Summer 2025 Workshops and Percussion Ensemble at the Simon Boyar School of Drums and Percussion!!!
We are very excited to offer a full month of classes and opportunities this summer! Sign up right here on the website!
You are welcome to sign up for more than one class each day. Just bring your lunch and wait for the next class.
Classes with entitled "Session 1" or "Session 2" will have different content so you can sign up for both.
Learn more about each opportunity below and please don't hesitate to reach out here if you have any questions.
Mallet Keyboard Workshops For All Levels - click here for more info!
Mallet Keyboard Workshop for Beginners 3rd to 6th grade
Monday, July 14th-Thursday, July 17th
9:30am-12pm (early drop off ok)
Mallet Keyboard Workshop for Beginners 7th to 12th grade
Monday, July 14th-Thursday, July 17th
12:30pm-3pm (early drop off ok)
Mallet Keyboard Workshop 4 Mallet Focus 6th-12th grade
Monday, July 21st-Weds, July 23rd
12:30pm-2:30pm (early drop off ok)
Learn Tunes and Record Drum Covers in a supportive group environment! - click here for more info!
Summer Rock Drumming, Drum Covers, and Content Creation Lab Session #1
Monday, July 21st-Thursday, July 24th
9:30am-12pm (early drop off ok)
Summer Rock Drumming, Drum Covers, and Content Creation Lab Session #2
Monday, July 28th-Thursday, July 31st
12:30pm-3pm (early drop off ok)
Percussion Ensemble and Group Performance Opportunities - click here for more info!
Percussion Ensemble and Chamber Music Workshop 7th-12th Grade Session #1
Monday, July 28th-Friday, August 1st
9:30am-12pm (early drop off ok)
Percussion Ensemble and Chamber Music Workshop 7th-12th Grade Session #2
Monday, August 4th-Friday, August 8th
9:30am-12pm (early drop off ok)
Junior Percusson Ensemble Workshop 3rd-6th Grade
Monday, August 4th-Thursday August 7th
12:30pm-3pm (early drop off ok)
Mallet Keyboard Summer Workshops
For those of you who have wanted to learn more about mallet keyboard percussion but don't know where to start we have a series of workshops and classes just for you. These fun and low commitment classes offer you a chance to explore marimba, vibraphone, xylophone, bells, and chimes. Classes for total beginners or students with a bit of experience who want to focus on 4 mallets, there is something for everyone!
Mallet Keyboard Workshop For Beginners
3rd-6th grade
Monday, July 14th - Thursday, July 17th
9:30am-12pm (early drop off ok)
Fee $349
For those of you who have wanted to learn more about mallet keyboard percussion or simply explore something new, this class is for you! Our Mallet Keyboard Workshop For Beginners will provide an overview that includes basic scales, reading, technique, and music in a fun and supportive group setting. Students will learn about mallet keyboard percussion instruments including marimba, vibraphone, xylophone, bells, and chimes. Beginners all ages are welcome. You do not need to have any prior experience playing these instruments to join this class. Just interest, enthusiasm, and motivation to learn!
Mallet Keyboard Workshop For Beginners
7th-12th grade
Monday, July 14th - Thursday, July 17th
12:30pm-3pm (early drop off ok)
Fee $349
For those of you who have wanted to learn more about mallet keyboard percussion or simply explore something new, this class is for you! Our Mallet Keyboard Workshop For Beginners will provide an overview that includes basic scales, reading, technique, and music in a fun and supportive group setting. Students will learn about mallet keyboard percussion instruments including marimba, vibraphone, xylophone, bells, and chimes. Beginners all ages are welcome. You do not need to have any prior experience playing these instruments to join this class. Just interest, enthusiasm, and motivation to learn!
Mallet Keyboard Workshop - Focus on 4 Mallets - Intermediate
6th-12th grade
Monday, July 21st - Weds, July 23rd
12:30pm-2:30pm (early drop off ok)
Fee $279
This mallet keyboard workshop is specifically designed for students who have some prior experience with mallet keyboard instruments and would like some focused time to learn the basics of 4 mallets.
