About the Program
Once a week, students meet after-school with the other musicians from their area at a centrally-located school to play in after-school bands, ensembles, and groups.
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NEIM offers the following after-school ensembles:
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Beginner Strings
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Advanced Strings
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Beginner Percussion Ensemble
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Beginner Band
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Intermediate Band
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Advanced Band
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Flute-Clarinet Ensemble
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Jazz Band
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Students are assigned their ensembles based on experience level on their instrument. The after-school rehearsal is an integral part of our music program. Regular attendance is equally as important as attendance at the in-school lesson. Many families choose to form carpool groups to arrange transportation.
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These groups have many opportunities to travel & perform throughout the year.
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After-School
Ensembles
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After-School Ensembles
In-school lessons run from the 3rd week of September all the way to the Victoria Day long weekend in May.
Instructors travel to each school once a week to teach small-group lessons. Groups are organized by level of experience and/or instrument type, and the size of each group depends on the number of students registered at that school. Lessons are held during the school day at a time that works best for the school and instructor.
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Click here to view the In-School Lesson Schedule for 2023-2024
In-School
Lessons
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In-School Lessons
Our Program
2 lessons a week:
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1 small-group lesson during school hours
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1 after-school band/ensemble rehearsal
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Our instructors provide parents with updates in the form of progress reports twice a year and invite all to “open” Band or Orchestra rehearsals along with a Christmas Concert and Year End Concert.
This is an experience like no other program!
Instruments
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Instruments from the Brass, String, and Woodwind families are available for students in grades 3-8.
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Students may choose Percussion starting in grade 5
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Instruments are rented from NEIM for a nominal fee or students may bring their own.
Cost
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For just $5.00 per lesson (2 lessons per week), your child can embark on a musical journey and grow with the Niagara Elementary Instrumental Music program. Our prices stand as highly competitive compared to private instruction (averaging $15-$25 per half hour.)
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Our Music Program runs because of YOU and your aspiring musicians. We do not solicit or receive any monies from outside organizations or from the District School Board of Niagara.