Events

Learn The Voo-Doo-Dee-O-Do Strum with Lil Rev

Thursday September 24th, 2020 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brass Bell Music Store Facebook Live Stream

Learn how to do the Voo-Doo-Dee-O-Do strum with Lil Rev, a fascinating syncopated strum from the heart of the Vaudeville era.

Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin

Friday October 2nd, 2020 - 8:30am - 9:00am

Online with Facebook Live

Grab your family and join Brass Bell in celebrating the 5th Annual Kids Music Day! We are starting the right way, with music and story time!

This year we are featuring the story "Zin! Zin! Zin! The Violin!" by Lloyd Moss, Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman and demonstrating the sounds of the instruments we learn about along the way!

"When this book begins, the trombone is playing all by itself. But soon a trumpet makes a duet, a french horn a trio, and so on until the entire orchestra is assembled on stage. Written in elegant and rhythmic verse and illustrated with playful and flowing artwork, this unique counting book is the perfect introduction to musical groups. Readers of all ages are sure to shout “Encore!” when they reach the final page of this joyous celebration of classical music."
- Goodreads.com

2020 Wisconsin State Virtual Music Conference

Tentatively Sunday October 25th - Saturday October 31st, 2020

Online - Presented by Wisconsin Music Educators Association

WMEA has made the careful decision to postpone the Wisconsin State Music Conference until October 2021. Instead, WMEA, in collaboration with WSMA, will present the "2020 Wisconsin State Virtual Music Conference" - a special professional learning and networking experience that will be made possible through technology, enabling music educators, exhibitors and others to come together virtually amidst social distancing restrictions resulting from COVID-19. The "2020 Wisconsin State Virtual Music Conference" will deliver a unique experience by offering a one-week, all-virtual event. Through digital delivery of this event, WMEA and WSMA will bring the music education community together under the theme "Vision 2020: The Future is Now" to make a strong difference in the professional lives of music educators and the students they teach.

Roll Strokes Made Easy with Lil Rev

Thursday October 29th, 2020 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brass Bell Music Store Facebook Live Stream

Learn to execute and integrate roll strokes into your ukulele strumming.

12 Bars / 8 Bars with Lil Rev

Thursday November 19th, 2020 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brass Bell Music Store Facebook Live Stream

Learn two of the most common blues progressions via some fun songs, as well as how to add boogie notes to your strum.

Small Business Saturday!

Saturday November 28th

In Store and Online

Small Business Saturday is a national holiday that is held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This holiday celebrates small businesses and encourages consumers to buy from local stores and restaurants for their holiday shopping needs! Each year Brass Bell spends the day saying "thank you" to our community with great deals, awesome products and fun activities for the whole family! Visit us in-store and online to participate!

12 Bar Blues and 12 Blues Licks for Ukulele

Saturday December 5th, 2020 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Brass Bell Music Store

Cost: $20

This class will explore the 12 bar blues form on the uke, as well as teach the melody player some interesting blues licks in a variety of keys. Basic Skills required: Must read tablature {be able to play simple melody} and know some basic chords.

The Boom-Chuck Strum Class with Lil Rev

Thursday December 17th, 2020 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brass Bell Music Store Facebook Live Stream

We'll learn to play the boom-chuck strum a couple of different ways alongside a batch of fun bluegrass and old time favorites!