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Become a master at reading music notes. Go HERE, then find your specific instrument to practice reading the notes you play on your instrument the most.
Become a master at reading music notes. Go HERE, then find your specific instrument to practice reading the notes you play on your instrument the most.
WHAT IS BAND?
WHAT IS BAND?
BAND IS FOR ALL 5TH GRADE STUDENTS IN MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
BAND IS FOR ALL 5TH GRADE STUDENTS IN MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
Band meets DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.
Band meets DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.
WE PROVIDE EVERYTHING-- instrument, music, supplies.
WE PROVIDE EVERYTHING-- instrument, music, supplies.
LISTEN to and LEARN about the different instrument choices in 5th Grade Band
LISTEN to and LEARN about the different instrument choices in 5th Grade Band
The woodwind instruments are: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone.
The woodwind instruments are: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone.
The Brass instruments are: Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone.
The Brass instruments are: Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone.
And, Percussion (xylophone and drums combined)
And, Percussion (xylophone and drums combined)
Each instrument is important to the overall sound of a band and your experience in the band program in 5th grade and beyond.
Each instrument is important to the overall sound of a band and your experience in the band program in 5th grade and beyond.
Click on an instrument to listen and explore.
Click on an instrument to listen and explore.
Learn more about the band program:
Learn more about the band program:
Small Group Band Lessons
Small Group Band Lessons
Students attend lessons in small groups and they are scheduled DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. Lessons are once a week at the same time every week for 30 minutes. Consistency in lesson time helps develop routine and regular attendance at lessons. Students leave homerooms independently to attend lessons.
Students attend lessons in small groups and they are scheduled DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. Lessons are once a week at the same time every week for 30 minutes. Consistency in lesson time helps develop routine and regular attendance at lessons. Students leave homerooms independently to attend lessons.
Ensembles: Woodwind and Brass/Percussion
Ensembles: Woodwind and Brass/Percussion
Students attend ensembles scheduled DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. Woodwind ensemble consists of all flutes, clarinets and alto saxophone players. Brass/Percussion Ensemble consists of all trumpets, cornets, trombones, baritones and percussionists. Ensembles are an additional band time during the school day and these groups begin meeting about mid-October.
Students attend ensembles scheduled DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. Woodwind ensemble consists of all flutes, clarinets and alto saxophone players. Brass/Percussion Ensemble consists of all trumpets, cornets, trombones, baritones and percussionists. Ensembles are an additional band time during the school day and these groups begin meeting about mid-October.
Mrs. Meenk is .9 FTE and teaches at each 3 schools in the 2025-2026 school year:
Mrs. Meenk is .9 FTE and teaches at each 3 schools in the 2025-2026 school year:
Armatage room 127- Mondays & Wednesdays (8:15-2:15)
Kenny room 108- Tuesdays (8:15-12:15) & Thursdays (8:15-4:15)
Windom- room - Tuesdays (12:15-4:15) & Fridays (8:15-4:15)
How Often Should I Practice?
Students should be practicing about 100 minutes a week. This could be 15 minutes every other day, 25 minutes every other day, or utilizing a private lesson teacher to help create a practice routine.
Daily Practice Help
Daily Practice Help
Minneapolis Public Schools will provide your child with an instrument to use in Band. Click on any of these local music retailers below to explore rental options if you would like to get an instrument on your own. Many include a rent-to-own policy!
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