STS Wind Ensemble's performance at the 2019 NCBDA Conference. The Wind Ensemble was one of two North Carolina Middle Schools selected to perform at this Conference. The ensemble also made history by being the first private middle school ever selected in NCBDA history We were also the first ensemble to ever have students in elementary school on the Conference Stage.
Welcome to the St. Timothy's Band Program. Our program consists of several different ensembles:Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Beginning Band, , Flute Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble.
Our Band Staff consists of the area's finest directors, private instructors, and guest clinicians. We strive to give your child an outstanding and memorable musical experience at St. Timothy's School.
Our Band Staff consists of the area's finest directors, private instructors, and guest clinicians. We strive to give your child an outstanding and memorable musical experience at St. Timothy's School.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2019 WIND ENSEMBLE, SUPERIOR RATING AT THE NC MPA FESTIVAL
MARCH 17th, 2019 North Garner Middle School
Fourth Consecutive Superior Rating
The St. Timothy's Wind Ensemble on the MPA Concert Stage at North Garner Middle School
WELCOME BACK TO THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR.
Our Wind Ensemble meets: Tuesdays and Fridays. On Occassion, we will have Wednesday sectionals or special clinician sessions. . Rehearsals will be 7-750am in the Performing Arts Room
Our Symphonic Band meets Monday and Wednesday 315-4pm in the Performing Arts Room..Please click on the Symphonic Band link of more information. Symphonic Band will begin on September in the Performing Arts Room
Our Beginning Band meets Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays 415-500pm in the Performing Arts Room. Please click on the Beginning Band Link for More Information.
Mondays-Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones
Wednesdays-Brass, Percussion
Thursdays-Everyone
Beginning Band will begin on September .
Our Percussion Ensemble (for current percussion students) will meet Monday and Friday 7-750am in the Performing Arts Classroom. Percussion Ensemble will begin on September 8th, 2017
Our Jazz Band meets Tuesdays 3:15-4:00 pm in the Performing Arts Classroom. Jazz Band is a tuition based ensemble. Please click on the Jazz Band Page for more information.
2016-17 ADVENTURE PLANS INCLUDE:
Solo Night October 19th , 630pm in the Performing Arts Room. Students Auditioning for the Central District, All District Band should plan to perform.
Christmas Concert (Symphonic, WInd Ensemble, Jazz, Flute Ensemble): December 5th Dress Rehearsal 630-8pm Peace College Auditorium. Concert December 6th Peace College Auditorium.
Brian Balmages Wind Ensemble Clinic (Will be in October....date coming shortly)
Wind Ensemble MPA 2017
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Spring Concert for Bands May 9th, 2018 7pm Chapel (Beginning Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Flute Ensemble)
NEW TEACHING PERSONNEL:
Andy Kleindienst: Mr. Kleindienst will conitnue teaching privately at STS, but will also be on staff as our official Brass Specialist.
Our Wind Ensemble meets: Tuesdays and Fridays. On Occassion, we will have Wednesday sectionals or special clinician sessions. . Rehearsals will be 7-750am in the Performing Arts Room
Our Symphonic Band meets Monday and Wednesday 315-4pm in the Performing Arts Room..Please click on the Symphonic Band link of more information. Symphonic Band will begin on September in the Performing Arts Room
Our Beginning Band meets Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays 415-500pm in the Performing Arts Room. Please click on the Beginning Band Link for More Information.
Mondays-Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones
Wednesdays-Brass, Percussion
Thursdays-Everyone
Beginning Band will begin on September .
Our Percussion Ensemble (for current percussion students) will meet Monday and Friday 7-750am in the Performing Arts Classroom. Percussion Ensemble will begin on September 8th, 2017
Our Jazz Band meets Tuesdays 3:15-4:00 pm in the Performing Arts Classroom. Jazz Band is a tuition based ensemble. Please click on the Jazz Band Page for more information.
2016-17 ADVENTURE PLANS INCLUDE:
Solo Night October 19th , 630pm in the Performing Arts Room. Students Auditioning for the Central District, All District Band should plan to perform.
Christmas Concert (Symphonic, WInd Ensemble, Jazz, Flute Ensemble): December 5th Dress Rehearsal 630-8pm Peace College Auditorium. Concert December 6th Peace College Auditorium.
Brian Balmages Wind Ensemble Clinic (Will be in October....date coming shortly)
Wind Ensemble MPA 2017
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Spring Concert for Bands May 9th, 2018 7pm Chapel (Beginning Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Flute Ensemble)
NEW TEACHING PERSONNEL:
Andy Kleindienst: Mr. Kleindienst will conitnue teaching privately at STS, but will also be on staff as our official Brass Specialist.
