What is Coopersville Bands?
Coopersville Bands is the music education program at Coopersville Area Public Schools. We have been teaching students the art of instrumental music for multiple decades. From the youngest band students in 5th grade to senior musicians in 12th grade, students will learn key fundamentals of being a musician, both inside and outside our classrooms.
Is There a Marching Band Program?
Yes, there is! For the first few months of the school year, our brand practices together on our miniature Football field. Our marching season usually provides the opportunity to perform at about 1-3 evaluation performances and about 3-5 Football games.
What Else Can Students Do In The Band Program?
Lots of extra-circulars! Our band program provides students with many music-related opportunities outside of class, including (but not limited to): honors bands, drum major training, colorguard training, private lesson programs, pep band, jazz band, and much more!
What Instruments are Taught?
The instruments taught range from the smallest of woodwinds (Piccolo) all the way up to some of the largest brass instruments available (Sousaphone).
Here are the basic instruments taught to students beginning in 5th Grade Band:
1) Flute
2) Clarinet
3) French Horn
4) Alto Saxophone
5) Baritone/Euphonium
6) Trumpet
7) Trombone
8) Various Percussion Instruments
In 7th Grade band, students become eligible to play:
1) Oboe
2) Bassoon
3) Double French Horn
4) Tenor Saxophone
5) Bass Clarinet
6) Tuba
7) Various New Percussion Instruments
When Do Students Meet For Band Rehearsal During The School Day?
5th grade students meet two days a week in like instrument categories and once a week as a full ensemble.
Our Middle school students (grades 6-8) meet everyday!
Our high school band (grades 9-12) meets every "A" and "C" appointed school day. It is scheduled as student's 8th Block, the last class of the day.
Who Directs The Coopersville School Bands?
Our band is currently instructed by Scott Struyk and Lisa Camilleri.
Coopersville Bands is the music education program at Coopersville Area Public Schools. We have been teaching students the art of instrumental music for multiple decades. From the youngest band students in 5th grade to senior musicians in 12th grade, students will learn key fundamentals of being a musician, both inside and outside our classrooms.
Is There a Marching Band Program?
Yes, there is! For the first few months of the school year, our brand practices together on our miniature Football field. Our marching season usually provides the opportunity to perform at about 1-3 evaluation performances and about 3-5 Football games.
What Else Can Students Do In The Band Program?
Lots of extra-circulars! Our band program provides students with many music-related opportunities outside of class, including (but not limited to): honors bands, drum major training, colorguard training, private lesson programs, pep band, jazz band, and much more!
What Instruments are Taught?
The instruments taught range from the smallest of woodwinds (Piccolo) all the way up to some of the largest brass instruments available (Sousaphone).
Here are the basic instruments taught to students beginning in 5th Grade Band:
1) Flute
2) Clarinet
3) French Horn
4) Alto Saxophone
5) Baritone/Euphonium
6) Trumpet
7) Trombone
8) Various Percussion Instruments
In 7th Grade band, students become eligible to play:
1) Oboe
2) Bassoon
3) Double French Horn
4) Tenor Saxophone
5) Bass Clarinet
6) Tuba
7) Various New Percussion Instruments
When Do Students Meet For Band Rehearsal During The School Day?
5th grade students meet two days a week in like instrument categories and once a week as a full ensemble.
Our Middle school students (grades 6-8) meet everyday!
Our high school band (grades 9-12) meets every "A" and "C" appointed school day. It is scheduled as student's 8th Block, the last class of the day.
Who Directs The Coopersville School Bands?
Our band is currently instructed by Scott Struyk and Lisa Camilleri.
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