King, Peter Frampton, Lindsey Buckingham and Willie Nelson. It also gives them the opportunity to be able to say they played on a stage in a building that opened in 1933, is on the National Register of Historic Places and has seen the likes of other performers like B.B. Gerry said this gives students a chance to show family and friends what they've learned. More: Two-time Grammy Award winner headed to SalinaĪ chance for Mike Finnigan School of Music students to show what they've learnedĪfter the eight-week course finishes, students have the opportunity to shine on one of Salina's biggest stages.Ī recital is scheduled for all the classes on the Thursday following the final class on the Stiefel Stage. Gerry's intermediate guitar class, which has mostly middle school students, worked on four songs in its Tuesday night lesson, with someone from the larger group getting the chance to sing along, play bass guitar or even play the solo on electric guitar for each song. Having the lessons in a group setting also allows students to learn and work together, obtaining skills in addition to playing the acoustic guitar or ukulele. Previously: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band coming to Stiefel Theatre in SalinaĪs an example, Hendrix's "Hey Joe" teaches students something for all six strings of the guitar as well as strumming techniques. "Not only do the songs rock, but there's skills associated with each of them," said Gerry, who also teaches guitar at Salina South Middle School.
The choice of songs used isn't just because of the notoriety of the piece or even the bands that made them famous, but how the class can learn from them as well. Some of the classes, such as guitar, use popular and noteworthy hits from well-known artists like The Beatles, America, Otis Rush and even a musician that Finnigan played with, Jimi Hendrix.
The instruments include the guitar, piano and ukulele. Those attending the eight-week classes learn in a large group setting, with instructors knowledgeable about the music and the instruments played.
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