Youth Arts

2008 TNT DramaMatters After-school Best Practice Site Award

"Inspiring our youth to appreciate the Arts, while building self-esteem and confidence."
 

Band Rocks

The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito features quality concert band programs. Under the leadership of Directors Chris Conner and Mark Weed, the band programs continue to provide the best in education. Students aged 9+ are welcome to participate in our music classes. Not sure what instrument to play? We can help! Choose from woodwind, brass, guitar. percussion, piano and more. As always, private lessons are also available, please contact YAA for more information.
 

Band sessions run through May 30

Beginning & Intermediate

Beginning Band (no experience necessary)
Chris and Mark
YAASD Center
Tuesdays at 3:30 - 5:30 pm

Intermediate Band (1+ yrs of experience)
Chris and Mark
YAASD Center
Thursdays at 3:30 - 5:30 pm

Class Length: 2 hours each
Fees: $495 (16 week sessions are available for half price)
 

Each student has the option to perform in our two annual concert performances. We host a concert in the winter and spring.

Jr. Jazz, Jazz, Advanced, Honor, All*Star

Jr. Jazz Band (inter. level, intro to jazz)
Chris and Mark
YAASD Center
Mondays at 4:30 - 5:30 pm
 

Itermediate Jazz Band (Instructor Approval)
Chris and Mark
YAASD Center
Mondays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Adv. Jazz Band (Instructor Approval)
Mark and Chris
YAASD Center
Mondays, 6:45 - 8:00 pm

Honor Band (1-2 years-w/approval)
Chris and Mark
YAASD Center
Fridays, 5:00 - 6:00 pm

All*Star Coincert Band (Audition required or approval)
Chris and Mark
YAASD Center
Fridays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
 

Class Length: 2 hours each
Fees: $395.00 (16 week sessions are available for half price)
 

Rock Band (Limited Enrollment)
 

Chris Conner
Rock Band
Fees: $495

**Please note that this schedule does not guarantee a specific number of classes. A reasonable number of cancellations may occur due to the performance schedule of the instructors. The fee has been set with possibility in mind
 

Guitar Classes

Shawn Rohlf conducts Group Acoustic Guitar Classes.
Beginning Group Guitar
YAASD Center
Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Inter/Adv. Group Guitar
YAASD Center
Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Fees: $395.00 (16 week sessions are available for half price)

New Classes
 

Lil' Rhythm Rocks (Learn how to read, compose, understand and find your personal niche for music)
K-1 Grade: Fridays 3:00 - 4:00 pm
2-3 Grade: Fridays 4:00 - 5:00 pm

SAVE MONEY!!! 20% discount on additional classes per individual
 

Private Lessons

As always, private lessons are available at the YAASD Center, located in Carmel Valley inside the Polster Branch. Choose from piano, guitar, bass, percussion, brass, woodwind and more! Private lessons start at $28/30 minutes. Meeting once a week with the instructor.

Youth Arts Academy Contact:
Melissa Rodriguez
YAASD Manager
Bus: 858.720.2194
Fax: 858.847.9160
Email: Youth Arts Academy