Individual and Small Group Instrumental Lessons
Reasonably priced and conveniently located at Lowell, these individual and small group lessons are a great way for your child to learn how to play an instrument of interest. Parents typically sign their students up for trimesters. Arrangements are made directly with the instructor which allows for some flexibility in scheduling. A twice yearly recital provides all participants with a chance to perform.
Recorder Consort
Mondays, 3:45-4:45 pm
The Recorder Consort is an ensemble designed to stretch students who
enjoy playing the recorder in class and would like to be challenged.
Able students will be invited to play. The ensemble will play
traditional recorder consort music and some arrangements of
modern/popular music. The ensemble will include all of the recorder
family, including the sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, and bass, so many
students will have the opportunity to learn another instrument.
Students will perform at Lowell at least twice a year.
This group will provide students with ensemble experience and help
them further understand the woodwind family. This is a great opportunity
for any student wishing to play other woodwind instruments in the
future.
Prerequisites: Students must be recommended to participate by
Charmaine Hamann. They must be able and independent music notation
readers and be willing to practice their instruments at home.
Brass and Percussion Ensemble
Mondays, 5:00-6:00 pm
The Brass and Percussion Ensemble is a high energy, exciting group
for students who are currently taking brass or percussion lessons at
Lowell. The ensemble will play world and popular music with simple
arrangements by Mike Woods and Curt Armbruster. Students will read music
notation, and some improvisation will be included for studetns who are
able and comfortable to participate. The ensemble will perform at Lowell
at least twice a year.
Prerequisites: Students must be recommended to participate by
Brian Weber, Curt, or Mike. They must be able and independent music
notation readers and be willing to practice their instruments at home.
Violin Ensemble
Wednesdays, 2:00 pm
Talented violin teacher Sarah D'Angelo will lead this ensemble, open to any age student who has adequate skills to take part. The group will study reading notation by playing Suzuki repertoire and will learn about music theory. If your child takes violin lessons outside of Lowell, you should contact Sarah directly regarding participation. The ensemble will perform at Lowell at least twice a year.
Prerequisites: Students must be currently studying violin and be willing to practice their instruments at home.
Group Piano Lessons
Wednesdays, 2:10 - 2:50 pm
Is your child on the fence about taking piano lessons? Maybe you want your child to
learn in a more relaxed environment. Perhaps your child is already taking private lessons
on another instrument? Group piano lessons are the perfect solution. Students will learn
the fundamentals of piano in a classroom setting, and have the pleasure of collaborating
with their peers in the process.
Pop Bands
Jr. Pop Band (up to 4th grade)—Fridays, 3:20-4:20 pm
Sr. Pop Band (5th grade and up)—Fridays, 4:30-5:30 pm
Playing guitar, keyboard, or
drums is fun, but when you play them all together, things start to get
exciting! This ensemble offers students the chance to create a band.
Singers
willing to sing both lead and back-up vocals are encouraged to join. The
band will play in public at recitals, assemblies, and/or other
appropriate venues at School, as well as providing accompaniment at
weekly Primary School gatherings. Guitar players may be asked to take
turns playing a beginner
bass guitar part.
Prerequisites: Guitar players must be able to
play six chords, drummers must be able to play three rhythms, keyboard
players must be able to play chords using guitar symbols, and lead
singers must be studying voice.