St. Damian
Welcome to the Saint Damian page!
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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September 13th - Lessons start
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Band Recruitment Date TBD
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 group lesson and one rehearsal/open guided practice per week.
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Lesson schedules are listed below.
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For more information about the band program, please visit: www.strivingupmusic.com/band
Beginning 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
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: www.strivingupmusic.com/register
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Piano/Ukulele
“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.”
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-Victor Hugo
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Piano (K-3rd)/Ukulele (2nd-3rd) is a great musical experience.
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Every piano/ukulele student will receive one group lesson per week (Maximum of 8 students per class).
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Lesson schedules are listed below.
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To find out more information about the piano program, please visit: www.strivingupmusic.com/piano
About
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”
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-Bob Marley
UP Music believes in the value of teaching music and leans heavily on appreciating music through laughter and mastering music through hard "fun" work.
Lesson Schedule
“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.”
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-Victor Hugo
Piano and Ukulele
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Piano and Ukulele lessons will occur on a rotating basis during the school day on Wednesdays.
Beginning Band (Tuesdays)
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First year students will receive two band lessons. They are:
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Sectionals - During the school day on a rotating basis
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Rehearsals - 3p-3:40p
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Senior Band (Tuesdays)
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Students with more than one year of band will receive two band lessons. They are:
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Sectionals - During the school day on a rotating basis
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Rehearsals - 3:45p-4:30
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