From Rookies to Rockstars: Integrated Band Programme

Being a part of a band offers musicians the valuable experience of engaging in collaborative and performance-based experiences, allowing them to harness their curiosity to drive what and how they learn. It expands their musical horizons and lays a strong foundation for their future success.

At ISP, we see immense value in musical arts experiences for our students, which is why we have designed an extensive Instrument and Band programme, offered after school forElementary students, and integrated into the day programme for Middle and Upper School.

 

 

Throughout the 2022/23 year, students enroled in our Elementary band programme met with music teachers once a week to learn instrumental skills, play games, practise together and experience the joys of playing in an ensemble.

Playing an instrument requires discipline, dedication and patience. Starting at a young age helps instil these dispositions early on, enabling students to persist with relevant and rich challenges as their experience with it develops.

 

 

"Having the opportunity to play in a band at such a young age was where it all started for me, and I definitely wouldn’t be where I am today if that initial spark hadn’t been lit.”

Suzanne Higgins, ES Music Teacher

 

"Many teachers helped me get progressively better at my instrument, especially my after-school band teacher, Ms. Teresa. I wouldn’t have learned to play the trumpet without her.If you want to play an instrument, you must stay with it. You have to know that it will be hard, so you need to push forward to meet your goals. I will definitely continue playing in Middle School.”

Jack, Grade 5

 

At the end of the year, students in the ES band put on a fabulous performance that showcased their learning and growth and gave them the opportunity to take the stage and shine.

Students can continue their instrumental study in our Middle School elective programme, which offers both a Rookie and Rockstar Band, and eventually they can continue their musical journey in Upper School.