Mr. Neil Baumgartner teaches at North Heights Christian Academy on Mondays and Wednesdays. The band schedule is in coordination with North Heights’ school schedule.

Mr. Nelson Penserga teaches at St. John’s in Corcoran on Tuesday. The band schedule is in coordination with St. John’s school schedule.

Mrs. Laura Thompson teaches at St. Michael’s in Prior Lake on Wednesdays. The band schedule is in coordination with St. Mike’s school schedule.

Mr. Neil Baumgartner teaches at Holy Spirit Catholic School in St. Paul on Fridays. Lessons and rehearsals are planned around Holy Spirit’s schedule.

Mr. Nelson Penserga teaches at North Metro Flex Academy on Thursday afternoons. The band schedule is primarily held after school.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy in New Hope is joining Encore Ensembles in 2024-2025. We will provide lessons and rehearsals. More information to come!

Salem Lutheran School is joining Encore Ensembles in 2024-2025. We will provide band lessons and rehearsals. More information to come!

Our Burnsville Homeschool Band meets on Tuesdays at the Lutheran Church of the Ascension from September - May.

Mr. Baumgartner teaches the Burnsville Homeschool Band.

The Northfield Homeschool Band meets at Emmaus Church on Tuesdays. Beginning Band rehearsal is at 1:00 pm, with Concert Band (students with one year of experience or more) at 1:30 pm. Small group lessons are scheduled before and after rehearsal.

Mrs. Laura Thompson teaches the Northfield Homeschool Band.

The West Metro Homeschool Band takes place on Wednesdays at Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley. Individual and small group lessons are offered as well as a large ensemble experience.

Mr. Nelson Penserga teaches the West Metro Homeschool Band.

The Faith Christian Homeschool Band meets on Thursdays at North Church in North St. Paul. This band program is partnered with the Faith Christian Home Educators Co-op. You must be a part of the co-op to participate in this band.

Concert Band (students who have been playing for one year or more) rehearsal is at 11:00 AM with Beginning Band (students starting on their instruments this year) at 12:30 PM. Small group lessons surrounding that time both in the morning and in the afternoon. Mrs. Laura Thompson & Mr. Nelson Penserga teach at FCHE.