GGCB meets at the L.O. Bud Irby Lake Worth Senior Center (7005 Charbonneau St, Lake Worth, TX 76135) every Tuesday from 9:30am-11am.
Each semester runs about 15 weeks and culminates in a concert for our family and friends!
There is no fee, but students will need to provide their own instrument, music stand, pencil, and accessories. Go to the Materials Page to find out exactly what you need for your instrument. If you need help finding these things, contact us, or check out the Links Page for music stores and websites we like.
GGCB follows a traditional concert band setup with the following instruments:
Not sure what these instruments look or sound like? Watch this
US Army Field Band Instrument Demo or click on each instrument name to jump directly to that part of the demo.
We do not have a place for stringed instruments (like guitar or violin) or piano in our regular class, but we love collaborating with other instrumental groups on our concerts. If you’re part of another ensemble and would like to collaborate, please contact us!
That's ok, I'll teach you. Students of all skills and abilities are welcome in this class.
Contact me and we can find you a new one to learn!
No! Well, maybe a little at first. In the fall semester, we start band from the very beginning, which can get a little tedious if you already play. But, you can be a big help in setting an example of proper fundamentals and technique for our beginners. There is more to band than just musical knowledge - band is a team and we need people of all abilities on our team.
You need to be 11 or older, but for those with end-of-the-year birthdays, you may join in the August of the year that you turn 11.
Senior Citizens must be members of Lake Worth Senior Center, which has no residency requirements. Please contact LWSC at 817-237-3281 for membership information.
Send me a message through the Contact Us page. I need your name, instrument choice, prior experience (if any), and questions you have. For teenage students, I also need their age and parental contact info.