Private lessons
Each student learns to play their instruments on their own with Mr. Schotanus in a private setting. Usually in the Church area since that’s where of our band equipment is kept. Instruments offered are: Flute, Oboe, Saxophone, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, and Percussion. We have 20 minute lessons each week.
Christmas Concert
All students who are in their 2nd year of band and up perform at the annual Christmas Concert. We perform various songs from the book “Classic Christmas Carols for Band” by David Newell. All of the students participating learn separate parts that we put together for the school performance.
Solo Festival
All students who are in their 2nd year of band and up perform for the Solo and Ensemble Festival. Each student plays a solo composed for their instrument with piano accompaniment. The festival usually takes place in early spring.
Full Band or Big Band
Full band begins in January of the school year. All band students from 1st year through 4th year practice together on Wednesdays at 2:00 PM. We have an advanced group of 6th, 7th, and 8th that play more challenging music, and the full group with various styles of music.
Spring Concert
The spring concert is the culmination of Solo and Ensemble and Big Band. We have the group perform various styles of music including: Traditional, Classical, Contemporary, and Jazz. We also have all students who played for the Solo and Ensemble Festival perform their solos as well.