Rhythm Section
ROCmusic’s Rhythm Section draws its name from the rhythm section of an ensemble. The rhythm section is the core group of instruments responsible for a band’s underlying rhythm and harmony, also known as the “groove.” These instruments typically include drum set, bass guitar, and keyboard.
Our Rhythm Section focuses on instruments typically found in R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop, and Gospel Music. In this program students ages 8-18 can choose the bass guitar (ages 8-18), drum set (ages 8-18), keyboard (ages 6-18), studio production (ages 10-18), or voice (ages 10-18) as their primary instrument of study. The Rhythm Section meets at the Gantt R-Center which contains a fully functioning Recording Studio. Students in the Rhythm Section receive the following:
weekly small group technique classes on their primary instrument
weekly small group repertoire classes on their primary instrument
a weekly band rehearsal
a weekly music theory class (intermediate students only)
opportunities to be recorded or record others in the Recording Studio
an instrument to check out for the school year
performance opportunities throughout the community
access to local concerts and other cultural events
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
ROCmusic Rhythm Section students have performed at major community music festivals including the Rochester Summer Soul Music Festival and the Clarissa Street Reunion.
Meet our instructors:
Carlton Wilcox, Bass Guitar
Max D’Amico, Drum Set & Music Theory
Andrew Cashner, Beginning Keyboard
Frederick Dicks, Intermediate Keyboard & Band
Damon Garfield (DJ City), Studio Production
Schedule
The following classes take place at 57 St. Paul Street:
Beginning Keyboard A: beginning keyboard students ages 6-9
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 4pm-5pm
Beginning Keyboard B: beginning keyboard students ages 10-18
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 5pm-6pm
Keyboard 2: students with at least 1 year of keyboard experience
Tuesday: 4pm-5pm ~ Thursday: 4pm-6pm
The following classes take place at the Gantt R-Center:
Beginning Bass Guitar: beginners ages 8-18
Tuesday: 4pm-5pm ~ Thursday: 4pm-6pm
Intermediate Bass Guitar: students with at least 1 full year of bass experience
Tuesday & Thursday: 4pm-6pm
Beginning Drum Set: beginners ages 8-18
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday: 4pm-5pm
Intermediate Drum Set: students with at least 1 full year of drum set experience
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday: 5pm-6pm
Beginning Studio Production: beginners ages 10-18
Tuesday & Thursday: 5pm-6:30pm
Intermediate Studio Production: students with at least 1 year of experience
Tuesday & Thursday: 4pm-6pm
Beginning Voice Class: students (10-18) with little vocal performance experience
Tuesday: 4pm-5pm ~ Thursday: 4pm-6pm
Intermediate Voice Class: students ages 10-18 with vocal performance experience
Tuesday & Thursday, 4pm-6pm
Department of Recreation & Human Services
57 St. Paul Street
Gantt R-Center
700 North St.
