Music Department

We hope you JOIN THE MUSIC!

This page will help you learn more about the positive impact music can have on children. Interested students will fill out a short interest form found at the bottom of this page to get started in our music program. The impact of music education on children is profound.Music does more than just make sounds. It changes the way we think and act. The skills your child will learn in music will help them be successful on the stage, in the classroom, and for the rest of their lives.  

WHICH MSC MUSIC CLASS IS BEST FOR YOU?

BAND

ORCHESTRA

CHOIR

Music education helps young people feel inspired and motivated. 

Instrument Demonstration Videos

(Click each link to watch a demonstration of each instrument)

• BASS
• BASSOON
• CELLO
• CLARINET
• EUPHONIUM
• FLUTE
• FRENCH HORN
• MALLETS
• OBOE
• PERCUSSION
• SAXOPHONE
• TROMBONE
• TRUMPET
• TUBA
• VIOLA
• VIOLIN

Instrument Selection Guide

Use the following Instrument Selection Guide for some helpful things to consider when selecting an instrument for your student.

REMINDER: We will meet with each student at the beginning of their 6th Grade school year to help determine the “BEST FIT” for each student.

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Research tells us children who play music do better in school and life.

Meet Your Directors

Mr. Shawn Humphries

Band Director

Mr. Josh Torres

Percussion Director 

Mr. Patrick Ciesielski

Orchestra Director

Mr. Dan Andersen

Choir Director

Mrs. Erica Colter

Choir Director

WHAT INSTRUMENT/ENSEMBLE ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TRYING THIS YEAR?IMPORTANT! (Please Fill This Out)

MUSIC INTEREST FORM

WHAT RESEARCH TELLS US ABOUT MUSIC!

How playing an instrument benefits your brain.

Click to download more information.

6TH GRADE MUSIC ENROLLMENT WILL HAPPEN AT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR STUDENT(S)’S SIXTH GRADE SCHOOL YEAR. 

Welcome Information!

DEAR CGMSC PARENTS,
We are excited to have your students enrolled in band and orchestra at CGMSC next year! We have a few videos for you to watch that should give you all of the information you need to get your student started in his/her musical experience.
THANK YOU,
Mr. Humphries, Mr. Torres, Mr. Ciesielski

Reserve Instrument Rental and Supplies

Follow the link below to reserve your instrument now for band or orchestra. Paige’s Music is our preferred music instrument dealer who will deliver the instrument to school for you, where it will be ready and waiting for your student when school begins.

Welcome to Paige’s Music

CLICK FOR THE PAIGE’S MUSIC INTRODUCTION VIDEO

PAIGE’S MUSIC INTRODUCTION IN CHIN

We make it easy for you to provide your child with the best chance to succeed in school music. We do this by renting, selling and servicing teacher-approved band and orchestra instruments.

3 Easy Steps To Get Your Debut Beginning Rental

• STEP 1: COMPLETE A RENTAL PACKAGE APPLICATION

  • You can do this at your school instrument display night, on our website, or in our store in Indianapolis.

• STEP 2: YOUR INSTRUMENT IS DELIVERED TO YOUR SCHOOL.

  • Your instrument, accessories, and all of your supplies for class are delivered to your student’s school with their name tag attached, reserved just for them.

• STEP 3: MAKE MONTHLY PAYMENTS

  • Rent your instrument until you own it, or return it, it’s up to you. You can return at any time or exchange to another instrument. 100% of all your payments will apply towards ownership.

RENT ONLINE NOW

VIDEO GUIDE FOR RENTING

Contact Information

Band – Mr. Humphries
Band – Mr. Torres
Orchestra – Mr. Patrick Ciesielski