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Young Musicians Will Take the Stage at Academy Of Music

Biannual event is in its second year, and gives kids a taste of performing live in a band.

 

Academy School of Performance will hold its third concert on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 2-4 p.m. at the Academy School of Music on Appleton Avenue in Menomonee Falls.

The performances are an opportunity for private-lesson students to form ensembles, gain experience playing in small groups, and present live performances. The event was a success in its first year.

The public is welcome to attend and encourage the musicians. Doors open at 1:30. Photography without flash is permitted.

“This is the third time we’ve had this biannual concert, and I couldn’t be happier at how much it’s grown in a year,” said Jim Kube, percussion instructor and the program’s founder and director. “It’s more than doubled in size.”

The performances and participants are:

Back in Black, AC/DC:
Brandon Lucas (drums), John Schnapp (guitar)
Staff: Rob Wessel (guitar/vocals), Steve Koenigs (bass)

Born to be Wild, Steppenwolf:
Nick Lemley (drums)
Staff: Wessel (bass/vocals), Donny Jirschele (guitar)

Hurts so Good, John Mellencamp:
Marlene Skowron (drums)
Staff: Wessel (bass/vocals), Jirschele (guitar)

Saw Her Standing There, The Beatles:
Peter Matthews (drums)
Staff: Wessel (guitar/vocals), Koenigs (bass)

Sweet Home Alabama, Lynyrd Skynyrd:
Tim Lenke (drums)
Staff: Wessel (bass), Jirschele (guitar), Koenigs (guitar/vocals)

Beverly Hills, Weezer:
Ryan Brasfield (drums), Andrew Marzalkowski (guitar), Nick Vanderhaden (bass)
Staff: Wessel (vocals)

Smoke on the Water, Deep Purple:
Jack Perinovic (drums), Bobby Keane (guitar), Cully Lindquist (guitar), Aaron Blanchard (guitar)
Staff: Wessel (vocals), Koenigs (bass)

National Anthem:
Jimmy Bucher (guitar)

Guitar duet:
Joe DaVila (guitar)
Staff: Dave Melstrand (guitar)

Special appearances:
Academy School of Performance staff band

Academy School of Music offers music instruction and instruments for purchase and rental Monday through Thursday, noon - 8 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Related Topics: Academy of Music and Live Music

Jim Kube

4:12 pm on Wednesday, October 26, 2011

And a late edition to the concert:

Snare drum duet featuring Michael Olson with Jim Kube accompanying.

There will also be an interview segment with a local professional drummer; a former Kube student.

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jerry mislang

6:30 am on Thursday, October 27, 2011

Great to hear old classics being performed by young muscians. Neil Young was right...rock and roll will never die. Rock on kids, rock on...

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Jim Kube

2:13 pm on Thursday, October 27, 2011

jerry mislang:

Thanks for commenting! Should be a great time for the students. Those old classics are just so simple to play...AND they're good! Right on...Neil Young!

Jim

Impeach Now

8:26 am on Thursday, October 27, 2011

Can't wait to be there...i'll be bringin the gkids too...hopefully get them hooked on wanting to play an instrument...music gives life a special meaning and touches the soul like nothing else and i hope that one day my gkids will live this experience too...great idea big bro...i can't wait to hear everyone play...

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Jim Kube

2:14 pm on Thursday, October 27, 2011

Dave Kube:

Glad you're all planning on coming! Thanks! Should be a great time :)

Jim

Lainie

5:08 am on Saturday, October 29, 2011

I wouldn't miss this for anything!!

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Jim Kube

9:40 am on Saturday, October 29, 2011

Lainie:

So glad you're coming again. Thank you so much for all of your past support as well!

Jim

Liz Wessel

12:20 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011

Sounds like a wonderful time! Rolf has a gig that night, but we may try & make it!

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Jim Kube

1:16 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011

Liz Wessel:

Thanks so much for commenting. It should be a blast! :)

Jim

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