FLEX BAND: Earn High School Credits Through Music
Turn your passion for music into school credits! The FLEX BAND program lets you earn credits in your spare time while developing your musical talents during the school year.
See What We've Created Together
Previous FLEX BAND students have created amazing projects. Check out our YouTube channel to see performances and collaborations from past years!
Credits You Can Earn
Music Performance Credits
  • Band 10, 20, 30
  • Guitar 10, 20, 30
  • Choir 10, 20, 30
  • Music 10, 20, 30
Academic Credits
  • English A/B 10/20/30
  • History 30
  • Arts Ed 10/20/30
  • Native Studies 30
  • Photography 10/20/30
  • Information Processing 10/20/30
Flexibility
Based on your existing skills, you can pursue multiple credits simultaneously. Your teachers will collaborate to ensure your work counts across subject areas whenever possible.
Your Personal Growth Plan

Earn Credits
Convert your musical passion into academic achievement
Follow Your Interests
Design a plan around what you love about music
Work at Your Pace
No deadlines, due dates, or attendance requirements
100 Hours Maximum
Focused time that counts toward multiple credits
Growth Plan Ideas
Take or Teach Lessons
Learn from others or share your knowledge
Listening Projects
Explore full albums chronologically and write reviews
Watch Music Documentaries
Become educated on music history
Create and Perform
Play in a band, learn covers, or write original music
Production Skills
Learn audio engineering, recording, or video editing
Submit Your Growth Plan
What if my plan changes?
That's completely fine! Your plan can evolve over time - just keep track of your hours and activities. Planning and reflecting on your growth also counts toward your total hours.
What if I can't submit on time?
Don't worry! If you can't submit your plan on time, we'll create one for you to get you started.
How should I track my hours?
Use a simple spreadsheet or document to log dates, activities, and time spent. Even informal notes work as long as they show your progress.
Songwriting Focus
Write
Create original lyrics and music
Record
Capture your performance
Produce
Mix, master and edit
Visualize
Create music/lyric videos
Check out previous student projects: Example 1 | Example 2
Performance Focus
Select Your Song
Choose music that challenges and excites you
Learn Your Part
Master the technical and expressive elements
Rehearse with Band
Collaborate with other musicians to refine the performance
Perform Live
Showcase your talents in front of an audience
Watch our last live show to see what you could be part of!
Equipment Requirements

Instrument-based
Access to your preferred instrument for practice and recording

Technology-based
Computer or smartphone for research, listening, and documentation

Composition
Basic writing materials for lyrics and musical notation

Research
Access to internet or library resources
Don't have an instrument? No problem! Focus on listening, researching, and responding, or help with songwriting lyrics and mixing/editing.
Program Timeline
100
Hours Maximum
Total time needed to complete credit requirements
0
Deadlines
Work at your own pace with no strict due dates
1+
Credits Possible
Earn multiple credits with cross-curricular work
Finish earlier than the end of the school year? Great! You win! The program gives you flexibility to complete your hours according to your own schedule and learning style.
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