Band and Orchestra Classes
Band Classes!
Our band classes are in a traditional school band format. We utilize woodwinds, brass, and percussion to teach students to play together.
Band is a team class, teaching teamwork and following directions. If a student does not do their part, practicing their music and instrument at home, then they have a direct impact on the rest of the team.
Unlike sports, music can be continued well into a musician's golden years. Additionally, it trains the brain and develops new neural pathways, and often times even increasing the student's IQ!
We offer a school band style program. Students learn the same benefits of sports: Teamwork. The entire band depends on each member doing their part at home, practicing their music as well as the scales and technical exercises to improve their skills as a musician. And as they do this, both practicing and group ensemble playing, increases the neurological development of the student.
The skills students learn in music class are skills they will be able to use for the entirety of their lives. Musicians can play professionally or recreationally into their 80s an 90s. Far beyond the years their athlete counterparts are able to continue "playing their game."
Students learn to play: woodwinds like flute, saxophone, oboe, bassoon, or clarinet. They learn to play brass like trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, and French horn. They also learn to play percussion: such as bells, marimba, timpani, bass drum, snare, cymbal, and auxiliary such as tambourine, shaker, maracas, etc.
What we are not: We are NOT a rock/garage or church praise band style band program. We do not utilize keyboard, drum set, or guitars, drum set, or guitars.
parents are welcome to join for free!!!!
Orchestra
Orchestra classes offer the same benefits as band. Students learn the basics of playing violin, viola, cello, and upright bass. They also learn the essential elements of teamwork.Students learning to play in orchestra have the same "team sport" benefits as band or actual team sports. Every member oft the orchestra is as vital and essential as a member of an athletic team! Neurological and cognitive development can also be impacted in a positive way.