Class Locations

School Band Programs

  • North Heights Christian Academy

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

  • St. John's Lutheran School - Tuesdays

    Mr. Nelson Penserga and Mrs. Candice Krmpotich co-teach at St. John’s on Tuesdays. The band schedule is in coordination with St. John’s school schedule.

  • Prior Lake - St. Michael's Catholic School - Thursdays

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

  • Holy Spirit Catholic School - Fridays

    Mr. Neil Baumgartner teaches at Holy Spirit Catholic School in St. Paul on Fridays. Mrs. Candice Krmpotich co-teaches at Holy Spirit as well. Lessons and rehearsals are planned around Holy Spirit’s schedule.

  • North Metro Flex Academy - Thursdays

    Mrs. Candice Krmpotich will teach at North Metro Flex Academy. The band schedule will take place during the school day.

  • Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy - Wednesdays

    Mrs. Candice Krmpotich is the director at Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy. Lessons and rehearsals are scheduled during the school day.

  • St. Michael - St. Michael's Catholic School

    Located in St. Michael, Mr. Nelson Penserga will be teaching 5th grade band lessons and rehearsals in the afternoons during the week. New in 2025-2026, we will be offering lessons to intermediate students in grades 6-8 as well.

Homeschool Band Locations

  • Burnsville Homeschool Band - Tuesdays

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

    Mr. Baumgartner teaches the Burnsville Homeschool Band.

  • Northfield Homeschool Band - Tuesdays

    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.

  • West Metro Homeschool Band - Wednesdays, Golden Valley

    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.

    Mrs. Candice Krmpotich teaches the West Metro Homeschool Band.

  • Faith Christian Home Educators Co-op Band

    The Faith Christian Homeschool Band meets on Mondays at Rockpoint Church in Lake Elmo. 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 1 PM. Small group lessons surrounding that time both in the morning and in the afternoon. Mrs. Laura Thompson & Mrs. Candice Krmpotich teach at FCHE.