ADVANCED

Beginner

intermediate

Adult

Step 1-Advanced students meet on the first rehearsal day of the session (Sundays 3-5) and discuss their song choices. Songs are then listened to and losely assigned. After that, the rehearsals begin. ALL are encouraged to try new things...maybe singing or playing percussion parts for a guitar student, for instance. The songs are practiced each week, and more are added as each song becomes more refined.

They are also welcome to attend the SONG WRITING WORKSHOP from 2-3 each Sunday-before rehearsal.

2-New advanced students who already play an instrument or sing well, will be assigned a song from the first session. They might be asked to learn more than one, depending on the amount of open parts on songs. If time allows, they may be able to add a new song of the student's choice.

Step 3-The Performance

After 3-4 months of rehearsals, the show will go on! This group is more edgy and tends to choose less popular material than the other groups. Most have multiple musical skills and ALL of them like a challenge. They are encouraged to up their performnce levels and to step outside of their comfort zone. This group has achieved a level that goes beyond that of many professionals. They range in age from 12-18.

Student Responsibilities for ALL Levels

EMS HOUSE BAND. The ADVANCED students make up our EMS STUDIO BAND or HOUSE BAND. They perform more frequently than the other groups. Songs are chosen from a collection of past performances, and set lists are compiled according to the type of show and audience they'll be playing to. Not ALL songs will be chosen for every show, but we try our best to get every advanced student to perform in at least two shows per session.