By Noah DiGregorio, Alejandro Valdivia, Baylen Flores, Braxton Hallamon, and Colin Pergola
Band is an interesting elective because it’s hands on, and students get to play instruments. This is GCA’s first year doing band. Miss Carr is the teacher, she taught band for eight years before coming here, and is excited to work at a Christian school.
Fifth grader Micah Hoag plays the euphonium which is a brass instrument. He and his two brothers all play different instruments, but only Micah is in the school band.
“My favorite part is when I finally get the melodies right,” Micah said.
Lucas Arnold, who is also in fifth grade, plays the saxophone. He is excited but nervous to perform. “If I mess up I won’t hear the end of it,” he said.
Gabriel Placenca, who is another fifth grader, plays the trumpet. He is happy when he plays because he is with his friends. “When I play it feels like I am in a dream,” he said.
Leilia Clay, who is in fourth grade, plays the alto saxophone. She said that she likes her friends in the band. She practices a lot because her teacher encourages her. Her family all play instruments and her dream is to go pro.
“GCA is a great school for band,” she said. “Everyone is really good and I love the music that they play.”
Mrs. Carr’s favorite instrument is the oboe. She went to Florida State University and studied music in college. She loves seeing kids finding success, and to share Jesus.
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