Recorders: Grade 4
The Recorder Class meets during the school day. They are taught the basics of playing an instrument and preparing for Beginning Band. Students will play for the Christmas & Spring Concerts. Students will spend the 4th Quarter preparing to select an instrument for Beginning Band. This class will be taught by Mrs. Schneider
Beginning Band: Grade 5
Students will begin learning an instrument during this year. They will play for the Christmas & Spring Concerts as well as playing for church services on two weekends of Lutheran Schools' Week. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Solo & Ensemble. This class will be taught by Mr. Scheiderer
Advanced Band: Grades 6-8
Advanced Band will meet during the school day. Students will begin perfecting their skills through playing more complicated literature. Students will be formally evaluated each quarter by submitting a playing exam. A goal of this class is to prepare students for high school band. Students will play for the Christmas & Spring Concerts. They will have the opportunity to participate in Solo & Ensemble. Select students will be able to perform at All-Region Honor Band and in the Oktoberfest Parade with Trinity Lutheran. This class will be taught by Mrs. Schneider and Mr. Scheiderer.
4th Grade Handbells: Grade 4
4th Grade Handbells will meet in the church balcony after school on Mondays from 3:15 - 4:00 PM. Students will be taught beginning techniques and will learn how to play basic music as an ensemble. Students will play for the Christmas Concert, the Spring Concert, an Advent Mid-Week service and a Lenten Mid-Week service. This class will be taught by Mrs. Schneider
5th & 6th Grade Handbells: Grades 5-6
5th & 6th Grade Handbells will meet from 7:30 - 8:00 AM on Tuesdays in the church balcony. Students will continue to develop skills in ensemble playing. Students will play for the Christmas Concert, the Spring Concert, an Advent Mid-Week service and a Lenten Mid-Week service.
7th & 8th Grade Handbells: Grades 7-8
7th & 8th Grade Handbells will meet from 7:30 - 8:00 AM on Mondays & Wednesdays in the church balcony. Students will begin playing more complex literature and learning skills that will allow them to play in the Adult Ensembles of our community. Students will play for the Christmas Concert, the Spring Concert, an Advent Mid-Week service and a Lenten Mid-Week service. This ensemble will be directed by Mr. Scheiderer.
Violin Class: Grades 1-4
This class will consist of ILS students who are taking violin lessons. This class will meet on Thursday afternoons after school (3:15 - 4:00 PM). This class will be taught by Mrs. Fredstrom
Violin Class: Grades 5-8
This class will consist of ILS students who are taking violin lessons and will work towards developing music for Solo & Ensemble as well as the concerts. This class will meet on Wednesday mornings from 7:30 - 8:00 AM. This class will be taught by Mrs. Fredstrom