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The Gallia Academy Instrumental Music Program is designed to expose students to a wide variety of musical styles and performing ensembles. The goal in each ensemble is for students to master fundamental skills on their instruments as well as to develop a superior level of musicianship.
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Private lessons will soon be available to Gallia Academy instrumental music students in grades 6-12. Interested students have the opportunity to study privately with studio instrument teachers. Lessons are 30 minutes long and include everything from basic technique to advanced solos on the selected instrument. Cost for each lesson is $15 per week. Lessons will be taught at the high school by superior musicians from in and around our community. Any interested student should contact Mr. Barrett for more information.
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Band Staff Members
John Barrett - Director of Bands
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Mr. Barrett is a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where he studied Music Education and Arts Management. Currently, Mr. Barrett directs the Gallia Academy Symphonic Band, "Blue Devil" Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, Pep-Band, and Middle School Concert Bands.
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Mr. Barrett holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio). He has studied saxophone performance privately with Dr. Jeremy Long and conducting with Mr. Gary A. Speck respectively. Mr. Barrett is pursuing his Master of Music in Music Education degree from Capital University (Columbus, Ohio).
Mr. Barrett is a member of the Ohio Music Education Association, The National Association for Music Education, The College Band Directors National Association, The Jazz Education Connection of Ohio, and TI:ME (Technology In Music Education).