Author Archives: West Bank School of Music
Ride the West Bank 4/27
Come join us on the 1st annual West Bank Ride!! The West Bank Ride is a new non-competitive cycling event inviting participants to explore one of the Twin Cities’ most vibrant and bike-friendly neighborhoods. It will occur on Saturday, April 27th from 1:00-4:00 PM. Stop by our Pit Stop at WBSM and “Take a Brake [...]
Posted in Announcements, News Comments closed
Meet Bill Phillip
Long time WBSM faculty member Bill Phillip shares his experience with us and his music knowledge. We had a chance to catch up with Bill and get his perspectives on what it means to be a musican and a teacher. Q: How long have you taught at WBSM? Bill: About 30 years Q: What is [...]
Posted in Announcements, News Comments closed
Join us at the MN Winter Bluegrass Weekend March 1-3
Join us at the Minnesota Winter Bluegrass Weekend festival of bluegrass and old-time music and dance. March 1-3, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, 3131 Campus Drive, Plymouth, MN 55441. The weekend features concerts, dances, workshops, instrument exhibitors and more! Friday, March 1, 7pm-Midnight Saturday, March 2, 10am-10pm Sunday, March 3, 10am-5pm For more [...]
Posted in News Comments closed
Double Your Donation!
Donate on Give to the Max Day 2012 We hope you consider donating to WBSM for Give to the Max Day this year on November 15th so we can continue our mission of transforming lives and the community through innovative music education and inspiring performances. In addition to providing a convenient way for you to [...]
Posted in Announcements, News Comments closed
Announcing: Bill Hinkley Scholarship
This scholarship has been established in honor of our beloved colleague and mentor, Bill Hinkley, who taught guitar, mandolin, and fiddle at West Bank School of Music (WBSM) for almost forty years before passing away in spring of 2010. During his long tenure at WBSM, Bill inspired hundreds of students who benefitted from his extensive [...]
Posted in Announcements, News Comments closed
Come visit the West Bank Festival this weekend!
Come on down to the West Bank Festival this weekend! 30 bands in 10 stages along the streetlength of Cedar Avenue near Riverside. Grab a beer from the beer tent and see our own Paul Fonfara play with the Painted Saints! Many bands and many local business have special events going on, and we’re serious [...]
Posted in Announcements, News Comments closed
Free Concert Aug 4
Cool Music for a Hot Night is Saturday, August 4th. Joyful music to lift your spirits and move your feet Join us for our annual free concert at Lake Harriet Bandshell as WBSM presents Marimba Africa. Free harmonicas, music lessons, and more will be given away at our information table! For more information, check out [...]
Posted in Announcements, News Comments closed
Student Spotlight – Robel
Robel is WBSM’s longest tenured young student. In addition to piano with Tasha Baron, he now takes violin lessons with Kale Baglyos-Reed. Robel sets very high standards for himself and is a fine example for other young students. He always participates in our student recitals and often composes and plays his own music for those [...]
Posted in News Comments closed
Meet Karen Mueller
We caught up with Karen Mueller, who shares her thoughts on the school, and about how to be an aspiring musician. Karen teaches many styles of music on many different instruments including guitar, mandolin, autoharp, mountain dulcimer, and the ukulele. She is currently accepting new students! How long have you taught at WBSM? Since August [...]
Posted in Announcements, News Comments closed
Don’t miss Balkanicus!