First Assembly Christian School

Fine Arts

• Vocal Music
• Instrumental Music
• Visual Arts
• Theatre Arts

Instrumental Music

View the 2010-2011 band calendar »

Under the direction of Tim Simpson, FACS students may participate in band in grades 6-12.  The sixth grade beginner band performs three times per year. The junior high band (grades 7-8) performs two concerts each year, marches in two parades per year with the high school, and travels in the spring for a festival competition. The high school band begins in the summer with band camp, competes in five marching competitions during the fall, performs at all home football games and some away games, plays at several home basketball games, performs several concerts per year, and travels for spring festival competition. Band students also participate in All West Tennessee Band, All West Tennessee Orchestra, All State Band, and Solo and Ensemble Festival.  Colorguard is available for senior high girls.  The guard performs with the high school band in the fall.  In addition, students in elementary and secondary school may take private lessons through the FACS School of Music. Lessons in piano, violin, guitar and band instruments are held during and after school.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord, not for men.”  Colossians 3:23

View information on the value of music education»

View and print the FACS School of Music registration form»

View the print the FACS Kindermusik registration form»

View 2009-2010 band awards list»

The following web sites may be of  interest to band students and their parents:

www.wtsboa.com

www.supportmusic.com