MUSIC -- Yorkville Youth Athletic Association

MUSIC - Bands of New York

Directed by Juilliard Graduate and award-winning teacher Anthony Aibel, whose recording was nominated for a Grammy Award

For Information on new dates, locations, days and times, please call 917-226-9803 or send email to anthonyaibel@bandsofnewyork.org.

Bands of New York is not affiliated with Yorkville Youth Athletic Association.

Rockbands and Pop Groups

Play in a Band, Write, Sing or Record New Songs for CD or iTunes!! For voice, songwriters, electric/acoustic guitars, keyboards/piano, drums, and electric violin. For 12th Grade down to Kindergarten. Bands organized by age and level.

BANDS

Bands are separated by age or grade, but more advanced players will be given parts that match their skill level. You will choose if you want to be in a Rockband OR a Pop Group, or if you want to play both styles. You can choose if you want to write new songs or just play them. You can come up with a name for your band, and this year, musicians will be considered for "Best Band", "Best Original Song", "Best Instrumentalist" and "Best Vocalist" awards. Options to enter in State and National Competitions. Your new band will not only learn to play together in perfect harmony, but you'll explore different styles, as well as finding your sound." You may already have an instrument-especially if you're a singer!- but purchases are extremely affordable through this band program: guitars, real lightweight portable drum sets and digital keyboards do not cost in the low thousands as many believe-they are in the low $100s when you mention Yorkville's band program. Call Dan Physics at The Guitar Center: 212-463-8328. For lightweight portable keyboards, you can ask for the YPG-235 76-key Yamaha. Since we are an ongoing program, an instrument is a worthwhile investment. [ top of page ]

Answers to FAQs

Yes, you can do both: play in bands and take private lessons.
Yes, groups are separated by grade, but if you are advanced for your age group, you'll be assigned more demanding parts and solos.
Yes, private instruction is being offered for all grades-even for beginners and advanced students, and Anthony Aibel may have a few spots left for private students. If his spaces are filled, he will make recommendations.
No, if you need an instrument(s), they're NOT expensive because you will get tremendous discounts. Call The Guitar Center: Dan Physics, at 212-463-8328 any day except Tuesdays and Thursdays, best between 1 and 6pm. Just mention Yorkville.
Yes, this program is on-going and will continue regularly year after year, so your time, effort and instrument (if you want to get one) are a great investment.

SINGERS and SONGWRITERS

Singers and Songwriters will get together with members from our different bands to sing, play or hear your songs played and recorded on CD or iTunes, and you'll work with the latest computer programs for composing that will make songwriting great fun! You'll have the choice to enter your songs in local, state and national competitions for awards and prizes, and your songs may be chosen to be performed at special events. No instrument required, and no songwriting experience necessary. The focus will be on writing good, original melodies, lyrics, harmonies and rhythms. You may bring your laptop to rehearsal and be taught to work with a song-writing program such as "finale notebook." Or you may also be interested in playing a guitar while you sing. Or you can get a keyboard that you can hook up with a laptop. The laptop songwriting program will translate what's in your head into files, and a printer will print out sheet-music for any instrument you like! [ top of page ]

Benefits of Music and Sports: An Exciting Match

Anthony Aibel, Music Director

Anthony Aibel earned degrees from Juilliard in composing music and directing music, studying numerous instruments there, and he has taught different ages and levels, varied instruments, and almost every style of music for over 20 years. He regularly directs and writes music, and his CD recording was honored with a Grammy Award Nomination. He was a regular conductor of the National Symphony in Washington D.C., where he directed numerous pop, rock, classical and crossover concerts--both at the Kennedy Center and also for thousands of public school students throughout D.C. In New York, he received a Public Schools Teacher's Award as a result of numerous young people's concerts and guest appearances at public schools. As a composer, he has won the Gershwin, BMI and ASCAP awards. He also frequently writes about music; he has been published in The New York Times, and his articles and reviews are regularly posted on the New York Concert Review website. [ top of page ]

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MUSIC - Bands of New York

Rockbands and Pop Groups

BANDS

Answers to FAQs

PRIVATE LESSONS

SPACE IS LIMITED: SEND IN YOUR APPLICATION OR EMAIL US TODAY WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR TO RESERVE A SPOT!

SINGERS and SONGWRITERS

Benefits of Music and Sports: An Exciting Match

Anthony Aibel, Music Director

Not on our email / mail list?

REMINDER:

ONLINE (with Credit Card) or by Mail-In-Form

MUSIC - Bands of New York

Rockbands and Pop Groups

BANDS

Answers to FAQs

PRIVATE LESSONS

SPACE IS LIMITED: SEND IN YOUR APPLICATION OR EMAIL US TODAY WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR TO RESERVE A SPOT!

SINGERS and SONGWRITERS

Benefits of Music and Sports: An Exciting Match

Anthony Aibel, Music Director

ONLINE (with Credit Card)

or by
Mail-In-Form