The Midcoast School Of Music is proud to welcome our new brass instructor, Marc Chillemi.
Marc graduated from The Berklee School Of Music in Boston with a BA in Jazz Composition and has toured extensively with several groups over the past 20 years. He works to improve student’s tone, technique, and endurance through developing daily routines and exercises.
The Midcoast School Of Music is happy to announce a new ensemble that will begin in mid-June featuring the music of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, and Clifford Brown! This ensemble will focus on jazz harmony, theory, and learning signature solos as a way of immersing themselves in this classic form of jazz. Leading this group will be renown jazz pianist Matt Fogg. Learn more here!
Due to some scheduling conflicts, we have changed some of the days which our summer ensembles will be held. While we regret any inconvenience this might cause, it was necessary to provide the best experience for our students. The ensembles that were affected were the Led Zeppelin and Journey ensembles, which have moved to Monday nights. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us or call 837-2955.
The snow has begun to melt and the weather is getting warm, so that can only mean one thing… New ensembles! We have three new ensembles that will be starting in June that we’re sure no one is going to want to miss.
First, we have our new Led Zeppelin ensemble – the band that laid the foundation for future rock bands and whose influence is still being felt today. Next, we have an ensemble based on Journey, which covers a staple of pop music through the 1980′s. After that, we’re bringing back a crowd favorite for another encore – the Dreamgirls ensemble will be running again this June for all the ladies who want to let their voice soar. Finally, we haven’t forgotten about the adults out there – after much pleading, we are forming our first adult ensemble which will focus on classic rock staples from the 60′s and 70′s.
This is a great time to check out The Midcoast School Of Music, so click on one of the links above for more information and to sign up!
We’d like to welcome the newest member of our staff – woodwind instructor Steve Perry!
Steve is a saxophone and conga player who is active in the Portland music scene with the bands Stereocom and El Grande. Along with those gigs, he also plays in multiple student ensembles and freelances with various bands. A fan of many different genres of music, he is a music performance major at The University of Maine in Augusta.
We’re absolutely thrilled to have Steve on board at MSOM!
The Midcoast School Of Music is a busy place these days, and one of the reasons is the new Tower Of Power ensemble that’s been gathering in our midst for the past few weeks. For those who aren’t familiar with this staple of soul music, do yourself a favor and wander over to YouTube for awhile and hip yourself to one of the baddest bands on the planet – a band that’s been cranking out fantastic music for over 40 years and is still going strong today!
This ensemble is a truly elite group and will be performing live at the end of rehearsals in multiple venues around southern Maine. Keep your eyes and ears open and we’ll let you know when their feet hit the ground.
That’s right campers, no matter how much snow is still on the ground, summer is coming – and summer means only one thing… ROCK CAMP.
We’re bringing back the baddest talent show in the land is back for round three this year, and we want YOU to rock with US. For one week, you’ll work closely with professional musicians who know what it takes to play gigs for a living. At the end of the week, it’s time to strut your stuff in a live performance.
See the Rock Camp page for more information and to download an application and medical form. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.
We’re now accepting applications for our new Media Production Course, beginning this Fall. This exciting course will take students through all aspects of media production using hands-on projects and real-world examples in a small lab setting. Learn anything from live sound recording and mixing, producing podcasts, radio or television commercials, remixing already recorded sound, web design, and much more!
Students will publish their projects in online portfolios and share with the rest of the class. This is an excellent opportunity to see how the magic happens. Visit the Courses page for more information.
Do you need to produce an audition recording for college? Do you need studio quality musicians to play with you on that recording? Maybe you’re looking for a way to produce your band’s new demo; well… look no further!
The Midcoast School of Music is pleased to announce that we‘re able to help you meet each of these needs. Why face the prospect of spending hundred of dollars an hour booking studio time and hiring session players? We’ll work with you, and your budget, to ensure that your projects are completed promptly, professionally, and meet your highest expectations. The Midcoast School of Music has quality recording equipment and engineers available on staff to assist you with every facet of recording and production. Give us a call, and let’s bring out your best!
For more information, please e-mail us at: info@midcoastschoolofmusic.com
Or, you can reach us by phone at: 837-2955
Here’s a recap of the Bridge Music Festival, featuring some Midcoast School Of Music students and teachers!