Fine Arts

Instrumental Band Program

Students in Grades 3 to 8 who are interested in learning a band instrument can sign up for lessons which will begin this month in January. 

The following instruments are available for Grade 3: bells, clarinet, and drums.

The following instruments are available for Grades 4 to 8: clarinet, drums, flute, and saxophone. Registration form and instrument rental information can be downloaded from our school’s web-site or contact Mrs. Walls for further information.

Band Program Basics

A.Students in Grades 4 to 8 are eligible for lessons. Grade 3 starts in January.

B.Lessons available on the following instruments: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bells and snare drum.

C.Lessons are conducted in small groups of students with matching ability levels. The lessons occur during the calendar day, approximately one-half hour per week, within the school year calendar. The lesson time will change each week on a rotating basis to cause as little disruption as possible to the academic program.

D.All students enrolled in the lesson program also rehearse and perform with the school’s Concert Band. Experienced students will begin rehearsals immediately. Beginning students will attend rehearsals when ready (4-6 weeks). Rehearsals are held on Tuesday mornings from 7:50 a.m. to 8:20 a.m.

E.The Concert Band performs during the School’s Annual Christmas Program and Spring Concert. Additional performance opportunities for this school year include Catholic Schools Week, Music Ministry, a Community Outreach Project and School Spirit – Pep Rally.

II. Tuition

A.Includes all lessons, rehearsals and concerts based on yearly fee.

B.First semester payment due on first lesson.

C.Payable as follows:
$300.00 – beginning of each semester – one student
$550.00 – yearly fee paid in September 2007 – one student
$500.00 – two students of the same family per semester
$750.00 – family plan – three or more students of same family per semester

III. Instruments

A.Rental Program
Regional Music Store – 1-800-573-2275
113 N. High St.
Millville, NJ

B.A representative from Regional Music visits the school on Wednesdays for deliveries or repairs of instruments.

IV.Expectations of Students

A.Home Practice: Beginning Band Students – Fifteen minutes per day, increasing to one-half hour per day by fourth or fifth lesson. Experienced students – One-half hour per day.

B.Missed Class Time:Students will miss one-half hour each week of class time for their group lesson. This is done on a rotating basis to cause as little disruption as possible to the academic program. Students are responsible for any material and assignments that they miss. Students will be excused from their lesson if they are taking a test, hearing a guest speaker, etc. – this lesson will be rescheduled.

C.Rehearsals/Concerts:Students are expected to attend all rehearsals and concerts that are scheduled for the Concert Band. Acceptable excuses for missing these events are the same as those for missing a day of school (illness, family emergency, etc.)