Trinity Lutheran
Welcome to the Trinity Lutheran page! This page will have a few purposes but will mostly be used to host different pieces of related information.
General Information
"Music is to the mind as air is the body."
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-Plato, Philosopher
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!
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 half hour group lesson of similar/like instruments.
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Lessons schedules will be displayed at the bottom of the page.
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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: www.strivingupmusic.com/register
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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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Ukulele is a great musical experience 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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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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Lessons schedules will be displayed at the bottom of the page.
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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Lessons schedules will be displayed at the bottom of the page.
About
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”
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-Bob Marley
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Mr. Portillo is excited to bring his experience and charisma to Trinity!
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Mr. Portillo and his staff are experienced in music and specialize in integrating life lessons into the music curriculum.
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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.
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Questions? Ask! Contact us here
Lesson Schedule
"Where words fail, music speaks."
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-Hans Christian Andersen
Piano and Ukulele
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Piano and Ukulele lessons will occur on a rotating basis during the school day on Thursdays.
4th and 5th Grade Band​
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4th and 5th grade band will occur on Tuesdays during the school day.
Middle School Band
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Middle School Band will occur on Tuesdays during their elective period at the end of the day.