Middle School

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
One semester - Grades 5-6
*Private instruction required

Scientists have proven that children who are exposed to music, or those who play an instrument, do better in school than those who don’t. The main focus of the fifth and sixth grade instrumental music class is to develop group playing, listening, and rehearsal skills while continuing individual growth through practice and discipline. Content will include rhythm, reading, theory (major and minor chords), dynamics, and musical styles. The class will culminate in a final performance at the end of each semester.

MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND
One semester - Grades 7-8
*Private instruction required 

Middle School Band is for intermediate to advanced musicians. Students must know how to play an instrument upon entering. The main focus of the class is to develop playing, practice, rehearsing, reading, and performing skills. Content will include scales, history, styles, dynamics, groove, stage presence, and theory. The class culminates in a performance in the Middle School Performing Arts Revue at the end of each semester.

MS ENSEMBLE

Ensemble is a class designed to give students the opportunity to learn to perform the music that they are interested in learning in a group setting. If you are an accomplished solo musician, this class will teach you how to combine your skills with other musician. If you are a beginner, this class will teach you the fundamental skills of performance. We need people who play instruments, as well as people that love to sing. Any type of instruments are welcome in this band! (This class is not meant as a private lesson class, but a group performance class.)