The Contois School of Music band is a professional band comprised of music students and teachers from the Contois School of Music along with local area professional musicians. This unique blend of young musicians, teachers, and professionals produces a sound and range of musical styles and abilities that is truly unique in today’s musical entertainment environment.
The Contois School of Music Band Members
Dave Contois – Keyboards/Musical Director
Dave Contois is the owner and founder of The Contois School of Music. Dave attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, has been involved in music and technology all his life. Dave has the privilege of being the musical director of The Contois School of Music Band.
Rosie is a sophomore from St. Albans, VT. She is no stranger to performing. She has performed at The St. Albans Society for the Performing Arts, Fairfax Community Theatre Company, The Opera House of Enosburg and Lyric Kids. After winning an opportunity to perform at Fenway for the Boston Red Sox, she was invited back to sing our anthem and ‘God Bless America’ on two additional occasions including Opening Day in 2012 for the 100 th Anniversary of Fenway Park.
Elysia Way – Vocals/Acoustic Guitar Elysia is a vocalist and guitarist in the Contois School of Music band. She has performed in many talent shows, sung the national anthem at sports games and events, and performed at many various venues since she was in fifth grade. Elysia is now a sophomore at Colchester High School.
Thomas Carvey–Bass Guitar/Sax/Vocals - Contois School of Music Instructor
Thom is a talented and versatile multi-instrumentalist as well as a seasoned music instructor who has been sharing his craft in VT and New England for over 20 years. He started as a saxophone player at age 7 and has continued to hone his craft since then. Thom plays Bass Guitar and Sax with the CSM Band.
Kaylee Contois – Vocals/Keyboards/Bass/Guitars - Contois School of Music Instructor Kaylee is 22 years old and currently attends The Berklee College of Music in Boston. She plays the piano, bass, guitar, and sings in the CSM Band. Kaylee is a piano instructor at the Contois School of Music and plays alongside her youngest brother, Trevor, and her dad Dave Contois. Kaylee has been involved in music all of her life, and hopes to pursue a career in Music Production and Music Therapy.
When the CSM band was forming, a bass player was needed. Trevor was only 12 and quickly became the go to bass player for the CSM Band. Trevor has now become the main Drummer for the CSM Band as well as being an accomplished Bassist and Pianist. Trevor’s love of music is apparent when you watch him perform on stage and switch instruments from Drums, Bass, to Piano, to Guitar. Trevor currently Home Schooled and attends Essex High School as a sophomore.
Ian Koeller – Drums/Contois School of Music Instructor
Ian is a drum instructor at The Contois School of Music. Ian is a very active session and live musician around Vermont and New York. Look out for him playing around town with many great bands and artists.
Chris Peterman– Saxophones (Special Guest Musician, Director and arranger of the CSM Band horn section)
Chris is a computer network engineer and a gifted saxophonist. A Connecticut native and a graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Chris performs with some of Vermont's finest jazz ensembles, including The Peterman Sextet, Eight 02, and Kilimanjaro. Chris is joined from time to time with special guest horn playes, Lloyd Mitchell Duggar III, and Kevin Avery. Chris is in charge of creating all our amazing horn charts for the CSM Band.
Dan is our go to sound and mixing engineer. Residing in South Burlington, VT, Dan has provided his sound expertise at numerous Higher Ground concerts and for the local group, The Jamie Lee Thurston Band.
We will be listing past members along with our long list of special guest musicians here, so stay tuned.
For more information or to schedule a Contois School of Music Band performance at your event, please contact: Dave Contois: 802-878-8333 [email protected]
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