INSTRUMENT INFORMATION AND RENTAL NIGHTS:
At Southern Middle School
Students are encouraged to obtain their own instruments.
We will host special times where parents can rent an instrument from a reliable music store.
These dates will be announced as they are confirmed
Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Piano - Everyone is welcome to join!
As a student of music, you meet during the school day and will have various performance opportunities, such as concerts, music festivals, and community events.
Erin Sheppard esheppard@ncmcs.org
Sarah Price sprice@ncmcs.org
6th grade students are able to chose from the following instruments - cello, violin, viola, or bass. This choice will be made during the first week of class. Students are encouraged to rent their own instruments, however, there are a small number of instruments available for students in need.
Students will develop the skills necessary to participate in two concerts during the year and prepare them for more challenging music in seventh grade.
Be Part of the Music - https://www.bepartofthemusic.org/group/index.php?id=6081
Instrument Rental - https://www.edwardsmusic.com/
Band is a progressive program that builds from year to year. As a 6th grade student, you will start on one of the following instruments - Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, or Trombone. In the second semester (starting at the end of January), students may have the opportunity to switch to another instrument such as the Oboe, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, French Horn, Euphonium, Tuba, or Percussion. Renting a personal instrument is highly encouraged, more information will be made available about instrument rentals in the future. There are a few school instruments as well available on an as-needed basis.
Be Part of the Music - https://www.bepartofthemusic.org/group/index.php?id=5886
Instrument Rental - https://www.edwardsmusic.com/
Students will explore the joy of singing in a fun, supportive, and collaborative environment. Chorus offers students the opportunity to develop and/or build on their musical skills while fostering confidence, teamwork, and self-expression. Chorus students sing at a variety of community events making them feel a part of the school and community.
This course is aimed at helping students develop essential piano skills or refine the ones they already have. Class time will include both keyboard practice and additional learning activities. Students will work individually as well as collaborate in group settings. Along with hands-on playing, the course will explore musical notation, theory, and composition. Piano is a semester-long class.