Lutheran South Instrumental Music
Students at Lutheran South Academy are introduced to instrumental music beginning in 4th grade through the use of recorders. Students are then introduced to Concert Band instruments at the end of their 4th grade year and start formal instruction at the beginning of 5th grade. This instruction focuses on all aspects of proper instrumental performance including, but not limited to basic theory, proper posture and breathing, instrument specific performance techniques, intonation, rhythmic accuracy, and instrument care. Formal bands are then formed in 6th grade (Beginning Band), 7/8th grade (Concert Band), and high school (Symphonic Band) to further the development of the instrumentalists' abilities and provide them with the experience of playing within an ensemble. 
Class Meetings:
4th Grade students: Two times per week for 30 minutes each session.
5th Grade students: Two times per week for 40 minutes each session.
6-8th Grade students: Two to three times per week for 43 minutes each session.
High School students: Daily for 50 minutes each session.
About the Director
Jeremy Louden
Director of Bands and Instrumental Music
Jeremy Louden graduated in August 2007 from Concordia University-Ann Arbor with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music Education and Physical Education. While at Concordia he studied conducting techniques under Prof. Andrew Schultz and Dr. Brian Altevogt, performed in the Concordia Wind Ensemble under the direction of Prof. Andrew Schultz and Dr. Emily Threinen, and studied tuba under Dr. Wendy Schultz and Prof. Gary Hellick. He served as President of the Concordia Wind Ensemble for 2 years (2005-2006) and was a member of the Concordia Brass Quintet. He was conductor of the Concordia University Pep Band (2004 - 2007) and also stayed active in his home church's Brass Quintet.
Mr. Louden currently resides in Houston, Texas with his wife Liz. He is a member of the Music Educator's National Conference (MENC), Texas Music Educator's Association (TMEA), Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB), and the Texas Private Schools Music Educator's Association (TPSMEA).
