Fine Arts
Band
NCS Band
Welcome to the award winning Northwest Christian School Band Program!
Band director, Debbie Hutson, is in her seventh year at NCS. She grew up in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ, and is a graduate of Arizona State University. She has taught band in the valley for 34 years where she has developed award winning programs. Debbie has served in various leadership positions, has been awarded Teacher of the Year in the Deer Valley School District, and received the O.M. Hartzell Excellence in Music Education Award from the Arizona Music Educators Association. She loves to spend time with her family, and enjoys cooking and baking.
Band director, Debbie Hutson, is in her seventh year at NCS. She grew up in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ, and is a graduate of Arizona State University. She has taught band in the valley for 34 years where she has developed award winning programs. Debbie has served in various leadership positions, has been awarded Teacher of the Year in the Deer Valley School District, and received the O.M. Hartzell Excellence in Music Education Award from the Arizona Music Educators Association. She loves to spend time with her family, and enjoys cooking and baking.
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Middle School Band 1
Middle School Band 1, also called Middle School Beginning Band, is open to any 6th-8th grade student with an interest in playing a band instrument. Students will learn all aspects of music including performance, history, theory, ear training, worship, and music appreciation in order to be whole musicians. The band performs at the Christmas and Spring concerts. There are many opportunities for advanced students to participate in additional performances.
Middle School Band 2
Middle School Band 2, also called Middle School Intermediate Band, is open to 7th-8th grade students who have at least one year of experience playing a band instrument. The level of music performed in this ensemble is challenging and engaging, requiring band members to be committed musicians. The Middle School Band performs at semester concerts, Veterans Chapel, MS night football game, and other school events as needed. Students in this group can audition for our after school Jazz Band, All State Band, and are eligible to participate in a spring trip to Disneyland, which includes a performance at a music festival.
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