Marion E. Zeh Elementary School

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The Northborough Public Schools Band Program offers students a hands-on experience that teaches the basic performance skills needed to play in school ensembles and complements the learning that takes place in the general music classroom. Participation in the band program develops musicianship, fosters creative thinking, and provides students with a means of self-expression.

Band lessons and rehearsals will take place on Wednesdays. Group lessons will be 30 minutes in length and take place on a rotating schedule. Full band will rehearse from 2:00-2:40 PM on Wednesday afternoons.

Band lessons and rehearsals will take place on Wednesdays. Group lessons will be 30 minutes in length and take place on a rotating schedule. Full band will rehearse from 2:00-2:40 PM on Wednesday afternoons.

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Ms. Makara is Director of the Lincoln St., Peaslee, Proctor and Zeh Elementary School Bands. She directs the All-Town Band in the spring and coaches chamber ensembles at Melican Middle School.

Ms. Makara graduated from the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music at The Catholic University of America in 1998 with a Bachelor of Music degree in Flute Performance and Instrumental Music Education. She has also completed requirements for a Master of Music Education degree at the Boston Conservatory, graduating summa cum laude. Recently, she completed the Fine Arts Director certification program at Fitchburg State University.

Ms. Makara has studied flute with Leslie Hunt, Eleanor Lawrence, and Elinor Preble. She has performed in national and international masterclasses for Robert Willoughby, Alexa Still, Walfrid Kujala, Bonita Boyd, Jeffrey Zook, Ervin Monroe, Trevor Wye, and Patricia George. Ms. Makara is principal flutist of the Metrowest Symphony Orchestra, performs with the Willow Flute Ensemble, and freelances throughout the area. She also co-chairs the M.I.C.C.A Solo and Ensemble Festival with her husband, Mr. Daquil.