Music Instructions

Every student receives age-appropriate, quality, comprehensive instruction in music from K4 through 8th grade. An inductive approach is used in many of the musical units, and these units are designed to expand student understanding of musical styles, methods, theory, and careers. Musical concepts are developed through performance and study of music itself.

Classroom choirs sing in our worship services. In addition to singing, children are given experiences in performing on African and Latin American drums and rhythm instruments. Experiences in playing tone chimes, recorders and more  are provided. 

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Group Music Opportunities

- St. John’s Junior Choir - (free of cost)

Open to students in grades 5-8. Junior Choir rehearses at St. John’s on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-4:00 pm. Questions:  michaela.zabell@stjohnsmilw.org 

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- St. John’s Tone Chimes - (free of cost)

Open to students in grades 5-8. Tone Chimes rehearsals are at St. John’s on Thursdays from 3:30-4:00 pm. Questions: michaela.zabell@stjohnsmilw.org

- Wisconsin Lutheran Children’s Choir
Open to students in grades 4-8 and offered through Wisconsin Lutheran
High School. For information visit wlhs.org/academics/finearts/childrens-choir

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Private Music Lessons

All private music lessons are taught by passionate and specialized instructors. Lessons are offered once a week during the regular school day. Payment is arranged directly with the instructor. Contact the instructor with any questions or to get more information. You may also contact school music director Mrs. Michaela Zabell at michaela.zabell@stjohnsmilw.org

Half-hour private piano lessons for students in grades 1-8 are available from Mrs. Naomi Hathaway. She also offers half-hour private voice lessons for students in grades 6-8. Mrs. Hathaway is an experienced educator and a great blessing to St. John's. 

Please contact Mrs. Hathaway at: naomilynnhathaway@gmail.com

Open to students grades 5 - 8. Instructors from Wisconsin Lutheran High School offer 20-minute lessons during the school day. Students receiving private band instruction also are part of the Grade School band at Wisconsin Lutheran High School, which is made up of other students from the Milwaukee area.

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For more information, please contact:  daniel.hafenstein@wlhs.org

Open to students grades 2 - 8. Lessons are by Mrs. Megan Buschkopf director of Wisconsin Lutheran High School's Jr. Viking String Program.

Contact Mrs. Buschkopf for more details:  megan.buschkopf@wlhs.org

Get personalized private guitar instruction for your child with the convenience of guitar lessons straight from school. To learn more about lessons, please contact our music director Mrs. Michaela Zabell at: michaela.zabell@stjohnsmilw.org