Serving the Woodbridge, VA, homeschooling community for more than 20 years!
2024 - 2025
Rehearsal Information
Rehearsal Location
Dale City Baptist Church,
3501 Dale Blvd,
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Weekly Rehearsal Time
Tuesdays from 2:00 - 3:00 PM
for both ensembles.
Tuition Fee
$225 per semester (Fall & Spring)
($200 for each additional sibling)
Rehearsal Dates
Most Tuesdays between
September 10, 2024 - May 20, 2025
Instruments Offered
Flute
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Saxophone (any)
Oboe
Bassoon
Trumpet
French Horn
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
​Percussion
Ensemble Information
Beginning Band
No prior musical experience necessary. This ensemble is for students who are brand new to playing their instrument or would like to review basic playing fundamentals and technique.
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Beginning Band Students will focus on developing the following skills:
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Learn basic technique and fundamentals of their instrument.
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Learn to read music and be able to perform basic rhythms.
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Develop and strengthen ensemble playing and teamwork skills.
Concert Band
The Concert Band is for students who have some previous experience on their instrument and are looking to strengthen their technical, expressive, and ensemble playing skills.​
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Participation in the Concert Band has the following recommended prerequisites:
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Recommended 1 year of experience on your instrument
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Ability to read notes and basic rhythms at an intermediate level
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Ability to play a Concert Bb major scale (1 octave)
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Ability to play a Chromatic Scale (1 octave)
Student & Parent Interest Session
September 3rd
Still have questions about the band? Join us for our Student & Parent Interest Session on September 3, 2024. We will discuss the upcoming season and answer questions about the band. It's also a great time to meet other Homeschool Band families and get excited about the new year! No instruments will be needed for this introductory meeting.
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Attendance is strongly recommended for new students and students joining the Beginning Band.
Date & Time: September 3, 2024 at 2:00pm
Location: Dale City Baptist Church,
3501 Dale Blvd,
Woodbridge, VA 22191​
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to join?
Any currently homeschool student between the ages of 10 - 18 in the Northern Virginia or DMV metropolitan area.
Is any prior experience necessary?
No, we welcome students of all experience levels. No prior musical experience is necessary to register for Beginning Band. For the Concert Band, we recommend that students have 1+ years of experience on their instrument.
Do I need to provide my own instrument?
Yes, all students will be required to provide their own instrument. All instruments should be in good repair.
Information about instrument rentals will be provided prior to the first rehearsal and after registration. We will assist you with selecting and renting/buying an instrument.
Contact Us
Contact us at awilli24748@gmail.com to receive more information on joining the Woodbridge Homeschool Band. We'd love to have you!