Rock Drumming, Drum Covers, and Content Creation Lab
These popular classes offer the perfect opportunity to improve your drumming skills in a fun and supportive environment. Students will record tunes, discuss song forms, grooves, and work together to record drum covers. If you are looking for the perfect summer drumming opportunity, this is for you!
Summer Rock Drumming, Drum Covers, and Content Creation Lab
Session #1
Monday, July 21st - Thursday, July 24th
9:30am-12pm (early drop off ok)
All ages welcome (students placed in
groups based on age/skill level)
Fee $365
Participants will create their own video song library and upload their content to YouTube using the Yamaha EAD10 and other powerful practice and content creation tools. Create awesome drum covers and study rock music by bands like Nirvana, Rush, Green Day, Metallica, and much MUCH more!!! Learn in a supportive environment with like-minded individuals and play on some of the finest drums in the industry. Owning a Yamaha EAD10 is NOT required to fully benefit from this class. Please note Session #1 and Session #2 content will be different so students are welcome to attend both!
Summer Rock Drumming, Drum Covers, and Content Creation Lab
Session #2
Monday, July 28th - Thursday, July 31st
12:30-3pm (early drop off ok)
All ages welcome (students placed in
groups based on age/skill level)
Fee $365
Participants will create their own video song library and upload their content to YouTube using the Yamaha EAD10 and other powerful practice and content creation tools. Create awesome drum covers and study rock music by bands like Nirvana, Rush, Green Day, Metallica, and much MUCH more!!! Learn in a supportive environment with like-minded individuals and play on some of the finest drums in the industry. Owning a Yamaha EAD10 is NOT required to fully benefit from this class. Please note Session #1 and Session #2 content will be different so students are welcome to attend both!
Percussion Ensemble and Group Performance Experiences!
If you are looking for a group performance opportunity this summer, our percussion ensemble program is the perfect experience for you. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with other students in a group setting and give one of our most popular and substantial offerings a try!
Percussion Ensemble and Chamber Music Workshop
Session #1
Monday, July 28th - Friday, August 1st
9:30am-12pm (early drop off ok)
7th-12th Grade
Fee $429
This workshop is perfect for students who have some prior playing experience (not necessarily percussion ensemble) and would like the opportunity to work with other students in a Percussion Ensemble setting. Students will spend each morning rehearsing and studying one or two fun and engaging works for percussion ensemble. They will then record and post the work at the conclusion of the workshop in a small performance. Please note Session #1 and Session #2 content will be different so students are welcome to attend both!
Percussion Ensemble and Chamber Music Workshop
Session #2
Monday, August 4th-Friday August 8th
9:30am-12pm (early drop off ok)
7th-12th Grade
Fee $429
This workshop is the perfect for students who have some prior playing experience (not necessarily percussion ensemble) and would like the opportunity to work with other students in a Percussion Ensemble setting. Students will spend each morning rehearsing and studying one or two fun and engagin works for percussion ensemble. They will then record and post the work at the conclusion of the workshop in a small performance. Please note Session #1 and Session #2 content will be different so students are welcome to attend both!
Junior Percussion Ensemble Workshop
Monday, August 4th-Thursday August 7th
12:30pm-3pm (early drop off ok)
3rd-6th Grade
Fee $349
This workshop is the perfect introduction for young students who would like the experience of playing in a Percussion Ensemble. Students will learn all about our extensive collection of instruments, participate in group rehearsals, and give a small performance together on Thursday.
Introduction to Jazz for all instruments with Paul Francis
Thursday, July 24th at 7-8:30pm
6th-12th Grade
Fee $125
Join us for this very special summer opportunity for students musicians of all instruments drums, bass, piano, brass etc led by artist faculty Paul Francis.
This class is highly recommended for students who have some playing experience but are interested in learning more about the basics of jazz. Students will have the opportunity to learn some basic jazz charts and fundamentals. This class will provide an easy and fun starting point for curious students. Walk-ins welcome.
We hope to see you this summer for a really fun chance to be inspired, play some tunes, and learn something new!
Paul Francis is a GRAMMY award winning drummer and educator who has performed with some of the top artists of our time including Lady Gaga and Tony Bennet. Paul is also an esteemed member of the artist faculty at the Simon Boyar School of Drums and Percussion. Learn more about Paul here and sign up for lessons with Paul here!
