BEGINNING BAND (ages 10-18, $130 per term)
Students will learn a woodwind or brass instrument of their choice in this group setting, taught by Charity Batson.
-no experience necessary
-students are expected to rent/own their instrument for this class
-students are expected to purchase a method book (Essential Elements) and music stand for classes
INTERMEDIATE BAND (ages 10-18, $130 per term)
-6-12 months of experience (either private lessons or band class)
-students are expected to rent/own their instrument for this class
-students are expected to purchase a method book (Essential Elements) and music stand for classes
Questions? Contact Charity Batson, 503.206.1203 or charitybatson.musicteacher@gmail.com
Charity Batson began her life-long love for music at the age of seven, when her mom started teaching her piano. In high school, she participated in Sound Jubilee Band and Choir, where director George Callen encouraged her to consider a career in music. After graduating from homeschool in 2011, Charity went on to attend Corban University, where she participated in band, choir, and orchestra; took lessons in voice, piano, organ, clarinet, french horn and more. She earned her B.S. in Music Education from Corban University and her Masters in Music Education from Anderson University (SC). Charity has taught piano for over 12 years and band for 4 years. She lived in Honduras, Central America, for a time and still has a passion for missions, language and travel. Her other interests include art, floral design, gardening, reading, and catching up with friends.