MISSION:

The Fort Mojave Tribal Band has been in existence since 1906. The mission of this department is to teach music to adults and children by offering one-on-one instruction on how to read and play musical instruments.

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

The Fort Mojave Tribal Band has instruction on the following instruments genres: Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds, Piano and Guitar. Instrument Instruction per genre is listed below. Staff members offer group instruction as well as one-on-one instruction to program participants.

  • Percussion:
    1. Snare Drum
    2. Bass Drum
    3. Cymbals
    4. Other percussion instruments
    5. Instructed by Staff Member, Jason Thomas
  • Brass:
    1. Trombone
    2. Tuba
    3. Baritone
    4. Trumpet
    5. Instructed by Staff Member, David Courtwright
  • Woodwind:
    1. Clarinet
    2. Saxophone
    3. Flute
    4. Recorder
    5. Instructed by Staff Members, LaVerne Rodarte and Amanda McCord
  • Piano & Guitar:
    1. Instructed by Community Band Member, Matt Margucci

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Open to all Tribal and Non-Tribal members’ ages 8 years and up.

DEPARTMENT EVENTS:

  • Mojave Days Parade
  • Veterans Day Parade
  • Needles Annual Christmas Parade
  • Needles High School Homecoming Parade

Please note: Events are held throughout the year. Please contact Tribal Marching Band for current date, time and location of events.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Physical Address

600 MERRIMAN AVENUE

NEEDLES, CA 92363

Phone & Hours

PHONE: (760) 629-6874
FAX: (760) 629-6877

HOURS: 8AM-5PM; M-F

Mailing Address

600 MERRIMAN AVENUE

NEEDLES, CA 92363/span>