Instrumental Music

The instrumental music program points its members and its audiences toward their Creator and toward the joy of performing to His glory.

Instrumental music students seek Truth as they analyze and interpret music. They serve others as they communicate through performance and steward creation as they develop their talents and exercise the sonic gift of music.

Lower SchoolFormal instrumental training at the Lower School begins in 5th grade. In earlier grades, students learn a variety of simple instruments in their General Music class. Our 5th grade band students are provided with the foundations needed to succeed in instrumental music studies in Middle School and beyond. Lower School students perform every spring.

Middle School

Middle School Band is offered to students in grades 6 through 8. In addition, some older Middle School students may be invited to participate in the Upper School Marching Band. Middle School students perform an annual Christmas Concert and an annual Spring Concert.

Upper School

The Upper School offers a curricular instrumental music ensemble- Symphonic Band. Students learn selections from standard repertoire, foster technique on their instrument, develop sight-reading skills, analyze music from all genres, identify musical arguments, and hone performance skills.

The Upper School Symphonic Band performs multiple concerts per year. Small Upper School instrumental ensembles (including the Jazz Band) perform in a special Chamber Music Concert in March.

Co-curricular groups include the Marching Band, which performs at home football games and participates in competitions. Students can also participate in Jazz Band and the Chapel Worship Team which leads the Upper School community in worship during our weekly chapel services.