INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

 

Elementary Students


Baroque Recorder

  • Taught to all third graders as part of the general music curriculum.
  • Provides an introduction to instrumental music, note reading, and practice routines.
  • Spring concert performance for families.

    Band and/or Strings

    • Beginner - elementary students in their first year of instruction (Grades 4,5)
    • Elementary - elementary students in their second year of instruction (Grade 5)
    • Concerts are given throughout the year.

    Middle School Students

     

    Band

    • Concert Band - students rehearse twice a week and offer public performances throughout the school year.
    • Jazz Band - middle school students enrolled in band may audition for placement in this ensemble which performs in selected concerts.  This gropu includes students who play piano, electric guitar and bass guitar.

    Strings

    • Students rehearse twice a week and offer public performances throughout the school year.
    • Select Strings - middle school students enrolled in strings may audition for this small ensemble which performs for special occasions.

     

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    • Students audition for placement.
    • Perform at school and community events.

    Instrumental Ensembles

    • Small ensembles, such as percussion, woodwind, string quartets perform in concerts and in the community.