A letter from Valley Catholic Music School Director Beckie Hocker
Dear Music School Families,
VC Summer Music Camp, June 22-26 – Registration is now open!
Our Summer Music Camp is designed for students in Grades K–5, with no prior musical experience required. Camp includes rotational segments in piano, recorder, violin, voice, and ukulele. Students learn music fundamentals such as rhythm, note reading, terminology, movement, and ear training — all while having fun with friends who enjoy music. Our teachers are positive, encouraging, and supportive, helping each student learn individually and in a group setting. VC Summer Music Camp is open to all elementary children and is held during the last week of June. Register today!
Saturday, April 11 at 6 p.m.
Attendance is free – registration is required https://ssmo.org/flute-jazz-night/
Young Artist Recital
Mark your calendar for the always special and inspiring Young Artist Recital on Sunday, May 17 at 2 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of wonderful music with a select group of students performing pieces from a variety of styles and composers. These talented and dedicated students represent Valley Catholic School and other schools in our community. They all take private lessons from our Music School Staff. A reception will immediately follow in the cafeteria of the high school. This performance is FREE and open to all.
Instructor of the Month
Nick Fisher, Double Bass
Nick graduated from Valley Catholic High School in 1998. He then went to Ripon College in Wisconsin and graduated in 2002 with a Bachelors of Arts in Music, emphasizing Cello and Bass performance in Jazz and Classical Styles. He earned a master’s degree in Teaching (Music) from the University of Portland in 2025. Nick also worked for 15 years as a manager at a Fortune 500 insurance company. He continues to play bass in multiple bands, including the renowned Dave Grohl tribute band FooVana. Nick Moved to Salt Lake City, UT and volunteered performance time with Judge High School for student masses, and was a substitute teacher for the Madeline Choir School. Nick enjoys spending time hosting weekly trivia events as well as recording music and podcasts.
The Music School is requesting testimonials from our registered families currently taking lessons. We appreciate any feedback you can provide and willingness to share on our website. Visit our Music School homepage to complete your testimonial. We appreciate your thoughtful consideration.
If you are interested in registering for lessons during the school year, contact the music department first to assure there is space and an agreed upon schedule before registering.
Beckie Hocker, VC Music School Director
To learn more about VC Music School, visit ssmo.org/vcs/schools/music or follow us on Facebook and Instagram or email me directly.
