In the fall and the Spring Metro Parks Music Division provides afterschool classes like Jamband and Metro Parks Youth Choir. See the 2026 Fall Music Class Schedule. In the summer, the staff supports events and concerts as well as Summer Camps.
Free Jamband Music Program
Centennial Jamband 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, keyboards, drums or other musical instruments. Students learn how to rehearse, listen, improvise, and play a bunch of great songs. 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 Jamband provides young musicians a chance to practice their craft with peers of the same age and skill level.
Jamband Juniors: students should know the basics of music - chords, scales and be able to play or sing a melody (song).
Jamband Classics: Students should know scales, basic chords in major and minor keys, and be able to play or sing a few songs.
Jamband All-Stars: Students should know all major and minor chords, scales, be able to play or sing several songs and to improvise.
Jamband Alumni: Open to previous Jamband participants who have aged out of the regular Jambands program.
Fall Jamband Classes start August 18, 2026, sign up for a Jamband class on Eventbrite. New students or students who want to progress to the next level must send an audio or video clip to Dr. Kaylina Crawley before registering.
Jamband summer camps
Young people enjoy a week of learning new songs and playing in a band - camp ends with a final performance on Friday afternoon.
Jamband Intermediate/Advanced – July 20-24. Teens aged 13-18
Get more information and sign up today. No experience needed for beginners. Note: music experience is required for intermediate/advanced students, parents will need to send an audio or video clip to Dr. Kaylina Crawley for placement.
Metro Parks Youth Choir
Make a joyful noise! Kids from different Metro Parks community centers will work with a Choir Director to learn songs and then come together for a final performance. Students meet at a participating community center closest to their house. Participating community centers are Easley, Hartman, Looby, Shelby Park, Sevier Park & Smith Springs. Get more information and sign up today,
Piano Lessons (youth & adult)
Join Music Instructor Sophie Hardin for small group piano classes at Sevier Park Community Center. Youth, adult and senior classes are available. Please contact Hannah Martinez-Garcia for more information and to register.
