Participation in band provides so many benefits for students: brain development, self-discipline, a social, spiritual, creative and emotional outlet, and an opportunity to invest their musical talent in the kingdom of God.
Paideia Academy provides a band instrument for every 4th grade student, and all 4th grade students take Beginning Band as their music class. Students may start on flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone or snare drum/bells. In 5th grade, students choose to either continue in the School of Grammar Band, made up of 5th and 6th grade students, or return to music class.
The School of Logic & Rhetoric Band is comprised of 7-12th grade students and performs throughout the year for school functions. It is a close-knit group dedicated to serving our community through music ministry.
Band offers the full range of concert band instruments. Many families rent or purchase instruments, but our school also has a limited number of instruments that may be borrowed with a small annual maintenance fee.