All students take music in elementary and middle school. Students take general music in grades K-5. Additionally, all fourth grade students take chorus and fifth grade students have the opportunity to join the school chorus, band or orchestra program.
Grades K-5
- General Music (required for all students)
- Chorus 4 and 5
- Band 5
- Orchestra 5
Teachers -Lenore Aldi, Megan Gallucci, Jon Kusche, Lorrie LaVoie, Andrea Lubbers, Jacqui Nagy, Megan Scolaro, Jon Tario
Grades 6-8
- Band
- Chorus
- Orchestra
- General Music (for students not in a performing group)
- After school opportunities – jazz band, drama club, guitar club
Teachers – Jonathan Tario, Andrea Lubbers, Jon Kusche, Nathan Lawrence, Erin Upson, Hannah Wunsch
Grades 9-12
- Concert Band
- Symphonic Band
- Chorus
- Chamber Singers
- Orchestra
- Chamber Orchestra
- Music Theory
- After school opportunities – jazz band, rock orchestra, drama club
Teachers – Shellie Badger, David Bresnahan, Jon Kusche
Columbia graduates have attended prestigious music universities including:
- Berklee College of Music
- College of St. Rose
- Eastman School of Music
- Hartt School of Music
- Hartwick College
- Ithaca College
- Juilliard Pre-College
- Manhattan School of Music
- Oberlin Conservatory
- SUNY Fredonia
- Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam
- SUNY Purchase
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News
Goff Jazz Band Wins Division at Music in the Parks Festival - The Goff Jazz Band, directed by Erin Upson, participated in the Music in the Parks Festival on Saturday at Holyoke High School in Massachusetts, placing first in its division and second overall with a rating of Superior. Congratulations!
Columbia and Goff Bands Showcase Excellence at NYSSMA Majors Festival - Student musicians from East Greenbush Central School District represented their schools with distinction at the NYSSMA Majors Festival on Wednesday, demonstrating outstanding preparation, musicianship, and growth.
East Greenbush Student Musicians Shine at Regional Festival and NYC Performance - Student musicians from the East Greenbush Central School District have had an exciting and successful few weeks, representing their school community at both a regional festival and a special performance in New York City.