CONCERT BAND
Paula Meloy - Director
Who: Homeschool students ages 10-18
1st Semester:
Homeschool students ages 10-18 who HAVE finished Standard of Excellence Book 1.
2nd Semester:
Homeschool students ages 10-18 who are returning members. New homeschool students who are playing at the level of the concert band who have auditioned with Mrs. Meloy.
When: Wednesdays
1st Semester:
September 11 - December 11, 2024 (no rehearsal on November 26th)
2nd Semester:
January 15 - April 9, 2025 (there are no skipped rehearsals this semester)
Time: 12:30-1:30 Concert Band
Where: Black Hills Community Church (618 E. Elk St. Rapid City)
Cost: $100 + $25 yearly insurance/cleaning fee due at first rehearsal
The $25 yearly fee covers our cleaning cost as well as the liability insurance we now have to carry.
Concert Dress: White shirt, black pants, black shoes and socks. No logos on shirts.
More Info:
Intermediate band instruments include oboe, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion.
Supply list: (what you must bring to class): An instrument that is in good repair, folding music stand, last year's binder - 3 ring binder (must be able to stay open on music stand), 12 plastic sheets, and 2 pencils. Returning band members please keep concert music in your binder.
***All students should arrive 10 minutes before rehearsal time, and be set up and ready to play at 12:20.
***All cell phones MUST be turned off and stored in instrument cases during rehearsals.
***Children must remain in the building at all times from the time they are dropped off until they are picked up.
We are not allowing any outside play.
***We are in a church who has graciously allowed us to use their space. Please take off shoes and boots at the door if they are muddy.