We’re forming new bands this summer!
Learn more & register to audition below.
About Earth Song Student Bands
Since 2019, we’ve been putting together bands with students who have compatible age, musical skill level, personality, and musical interests. Our awesome band director, Mr. Smith, works with all the bands to rehearse on a regular basis, put together great set lists, create musical arrangements that fit the band, prepare for gigs, learn how to work as a creative team, cultivate a band brand, write original music, record in the studio, and more!
We offer a personalized, customized experience for each band and their unique interests and skills.
We teach young musicians “how to be in a band” so they can grow through our program to be independent in the local music scene. Many Earth Song bands who have worked through our program are now independently booking their own shows and getting paid gigs at local venues!
Jess Smith is the band coordinator who coordinates all the rehearsal scheduling and books gigs at local venues & events. She makes rehearsal and gig scheduling super easy and convenient for all the band families!
Bands also get to work with our super talented event photographer, Dylan Eddinger.
Earth Song bands get lots of performance opportunities, including our annual Earth Song Fest! Recent performance event venues and events include Stolen Sun Brewing, The Gem Spring City Speakeasy, Rivet Canteen & Assembly, Phoenixville First Friday, Keystone Riverfront Fest, Victory Park Summer Series, Saint Peter’s Village Fall Fest, OJR Family Farm Fest, and Saint Peter’s Village “Village Green” outdoor stage.
Earth Song Summer Bands 2026
best for new bands & intermediate musicians
What’s included in the program?
Musical direction and coaching with Mr. Smith
Eight 60 minute group band rehearsals June-September
Three 30 minute private lessons on your instrument(s)
Coaching topics include:
rehearsing
creating a great set list
creating musical arrangements that fit your band
learn to work as a creative team
create your band name & brand
songwriting (optional)
Perform at our Summer Band Showcase at the Gem Music Hall in September (date TBA)
Perform at Phoenixville First Friday at Main/Bridge St. - October 2, 2026 - 5-8pm
Professional performance photography & band portraits with Dylan Eddinger Photography.
Tuition: $475 per student
PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
Scholarships available
Audition registration below
best for existing bands &
advanced musicians
What’s included in the program?
Eight 60 minute band rehearsals with Mr. Smith June-September
Three 30 minute private lessons on your instrument(s)
Choose coaching topics the fit your band’s needs:
rehearsing
creating a great set list
creating musical arrangements that fit your band
learn to work as a creative team
writing original music
writing musical arrangements
building great set lists
creative direction
how to book gigs
branding
designing a logo
designing merch
how to record & release original music
Perform at our Summer Band Showcase at the Gem Music Hall (date TBA)
Perform at Phoenixville First Friday at Main/Bridge St. - 10/2/25 5-8pm
Professional performance photography & band portraits with Dylan Eddinger Photography.
If recording is done, any additional mixing/production hours that Mr. Smith puts in beyond the in-studio time is included in the tuition cost. There will never be extra fees!
Tuition: $475 per student
PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
Scholarships availableAudition registration below
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individuals who want to join a new band
existing bands
existing bands who want to recruit new members
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No audition is required for existing Earth Song bands. Jess will contact you about selecting your track.
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Please prepare one song on the instrument(s) that you would you like play in a band. For example, if you want to sing and play guitar, please choose a song that demonstrates both skills.
Please also be prepared to talk about your musical interests, such as your favorite artists, band, and genres. -
Auditions are held privately, one student at a time with Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith will listen to your audition song(s) and talk to you about your musical interests. Parents are always welcome to sit in on auditions, but that is optional.
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Auditions are held at the Carriage House studio at 612 Pughtown Road, Spring City (3 mins from OJR High School).
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Band member placement is contingent on if we are able to make great band member matches for you. It is of utmost importance to us to put bands together who enjoy working together, share musical interests and goals, and are aligned in their musical skill level. If we can’t find the right fit for you immediately, you will be added to the band-member-waiting-list. If you are on our waiting list, we will contact you when an opportunity arises that we feel is a good fit for you!
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Absolutely! We love to see summer bands continue to work together beyond the summer program. We can certainly continue scheduling band rehearsals & booking gigs throughout the school year.
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If you are placed in a band, Jess will email the band member families to coordinate scheduling rehearsals at mutually available times June-September.
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Band rehearsals are held at the Farmhouse Recording Studio at 528 Ridge Road, Spring City.
