• Bachelor of Music in Education

• Elmhurst University

  • Symphonic Band, Saxophone Quartet, Vocal Jazz Ensemble: “Late Night Blues,” Concert Choir

• West Leyden Alumni

Required Morning Rehearsals (7:30-8:25am)

• Concert Band (Tuesday & Friday)

  • 6th Grade

• Jazz Band (Wednesday)

  • 6th - 8th Grade

• Symphonic Band (Monday & Thursday)

  • 7th & 8th Grade

• 4 components of learning in the Band program

  • Morning Rehearsal - These large ensemble environments are suitable for students to learn valuable components of performing music: tempo, tone, tuning, balance, blend, dynamics, articulations.

  • Group Lessons - Instrument specific playing techniques.  Assignments are always posted on Google Classroom.  These can consist of recording submissions or in-class performances.

  • Personal Practice! - Students should be practicing at least 20 minutes per day

  • Performances