PK-8 Music Program:

Our music program at IHM is an integral component of the IHM educational experience.  IHM students are afforded opportunities to participate and engage in musical experiences and activities in accordance with our Archdiocese of Baltimore curriculum.

• All students in PK-3 through 8th grade attend Music Class once a week

• Grades PK-2:  Introduce concepts of music, rhythms, singing, movement, and creative expression through a variety of instruments and mediums

• Grades 3-5:  Utilize one-to-one Chromebooks to develop musical skills, and also learn to play music on hand bells, drums, and glockenspiels; as well as cultural and holiday singing, educational games and activities, dance/choreography, composers, instruments of the orchestra, and introduction to note reading 

• Grades 6-8:  Utilize one-to-one Chromebooks to enhance musical skills such as treble/bass clef note reading, rhythm skills; as well as drumming, singing, hand bells, piano keyboard and/or glockenspiels, music composition, creative projects, dance/choreography, music history, musical genres and musicians

• Also:  Grades 1-4 participate in our annual Christmas Pageant -- an event you don't want to miss!

• Also:  Grades 4-8 can participate in Band, Liturgical Singers, Choir, and/or the Spring Musical (see below)

IHM Performing Ensembles:

The stakeholders at IHM strongly believe that music plays an important role in the cognitive and emotional development of a child.  Participation in music contributes to a well-rounded and appreciative life-long learner who values the importance of the arts and humanities.

Eaglet Beginner Band:  Open to students in 4th grade (or older) wanting to learn to play a musical instrument for the first time.  Students will learn how to hold the instrument, read music notation, understand basic rhythms, play the scale, and rehearse beginning songs.  Students in Eaglet Band perform in school and evening concerts.   There is an additional band fee which can be paid monthly through FACTS.  

Eagle Concert Band 5-6:  Open to students in 5th-6th grade with at least 1 year of Band experience or instrumental lessons. Students will continue to develop good playing technique, learn more notes, fingerings, rhythms, and slightly more difficult pieces of music.  Students will perform in school and evening concerts.  There is an additional band fee which can be paid monthly through FACTS. 

Eagle Concert Band 7-8:  Open to students in 7th-8th grade with at least 1 year of Band experience or instrumental lessons.  Students will further develop good playing technique, learn a wider range of notes, more complex rhythms, dynamics, articulation, form, alternate fingerings, and more challenging pieces of music.  Students will perform in school and evening concerts.  There is an additional band fee which can be paid monthly through FACTS. 

Liturgical Singers:  Open to students in 6th-8th grade who love to sing sacred music.  Students rehearse weekly after school and sing a variety of sacred songs in school masses. 

Middle School Choir:  Open to students in 6th-8th grade who love to sing a wide variety of musical genres. Students rehearse during the school day and perform in school and evening concerts, as well as community events throughout the year. 

School Musicals:  Open to students in 6th-8th grade who wish to try singing and acting on stage. Students will audition and perform in our Spring performances offered through our theater department.

Additional Band Information:

Instruments offered at IHM:  Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Snare Drum & Bass Drum, Glockenspiel, Keyboard (limited spots), and 4-string Electric Bass Guitar  (not 6-string Electric).  

Instruments can be rented through a local music store or purchased on your own.   If purchasing an instrument, please consider investing in a fairly good-quality student instrument in order to alleviate student struggles and constant repairs.

There is an additional band fee which can be paid monthly through FACTS. 

All band members must purchase a portable folding music stand (any color) to use during rehearsals and performances.  The music stand folds up and comes in a small carry-bag, approx. $15-20 dollars.

Band folders, sheet music, fingering charts, and scale sheets will be provided by the school. 

Additional personal supplies:  reeds, cork grease, valve oil, sticks, mallets. etc. will be purchased by the family, as needed. 

Band rehearsals are held once a week for 30 minutes during the school day (using a rotating schedule).  Concert performances will be posted on the school calendar.  Schedules and additional information will be distributed at the beginning of the year.  

Since Band is considered a "team" activity where everyone participates, students are expected to continue the commitment for the entire year.    Playing an instrument is a fun and rewarding experience that can be enjoyed throughout life.   

We encourage you to JOIN OUR BAND!   

Questions?   Please email:   abickraj@ihmschoolmd.org 

We love music at IHM and we look forward to having you join our musical team!!