Beginner Band | Ms. Hoisager, director
Beginner Band is for students who have no prior experience playing a band instrument. The beginner band is separated into many different classes so students can get individualized attention to each specific instrument. Ms. Hoisager teaches all of the woodwind instruments (flute, clarinet, and saxophone) and teaches the brass (trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba) and percussion.

Students in the Beginner Band will learn the skills needed to perform in the Concert and Symphonic Band. This course is designed to teach students the basic fundamentals of a band instrument (Brass, Woodwind and Percussion). The course covers selections and care of instruments, correct playing position, reading music, and awareness of rhythm and pitch. Students will be placed into appropriate band classes by the band director after an interview to see what instrument is appropriate for the student’s physical skills. There is no prior study or prerequisite needed for participation in the band program. Students are expected to practice regularly (a minimum of 15 minutes a day) and will perform two to three concerts throughout the year.