Ages 9–18 | 60 Minutes
Students are grouped by age and ability.

• Included with Studio Membership (students choose one collaborative learning experience) 
• Open to non-members for a separate tuition fee (space permitting)

Garage Band is a collaborative ensemble experience where students learn to perform, create, and grow as musicians in a real band setting. Rather than focusing on a single instrument, students work together to form bands, explore different musical roles, and develop the skills needed to rehearse, perform, and create as a team.

Students are encouraged to explore multiple instruments, collaborate with their peers, arrange music, write original songs, perform favorite covers, and discover a variety of musical styles—including contemporary Christian worship, pop, rock, country, blues, jazz, and more.

Every band develops its own unique identity while learning the value of creativity, leadership, and teamwork.

• Ensemble performance and collaboration 
• Listening and musical communication 
• Songwriting and arranging 
• Improvisation and creativity 
• Rhythm and groove 
• Stage presence and performance confidence 
• Leadership and teamwork 
• Problem-solving and adaptability 
• Respect, responsibility, and encouragement within an ensemble 

🎶 Instruments may include keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, vocals, percussion, and more. Students are encouraged to explore multiple instruments as they develop their musical interests.

Every rehearsal emphasizes collaboration, communication, and making music together.

Throughout the year, Garage Band groups will have opportunities to perform during studio concerts, community outreach events, open mic nights, worship services, and other Hatfield Music performances.

These performances celebrate creativity, teamwork, and musical growth in a supportive environment.

At Hatfield Music, we believe music is meant to be created together. Garage Band helps students discover the joy of collaboration while developing confidence, leadership, and meaningful friendships through music. Students learn that every member of a band has an important role, and that great music is built on communication, creativity, respect, and teamwork.

Garage Band prepares students for a lifetime of musical collaboration through:

• Contemporary worship teams 
• School and community bands 
• Songwriting and music production 
• Recording projects 
• Open mic performances 
• Studio and community outreach events 
• Lifelong musical friendships and creative collaboration

*Included with Studio Membership when age and instrumentation requirements are met.

Ages 9–Adult | 60 Minutes

• Included with Studio Membership (students choose one collaborative learning experience) 
• Open to non-members for a separate tuition fee (space permitting)

Hatfield Community Choir is a collaborative vocal ensemble where singers develop healthy vocal technique, musicianship, and performance skills while experiencing the joy of making music together. Students explore a wide variety of musical styles, including contemporary worship, classical, musical theatre, pop, jazz, folk, and seasonal selections.

Whether students are experienced singers or discovering their voices for the first time, Choir provides a welcoming environment where every singer is encouraged to grow in confidence, artistry, and musical expression.

• Healthy vocal technique 
• Breath support and tone production 
• Sight singing and music reading 
• Ear training and harmonic listening 
• Blend and ensemble singing 
• Rhythm and musical accuracy 
• Stage presence and performance confidence 
• Leadership, teamwork, and communication 

Students may:

• Learn and perform choral repertoire from a variety of musical styles 
• Develop vocal technique through warm-ups and exercises 
• Build musicianship through sight reading and ear training 
• Explore harmony and part singing 
• Prepare music for performances and community outreach 
• Strengthen confidence through collaborative music-making 

Choir members will have opportunities to perform at studio recitals, community outreach events, holiday programs, worship services, and other Hatfield Music performances throughout the year.

We believe singing is one of the most natural and powerful ways to make music. Choir develops not only vocal skills, but also listening, cooperation, discipline, and confidence. Students learn that every voice contributes to something greater than itself, creating a musical experience that inspires both performers and audiences.

*Included with Studio Membership when age and instrumentation requirements are met.

Hatfield Studio Ensemble

Ages 10 - Adult | 60 Minutes

• Included with Studio Membership (students choose one collaborative learning experience) 
• Open to non-members for a separate tuition fee (space permitting)

Hatfield Music Small Ensemble gives students the opportunity to experience the artistry of making music in an intimate ensemble setting. Students develop listening skills, musical communication, leadership, and expressive performance while collaborating closely with fellow musicians.

Unlike large ensembles, every performer has an essential musical role. Students learn to listen, lead, follow, blend, and perform as a unified group while developing confidence and independence as musicians.

Ensembles may include strings, piano, woodwinds, brass, percussion, guitar, bass, voice, or other instrumental combinations based on instrumentation and enrollment.

Music is selected to match the instrumentation and interests of each ensemble and may include:

• Classical chamber music 
• Jazz standards 
• Contemporary worship 
• Pop and rock arrangements 
• Folk music 
• Film and television music 
• Original student arrangements and compositions 

Each ensemble develops its own musical identity while exploring a variety of styles and performance opportunities.

• Ensemble performance 
• Musical communication 
• Listening and collaboration 
• Rhythm and precision 
• Blend, balance, and expression 
• Improvisation (when appropriate) 
• Musical leadership 
• Performance confidence 

Studio Ensemble members will have opportunities to perform at studio recitals, community outreach events, seasonal concerts, worship services, civic events, and other Hatfield Music performances throughout the year. Performance opportunities will reflect each ensemble's instrumentation, musical style, and goals.

At Hatfield Music, we believe musicians grow best in community. Studio Ensemble provides students with the opportunity to listen, collaborate, lead, and support one another while exploring a variety of musical styles. Through shared rehearsals and performances, students develop confidence, musicianship, and lasting friendships while experiencing the joy of creating music together.

*Included with Studio Membership when age and instrumentation requirements are met.