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Classes: Fall 2025

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Fall Band Prep: A Spooktacular Adventure Awaits!

 

Get ready for chills, thrills, and musical fun! This fall, we’re kicking off rehearsals for our highly anticipated fall performance: A Spooktacular Event! While the full band officially begins in August, this special 10-session pre-season class is your chance to get a jumpstart on the excitement.

🎶 This year’s spooky-themed set list includes iconic favorites from:

  • The Muppets

  • The Wizard of Oz

  • Jaws

  • Star Wars

  • Harry Potter

  • The Phantom of the Opera

Over 10 fun-filled sessions (2 hours each), students will:

  • 🎼 Rehearse featured music from our spooky fall concert

  • 👻 Experiment with eerie sound effects and creative soundscapes

  • 🎭 Practice solos and small ensembles for performance opportunities

  • 🧵 Brainstorm puppet show and theatrical segments

  • 🥁 Sharpen ensemble skills like rhythm, dynamics, and group listening

Whether you’re a returning musician or brand new to the band, this is the perfect opportunity to stay sharp, explore new musical ideas, and connect with friends before the full show begins.

🎺 Come for the music—stay for the spooky fun!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Merry Mid-Century: A Retro Holiday Band Experience!

 

Step back in time and celebrate the season with style! Our Merry Mid-Century band class is your ticket to a toe-tapping, jingle-jumping good time. Over the course of 10 classes in just 5 festive weeks (2 hours each), students will prepare for a holiday performance full of vintage sparkle, jazzy cheer, and nostalgic charm.

🎶 This retro-inspired concert features holiday favorites with a mid-century flair, including:

  • White Christmas

  • Jingle Bell Rock

  • Frosty the Snowman

  • Sleigh Ride

  • Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

  • Linus and Lucy (from A Charlie Brown Christmas)

  • You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

Throughout the session, students will:

  • 🎷 Rehearse full ensemble and featured holiday tunes

  • 🎤 Explore vocal/instrumental crossover options

  • 🥁 Add retro flair with percussion, rhythm, and swing

  • 🌟 Incorporate puppets and Muppet-style antics for added fun

  • 🎶 Build confidence through solos, duets, and small group work

💡 Please note: Students who miss more than half of the rehearsals may not be included in all performance pieces. We want everyone to feel confident and stage-ready—and that comes with time together as a band.

Whether you're a returning member or brand new to the group, this class brings music, joy, and a touch of vintage magic to your holiday season.

🎁 Join us for music, memories, and a Merry Mid-Century celebration—five weeks of fun, ten sessions of cheer!

Music Lessons

Thursday Afternoon & Evening

Personalized attention, tailored instruction, and feedback crucial for musical growth. Students will foster a deeper understanding of technique, theory, and musical expression. One-on-one guidance allows for customized learning, addressing individual strengths and weaknesses. 

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✍️ Ink & Insight 📚

Where words meet imagination! Ink & Insight is a creative English Language Arts class that blends reading, writing, and discussion with a fine arts twist. Students explore engaging literature, analyze themes and techniques, and sharpen their writing skills through fun, meaningful projects. From lively discussions to imaginative assignments, this class helps students grow as readers, writers, and thinkers—while making connections between stories and the world around them.

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🔬 Physical Science: Sound, Motion, & More🎶

Discover the science behind the music! In this unique Physical Science class, students explore the forces, energy, and motion that shape our world—while making real connections to sound, instruments, and performance.

Each week begins with a 30-minute Zoom lesson to introduce core concepts, followed by a 90-minute hands-on lab where students experiment, build, and explore. From waves and vibrations to the physics of motion, students will see science come alive through engaging activities and musical connections.

Whether you’re a curious learner or a budding musician-scientist, this course blends STEM and the arts for an unforgettable learning experience.

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🌎🗣 Spanish I

Begin your journey into the Spanish language and culture! Spanish I introduces students to the fundamentals of speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish, while building confidence through practice and real-life application.

 

Using Oak Meadow Spanish I and Avancemos, students will develop vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills step-by-step. Lessons weave in cultural exploration, highlighting the music, traditions, and daily life of Spanish-speaking countries, so students gain a deeper appreciation for the language beyond the textbook.

Through interactive activities, role-playing, and creative projects, students will learn how to express themselves in everyday situations while laying a strong foundation for future Spanish studies.

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