Jambands Summer Camps
Jambands summer camps are back! Young people enjoy a week of learning new songs and playing in a band - camp ends with a final performance on Friday afternoon.
Jambands Beginners – June 1-5. 2026 Kids age 8-12
Jambands Intermediate/Advanced – July 20-24. Teens aged 13-18
Get more information and sign up today. Note: music experiences is required, parents will need to send an audio or video clip to Dr. Kaylina Crawley for placement.
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.
Performances
All Jambands - Friday, 5/1 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 on May 1, 2026.
Students meet at a participating community center closest to their house.