ROCVETS
Music for Veterans Rochester

ROCVETS is an opportunity for veterans to make music and learn how to play musical instruments

Register for FREE to as many activities as you want!

"Through regular practice and group performances, our
members experience the joy of music while building
meaningful connections within a supportive network"

- Dr. Roy Ernst

Veterans and immediate family members of veterans can now register for a free music program including bands, guitar, and a vocal group. Instruments, printed music and instruction are free. Come enjoy the healing power of music, new friendships, and a positive vision of the future.Practices and classes take place in the VetSpace
at the
The MarketPlace Mall- Enter the mall at the EAST entrance, walk past University of Rochester Medical Services and find Vet Space on your left-[email protected]

MVNA was founded by Dr. Roy Ernst, professor emeritus of The Eastman School of Music and founder of New Horizons International Music Association.
This is the third music program for veterans by the Music for Veterans National Association, Inc. 501(c)(3).Dr. Roy Ernst
[email protected]talk to ROCVETS at:
[email protected]
(585) 626- 2726This opportunity is made possible by a generous contribution from Andy Nahas, a Rochester philanthropist and his charity MusicPower.org

- Dr. Alden Snell, Chair of the Department of Music Teaching and Learning of the Eastman School of Music; Eastman graduate students.- Dr. Marcia Bornhurst Parkes, founder, Insightful Music Leadership
(https://wp.musicleadership.us/ )- Pedro "tiorba" Sperb, professional musician and educator - Eastman School of Music doctoral student

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Classes will be offered every Saturday beginning on September 13 and ending on December 13, with no classes Thanksgiving weekend.Schedule of ClassesBeginning Band 8:30-9:30 am. Learn to read music, play an instrument, and play in a band.Advanced Band 9:30-10:30 am. Advanced band is for people who already read music and play a band instrument.Break 10:30am-11:00 am.
Enjoy some refreshments and chat with other players.Beginning Guitar. 11:00 am- noon. Learn everything you need to know to play guitar. A guitar will be provided if you don’t have one.Advanced Guitar noon - 1pm.
For people who already play guitar.Chorus Tuesday Evenings 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join your new friends to sing in a chorus.Choose to be in more than one class!for more info:
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