About Our Music Program
Captain Gilmer School offers many opportunities for students to participate in a variety of musical experiences for students in First through Eighth grade, performing primarily sacred and classical music at churches in the area. We want students to discover that music can be a ministry for God, and that their talents can be a blessing to others, as well as to their own lives by inspiring and uplifting their thoughts and elevating their soul (Education, p. 167). Hence, all students will participate in some musical course.
Captain Gilmer School offers strings, choir for grades K-4, handchimes for grades 3-4, choir and band for grades 5-8. Lower grades will learn rudimentary music theory, music history, listening skills, performance techniques, and will be exposed to orchestral instrumentation.
Grade 5-8 students will join the CGS band or choir. Choir curriculum includes music theory, solfege, ear training, part singing, music history, orchestral instrumentation and performance techniques. Band curriculum includes rhythm theory, knowledge and history of instruments, techniques in playing and performance, ensemble cooperation and teamwork. (Rental fees for instruments will be the responsibility of the parents.)
Private individual lessons for instruments, vocal, or piano are available at a reduced rate for CGS students. Cost and additional information are available from the school office.
Gregory Lindquist is the chair of the Fletcher Academy Department of Music. His teaching responsibilities include the Concert Band, FA Brass Quintet, Academy Chorale, Men's and Women's Chorus, Music Appreciation, Captain Gilmer 5th - 8th Grade Bands, and private music instruction. Mr. Lindquist served as the band clinician for the Carolina Elementary Music Festival.
Mr. Lindquist holds a BM degree in music education from Andrews University with an emphasis in trumpet and is certified to teach music K-12. Private instructors for Mr. Lindquist have included Richard Given, Rick Hammett and Alan Mitchell. He is a member of the Land of the Sky Symphonic Band and the Blue Ridge Orchestra.
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