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Instrument Enrollment for 5th Graders
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Why enroll in Instrumental Music?
Every 5th Grader has the opportunity to join the Band or Orchestra in 6th grade!
Why Instrumental Music?
How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain
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Enroll in Band or Orchestra
Every 六合投注官网 5th grader has the opportunity to enroll in Band or Orchestra for 6th grade. During middle school, scholars enrolled in band or orchestra meet daily to practice their instrument skills and prepare for performances.
Students begin their instrument studies by selecting from a limited set of instruments.
Not sure what instrument to choose?
- Consider the instruments you saw demonstrated during the Extravaganza. What instrument sounded and looked the most interesting to you?
- Think about future instrument possibilities. We don't start all the instruments in the 6th-grade band and orchestra. Look at the chart below and consider what you might like to learn in the future.
Once you've made your decision, CLICK the enrollment form link and sign up! Deadline is March 13, 2024
*If acquiring an instrument presents a financial hardship, we can work with you to obtain what you need. Reach out to your future middle school instructor for help or questions.
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Still have questions? We can help!
Additional information and more questions answered. If it's not here, we can get you an answer.
- If you are interested in playing percussion, we ask that you give us a little more information by either providing the demonstrator code from enrollment night, or if you were unable to attend, follow the instruction in the enrollment form to upload a video.
- While every band needs percussion, not every member of the band can play percussion. This additional information helps us find the best fit!?
- Maybe you are still unsure. Linked on this page are demo videos from the amazing Minnesota Orchestra. All beginning instruments are featured.
- Need to talk with someone - Contact information for each school's band and orchestra teachers is listed.
- You will receive an email and official letter from the CPS Fine Arts Department during the first two weeks of March confirming your enrollment and the instrument you will begin studying fall of 2024!
Click the Enrollment Form link and sign up! Deadline is March 13, 2024
- If you are interested in playing percussion, we ask that you give us a little more information by either providing the demonstrator code from enrollment night, or if you were unable to attend, follow the instruction in the enrollment form to upload a video.
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Middle School Directors Contact Information
Gentry Middle School
Band: Amber Blumberg - ablumberg@cpsk12.org
Orchestra: Briana Frieda - bfrieda@cpsk12.org
Jefferson Middle School
Band: Jaime Canepa - kcanepa@cpsk12.org
Orchestra: Sophia Moore - somoore@cpsk12.org
John Warner Middle School
Band: Josh Myers - jomyers@cpsk12.org
Orchestra: Alison Lankheit - alankheit@cpsk12.org
Lange Middle School
Band: Aaron Robertson - arobertson@cpsk12.org
Orchestra: Bill Strozier - wstrozier@cpsk12.org
Oakland Middle School
Band: Chris Farris - cfarris@cpsk12.org
Orchestra: Kate Farris - kafarris@cpsk12.org
Smithton Middle School
Band: Brooksie Collins - bcollins@cpsk12.org
Orchestra: Liz Sheets - esheets@cpsk12.org
West Middle School
Band: Julie Swope - juswope@cpsk12.org
Orchestra:Evan Wilde - ewilde@cpsk12.org
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Watch Demonstration Videos
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