ENSEMBLE SCHEDULE INFORMATION
Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble is an audition only group that will rehearse 2 sectional rehearsals/one full rehearsal per week (see chart below). This ensemble is geared towards those students who want to be in a competitive ensemble. Requirements: Students must audition and must have a Smart Music subscription (we will have playing tests submitted through Smart Music). Parents/students will sign a contract regarding to classroom policy, practice requirements, and private lessons--which are highly recommended, but not always required. You can order smart music at www.smartmusic.com We are planning to return to our third MPA Performance in March 2018 and will once again have many guest clinicians, including Brian Balmages and many others.
Please click on the Wind Ensemble Link for audition information
Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band is geared towards the band student who has mastered the basics of their instrument but who isn't yet ready (young musician) or interested in committing the time/work necessary for a competitive ensemble. Requirements: Smart Music is highly recommended, but not required. Parents and students will sign a contract in regards to classroom policy and practice requirements. Private lessons are optional. No audition required..must have completed one year of band or private lessons. Symphonic Band is open to both Wind and Percussion Players.
Please click on the Symphonic Band link for more information
Beginning Band
Beginning Band will operate as both sectionals and full group. This will allow our beginning students to receive more attention and guidance. Students wishing to play percussion, saxophone, or a speciality instrument first semester, must have previous experience on that instrument or plan to take private lessons. Any student wishing to play these instruments without prior experience or lessons, must wait until second semester. We audition these instruments to make sure that it is the correct fit for your child.
Please click on the Beginning Band link above for more information
Percussion Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble is an Audition only class. Percussionists must be proficient in reading music and rhythms in this ensemble. Students are expected to play ALL percussion instruments including mallets, snare, bass drum, timpani, and auxiliary percussion.
Please click on the Percussion Ensemble link for more information
OUR BAND SCHEDULE
Mondays
AM Rehearsal 1: Symphonic Band
AM Rehearsal2: Percussion Ensemble
After School Rehearsal Beginning Band (Woodwinds Only)
Tuesdays AM Rehearsal 1 Wind Ensemble Winds
Wednesdays
AM Rehearsal 1 Wind Ensemble (Sectionals, etc)
PM Rehearsal: Beginning Band (Brass/Beginning Percussion Only)
Thursdays
AM Rehearsal 1 Symphonic Band
PM Rehearsal: Beginning Band (All)
Fridays
AM Rehearsal 1 Wind Ensemble
AM Rehearsal 2 Percussion Ensemble (for experienced percussionists)
Please go to the Concert Ensembles Tab, you will find more information on each ensemble.
Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble is an audition only group that will rehearse 2 sectional rehearsals/one full rehearsal per week (see chart below). This ensemble is geared towards those students who want to be in a competitive ensemble. Requirements: Students must audition and must have a Smart Music subscription (we will have playing tests submitted through Smart Music). Parents/students will sign a contract regarding to classroom policy, practice requirements, and private lessons--which are highly recommended, but not always required. You can order smart music at www.smartmusic.com We are planning to return to our third MPA Performance in March 2018 and will once again have many guest clinicians, including Brian Balmages and many others.
Please click on the Wind Ensemble Link for audition information
Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band is geared towards the band student who has mastered the basics of their instrument but who isn't yet ready (young musician) or interested in committing the time/work necessary for a competitive ensemble. Requirements: Smart Music is highly recommended, but not required. Parents and students will sign a contract in regards to classroom policy and practice requirements. Private lessons are optional. No audition required..must have completed one year of band or private lessons. Symphonic Band is open to both Wind and Percussion Players.
Please click on the Symphonic Band link for more information
Beginning Band
Beginning Band will operate as both sectionals and full group. This will allow our beginning students to receive more attention and guidance. Students wishing to play percussion, saxophone, or a speciality instrument first semester, must have previous experience on that instrument or plan to take private lessons. Any student wishing to play these instruments without prior experience or lessons, must wait until second semester. We audition these instruments to make sure that it is the correct fit for your child.
Please click on the Beginning Band link above for more information
Percussion Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble is an Audition only class. Percussionists must be proficient in reading music and rhythms in this ensemble. Students are expected to play ALL percussion instruments including mallets, snare, bass drum, timpani, and auxiliary percussion.
Please click on the Percussion Ensemble link for more information
OUR BAND SCHEDULE
Mondays
AM Rehearsal 1: Symphonic Band
AM Rehearsal2: Percussion Ensemble
After School Rehearsal Beginning Band (Woodwinds Only)
Tuesdays AM Rehearsal 1 Wind Ensemble Winds
Wednesdays
AM Rehearsal 1 Wind Ensemble (Sectionals, etc)
PM Rehearsal: Beginning Band (Brass/Beginning Percussion Only)
Thursdays
AM Rehearsal 1 Symphonic Band
PM Rehearsal: Beginning Band (All)
Fridays
AM Rehearsal 1 Wind Ensemble
AM Rehearsal 2 Percussion Ensemble (for experienced percussionists)
Please go to the Concert Ensembles Tab, you will find more information on each ensemble.