Why Music?

“Music for the sake of music." Any responsible music educator will emphatically echo this important mantra; it is the keystone theme that serves as the foundation of music teaching, music learning, and music performance. There is no substitute or replacement for music making as it relates to the positive growth and development of the human mind, body, and spirit. Participation in band, guard, and orchestra, avails the musician to the infinite journey of creative expression connecting to a language (music) that is understood, communicated, and appreciated by all of mankind around the globe. More importantly, MUSIC IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE. - Music For All

We Believe

We have high expectations for our students both in rehearsals both in and outside of the classroom, both as musicians and as young men and women. We teach our students to live in a Win/Win world, where we win and lose together. We help push each other to be our absolute best because we know we succeed and fail as a team. We teach our students not to quit until it's perfect, raising the bar each and every day. We believe in making memories that will last a life time and providing an educational and rewarding experience for all. 

Grade 7-12 Educational Center

Here at the Reagan Educational Center your students will experience the same music teachers and directors throughout their 6 years of music education. We are proud to say that we co-teach every single class period of the day, and truly work as a team to create a 7-12 curriculum that fosters prestigious young musicians and performers.

Period 1: RIS Jazz Band- Elmore
Period 1: RIS Percussion PE- Dougherty
Period 1: CE Beginning Orchestra- Gilroy
Period 2: RIS Intermediate Band- Downs/Mellone
Period 2: RIS Beginning Percussion- Dougherty
Period 2: RIS Beginning Orchestra- Gilroy
Period 3: RIS Concert Band- Mellone/Downs
Period 3: CEHS Orchestra- Gilroy
Period 4: RIS Symphonic Band- Downs/Mellone
Period 4: RIS Advanced Percussion- Dougherty
Period 4: RIS String Orchestra- Gilroy
Period 6: RIS Chamber Orchestra- Gilroy
Period 6: CE Symphonic Band- Downs
Period 6: CE Percussion- Dougherty
Period 7: CE Wind Ensemble- Mellone
Period 7: Color Guard (RIS and CE)- Downs/Dougherty
Period 8: CEHS Jazz Ensemble- Elmore
Period 8: CE Symphony Orchestra- Gilroy
​Period 9: CE Marching Band & Guard PE (Fall Semester)- Mellone