Music Ministry of St. Michael's Lutheran
Instrumental School Music
Nurturing students through quality music education and performance
while, setting, meeting, and achieving high standards of excellence to the glory of God!
while, setting, meeting, and achieving high standards of excellence to the glory of God!
Overview of Our Program
Students at St. Michael's receive exposure to instrumental music in general music classes throughout the lower grades, including a unit on recorder playing in fourth grade. All fifth graders take beginning band, and then have the option of participating in the 6-8 advanced band. Through individual, small-group, and full ensemble rehearsal settings, each child is encouraged to discover and use his God-given gifts to the fullest of his ability.
5th Grade Beginning Band
The fifth grade band rehearses weekly as an academic class during the school day. It is during this year that students are instructed in the basics of tone production and ensemble participation, and develop practice habits that will serve them well in the future.
St. Michael's recognizes that there are possible financial concerns for fifth grade parents. We do work in cooperation with Herter's Music Center in Bay City to assist with instrumental rentals, supplies, and repairs. St. Michael's also has a limited number of instruments available for rent. Contact Dr. Jon Eifert, Director of Music, for more information about this.
St. Michael's recognizes that there are possible financial concerns for fifth grade parents. We do work in cooperation with Herter's Music Center in Bay City to assist with instrumental rentals, supplies, and repairs. St. Michael's also has a limited number of instruments available for rent. Contact Dr. Jon Eifert, Director of Music, for more information about this.
6th-8th Grade Concert Band
Following their first year, students in grades 6-8 may elect to continue in band are are combined into one large concert band. These students continue to practice and expand their knowledge of musical fundamentals, both technically and musically. The ensemble rehearses before school several times per week. Students are given the opportunity for individual, small group, and large ensemble experiences throughout the year. The band has consistently received high marks in the Lutheran Schools Music Festival held each spring. The band is under the direction of Dr. Jon Eifert.
Hand Chime Ensemble
St. Michael's offers a Hand Chime Ensemble as an extra-curricular group in grades 5-8. This ensemble rings in worship services as well as other events. The group is made up of both beginning and experienced ringers who volunteer their time into making great music. The Hand Chime
Ensemble also participates in the Lutheran School Music Festival and has received consistently high marks over the years. This ensemble is directed by Dr. Jon Eifert.
Ensemble also participates in the Lutheran School Music Festival and has received consistently high marks over the years. This ensemble is directed by Dr. Jon Eifert.