The O'Farrell Community School
Music Program

The O'Farrell music program was created four years ago. It has evolved into a high-powered, successful and diverse music program which enrolls over 200 sixth through eighth grade students.

Courses

Beginning and Advanced Choir
Beginning and Advanced Band
Beginning and Advanced Orchestra

Requirements

Students enrolled in advanced classes must have at least one year or more of playing experience.
Beginning classes do not require any previous experience.

Music Director

Jackie Crump-Pace is a graduate of the San Diego State University teacher education program. Last year Mrs. Crump-Pace was named one of the 100 Most Outstanding African-American Women in San Diego. With over 17 years of teaching experience in the San Diego Unified School District, she brings a wealth of knowledge and presents a variety of literature to her students, including:

Folk Songs
Spirituals
Contemporary Hits
Classical Literature

Performances

The students present two site-based community-orientated concerts each year. In addition, many students participate in the All City Honor Band and Choir as well as other outside performance groups.

Support

As a charter School, O'Farrell has many demands and directions in which their finances must be divided. This year, O'Farrell had no site music budget. The program is now self funded through the support of parent and student fund raisers.