Beginning Band

Beginning Band is designed​ for students at a beginning skill level on a traditional band instrument: flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, string bass, and percussion. Beginning Band is for students who have no instrumental music experience, as well as those who have participated in the CUSD fifth-grade band program. Beginning Band emphasizes individual growth and collaboration within a performance setting. Students will develop (1) general musical knowledge, (2) instrument-specific skills, (3) group playing awareness, and (4) individual musical skills. Students will showcase their achievements in school and at community performances.