St. Francis School offers students in Grades 4 and 5 the opportunity to participate in beginning band under the direction of Mr. Timothy White, Band Director at St. Albans High School. We know that band students represent the top of the academic scale in schools. There is a definite link between the top achiever academically and the band student. The basic instruments the students will learn are flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone and percussion. Most of them have never played a band instrument and cannot read music. Many see band as a class on learning to play an instrument, but we know it is much more than that. Their social skills, communication skills, self-concepts, cooperative talents and creative mind will all be nurtured through their study of music. These life-skills will serve as an important foundation as they take on various responsibilities in their future.
If you have any questions, please contact Tim White at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .