Band, Choral, and Theater Programs

The GA Band Program

Guardian Angels is proud to have the longest running band program within the Archdiocese.  

5th Grade 

Students in the fifth grade may take Beginning Band to fulfill their music requirement. They will learn basic fundamentals of playing a band instrument and reading music notation, and will perform at the Christmas and Spring Concerts.

 

6^th Grade Intermediate Band

Sixth graders may take Intermediate Band to fulfill their music requirement. They will continue to build their instrumental playing technique and play concert band repertoire as a group. Intermediate Band members are required to wear the red GA Band polo shirt with black pants, black socks, and black shoes while performing at the Christmas and Spring Concerts.

 

7^th/8^th Grade Advanced Band

Students in Advanced Band play more challenging repertoire and have the opportunity to perform outside of school in addition to the Christmas and Spring Concerts. Advanced Band members are required to wear the red GA Band polo shirt with black pants, black socks, and black shoes while  performing at the Christmas and Spring Concerts.

 

GA Select Band

All 6-8 grade band students who are looking for additional challenge and enrichment are welcome and encouraged to participate in the Select Band, which meets on Thursdays from 2:45-3:45 p.m. This group will play a variety of musical styles including jazz, pop, classical, and movie themes. This group will have the opportunity to perform at school mass, athletic events, pep rallies, and assemblies in addition to the Christmas and Spring Concerts.

 

Percussion Ensemble

All percussionists in grades 5-8 are welcome and encouraged to participate in Percussion Ensemble, which meets on Tuesdays from 2:45-3:45 p.m. Students will develop their percussion skills, increase their playing time, and have FUN making music with friends! This group will have the opportunity to perform at the Christmas and Spring Concerts.

 

Auditioned Groups

Band students are encouraged to represent Guardian Angels School in state and local honor bands such as OMEA District 14 Junior High Honor Band, Solo and Ensemble Festival, and Catholic Schools Honor Band.

 

Private Lessons

Private lessons are highly encouraged in addition to participation in band class at school, whether students need extra help or are looking for more challenge.Private lesson instructors are professionally trained on their instruments and can focus on each student’s individual needs, resulting in greater improvement and increased enjoyment of music.

 

Private lessons are also a great motivator for kids to practice! Private lesson scheduling and fees are arranged between the instructor and the student’s family.

 

A list of Local Private Lesson Resources and At Home Practice Tips can be found below.

A Final Note

Being in band is rewarding and fun! The goal is to help your child become as good a musician as he/she can be in a comfortable, safe environment. Parents can help by participating in GA Music Boosters. If we all pull together we can continue to build on the quality of our award-winning band program.

 

If you have additional questions, please contact Mrs. Lyons at [email protected] or (513) 624-3141.