning the ins and outs of performing in a rock band. This specialized education is focused on practical aspects of being a performing musician while learning a vast array of technical musical skills. 

STYLE OF MUSIC:
Rock / Pop
Examples of music by: John Mayer, Coldplay, The Fray, Ben Rector,  Five for Fighting, NeedToBreathe, Sarah Bareilles, Led Zeppelin, Journey, The Beatles and Adele

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Weekly 2-hour Rehearsal and Training Session
Perform as a band at Cedarstone Events
Perform as a band at Local Community Events

OPPORTUNITIES:
Pro Instruction on how to function in a professional band in the music industry
Performing with a state of the art live sound and lighting rig
Learning to create compelling and entertaining shows
Learning how to create attention captivating arrangements
Learning to transcribe and read charts
Learning to write songs as a band
Learning to design a show for maximum entertainment value

COST:
$150/monthly tuition (discounted for students enrolled in private Cedarstone instruction)
$200/monthly tuition (for students not enrolled in Cedarstone weekly private instruction)

EXPECTATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
2019 Season One Commitment: January 11 – May 17, 2019.
As an advocate and ambassador for Cedarstone School of Music every band member must function with ethics and integrity in accordance with our mission.
Come prepared and on time to every rehearsal with a high level of musical excellence.
Always bring applied instruments and needed accessories
Attend all rehearsals. Maximum of 3 excused absences in every band season. 
Perform at all scheduled gigs. (TBD with open communication and pre planning)
Maintain weekly private music instruction on the applied instruments and/or voice

2019 SEASON ONE SCHEDULE:
Friday rehearsals beginning January 10 from 4-6pm and will be every Friday from 4-6pm with the following days off:
March 29th, Spring Break
April 19th, Good Friday
May 24th, School Out

2019 SEASON ONE CALENDAR OF REHEARSAL DATES:
January: 11 18 25
February: 1 8 15 22
March: 8 15 22
April: 5 12 26
May: 3 10 17

PERFORMANCES:
TBD

AUDITION DATES:
Friday, November 30th 3:00-8:00pm
Saturday, December 1st 10:00am-4:00pm
You will only have to attend one of these dates unless you are auditioning for multiple groups.

Come prepared and ready to play and/or sing three songs:
OPTION 1:
Choose three songs from The Audition Song List below.
OPTION 2:
Choose two songs from the provided list and one additional not on the list.
You only need to attend one audition date.
Selection letters will be sent out by December 15th.

AUDITION SONG LIST:
KEYBOARD / PIANO / B3
You Found Me – by The Fray
100 Years – by Five for Fighting
Drive – by Ben Rector
Someone Like You – by Adele
Don’t Stop Believing – by Journey
Love Song – by Sara Bareilles
Walking in Memphis – Marc Cohn

DRUMS / BASS /  GUITAR
Gravity – by John Mayer
You Found Me – by The Fray
Other Side of the Fence – by Jonny Lang
There’s Nothing Holding Me Back – by Shawn Mendes
Don’t Stop Believing – by Journey
Carry On My Wayward Son – by Kansas
There’s Nothing Holding Me Back – by Shawn Mendes
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Hey Soul Sister – Train
Hotel California – Eagles

VOCALS:
Someone Like You – by Adele
She Used to Be Mine – by Sara Bareilles
Like I’m Gonna Lose You – by Meghan Trainor / John Legend
Fight Song – by Rachel Platten
100 Years – by Five for Fighting
Carry On My Wayward Son – by Kansas
You Found Me – by The Fray
Don’t Stop Believing – by Journey
Drive – by Ben Rector
There’s Nothing Holding Me Back – by Shawn Mendes
Brother – by Needtobreathe
Gravity – by John Mayer

Sign up online today to secure an audition slot.

TUESDAY NIGHT REHEARSALS 7pm-9pm
This a cappella group represents Cedarstone’s most advanced vocalists. Cedarstone Platinum is audition based and highly selective to reflect its status as Cedarstone’s core singers.

STYLE OF MUSIC:
Various Genres of Popular and Current Music

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Weekly 2 hour Rehearsal and Training Session
Cedarstone Performance Opportunities
Training in singing the different parts to songs and various arrangements

OPPORTUNITIES:
Pro Instruction on how to function in a professional group in the music industry
Performing with a state of the art live sound and lighting rig
Learning to create compelling and entertaining shows
Learning how to create attention captivating arrangements
Learning to transcribe and read charts
Learning to design a show for maximum entertainment value
Possible opportunities for travel and competition

COST:
$150/monthly tuition for students enrolled in private Cedarstone instruction
$200/monthly tuition for students not enrolled in Cedarstone weekly private instruction

EXPECTATIONS:
2019 Season One Commitment: January 12 – May 18, 2019.
As an advocate and ambassador for Cedarstone School of Music every band member must function with ethics and integrity in accordance with our mission.
Come prepared to every rehearsal at a high level of musical excellence.
Attend all rehearsals. Maximum of 3 excused absences in every season. 
Attend and perform at all scheduled performances. (TBD with open communication and pre planning)

AUDITION DATES:
Friday November 30th 3:00-8:00pm and Saturday December 1st 10:00am-4:00pm. All interested students should come prepared and ready to play their instrument or vocal part for three of the pre-selected songs. You only need to attend one audition date. Selection letters will be sent out by December 15th.

AUDITION SONG LIST:
SONGS for VOCAL AUDITION:
Someone Like You – by Adele
She Used to Be Mine – by Sara Bareilles
Like I’m Gonna Lose You – by Meghan Trainor / John Legend
Fight Song – by Rachel Platten
100 Years – by Five for Fighting
Carry On My Wayward Son – by Kansas
You Found Me – by The Fray
Don’t Stop Believing – by Journey
Drive – by Ben Rector
There’s Nothing Holding Me Back – by Shawn Mendes
Brother – by Needtobreathe
Gravity – by John Mayer

2019 SEASON ONE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY NIGHT rehearsals beginning January 8 from 7-9pm and will be every Tuesday from 7-9pm with the following nights off:
March 26, Spring Break
February 19, Parent Teacher Day

2019 SEASON ONE REHEARSAL DATES:
January: 8 15 22 29
February: 5 12 26
March: 5 12 19
April: 2 9 16 23 30
May: 7 14 21