Our Vision
The HCS Band Program seeks to develop student musicians who grow in personal discipline and skill, perform quality music with the ensemble, develop meaningful relationships, and use their musical abilities to bring glory to our Father in Heaven.
FAQs
What about more advanced music students? Musicians who have played their instrument for at least a year can audition for our Concert Band. Concert Band members can audition for jazz band. Students must be in Concert Band to participate in Jazz Band. Auditions are held in August. Audition music will be available later this summer.
When and where will the bands rehearse? Fridays, beginning September 3, 2021
The Chapel at Grossmont, 5651 Water St, La Mesa, CA 91942
9:00am: Beginning Band (High School Choir also available during this time slot)
10:30am: Concert Band (Middle School Choir also available during this time slot)
12:30pm: Jazz Band
Will the bands perform? There is a Fall concert in November, an all-school Christmas program in December, and a spring concert in May. We may also play for HCS sports games, graduation ceremony, and other events.
How much does it cost? The yearly club fee is $100, which can be paid $50 per semester. There is an additional yearly $50 fee for Jazz Band.
To Register, Log into your Homeschool Life account and visit the Music Club page.
Any other questions? Contact Director Christa Beyenhof at band@hcssd.org
The HCS Band is open to any student enrolled in 4th-12th grades.
Beginning Band is for beginning musicians who are learning their instrument for the first time, or who need some additional practice on the music fundamentals.
Concert Ensemble is open, by audition, to anyone who has studied their instrument for at least one year, but preferably two.
Jazz Band is open, by audition, to Concert Band members. Students must also be in Concert Band to participate in Jazz Band.
Band instruments include flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion (bell kit and snare drum).
String players (violin, viola, cello, string bass) may audition for Concert Ensemble.
