Instrumental Music Boosters

Our boosters are a wonderful group of people who devote a considerable amount of their time to help raise funds for our program and organize events.  They are always looking for parents who want to help with bake sales, concert set-up, student management, event planning, chaperoning, etc.  Please send an email to loscerritosmusic@gmail.com if you want to help as a booster.

LCMS Chamber Orchestra

The LCMS Chamber Orchestra was the featured performer of the California PTSA State Convention opening ceremonies.  Mrs. Blake and our Chamber Orchestra members gave a stellar performance in front of an audience of 1500 people and were rewarded with a standing ovation.

There are two orchestra classes at LCMS.  Beginning String Orchestra and Advanced String Orchestra.  Beginning String Orchestra is open to anyone.  Advanced and Chamber Orchestra are selected by audition.  If you have any questions about our orchestra program, contact Mrs. Blake.

LCMS Band Program

The LCMS band program includes 140 students and 5 classes.  Beginning Band is open to anyone who wants to learn to play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument.  Intermediate Band is for developing musicians.  Advanced Band is by selection only for accomplished musicians.  Jazz Band 2 is open to anyone who can play an instrument.  Jazz Band 1 is by selection only for accomplished musicians on sax, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass and drums. 

 If you have questions about the LCMS band program, contact Mr. Blake.

How can I help my child make musical progress?

Making progress on an instrument is as simple as spending a consistent amount of time practicing each day.  It’s important that you help your child establish a daily practice routine and make sure that they stick to it.  At least 20 minutes per day is recommended.  Your child’s musical enjoyment, success and personal satisfaction depend on it. Listening to classical and jazz music at home will help accelerate the process.  This helps your child learn what their instrument really sounds like.  It will also open up a whole new world to them not available through mainstream "pop" music.