"Pipes, Drums, and Band"

September 30, 2022

"Pipes, Drums, and Band"

Welcome back!  Now that the year is in full swing, it is time to sign up for the awesome music opportunities at Saint Mary School. My name is Jay O’Brien; I am coordinating the individual lesson and band programs. I’m looking forward to working with you.

This year, in addition to having lessons, we are offering the opportunity to participate in the Saint Mary School Band. I am also very excited to announce we are forming the Saint Mary School Pipe Band. This is a chance to join and play in the school's very own bagpipe band.

The traditional school band will have at least three performances this year (Christmas, March, and Spring). It will be open to all 4th grade students are taking instrumental lessons.  Rehearsals will be held after school three to four weeks prior to each performance.  

NEW FOR THIS YEAR!

Are you in 5th grade or above?  Do you want to join what will be an exciting adventure?  Take pipe band lessons and automatically be enrolled into the Saint Mary School Pipe Band.  Details will be coming, but as someone who is currently in a pipe band, it is a fantastic and fun experience.

This year we have exciting new teachers who are teaching lessons on all instruments, including bagpipes!  We even have the instruments available for you on a first come first served basis. (This does not include pipes or percussion currently).

First grade and above can start on piano, ukulele, or drums. Third grade and above can also start on voice, guitar, trumpet, trombone, strings, bass, flute, clarinet, and saxophone. Fifth grade and above can start on all the instruments, including bagpipes and learn music recording and production.

Send a message to me at jason@stmaryes.org to express your interest and let's get started!

Sincerely,
Jay O’Brien
Music Instructor