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• Schedule for Band and Piano are below!

• Registration is open!

• All programs begin on September 12th

• Performances - TBD

• Band is a great musical experience offered to all 4th-8th grade students

• Every band student will receive one group lesson and one rehearsal per week

• For more information about the band program, please visit www.strivingupmusic.com/band

• Band recruitment is geared toward 4th-5th graders. This happens in three phases:

  • Phase one - Presentation where we talk about the instruments as well as the band experience​​​. Here is the Demonstration Video!

  • 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! Please contact the UP Music office for a consultation.

  • Phase three - Registration. If you're ready to register please visit:​ www.strivinupmusic.com/hub.

• Piano (K-3rd Grades)/Ukulele (2nd-3rd Grade) is a great musical experience.

• Every piano/ukulele student will receive one group lesson per week (Maximum of 8 students per class) and of similar instrument (pianos students with pianos students, and band students with band students).

• To find out more information about the piano program, please visit: www.strivingupmusic.com/piano

• Mr. Portillo is back! 

• Mr. Portillo was the Band Director at St. Walter from 2008-2017 and again 2019-present. 

• Mr. Portillo believes in the value of teaching music and leans heavily on appreciating music through laughter and mastering music through hard "fun" work. 

Piano/Ukulele

• Piano lessons will occur on a rotating basis during the school day on Thursdays. ​​

Band

• Band lessons will occur on a rotating basis during the school day on Thursdays. 

1. What are the music programs offered?

   1. Piano is offered to grades K-3, ukulele is offered to grades 2-3, and band is offered to grades 4-8.

2. Why should we consider music?

   1. There are a lot of documented benefits to learning and playing musical instruments. To learn why, please visit: https://www.strivingupmusic.com/why

3. What is the structure of the lesson?

   1. Lessons are conducted in group settings to promote a variety of healthy social, academic, and musical interactions

4. Where and when will the lesson be?

   1. Please view the schedule in the section above. 

   2. All lesson will be taught at St. Walter.  

5. ​Do I need an instrument?

   1. ​Band and ukulele students need instruments. We teach students life skills like how to be disciplined, committed, integrity, and so much more. Having an instrument is a vital item to help maximize the experience.

6. How much is it to participate in the program?

   1. The cost of participating in the band program is $580.05 plus a one-time $20 material fee for the school year

   2. The cost of participating in the piano or ukulele is $475.99 plus a one-time $20 material fee for the school year

7. Are there any payment options?

   1. Yes! There are two payment options:

      1. Pay the entire amount at registration at 4% discount

      2. Pay the amount over nine installments

8. What about discounts?

   1. Yes we provide full year and sibling discounts.

      1. Full year discount - receive a 4% discount when you pay for the full year at registration 

      2. Sibling discount - receive a 9% discount for every additional sibling who lives in the same home

9. I would love to get my student involved. What are my next steps

   1. Register! Please visit: www.strivingupmusic.com/register