Music is such an important aspect of every child’s intellectual
development.
Our goal is to help supplement and expand their experiences.
Interested 5th - 8th grade students proficient on an instrument are welcome
to join the Band or Orchestra Program. Choir is open to members starting in
4th grade. We have qualified directors assisting children to achieve their
best in these musical groups.
All instrumentalist's are highly encouraged to be enrolled in instrument
lessons from professional teachers in school or at one of the many stores.
In-school band and orchestra instrument lessons are offered to 5th – 8th
grade members first and will start after Labor Day. Any 4th - 8th beginner
that would like to take lessons in school will be given that opportunity
providing their intentions are to become a member when proficiency on their
instrument is reached. Beginner lessons start mid-October. At this time,
we are not teaching lessons on piano, guitar or drums.
At this time, St. Albert the Great school kindly provides the space for in
school lessons. All lessons taught during school hours are arranged through
the individual professional teachers and lesson payments are paid directly
to
the individual teacher. These teachers are not part of the school staff.
Therefore, correspondence regarding lessons is to be forwarded directly to
the teacher giving lessons. Any other questions may be directed to Music
Patrons through the school office.
On occasion, Music Patrons will have instruments available to rent. The
yearly rental fee through Music Patrons is $100.00. This gives parents an
inexpensive way for their child to give a one year commitment on an
instrument. Parents have a choice of having their child take lessons in
school (when available) or through a music store even though the instrument
is rented through Music Patrons. Please let us know if you’d like to
explore
this option. Rental is based on a first come first served basis.
Music Patrons has only one ongoing fundraiser to provide these musical
avenues which includes the school’s general Music Classes. “Market Day” is
our main support system whereby we are able to purchase many different types
of instruments, equipment and supplies for our childrens' benefit.
Finally, are the member fees. The fee for Band and/or Orchestra
members
is $30.00 per family per year. Choir members are asked to pay $10.00
per family if they are not in Band or Orchestra. St. Albert the Great Music
Patrons still provides all services at the lowest rate in the area.
Market Day along with the yearly Music Patron fees, helps us provide:
• uniform vests and patches
• dinner for students during our combined concerts
• continental breakfast for the choir
• solo contest fees for our participants
• instrument tuning and repairs
• funds to purchase medals and trophies
• year end concert/awards banquet
• instruments
• sheet music, videos, and DVD’s
• annual gifts for directors
• student incentives
We are also excited to continue providing scholarships to deserving 8th
graders which helps support their study of music in high school.
It will take team effort to make our Music Program the best it can be. We
encourage your participation.
If you have any questions regarding the St. Albert the Great Music Program,
please contact Skip Szalek at 440/582/1005 (home) or e-mail at
skip2957@sbcglobal.net.