Band
Band is much loved at YVCS. Our students gain the fundamentals of music in our lower grades. This includes a recorder class that is offered in third grade. Our beginning band members usually start in fourth grade and progress all the way through intermediate and advanced band by eighth grade. There are opportunities along the way to play in smaller groups and even our after school Jazz Band.
We are pleased to offer several band concerts. We understand that music stimulates the mind in a way nothing else can. A wide variety of music is used to spark the enthusiasm and excitement of our students. Did you know that music will be in heaven?
Marc Walker
Marc Walker is a California credentialed teacher holding a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from the Biola University Conservatory of Music. While at the Conservatory, Marc studied saxophone with Dr. Jeff Benedict. He has performed in numerous jazz and wind ensembles over the past 20 years. Recent performances include playing baritone saxophone with the Crystal Cathedral Hour of Power orchestra, and alto saxophone with the Stanford Avenue Saxophone Quartet. In addition to saxophone, Marc plays guitar, bass, and percussion. He has served in numerous musical capacities for churches and community centers in the Southern California area.
Recent recordings include “New Century Dawn” by the Biola Symphonic Winds, “Crossroads” by the Biola Jazz Ensemble, and background vocals on “Praise the Living God,” produced by Grace Evangelical Free, La Mirada. Marc recently taught instrumental music for Garden Grove Unified School District, instructing over 1,600 students at four different school sites from 2005-2009. He has taught students in grades 4-12 since 2001.