Music at St. John’s
Students at St. John’s receive a wide variety of music instruction. From singing and moving to recorders and band instruments, there is something for everyone!
Music is not only an integral part of our academic lives but also our spiritual lives as we learn and sing at our school liturgies. As St. Augustine spoke, “Those who sing, pray twice.” Students in grades K-5 receive music instruction twice per week for 30 minutes. Students in middle school have music instruction once per week for 50 minutes. Students in grades 4 – 8 have the option of joining band and playing an instrument.
K-8 Music Teacher
We are currently searching for a K-8 music teacher. Please see the posting for more information or contact Ann Laird, school principal, via email.
Amy Nelson
Band Director
Amy Nelson is excited to be back at St. John’s where she subbed the fall of 2018 for 3 months. Since then she has been teaching full time at several Catholic schools. This is her third year with the Totino-Grace Fine Arts Academy. She is dedicated to teaching in the Catholic schools where she is free to share her faith along with her passion for music performance and music education. She has a degree in Music Education from Bethel University. She and her husband Mark have been blessed with six children and a COVID puppy. It is always busy at her house. Besides music she enjoys knitting, making jewelry, and quilting.