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Fulton Music
The Fulton Middle School Music Program is a place for students of all skill and experience levels to explore and learn about music, with a focus on Concert Band and Orchestral music. In the past, music classes have been only available as an extra-curricular activity outside of the regular school day. In the 2013-2014 school year Fulton students now have the ability to participate in music as an elective class during the regular school day (4th, 5th, or 6th period).
Tips for success on an instrument: Learning music and an instrument is an amazing and rewarding experience. Music class is a place to belong and make lasting friendships. Successful music students have the most fun by gaining basic skills through daily practice that allows them to reap the maximum benefits of music education.
Scientific research has proven that students who learn music do better in school and become leaders in all aspects of academic life. So have fun, work hard, and know that every minute of focused study on your musical instrument is increasing your ability to learn, create, and express yourself! And if you should need help, Mr. Katz is available to guide students every step of the way throughout their musical journey at Fulton.
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Tips for success on an instrument: Learning music and an instrument is an amazing and rewarding experience. Music class is a place to belong and make lasting friendships. Successful music students have the most fun by gaining basic skills through daily practice that allows them to reap the maximum benefits of music education.
Scientific research has proven that students who learn music do better in school and become leaders in all aspects of academic life. So have fun, work hard, and know that every minute of focused study on your musical instrument is increasing your ability to learn, create, and express yourself! And if you should need help, Mr. Katz is available to guide students every step of the way throughout their musical journey at Fulton.
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Mr. Katz
Mr. Katz is a music educator, saxophonist, and woodwinds specialist from Sacramento, California. In 2005 he earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). In 2009 Mr. Katz completed his teaching credential in Music Education at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).
Throughout his college years, Mr. Katz performed with many different university and college ensembles including The Jazz “A” Band, Wind Ensemble, and Epicenter Vocal Jazz Ensemble at CSUN. As a vocalist and saxophone soloist in the Santa Monica College Jazz Singers, the ensemble won the Downbeat Magazine Outstanding Performance award and was invited to perform at the 2008 International Association of Jazz Educators Conference in Toronto, Canada.
In 2008 Mr. Katz had the opportunity to play baritone sax in the CSULB Concert Jazz Orchestra (pictured above), taking First Place at the Next Generation Monterey Jazz Festival and playing at the 50th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival. The same year Mr. Katz performed with Grammy Award winning jazz vocalist Cheryl Bentyne of the legendary a cappella group Manhattan Transfer. Over the years, Mr. Katz has also had the opportunity to play in many other professional ensembles, from clubs and dance bands to jazz and show choirs.
As an educator, Mr. Katz is certified in the Kodaly approach to music education, as well as Mariachi music education. Mr. Katz has taught private music lessons since 1998, and worked with non-profits such as The Jazz Angels (Long Beach) and The Boyle Heights Community Youth Orchestra (Los Angeles). Previously, Mr. Katz was the music teacher at Hollenbeck and Stevenson Middle Schools in Los Angeles. Mr. Katz is very excited to be starting his first year as music teacher at Fulton Middle School. In addition to teaching at the middle school, Mr. Katz also teaches music at Oka, Tamura, and Courreges Elementary Schools.
Throughout his college years, Mr. Katz performed with many different university and college ensembles including The Jazz “A” Band, Wind Ensemble, and Epicenter Vocal Jazz Ensemble at CSUN. As a vocalist and saxophone soloist in the Santa Monica College Jazz Singers, the ensemble won the Downbeat Magazine Outstanding Performance award and was invited to perform at the 2008 International Association of Jazz Educators Conference in Toronto, Canada.
In 2008 Mr. Katz had the opportunity to play baritone sax in the CSULB Concert Jazz Orchestra (pictured above), taking First Place at the Next Generation Monterey Jazz Festival and playing at the 50th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival. The same year Mr. Katz performed with Grammy Award winning jazz vocalist Cheryl Bentyne of the legendary a cappella group Manhattan Transfer. Over the years, Mr. Katz has also had the opportunity to play in many other professional ensembles, from clubs and dance bands to jazz and show choirs.
As an educator, Mr. Katz is certified in the Kodaly approach to music education, as well as Mariachi music education. Mr. Katz has taught private music lessons since 1998, and worked with non-profits such as The Jazz Angels (Long Beach) and The Boyle Heights Community Youth Orchestra (Los Angeles). Previously, Mr. Katz was the music teacher at Hollenbeck and Stevenson Middle Schools in Los Angeles. Mr. Katz is very excited to be starting his first year as music teacher at Fulton Middle School. In addition to teaching at the middle school, Mr. Katz also teaches music at Oka, Tamura, and Courreges Elementary Schools.