Band

All grade 4 - 8 students are eligible and invited to join band at St. Francis School.  Band is offered to students at school by Overture Band Programs, Inc. a non-profit organization that has been providing band programs to private and parochial schools and home schooled students in Dane County since 2004.

Students who join band receive weekly instruction at school, where they will learn how to play and care for their band instrument, read music, learn basic music theory, and prepare for at least two performances throughout the school year. 

The cost of our band program is approximately $615-$630 for the 2022-2023 school year.  This calculates out to about $21.00 per week.  This band tuition covers the cost of instruction only for the school year.  It does not include the cost of an instrument, lesson book or other supplies needed.  Overture Band Programs works closely with the music store White House of Music.  They can provide instruments for rent or purchase and all necessary supplies (lesson books, reeds, etc.) needed, and a store representative stops in the area once a week during the school year.

I met with the 3^rd  graders in May to show them the instruments and discuss joining band.  We talked about what instrument they might like to play and what to expect if they join band.

I hope you will consider having your child join band where they can experience all the great benefits that music education has to offer! You can find more information about our program on our website at www.overturebandprograms.weebly.com. If you have any questions about band, please contact me at [email protected].

I look forward to meeting you and having your child in band!

Mrs. Kelli Selje
Vice President/Administrator/Band Director

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