Instrumental
The GAMP Instrumental Music Department consists of several instrumental genres from the Marching Band to micro ensembles. The department's emphasis is in developing the individuality of its students’ talents. The ethnicity of the student body and staff allow for creativity in varied musical styles from Jazz, Swing, to the Classics.
GAMP offers various ensembles from beginners to the more advanced. They include: The Grace Notes (a beginning string ensemble), Middle School Strings, Chamber Strings, String Quartet High School Orchestra, Middle School Band, Swing Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Concert Band. Performances involve the program in many community services such as String Quartet at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Nexus Foundation),Side by Side performance with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Swing Band at the Rittenhouse Square (Flower Show), Jazz Band (Combo) at the Warwick Hotel, and the Marching Band in the annual Philadelphia Columbus Day Parade.
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