The Metro Parks Music department provides recreational music opportunities to Nashville and its surrounding communities. For more information, please contact us at 615-862-8440, or email us at [email protected]. We are located in the Centennial Performing Arts Studios in Centennial Park.
Music Classes for Kids and Teens
Fall Class Schedule
Look at Metro Parks Music Division's new 2026 Spring Music Class Schedule with old favorites like Jambands and introducing Metro Parks Choir which is surely soon to be a new favorite.
Free Jambands Music Program
Centennial JamBands is a youth music program for Ages 8-18 that rehearses in Centennial Park at the Performing Arts Studios. We are always looking for talented young people, ages 8-18 that play guitar, bass, keys drums or other musical instruments. Students learn how to rehearse, listen, improvise, and play a bunch of great tunes. They even have the chance to showcase and perform their originals.
Meeting in the afternoons after school and with day camps during the summer, Centennial Jambands provides young musicians a chance to practice their craft with peers of the same age and skill level.
Jambands Juniors: students should know the basics of music - chords, scales and be able to play or sing a melody (song).
Jambands Classics: Students should know scales, basic chords in major and minor keys, and be able to play or sing a few songs.
Jambands All-Stars: Students should know all major and minor chords, scales, be able to play or sing several songs and to improvise.
Jambands Alumni: Open to previous Jamband participants who have aged out of the regular Jambands program.
Performances
All Jambands - Friday, 5/8 Final Showcase
Metro Parks Youth Choir
Make a joyful noise! Kids from different Metro Parks community centers will work with Choir Director Jeremy Simpson to learn songs and then come together for a final performance.
Students will meet at a participating community center closest to their house. Sign up on Eventbrite today!
Pickin Party
Enjoying the music
Pickin Party with Sam Frazee
Come join Sam Frazee for a friendly, laid back, acoustic jam. Bring a song to share. All are welcome. Tuesday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Free Pop-up Concert
The Nashville African American Wind Symphony (NAAWS) performed The Classical Cookout Concert at the Centennial Park Band Shell on Sunday, September 21, 2025. It was an unforgettable evening of R&B, hip-hop, and symphonic soul. Hosted by Rashad Rayford with DJ Braveheart, special guest vocalists, food trucks, and merch!
Hartman Park Band
The Hartman Park Band is a group of retirees who come together once a week to socialize and play music. Always glad to, as they say, “Make a Little Noise” with their Parks music instructor, the group has played regularly going on five years. Co-founded by Hartman Community Center manager Adrean Gregory, they practice on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rehearsals are open to new-comers and visitors.
You can also see them performing around town for special parks events and concerts. The band focuses on popular music form the last 50 years, mainly Rock n Roll, but also blues, country and some jazz. The band includes keys, guitars, drums, electric bass, and saxophones. They feature several outstanding vocalists. Some of the musicians have a lifetime of experience, playing in churches, clubs or with friends and family. However, some band members are beginners, having found a new passion in their golden years. The oldest member is in his 80’s, with the youngest being in his 40’s.
Big Band Sweet Heart Dance
Save the date - Saturday, February 14, 2026 Metro Parks Music will be having a Big Band Dance at Shelby Community Center.
Tickets will be required due to space constraints. Check back at the end of the year.