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Band
Band
In Band students will learn to play an instrument, read music, and develop life skills including collaboration, teamwork, and perseverance.
WMS Band Handbook (includes calendar, rental information, equipment needs, etc)
Incoming 6th grade students:
Novice provides a great opportunity for incoming sixth graders to try flute, clarinet, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, violin, viola, cello, and string bass for a week in June
Information Link: 2026 Novice
Please fill out the following form if you will be enrolling in 6th grade band: 6th Grade Band-Instrument choice/rental
District owned instruments are available for rental on a first come/first basis.
email masmith@usd497.org or michael.solomon@usd497.org with any questions.
Orchestra
Orchestra
In Orchestra students will learn to play a string instrument, read music, as well as develop the skills of collaboration, teamwork, and perseverance.
Incoming 6th grade students:
Novice provides a great opportunity for incoming sixth graders to try flute, clarinet, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, violin, viola, cello, and string bass for a week in June
Information Link: 2026 Novice
If you are enrolling in Orchestra for the 2026-2027 year, please fill out the following form to indicate instrument preference: 6th Grade Orchestra Instrument Choice
District owned instruments are available for rental.
Director: Isabelle Luckman, isabelle.luckman@usd497.org
Scan the QR code or click to view the Orchestra Handbook for the 2026-2027 year!
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