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CHILDREN\u2019S CHOIR<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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WHO ARE WE?<\/h5>\n

The Children’s Choir gives children in grades 2-4 a chance to develop and use their singing gifts to the glory of God.<\/p>\n

SINGING SCHEDULE<\/h5>\n

The Children’s Choir singing dates can be found on the Singing Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

JUNIOR CHOIR<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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WHO ARE WE?<\/h5>\n

The Junior Choir exists to give students an opportunity to use their singing gifts to the glory of God.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSing to the Lord a new song,
\nfor he has done marvelous things!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Psalm 98:1<\/p>\n

SINGING SCHEDULE<\/h5>\n

The Junior Choir gives children in grades 5-8 a chance to develop and use their singing gifts to the glory of God. The Junior Choir singing dates can be found on the Singing Calendar<\/a>,<\/p>\n

MORE INFORMATION<\/span><\/h5>\n

The year is going to be busy, but it is going to be a great opportunity to sing of the blessings that the Lord has given to us. Members of the Junior Choir will be encouraged to participate in the Individual Vocal Section of the Lakeside Lutheran Fine Arts Fair. What a wonderful way to show your individual gifts that God has given to you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

PIANO<\/h4>\n<\/div>
WHO ARE WE?<\/h5>\n

Our piano program exists to give children in grades K-8 an opportunity to develop and use their keyboard skills to the glory of God.<\/p>\n

OUR INSTRUCTOR<\/h5>\n

Rachel Henriquez is our new piano instructor.\u00a0 Rachel is an experienced piano and organ accompanist.\u00a0 She has served in various WELS congregations in three different states.\u00a0 She is a goal-oriented instructor focusing on the individual needs of each student.<\/p>\n

PIANO RECITALS<\/h5>\n

For the 2025-2026 school year, keep these dates in mind:
\nWinter Piano Recital \u2013 December 8, 2025
\nFine Arts Fair at Lakeside Lutheran High School \u2013 April 11-12, 2026
\nSpring Piano Recital \u2013 May 11, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

BAND<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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WHO ARE WE?<\/h5>\n

The St. Stephen\u2019s Lutheran School Band Program exists to develop and hone students\u2019 musical abilities through quality instrumental instruction and to encourage students to use their God-given talents in worship and secular settings.<\/p>\n

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\u201cPraise the LORD\u2026with the sounding of the trumpet.
\nPraise him with harp and lyre.
\nPraise him with tambourine and dancing.
\nPraise him with strings and flute,
\nPraise him with the clash of cymbals.
\nPraise the LORD!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Psalm 150<\/p>\n

ENROLLMENT<\/h5>\n

Students in grades 5-8 are eligible to enroll in the band. They must also agree to make up class work missed because of their participation in the band program.<\/p>\n

REGISTRATION<\/h5>\n

Parents can register their child(ren) for band by contacting the school registration night.<\/p>\n

INSTRUMENTS OFFERED<\/h5>\n