Mission
1) Encourage human growth, creativity, and expression through the use of music
2) Meet high levels of performance due to achievement of set goals
3) Foster ideals of both teamwork and individual responsibility
4) To produce performances that will make our community proud of us and will make ourselves proud to be part of the program
Description
This instrumental music program at Nelsonville-York is housed in high school building. Students begin their journey in the 5th grade with small group lessons during specials time. Once reaching middle school, band becomes a daily class where they continue to improve vocabulary, hand-eye coordination, tone production, and reading skills. By high school, members are expected to have reached a high level of mastery on their instrument with opportunities to achieve at a variety of activities including concert band, marching band, and pep band. N-Y musicians may also expand their skills through involvement in Solo & Ensemble events, honor band auditions, tutoring younger students, jazz band, and more!
1) Encourage human growth, creativity, and expression through the use of music
2) Meet high levels of performance due to achievement of set goals
3) Foster ideals of both teamwork and individual responsibility
4) To produce performances that will make our community proud of us and will make ourselves proud to be part of the program
Description
This instrumental music program at Nelsonville-York is housed in high school building. Students begin their journey in the 5th grade with small group lessons during specials time. Once reaching middle school, band becomes a daily class where they continue to improve vocabulary, hand-eye coordination, tone production, and reading skills. By high school, members are expected to have reached a high level of mastery on their instrument with opportunities to achieve at a variety of activities including concert band, marching band, and pep band. N-Y musicians may also expand their skills through involvement in Solo & Ensemble events, honor band auditions, tutoring younger students, jazz band, and more!