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DIRECTOR KAREN M. RAINEY DIRECTOR DAVID M. LITTLE The CYO band program, one of the longest running programs in CYO history, is headed up by Directors Karen M. Rainey and David M. Little. Both band directors have bachelor degrees in music education and have been teaching band for a combined total of approximately 25 years. Their philosophy is to have the band program represent itself through excellence in performance. This excellence can only be attained through discipline, hard work, sacrifice, dedication, and pride. The success as a group and as individuals is based on the willingness and determination to work to the best of each individual's ability. It is also important to have a sense of responsibility. This responsibility should not only be concerned with music, but should also be concerned with a feeling of obligation and loyalty best evident in presence, punctuality, and whole-hearted participation in the band. Each member is dependent upon the other for the success of the CYO bands. The program is comprised of students from schools all over the Northwest Indiana area. At this time we are based in three locations—Hammond, Hobart, and Michigan City. It is our goal with the CYO band students to provide students with a high quality music education. Students from many communities in Northwest Indiana come together to learn the skills involved in the playing of instrumental music. Our program begins with those students entering the fourth grade and continues to students of high school age.
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| LEVELS OF THE BAND PROGRAM | |
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CADET BAND: BEGINNING BAND |
This band is the beginning level of band for those students with little or no previous musical training. Students learn the basics of performance and theory. This band performs twice during the school year. |
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JUNIOR CONCERT BAND: INTERMEDIATE BAND |
This is the intermediate level of band for students with one or more years of musical training . This group continues technique and understanding of music through performance of more advanced band music. This band performs throughout the year. |
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CONCERT BAND: SYMPHONIC BAND
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This band is the highest level of the CYO Band Program for those advanced students who have studied for one or more years. The members of this group are constantly challenged to become more accomplished through the performance of quality music. This band performs numerous times throughout the year. To be a member of this advanced group students must participate in ALL performances including all days of Spring Tour. |
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JAZZ BAND: |
This group is open to members of the Symphonic and Concert Bands who are interested in pursuing different styles of music. Members must be able to keep up with their Symphonic and Concert Band music as well as the music for Jazz Band. This group performs at various times throughout the year. |
