Category: News and Updates

  • A grand piano awaiting for students to bring it to life in recitals.

    Recitals For 2024

    Marissa Vance

    In 2024, Vance Music students have the opportunity to once again perform in monthly recitals and the annual Christmas Recital.

  • A young girl plays the ukulele after determining how much to practice with her dad.

    How Much Should My Student Practice? Part 2: What needs to be considered?

    Marissa Vance

    Many factors are involved when deciding how much a student should practice. Among these are the student’s: instrument, physical abilities, emotional endurance, mental endurance, repertoire level, and goals.

  • A young man practices drums effectively after finding a time he feels fresh on a regular basis.

    How Much Should My Student Practice? Part 1: What do we mean by practice?

    Marissa Vance

    Let’s be clear: practice is more than mere repetition and doesn’t only consist of playing an instrument. To be effective, practice must be careful and consistent.

  • Vance Music Band at Westview Manor, April 4th, 2009

    Davis Sickmon

    Vance Music Band presented a concert for the residents of Westview Manor of Derby, Kansas in 2009. With music from sacred, pop, classical, and film genres, there was something for everyone to enjoy.