Stillwater Music adult band members Mark Rosenthal and Jessica Robbins practice during a recent session. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald

Stillwater Music adult band drummer Brad Greenberg plays during a recent practice session. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald

More than 50 people participate in Stillwater Music’s adult band program, a number that’s doubled in the last two years. Classes feature multiple genres and ability levels. A recent practice session, included, clockwise from the bottom left, Mindy Iris, alto sax; Christopher Otole, baritone sax; Dale Evans, guitar; Dylan Brown, guitar; Steve Dejka, director; Brad Greenberg, drums; Mark Rosenthal, bass; Jessica Robbins, guitar; and Ryan Naffziger, keyboards. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald

Stillwater Music adult band keyboardist Ryan Naffziger practices with the band. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald

Stillwater Music adult band members Christopher Otole and Mindy Iris work on a song. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald

Music Director Steve Dejka says Stillwater provides the structure and instruction adults need to get back into a band or instrument after years away. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald

Stillwater Music adult band guitarists Dale Evans, left, and Dylan Brown play during a recent practice session. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald