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There are numerous extra opportunities for students in the world of music! Look below for ways to challenge, encourage, and best support your student on their musical journey.
There are numerous extra opportunities for students in the world of music! Look below for ways to challenge, encourage, and best support your student on their musical journey.
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private lessons are the absolute best way for students to receive individualized attention that accelerates their growth and success. Attached is a document with many area private lessons instructors, their availability, and their rate. Instructors are still being added to the document! Lessons are typically 30 minutes a week and cost between $15 and $30. There are options for lessons to be held at school and at GVSU. During that time instructors work with the student on areas of growth, give them instrument specific knowledge and tips, and help with band music and other etudes.
If you would like help choosing the best instructor for your student please reach out and I will let you know who I believe would be the best fit for them. When you are ready to begin lessons, reach out to the instructor directly and they will be happy to get started!
Local Performances and Events
Local Performances and Events
GVSU Brass Day
GVSU Brass Day
When: Sunday, January 25, 1:00-5:00pm (can attend part of it)
Where: GVSU Thomas J. Haas Center for the Performing Arts
Cost: Free!
The event will include:
Brass choir rehearsal and performance
Performances by the GVSU Faculty Brass Quartet and GVSU student chamber ensembles
Masterclasses led by GVSU brass faculty
Students can volunteer to perform their Solo & Ensemble pieces on the masterclass!
More Information: https://www.gvsu.edu/mtd/gvsu-brass-day-76.htm
Registration: https://www.gvsu.edu/camps/view.htm?campId=C151334D-9CF0-7608-E9A04E61FA5E7419
26_BrassDayFlyer.pdfGVSU Clarinet Day
GVSU Clarinet Day
When: Sunday, February 1, 12:30-6:00pm (can attend part of it)
Where: GVSU Thomas J. Haas Center for the Performing Arts
Cost: Free!
This event will include:
Playing music with other middle school, high school, and collegiate clarinet players!
Masterclasses with professional clarinet players
A recital
More Information: https://www.gvsu.edu/mtd/clarinet-day-137.htm
Registration: https://www.gvsu.edu/mtd/cms-form-edit.htm?formId=BF59369F-C6D9-B053-81FB7F521B408F74
26_ClarinetDay_Flyer.pdfGVSU Oboe Day
GVSU Oboe Day
When: Saturday, March 7 (can attend part of the day)
Where: GVSU Thomas J. Haas Center for the Performing Arts
Cost: $12 (includes lunch)
This event will include:
Playing tips and tricks
Instrument maintenance class
Oboe ensemble playing
Guided breathing
More Information: https://www.gvsu.edu/mtd/module-events-view.htm?siteModuleId=49B4399A-D10F-1C24-8EC2584A750CC60C&eventId=B9D67AC8-F45D-D2FE-4082C5C6BC251F25
Registration: https://www.gvsu.edu/mtd/cms-form-edit.htm?formId=F8601C0A-CA0E-F3E2-BCF1C2C71C608E59
Register by February 25!
Grand Rapids Symphonic Band
Grand Rapids Symphonic Band
The Grand Rapids Symphonic Band is a local community band that plays wonderful music very well! Performances are held at Grandville High School and students can attend for FREE with this form.
Concert Dates
Concert Dates
Transcendent Journey - Oct 19, 3:00pm
A Very Midwest Christmas - Dec 14, 3:00pm
Melodies of the Heart - Feb 15, 3:00pm
Broadway Showstoppers - March 22, 3:00pm
America the Beautiful - May 17, 3:00pm
Experience a GVSU Game as a Laker Marching Band Member!
Experience a GVSU Game as a Laker Marching Band Member!
Mrs. Koella is the Assistant Director of the Laker Marching Band at GVSU! If you come to a game come over the band section and sit with the band !
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