About Our Program

The Greenwich Elementary Band Program consists of:

Small group Instrumental Lessons (all students)

Lessons are provided during school to all students enrolled in the band program. Lessons are 30-40 minutes, once a week, and in small groups of like-instruments. Students will learn the basics of making good tone on their instrument, as well as how to read music. Students need to know when their lesson day and time is scheduled, and bring their instrument and lesson book on that day each week. Lessons are scheduled on a rotating basis so that students will not miss the same subject more than twice in any quarter. If the student’s class is involved in a special project, test, etc. he/she may reschedule the lesson, or will be excused for that week. Each student and classroom teacher will receive a lesson schedule in advance.

Elementary Band Rehearsal (grades 5 and 6)

In late September, 2nd and 3rd year players begin elementary band rehearsals. Elementary Band is a performing group, and our rehearsal time is dedicated to preparing students in an ensemble setting for their concert performances. Rehearsals are once a week after school and we will perform in December and May concerts! As concerts grow closer, students may be asked to come to an extra after school rehearsal or sectional rehearsal (all woodwinds, all brass, or all percussion). These supplemental rehearsals will be announced as the year progresses! Students must have the playing ability of the end of Sound Innovations Book 1 in order to participate in band.