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Welcome to the Music Department

Listen to and download selections from the ECA Christmas Program, December 11, 2009.

Check the Fall 2010 lesson schedule

Because music is essentially a means of communicating, it is the goal of ECA to teach, train, and encourage guided expression through music, This expression is focused in two directions: first, in how we relate to God through music in worship, and second, in how we express who we are and what we believe to others.

The ECA music program includes several facets:

A general music program for elementary students -- to expose them to a wide variety of styles and to teach the elements of music through listening, reading, writing, performing, and creating music.

A program of private music instruction -- to facilitate excellence in communicating and expressing oneself to others musically.

A choir program, which is required for all Middle School students and is optional for High School students -- to continue the process of group learning in the elements and cultural aspects of music and to provide opportunities for the presentation of high quality music.

A band program, which is available to those with one or more years of private music instruction -- to facilitate the study and performance of instrumental music and build responsibility in individuals for the success of the group.

Performances on a regular basis for each group of learners -- which may include any or all of the following functions: to provide a goal towards which we work, to build unity in the community of students and their families, to provide an opportunity to reflect on what God has done and is doing, or to communicate who God is and who we are in Him to a world which needs His love.

Watch the Spring 2008 recital

Music Lessons

One of the advantages of an ECA education is the music department, with its many opportunities for students to develop their talents. Students have regular music classes, as well as opportunities to perform in musicals and programs. Additionally, lessons in piano, instruments, and voice are available as space and faculty permit.

Piano Student

Your son/daughter may be able take lessons in a band instrument, if they are in 4th grade or higher. The cost for instrument lessons is €175 per year (without rental). Lessons are available for the following band instruments: flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, cornet/trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba, and snare drum. Band instruments receive priority in lesson scheduling. Classical guitar lessons are only offered on a space-available basis.

The school has a limited number of instruments available for rental. Students who are currently renting instruments will have priority. The remaining instruments are available on a first come, first served basis. The charge for instrumental rental with a lesson is €225.00 per year.

Piano lessons are also available beginning in 3rd grade. Preference is given to students already taking lessons, but new students may be added depending on available instructors. The cost for piano lessons is €225.00 per year, which includes the cost of instructional materials.

Voice lessons may be available at a cost of €120 per year. Voice lessons are scheduled after other lesson requests have been honored and are only available to high school students.

At this time, each student may only recieve one lesson per week, either piano OR an instrument. Please call if you have questions or would like further information.

Are you interested in music lessons? Contact Mr. Madsen for more information.

Practice records may be downloaded as a Word doc or as a pdf.

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