W.E Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy Band
Greiner Band Ensembles
Honor Band
The Honor Band consists of accomplished musicians and leaders in the band program who are challenged to perform some of the most artistic literature available for middle school band. Students will perform several times throughout the year including pep rallies, football games, and formal concerts. Each spring this elite competitive ensemble participates in UIL Concert & Sightreading Contest, as well as at other festival performances.
Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is comprised of advanced students who are dedicated to continued development of individual musicianship and technique as well as ensemble and rehearsal skills. Students will perform several times throughout the year including pep rallies, football games, and formal concerts. Each spring this competitive ensemble participates in UIL Concert & Sightreading Contest, as well as at other festival performances
Beginner Band
The Beginner Band consist of non-experienced players who are challenged to learn how to play a new instrument! Students will perform a few times throughout the year including Winter Concert, Pride of Texas Music Festival, and the Spring Concert.
Directors
We've got a top notch team!
Tom Bremer
Director of Bands, Honor Band, Beginner Band
tbremer@dallasisd.org
Hello, my name is Mr. Bremer, head director of the Greiner Band at GMS. I love working with middle school students, playing my trumpet, or anything Star Wars. I have extensive experience working with all levels of students and instruments, but I consider myself a brass specialist. I received my Bachelor of Music with a teaching certification from Texas Tech University and my masters in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. I am honored that this will be my 6th year on this campus and my 26th year teaching in Texas. For 21 years, I taught in small schools all around the state of Texas. My classes have included everything from 5th-grade general music to high school marching band.
Rene Luna
Assistant Director, Symphonic Band, Beginner Band
reluna@dallasisd.org
My name is Rene Luna and I am in my 5th year here as the assistant band director. As the assistant band director, I am responsible for teaching the Beginner Woodwind (Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone), Beginner Percussion, Symphonic Band and the Jazz Band! I am a native of the Oak Cliff area and I am a proud alumni of Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy and Sunset High School. I earned my Bachelor’s in Music Education from Stephen F. Austin State University where I, along with my Saxophone Quartet, won the Prestigious Concerto Competition. In my spare time I like to visit coffee shops with my wife and play “BALL” with our two loving dogs, Cantiflas (6 year old poodle mix ) and Kobe (3 year old Silver Labrador).
Gallery
Photos & videos throughout our year
Practice Tips and Suggestions
A Parent's Guide to Successful Practicing
Topics on the website include:
· What is the difference between Practicing, Playing, Rehearsing, and Performing?
· The Practicing Environment
o When should students practice?
o What should a practice space look like?
o What should the music look like?
o What should you be hearing when your student is practicing?
o How long and often should students practice?
· Motivation
o Troubleshooting scenarios
o Reinforcement
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