Mirman School offers multifaceted music programs, led by Director of Music Nicolás Kello and Director Of Music Lauralie Pow that cater to students’ diverse interests and talents.

 

In the general music program, which runs from Kindergarten through Eighth Grade, students immerse themselves in singing, moving, playing classroom instruments and games while exploring fundamental concepts of music theory and literacy. Through an inquiry method rooted in guiding questions, students investigate the meaning of various songs and music's social/historical context while exploring core values, and themes of inclusivity and belonging. Musical experiences are carefully sequenced to provide step-by-step development in both skill and understanding and are thoughtfully integrated with other elements of the academic curriculum at each grade level. Children also explore and prepare repertoire for seminal school concerts based on overarching themes and core values.

 

The vocal music program at Mirman School has two performing groups led by Dr. Lauralie Pow: the Mustang Chorus and the award-winning, touring Concert Singers. Mustang Chorus, Mirman's entry-level choir, is made up of students in Fourth Grade.

 

The instrumental music program at Mirman School has three performing ensembles led by Nicolás Kello: The Blue and Gray Combo Bands, and the award-winning, touring Advanced Combo Band. An additional “Jam Session” class is available to all Upper School students, creating an opportunity to play instrumental music in a more informal context.

 

Based on space availability, Concert Singers, Advanced Combo Band, and Grey and Blue Combo Band is offered to Upper School students who meet the requisite musical skill level and who desire to develop their musical knowledge and ability in a more sophisticated way. Each musician embodies a work ethic and an awareness of the responsibilities that promote the highest level of success for the individual student and program as a whole.

 

In the Upper School, the Music Production elective offers students an opportunity to explore more practical applications of music making that incorporate instrumental and compositional techniques and allow for a more sophisticated use of professional production software and technology. 

 

In 2025, a yearly capstone music project was inaugurated where students enrolled in signature music electives in the Upper School, as well as alumni of Advanced Combo band, participate in a Recording Summit and Alumni Master Class. In this one-of-a-kind experience, student and alumni ensembles record a yearly album of music in Mirman School’s Performing Arts Studio. The recording sessions are engineered, mixed and mastered by two-time Grammy winning engineer Bill Mims. Stay tuned for upcoming album releases!