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Creekside’s music program includes instruction in Choir, Band and Orchestra.

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Musical instrument instruction takes place throughout the day. Sixth graders may choose Band or Orchestra in lieu of the exploratory wheel. Seventh and Eighth graders can take instrumental music class in place of another elective, or in addition to another elective, by choosing zero period PE.


 

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Concert Choir – Julie Boehler

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Wildcat Chorus- Chloe Billings

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Instrumental Music- Lotan Yeung

  • Our Choral program is offered during zero period every day:
    Wildcat Chorus (6th Grade)
    Concert Choir (7th/8th Grade) 

  • 6th Grade Course Offerings
    There are currently 2 options for 6th graders for instrumental music classes, Concert Orchestra and Concert Band.  All instrumental music classes are taken in place of the 6th grade exploratory wheel.

  • This course is open to all 6th grade orchestra musicians who would like to play a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, string bass). The primary function of this course is to provide a sound musical education in a large group setting. The music curriculum helps to develop better communication skills, music theory and history, personal values, group spirit, campus pride and personal discipline as well as preparation for careers and adult life. The skills of performance are demonstrated twice a year in concerts.

  • This course is open to all 6th grade band musicians who would like to play a band instrument (woodwind, brass, or percussion). The primary function of this course is to provide a sound musical education in a large group setting. The music curriculum helps to develop better communication skills, music theory and history, personal values, group spirit, campus pride and personal discipline as well as preparation for careers and adult life. The skills of performance are demonstrated twice a year in concerts.

  • Music Parents Society (MPS) is the parent support organization for Castro Valley Music.  Part of your MPS membership money goes directly to your teacher. MPS uses the remainder to fund music programs such as, choral and instrumental concerts, music festivals, competitions, and purchasing and maintenance of instruments.

    Meetings are held at Canyon in the Choir Room on the second Monday of the month from 7:00PM - 8:00PM.  All parents are encouraged to attend!  Please check the MPS web page.

    Families are encouraged to join the Music Parents' Society of Castro Valley to support music in all the Castro Valley Unified schools.

    Click here to join.