Instrumental Music
The instrumental music program at The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts provides students with comprehensive preparation in instrumental music. Students participate in a variety of performing ensembles, receive weekly private music lessons, and study music theory and literature. Students can elect in their junior and senior years to study piano, music technology, and conducting. All BISFA students participate in numerous Master Classes and have the opportunity to perform individually as soloists and in Commercial/Jazz Band, concert band, orchestra and chamber ensembles.
OUR PROGRAM
The instrumental music program at The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts provides students with comprehensive preparation in instrumental music. Students participate in a variety of performing ensembles, receive weekly private music lessons, and study music theory and literature. Students can elect in their junior and senior years to study piano, music technology, and conducting. All BISFA students participate in numerous Master Classes and have the opportunity to perform individually as soloists and in Commercial/Jazz Band, concert band, orchestra and chamber ensembles.
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The Instrumental Music Dance Experience
COURSE OF STUDY
FRESHMAN
- Applied Music 1
- Band Techniques 1
- String Techniques 1
- Piano Repertoire 1
- Musicianship 1
- Instrumental Ensemble
SOPHOMORES
- Applied Music 2
- Band Techniques 2
- String Techniques 2
- Piano Repertoire 2
- Musicianship 2
- Instrumental Ensemble
JUNIORS
- Applied Music 3
- Chamber Ensemble:
- Instrumental 1
- Piano Repertoire 3
- Musicianship 3
- Elective
- Elective
- Instrumental Ensemble
SENIORS
- Applied Music 4
- Chamber Ensemble:
- Instrumental 2
- Piano Repertoire 3
- Elective
- Elective
- Instrumental Ensemble
- Senior Portfolio Class
ELECTIVES
- AP Music Theory (Grade 11 or 12)
- Advanced Concepts in Music
- Creative Music Tech 1, 2
- Class Piano
- Class Piano
- Music History
- Conducting
- Intro to Music Education
- Honors Jazz Ensemble
ALL STUDENTS
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All students participate in a large ensemble. Piano and Guitar Majors may choose the large ensemble that will best fit their individual secondary interest. Participating in Band, Orchestra or Choir gives these traditionally solo players the experience of participating in a large ensemble, and working with a conductor.
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In addition, it gives them the opportunity to be involved in trips and special performances that are afforded by these organization
Instrumental Music DEPARTMENT STAFF
MR. SCOTT BENFORD
Lead Teacher
Director of Bands
MR. WILLIAM HOLLIN
Horn Lessons Adjunct,
BISFA Inaugural Band Director
MS. KIMBERLY SWANSON
Flute Lessons
Adjunct
MR. KEITH FILPPU
Guitar
Adjunct
MR. CAMILO PEREZ-MEJIA
Instrumental Music
Adjunct
MR. PETR SKOPEK
Instrumental Music Instructor
Director of Orchestras
MR. JOEL GUYTON
Instrumental Music Adjunct,
Former WCPS Band Director
MR. FREDERICK GLEASON
Low Brass Lessons
Adjunct
MR. MIKE HOOVER
Instrumental Music
Adjunct
MS. BAILEY HOVERMALE
Piano Adjunct
BISFA Alumni