Jazz Ensembles

For older children, teens, and adults. For all lovers of jazz, our jazz ensembles consist of a rhythm section, including bass and percussion, and at least one of the following instruments: guitar, piano, brass, woodwind, string, and voice. Throughout the semester, students are coached weekly and learn, develop, and improve improvisation skills.

person 10, 11, 12, Teens, Adults
theater_comedy Jazz
music_note Baritone (Euphonium), Bass (electric), Bass (upright), Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Drum set, Flute & Piccolo, French horn, Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Keyboard (electric), Oboe, Percussion, Piano (all styles), Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Voice (all styles)

Adult Rock Bands

Our Adult Rock Bands are geared towards the advanced beginner/intermediate adult player who is interested in jamming on his or her favorite tunes in a fun but challenging atmosphere with like-minded players.

person Adults
theater_comedy Blues, Rock
music_note Bass (electric), Drum set, Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Keyboard (electric), Percussion, Piano (all styles), Saxophone, Trumpet, Voice (all styles)

Stormy Monday Blues Ensemble

For teens and adults. Meet other musicians who share a love of the blues, learn to play in a band, and perform for family and friends at the end of the semester.

person Teens, Adults
theater_comedy Blues, Rock
music_note Bass (electric), Drum set, Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Keyboard (electric), Percussion, Piano (all styles), Saxophone, Trumpet, Voice (all styles)

Rock & Blues Band

For teens and adults. Participate in a rock band and learn to read chord charts, put a song list together, and prepare to perform for an audience. You’ll play hits from classic rock, great blues artists, and today’s bands. Horn players welcome.

person Teens, Adults
theater_comedy Blues, Rock
music_note Bass (electric), Drum set, Guitar (electric), Percussion, Saxophone, Trumpet, Voice (all styles)

Motown Band

For teens and adults. Rediscover the classic sounds of the Motown bands. Learn and perform great soul, R&B, and funk hits from the 60’s and 70’s. The group can consist of horns, vocals, keyboard, guitar, bass, and drums.

person Teens, Adults
theater_comedy Blues, Rock
music_note Bass (electric), Drum set, Guitar (electric), Keyboard (electric), Percussion, Piano (all styles), Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Voice (all styles)

Dalcroze Continuing Education

This continuing education program is for adults who seek the musical and pedagogical enrichment that Dalcroze Eurhythmics offers, and for teachers who would like to supplement their teaching with Dalcroze Eurhythmics techniques. A group class is offered as well as private and semi-private lessons.

person Adults

Music Therapy Groups for People with Parkinson’s

Music therapy is an established health care profession. For PWP’s, music therapy has been shown to improve motor skills, vocal production, and social and emotional health. WCMS is offering in-person and remote options.

person Adults
music_note Music Therapy

Group Ukulele

Ukulele is a fun and engaging instrument – it’s portable, fairly inexpensive, great for playing popular music, and fun to sing along with.

person 6, 7, 8, 9, Teens, Adults
theater_comedy Blues, Folk & Traditional, Rock
music_note Guitar (acoustic)

Group Guitar

WCMS’s Intro to Guitar classes teach you how to play guitar in a fun, relaxed group setting. Our experienced, patient, and caring guitar faculty will have you making music in no time!

person 6, 7, 8, 9, Teens, Adults
music_note Guitar (acoustic)

Private Lessons

Our faculty members are accomplished professionals in many genres including classical, jazz, rock, folk, blues, country, and popular music.

person 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teens, Adults
theater_comedy All Genres
music_note Sitar, Banjo, Baritone (Euphonium), Bass (electric), Bass (upright), Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Composition & Theory, Drum set, Fiddle, Flute & Piccolo, French horn, Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Keyboard (electric), Mandolin, Music Therapy, Oud, Oboe, Percussion, Piano (all styles), Recorder, Recording/Production, Saxophone, Songwriting, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Ukulele, Viola, Violin, Voice (all styles)