St. Mary School
Welcome to the St. Mary School page! This page will have a few purposes but will mostly be used to host different pieces of related information.
Important Dates
"Music has a power of forming the character, and should therefore be introduced into the education of the young."
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-Aristotle, Philosopher
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Registration is open
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Band and Piano lessons will begin the week of September 14th.
Band
“How is it that music can, without words, evoke our laughter, our fears, our highest aspirations?”
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-Jane Swan
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Band is a great musical experience offered to all 4th-8th grade students
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Every band student will receive one forty minute lesson per week.
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Lessons schedules are listed below.
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For more information about the band program, please visit www.strivingupmusic.com/band
Band Recruitment
“I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.”
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-Billy Joel
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Band recruitment is geared toward 4th-5th graders. This happens in three phases:
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Phase one - Presentation where we talk about the instruments as well as the band experience​​​.
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Phase two - Choosing! The choice is yours and if you know what instrument you want to play, feel free to register. However, if you need help, we're here!
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Phase three - Registration. If you're ready to register please visit:​
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Piano
"Where words fail, music speaks."
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-Hans Christian Andersen
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Piano is a great musical experience offered to Kindergarten through third grade students.
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Every piano student will receive one group, half hour lesson per week (Maximum of 8 students per class)
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Performances will be held at least twice per school year
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Our curriculum is age-appropriate, engaging, and fun!
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Lesson schedules are listed below.
About
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”
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-Bob Marley
​We are the new and we realize you have plenty of questions. We look forward to getting to know you better and building a strong music connection. Questions? Ask! Contact us here
Lesson Schedule
"Where words fail, music speaks."
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-Hans Christian Andersen
Piano
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Piano lessons will occur during the school day on Tuesdays on a rotating basis so students do not miss the same class in back-to-back weeks.
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Band ​(All band activities will take place on Thursdays)
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Beginning Band (all first year band students) - 3p-3:40p
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Senior Band (Any band student with at least one year of band) - 3:45p-4:30p
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