Music Company is a band created by students of A Prelude to the Classics that performs twice per year at two large performances held at the clubhouse in the main ballroom at TPC Prestancia, in Sarasota, Florida. In addition, Music Company performs for many charitable organizations for their gala events, and and will begin playing for school and community "gigs". Music Company performed in June 2011 at the Van Wezel Theatre in Sarasota.
Students are selected by Miss Marcy to participate in Music Company. Selection is based on focus, talent, and enthusiasm. Music Company plays rock and roll, and Broadway musicals. Participants play: drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, percussion, and harmonize vocals. Performances are themed and choreographed by Miss Marcy, who is the lead keyboard player.
Music Company students must be enrolled in private lessons at A Prelude to the Classics Music Studio of Performing Arts. Schedule: two weekends per month band practice, Saturdays (3:30 to 4:30 Jr. Company, 4:30 - 5:30 Sr. Company. Costs are $100 per month. A sample of pieces performed to date include: Schools Out, Free Falling, Closing Time Tom Petty,  All Star Smashmouth, Wonderful Tonight Eric Clapton, We Will Rock You, Addams Family, Pink Panther, Apologize,  I'm A Believer, On Broadway, Green Day Medley, Beatles Medley, Taylor Swift, Disney Medley, Wipe Out, Sounds of Silence, Simon and Garfunkle, Moody Blues, Nights in White Satin, Stairway to Heaven, Led Zepplin, Someone Like You, Adele, Hurt,Evanescence, Drops of Jupiter, Train, and Many More.   Ages for Junior Company are 4-5.  Senior Music Company range from 7 - 12. "Chill", a teen rock band that performs "gigs", range from 13 - 20. Students from the East Studio (Boca Raton and surrounding areas) are welcome to participate in Music Company if qualified by Miss Marcy, and must be able to travel to Sarasota  for the rehearsals.

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New in 2012: "Chill"   A Rock and Roll band for advanced level performers. Students will play live gigs and rehearse under the direction of Miss Marcy. By invitation only.