Although as much individual help as possible is provided during rehearsals, each band member is strongly encouraged to study with a private teacher who is a specialist on that student’s instrument. Such a teacher is able to devote the entire lesson time to helping the student to solve individual playing problems.
Private lessons provide the opportunity to gain self-esteem and enhance individual skills while working one-on-one with a professional. Through private lessons students can advance much faster musically. Also, private study allows students to prepare solo literature necessary for solo and ensemble festivals, the S.C.S.B.O.A. Southern California Honor Band, C.B.D.A. All-State Band, CMEA All-State, RCC honor bands, etc. These and other honor bands allow students to grow musically and improve the bands at Santiago High School.
The Santiago Band is providing an opportunity to receive private instruction from highly qualified teachers after school on campus.
If you are interested in private lessons, please contact:
Flute – Susan Hafner = (714) 322-0966
Clarinet – Humberto Bravo = (805) 803-6033
Bassoon – Alex Chay = (714) 300-9625
Oboe – Stephanie Marquez = (951) 438-5668
Saxophone – Steven Jensen = (951) 704-4677
French Horn – Rachel Kim = (909) 762-5172
Trumpet – Michael Hammerton = (657) 217-9975
Trombone – Ihab Hamideh = (951) 427-7331
Tuba – Michael Salgado = (714) 623-9989
Drums – Josh Zepeda = (951) 675-5766
Viola/Volin – Laura Evans = (951) 264-8337
Cello – Jocelyn Francis = (909) 993-4711
Bass – Josia Sulaiman = (626) 404-5195
For private lessons with all other instruments, please contact Mr. Dudek, Mr. McGee or Mr. Estep.