Band

FINE ARTS

A SECTIONAL APPROACH TO MUSIC EDUCATION

Brentwood Academy utilizes a sectional approach to music education as it relates to Band. There are three bands in the concert band tract: Beginning Band and Intermediate Band, both in the middle school, and in the upper school Concert Band. Students are divided among four music instructors for woodwinds, upper brass, lower brass, and percussion to receive specialized attention in a small group setting. When ready, students are then combined for a full band experience. Students learn to read music and develop skills that can be applied to areas such as musical performance, composition, and improvisation. In addition to concert band, there are two auditioned groups, Jazz Ensemble and Contemporary Music Ensemble (Rock Band), that allow students to experience and perform a wide range of music.

RICK PALMITER, BA MUSIC INSTRUCTOR


“Acknowledging Him [Jesus] in the classroom is the most important thing we’re doing here; music is secondary to our relationship with the Lord.”

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Our intentional class sizes vary by grade and discipline, all led by faculty who are accomplished in their fields of study, creating an ideal environment for academic growth and success.

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