1. 2016 Spring Concert North Middle School Band

2. Rapid City Summer Music School 2016 Band Program at South Middle School What and When: South Middle School FIVE WEEKS: MONDAY JUNE 6 THROUGH THURSDAY JULY 8 Who: Instructors: Shane Bradford, Sheryl Martin Music instruction offered for all band students, beginners through advanced levels. Your young musician.

3. INSTRUCTION OFFERINGS ARE BASED ON YOUR GRADE IN SCHOOL FALL 2016 BEGINNERS: 5 th grade (or 6 th graders who have not yet started). Two 40 minute class sessions per week. SELECTION OF BEGINNER’S INSTRUMENT: success and participation in instrumental groups throughout your school career depend on choosing an instrument that has appeal for you, AND THE PROJECTED NEED FOR THAT PARTICULAR INSTRUMENT.

4. First Day Jitters For help in making your decision, contact your area band instructor. Instruments are available on a trial basis from local music stores; instruction books may also be obtained at the local stores and should be brought to your first class. FRENCH HORN: Students wanting to play French Horn should start on trumpet (cornet).

5. INTERMEDIATE: 6 th -9 th grade. Two 40 minute class sessions per week. JAZZ BAND: For students 7 th grade and up who are enrolled in regular class lessons. Class will be Monday and Wednesday from 11:40-12:20. There is no fee for jazz band above the regular lesson fee. Instruments eligible to participate in Jazz Band include: saxophones, trumpets, trombones, percussion, piano, string or electric-bass, and electric guitar.

6. What Will We Play BOOKS: Book assignments will given at registration time or by mail if you mail in your registration. These may differ from books used during the school year. Music stores have a list of the books, and registration forms if you would like to mail them in. Forms are also available here tonight.

7. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE – ALL TIMES A.M. SELECT THE GRADE LEVEL YOUR STUDENT WILL BE IN FALL 2016 5 th (All Beginners – include 6 th graders just starting) 5th 6 th 7 th 8 th 9 th Woodwinds 8:00 MW 8:40 MW 9:20 MW 10:20 MW 11:00 MW Brass 8:00 TTh 8:40 TTh 9:20 TTh 10:20 TTh 11:00 TTh Percussion 8:00 TF 8:40 TF 8:40 TF 10:20 TF 11:00 TF

8. North Middle School Chorus Concert Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 6:30 PM – Cafeteria Brought to you by the talented Mr. Sommers

9. North Middle School Orchestra Concert Monday, May 16, 2016 – 6:30 PM NMS Cafeteria Special “Farewell Concert” for our Great Mrs. Savot, who is retiring this year.

10. Special Thanks: NMS Administration: Mr. Danny Janklow – Principal Mr. Mike Deming – Assistant Principal Mrs. Chanda Spotted Eagle – Assistant Principal Our Incredible Head Custodian – Brian Peterson The Always-Smiling, Ever-knowledgeable Office Personnel – Kerri Joleen Christine Tammi

11. Ice Cream Social Please Celebrate the final Concerts with this year’s Eighth Graders Enjoy a Root Beer Float while talking with next year’s Ninth Grade Band Members!