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Our Mission
We believe children should experience the joy of learning and performing music in an ensemble. Students at BCS Music Academy have the opportunity to learn a band or orchestra instrument through group lessons as well as in individual lessons. Our mission is to grow our music ensembles to prepare for performances, competitions and festivals.
BEGINNING BAND
No Experience Needed. Ages 9-14 (5th through 8th grade) or when the student has developed the physical abilities needed to play the desired instrument.
No music experience needed.
Not sure which instrument to choose? Students will have the option to try different instruments. We will have an instrument fitting and rental day (TBD).
Students should be prepared to practice 20-45 minutes/day, as we progress through out the year. Perseverance & patience are the skills needed for success while developing most skills. Playing a musical instrument is no different!
Instrument Options
Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Percussion.
**As students grow and have been playing for a year or two we can begin transitioning into larger instruments including saxophone, baritone and tuba. This will be done on an individual basis.
BEGINNING STRINGS
No Experience Needed. Ages 9-14 (5th through 8th grade) or when the student has developed the physical abilities needed to play the desired instrument.
No music experience needed.
Not sure which instrument to choose? Students will have the option to try different instruments.
Students should be prepared to practice 20-45 minutes/day, as we progress through out the year. Perseverance & patience are the skills needed for success while developing most skills. Playing a musical instrument is no different!
Instrument Options
Violin, Viola, Cello
**Students will be fitted to the correct size of instrument when renting the instrument. String Bass will be offered at the intermediate level.
Meet Your Directors
Lisa May - Band
The band will be conducted by Lisa May (owner and founder of BCS Music Academy). She has a bachelors degree in Music Education from Western Michigan University and a Masters degree in Psychology from Kaplan University. Lisa has taught music K-12 and College for over 30 years. She has taught beginning band, intermediate and advanced bands in the public and private schools. In her time teacher, she built a successful music program at MacDonald Middle School in East Lansing earning first division and second division ratings at MSBOA District and State Band Festival. Her students also consistently earned first and second division ratings in MSBOA Solo and Ensemble Festivals at the District and State Levels. In addition to having her students attend festivals, Lisa was an MSBOA judge for Band and Orchestra Festivals as well as Solo and Ensemble.
Every other year, Lisa's students had the opportunity to travel to Chicago to hear the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and do an ensemble clinic at Northwestern University.
Lisa moved to Texas in 2021 from North Carolina. In her spare time, she loves spending time on the farm with her family taking care of their goats, chickens and cows and many other animals.
Amber Throneberry- Orchestra
Amber has been playing the violin for 14 years. She is an experienced private violin instructor offering tailored lessons for students of various skill levels. She is committed to creating a supportive and enjoyable learning environment. Amber focuses on individual goals, technique refinement, and has a comprehensive understanding of music theory. She is trained in both classical and contemporary styles, fostering a love for music through personalized lessons that emphasize technique, expression, and musicality.
BCS Band and Orchestra Fees for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Semesters:
The cost per student to be in the beginning band or orchestra class for each semester:
Fall Semester: $275 (4 months of rehearsal= $68.75 a month) + Registration Fee
Spring Semester: $275 (4 months of rehearsals = $68.75 a month) + Registrations Fee
Optional Private Lessons: $140 a month
The semester fees must be paid no matter when your student starts or stops attending the band, or orchestra classes.
Fall Semester Tuition Due Dates:
*Early Bird Special: By May 31 $225
*Between June 1- August 1: $275
*Late Registration August 2- September 1: $325
No registrations will be accepted after September 1.
Spring Semester Tuition Due Dates:
*Early Bird Special: By October 1 $225
*Between Oct. 2 - Nov. 1: $275
*Late Registration Nov 2 - Dec 1: $325
You must pay for the days your student is absent from class. There will be no refunds. All students are expected to enroll for both the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. If any band or orchestra student does not re-enroll for the Spring 2025 semester, a drop fee of $85 per student will be charged (we still have to pay faculty we hired for the year to help with the program). All band and orchestra students must provide their own instruments, workbooks and music stands and be responsible for the maintenance of their instruments. Please note that all students that are in the homeschool bands or orchestra classes listed above are responsible to attend the classes regardless of school schedules or conflicts that may arise and all the rules listed above apply to all students.
Bad Weather Policy
BCS Music Academy will follow the school district’s cancellation of classes due to bad weather, unexpected events, etc. Please follow the College Station ISD for cancellation notices. The classes that are cancelled will not be made up and you will still be required to pay the entire semester fee.
Instrumental Rental
How to get an instrument:
If you don't have your own instrument, no problem! We can help you find an instrument. Instrument rentals are available at: https://www.thornmusiccenter.com/
Be sure to enroll in the program first to save money on your rental!!
Band 2024-2025 Schedule
Band:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:00-9:45 am and 3:00-3:45 pm
**Students only need to attend 2 of these times. (i.e. Tuesday at 9, Thursday at 3). It is HIGHLY recommended students attend one of the times each day.
Rehearsals: 207 Rock Prairie Rd College Station
Tentative Schedule. Please note some of these dates may change as we get closer to the start of the new school year.
Fall/Winter Semester:
September
Tuesday: 3, 10, 17, 24
Thursday: 5, 12, 19, 26
October
Tuesday: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Thursday: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November
Tuesday: 5, 12, 19
Thursday: 7, 14, 21
(no rehearsals Nov. 25-29)
December
Tuesday: 3
Thursday: 5
Winter Performance Week of December 9 (TBD)
Spring Semester
January
Tuesday: 14, 21, 28
Thursday: 16, 23, 30
February
Tuesday: 4, 11, 18, 25
Thursday: 6, 13, 20, 27
March
Tuesday: 4, 11, 18, 25
Thursday: 6, 13, 20, 27
April
Tuesday: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Thursday: 3, 10, 17, 24
(Please note: we will not meet the week of Spring break. Since we follow College Station ISD Schedule, that day off is to be determined).
May:
Tuesday: 6
Thursday: 1, 8
Spring Performance Week of May 12 (TBD)
Orchestra 2024-2025 Schedule
Orchestra:
Violin, Viola, Cello
Wednesdays and Fridays: 9:00-9:45 am and 3:00-3:45
**Students only need to attend 2 of these times. (i.e. Wednesday at 9, Friday at 3). It is HIGHLY recommended students attend one of the times each day.
Rehearsals: 207 Rock Prairie Rd College Station
Tentative Schedule. Please note some of these dates may change as we get closer to the start of the new school year.
Fall/Winter Semester:
September
Wednesday
Friday
October
Wednesday
Friday
November
Wednesday
Friday
(no rehearsals Nov. 25-29)
December
Wednesday
Friday
Winter Performance Week of December 9 (TBD)
Spring Semester
January
Wednesday
Friday
February
Wednesday
Friday
March
Wednesday
Friday
April
Wednesday
Friday
(Please note: we will not meet the week of Spring break. Since we follow College Station ISD Schedule, that day off is to be determined).
May:
Wednesday
Friday
Spring Performance Week of May 12 (TBD)