2022-2023 Class Schedule
Beginning Students will choose either Tuesday or Wednesday, not both days.
Tuesday
9:00-9:55 Beg Violin
10:00-10:55 Beg Viola/Cello
11:00-11:55 Beg WW
12:00-12:55 Beg Brass
1:00-1:55 Beg Percussion
2:00-3:00 Intermediate Band
Wednesday
9:00-9:55 Beg WW
10:00-10:55 Beg Brass
11:00-11:55 Beg Percussion
12:00-12:55 Beg Violin
1:00-1:55 Beg Viola/Cello
2:00-3:30 Intermediate Orchestra
Thursday
10:00-11:45 Advanced Orchestra
12:00-1:45 Concert Band
2:00-3:30 Jazz Band
*All classes are held at the:
McKinney Performing Arts Center
111 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069
Ensemble Descriptions
Beginning Band/ Orchestra.
The first class for most students is a beginning class focused on their instrument family. Typically, a student spends 1-2 semesters in this class.
Intermediate Band/Orchestra.
The second step in musical development is the Intermediate Level. A student typically spends 1-2 instructional years (2-4 semesters) in this class.
Concert Band/ Advanced Orchestra.
The third step in musical development is an Advanced Ensemble. Once a student is in an Advanced Ensemble, the student is eligible for other musical groups such as Jazz Band or small ensembles in addition to Concert Band and Advanced Orchestra.
Jazz Band 1 & 2
Jazz Band 1 & 2 are additional classes offered to those in Intermediate Band/Orchestra, Concert Band or Advanced Orchestra. These classes will explore the musical style of jazz. Our Jazz Band regularly performs in downtown McKinney.
Pep Band
Pep band is comprised of students from Intermediate and Concert Bands. This band will perform at 3 or more CHANT homeschool football games in the fall.
