Joyful Noise is a homeschool band comprised of three ensembles (Beginner, Cadet, Concert) for ages 10-18 based in the Chippewa Valley of Wisconsin, est. 2022.
We strive to have fun, work hard, and make great music together!
Meeting THURSDAY afternoons at Bethesda for Fall & Spring 12-week semesters. Summer Band is every August for 3 weeks (Beginners start in Summer)
See Registration Info Page for more details.
Online Registration Form & payment due by August 1st.
See REGISTRATION INFO PAGE for all details.
*Group lessons for BRAND NEW musicians and EXPERIENCED musicians available.
Summer Band lessons are REQUIRED for students who wish to enroll in Fall Band who are brand new to playing their instrument. Mondays: August 4, 11, 18 & Thursdays, August 7, 14, 21
Summer 2024 rehearsals will be on Monday & Thursday afternoons at St. Matthew Lutheran (1915 Hogeboom Ave, Eau Claire.)
Mrs. Sue Van de Loo, Music Director
Mrs. Amber Richards, Band Administrator - joyfulnoisehsband@gmail.com
Watch the videos from our previous concerts on our Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/joyfulnoisehomeschoolband
Most recent concert: Tuesday, May 20 at 7 pm at the Heyde Center for the Arts
We have Beginner Band, Cadet Band and Concert Band ensembles.
*NEW Fall 2024 Cadet Band for intermediate level students.*
Students with prior experience on their instruments are welcome to audition for Cadet Band or Concert Band in August or January.
Fall 2025 Schedule:
Lessons begin Thurs, Sept 11 at Bethesda Lutheran in Eau Claire.
Beginner Band 1:00-1:45
Cadet Band 1:00-1:45
Concert Band 2:00-3:00
Concert Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025 at 7 pm (additional morning "dress" rehearsal that day as well).
Summer Band is offered each August.
Summer 2025 Dates:
M & Th Aug 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21
Small group lessons for students who are BRAND NEW and for EXPERIENCED musicians.
Thinking of joining as a new student? Watching the videos on the "Instrument Basics & Videos" page will help you choose an instrument!
Students with no prior experience with a band instrument may join the Beginning Band for summer or fall band (private lessons required if Summer Band is not attended).
See the REGISTRATION PAGE for all the details.
We perform two concerts per year at the beautiful Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls. These are pictures from our 3rd concert, Dec 5, 2023.
Musicians rehearsing on stage the morning of the May 2025 concert a combined bands piece from Jurassic Park.
Fall 2023 Beginner Band
Fall 2022 Concert
Pictures from Summer Band 2022 & 2023. Students have small group lessons based on instrument type and experience level.