BAND
at Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Elementary School
Grades 4 & 5
at Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Elementary School
Grades 4 & 5
CURRENT & FUTURE BAND FAMILIES,
Welcome! I am so excited that your student has joined, or is considering joining, the band at Ana Grace!
My name is Ms. Krusch, the band teacher for our 4th and 5th grade students. I came to Ana Grace back in 2018 and have been honored to be a part of helping our band program grow over the years. As we enter the 2025-26 school year, we are stronger than ever — offering 7 different beginner instruments to students for weekly small group study and large group rehearsals, along with various performance opportunities, field trips, participation in CREC's elementary band festival, and 2 annual Showcases each year.
I am confident that this will be yet another great year for our 4th and 5th grade students in the Ana Grace band!
For students currently in 3rd grade, sign-up for 4th grade band begins in May/June of 3rd grade for students wishing to switch from orchestra to band. Keep your eye out for a letter from Ms. Krusch (band), Mrs. Lucian & Mrs. Knapp (orchestra) with more information and instructions.
Please feel free to reach out to me anytime at mkrusch@crec.org.
Musically,
Ms. Krusch
Familias que hablan español: Mi español es lo suficientemente bueno como para comunicarme con usted. Por favor, envíeme un correo electrónico si tiene alguna pregunta o si necesitas este informacion en español: mkrusch@crec.org
Please review with student before registering.
VIDEOS
Check out the Ana Grace Band in action!
Dragon Dance
4th & 5th Combined Band
This piece featured a gong and exposed students to Chinese music and culture. We watched a real dragon dance performance in class to help students make connections to their performance.
Eye of the Tiger
5th grade "Recess Band"
These 5th graders loved band so much that they came in during recess once a week to learn extra music!
Mechanical Monsters
4th & 5th Combined Band
This exciting piece featured fast, heavy percussion and metal spoons and pans! It was a great opportunity to combine 4th and 5th grade for our performance. We are better together!
Making important cultural connections through music.
We Shall Overcome
Black History Assembly
Tito Puente
Bilingual book about a Latin Legend!
Small group lessons create safe spaces for learning and growth.
Beginner Clarinets
4th Grade
Beginner Percussion
4th Grade
Beginner Baritones
4th Grade
COMING SOON: Register your incoming 4th grader for band! (Starting in June 2026)
For students completing 3rd grade to register for Fall 2026 4th grade band.