Christopher High School Bands

Private Applied Lessons

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Private lessons focus on instrument-specific pedagogy that cannot be addressed during group band class.  Private lessons are the primary method by which students prepare for all-state auditions, solo & ensemble competition, and most importantly, college scholarship/admission auditions. They are crucial to the success of the students individually and the ensemble as a whole, and are a component of top-quality band programs across California and the United States. 

All GUSD Middle School Students are strongly encouraged to study privately for at least 30 minutes per week.  Students may work with a member of the Band Staff or, ideally, their own outside teacher. Outside teachers must be approved a band director.  We recommend choosing instruction from one of the instructors on our recommended list. This helps to ensure quality instruction.  

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Recommended Private Instructors

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The instructors below are qualified private lesson instructors that have been approved by the band directors.  These are professional musicians that hold a degree, multiple degrees, or substantial formal training/professional performance experience on their instrument. This is the level of professionalism and expertise that we expect and we are pleased to recommend these private instructors to our bands students.