Summer Jam & Bowl Recital
Saturday, August 22 @ 1pm
A fun, low‑pressure summer recital with bowling and friends, created just for MKE Lessons students who stay enrolled through August.
- When: Saturday, August 22, 1:00–3:00 pm
- Check‑in: 12:30 pm for shoes, lane assignments, and getting settled
- Where: Classic Lanes, 5404 W Layton Ave, Greenfield, WI 53220
This year we’re adding something brand new: a casual summer recital at a local bowling alley where students get to bowl with friends and then perform their song by lane. No fancy outfits, no formal program, just a fun night to celebrate how far they’ve come.
What Is TheSummer Jam & Bowl?
Summer Jam & Bowl is a special end‑of‑summer event for MKE Lessons families. Students will:
- Bowl with friends and classmates
- Perform one song in a relaxed, supportive environment
- Cheer for other students while they play
It’s designed to keep kids motivated through the summer and give them a fun performance goal to work toward.
Who Is This Recital For?
This event is for:
- Current MKE Lessons students (all instruments)
- Families who want a relaxed, just‑for‑fun performance option
- Students who are willing to stick with lessons through the end of summer
To perform at Summer Jam & Bowl, students must:
- Be actively enrolled in lessons
- Stay enrolled through the month of August
If you usually think about “taking the summer off,” this recital is your child’s reward for sticking with it and continuing to grow.
What’s Included & How Pricing Works
Each performer gets:
- Admission to the bowling + recital event
- Time on the lanes with their lane group
- A performance video included (we’ll film their song and send you a copy)
- An exclusive Summer Jam Button only available to Summer Jam performers
- Priority access when we open sign‑ups for the next formal recital
Price
- Performer ticket: $35
- Bowling guest ticket: $15 per guest (up to 2 per performer)
- Non‑bowling guests (parents, grandparents, siblings who are just watching): FREE
Capacity is limited to about 35 performers and up to 2 friends per performer because of lane space.
The entire event runs from 1:00–3:00 pm at Classic Lanes, with check‑in at 12:30 pm.
How Guests & Bowling Work
We’ve had a few great questions about how guests work, so here’s the simple version:
- Your child’s performer ticket ($35) covers their bowling and their performance.
- Each bowling guest ($15) is a friend or sibling who will be bowling with them.
- Parents and other non‑bowling guests do NOT need a ticket. They are welcome to attend and watch the performances for free.
Example:
Student A is performing and brings 2 friends who will bowl with them.
• Student A: $35 performer ticket
• Friend 1: $15 bowling guest
• Friend 2: $15 bowling guest
• Parents / grandparents watching: free, as long as they’re not bowling
If a parent or sibling wants to bowl with the group, they would count as one of the paid bowling guests.
What the Night Will Look Like
(Relaxed & Low‑Pressure)
We want this recital to feel fun and relaxed, especially for students who get nervous at formal recitals. Here’s how the night will run:
- Check‑in starts at 12:30 pm at Classic Lanes (5404 W Layton Ave, Greenfield, WI 53220) so families can arrive, get shoes, and find their lanes.
- Bowling and performances run from 1:00–3:00 pm.
- The bowling alley has 18 lanes, and each lane can hold up to 5 people.
- We’ll place 1–2 students per lane, and the rest of the lane can be filled with their bowling guests.
- During the event, we’ll call students up by lane, to come to the stage and perform their song.
- The stage is behind the bowling lanes, so most people will hear the music but may not be staring directly at the performer.
- The music will play through the stage PA and the bowling alley speakers, so the whole space gets to enjoy it.
This setup keeps things:
- More relaxed (fewer eyeballs directly on your child)
- Less formal (people are also bowling and having fun)
- Still special, because everyone in the building hears their song.
Ready To Enter?
Fill out the form below to:
- Reserve your spot for the Summer Jam & Bowl event
- Tell us how many of your kids might perform and how many friends you’d like to bring
This form does not charge your card. We’ll follow up by email/text to confirm your spot, share final details, and send you the video upload link and your Google review link if you opted in.