Saint Louise De Marillac
Welcome to the Saint Louise De Marillac page! This page will have a few purposes but will mostly be used to host different pieces of related information.
Lesson Schedule
"Music is to the mind as air is the body."
-Plato, Philosopher
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Lesson information
Important Dates
"Music has a power of forming the character, and should therefore be introduced into the education of the young."
-Aristotle, Philosopher
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Registration opens August 5th
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Band, Piano, and Ukulele begin the week of September 16th
Band
“How is it that music can, without words, evoke our laughter, our fears, our highest aspirations?”
-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 half hour group lesson of similar/like instruments.
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Lessons schedules will be displayed at your above request.
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For more information about the band program, please visit www.strivingupmusic.com/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.”
-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 - Pairing. This is where the student will have the opportunity to play the instrument and see which one is best for them.
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Phase three - Registration. If you're ready to register please visit: www.strivinupmusic.com/register
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Please wait until September 4th to register any Beginning Band students.
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Ukulele
“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.”
-Victor Hugo
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Ukulele is a great musical experienced offered to second through third grade students.
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Every Ukulele student will receive one group, half hour lesson per week (Maximum of 8 students per class).
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Lesson schedules will be displayed at your request.
Piano
“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.”
-Victor Hugo
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Piano is a great musical experienced 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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Lesson schedules will be displayed at your request.
About
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”
-Bob Marley
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Mr. Portillo is excited to bring his experience and charisma to DP!
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Mr. Portillo has been a band director for over 10 years
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Mr. Portillo believes in the value of teaching music and leans heavily on appreciating music through laughter and mastering music through hard "fun" work.