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Band at Emerald Trail and Northview Elementary Schools
Band at Emerald Trail and Northview Elementary Schools
Involvement in instrumental music is a fun, rewarding and challenging way for your student to grow. Band instruction provides opportunities for your student to further develop math and literacy skills, as well as emphasizes strong organizational habits and establishes a positive peer group for your student. The Band programs at Echo Park and Northview Elementary schools are thriving- come join us!
Each Band performs 2 concerts every year and every student has the opportunity to participate in Foyer Fest performances throughout the year.
2025-2026 Concert Dates
NORTHVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 @ 6:30 (Northview Gym)
Wednesday, April 29th, 2025 @ 6:30 (Northview Gym)
EMERALD TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 @ 6:30 (Emerald Trail Gym)
Tuesday April 28th, 2026 @ 6:30 (Emerald Trail Gym)
Big Band Rehearsals
Rehearsals are an important part of any young musician's growth. This is the time when we learn how to work together as a team. Many important musical and procedural concepts are introduced and practiced during this time.
Emerald Trail Rehearsals are Tuesdays as noted on the school calendar from 8:00-9:10 a.m. Students may arrive anytime between 8:00-8:10 a.m. The Emerald Trail Band will rehearse every Tuesday school is in session beginning Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 until April 28th, 2026.
Northview Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 8:00-9:10 a.m. Students may arrive anytime between 8:00-8:10 a.m. The Northview Band will rehearse every Wednesday school is in session beginning Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 until April 29th, 2026.
Small Group Lessons:
The small group lesson time is designed to meet the needs of your child both academically and emotionally. This is their time to work on individual goals.
A band schedule will be posted in each fifth grade classroom. Students will leave their classroom for lessons once a week. Most lesson TIMES will rotate, but lesson DAYS will be the same each week. This rotating schedule will ensure that students do not miss the same class more than once or twice in a semester. Lessons will be twenty to thirty minutes in length, depending on the size of the group.
The goals of these lessons are to develop, within each individual, a solid understanding of basic musical concepts, a sense of responsibility to care for their instrument and music, and the ability to perform individually with an increased level of self-confidence. The work done in small group lessons transfers to all other academic subjects to increase their skill levels in all other areas.
Joining Band
Joining Band
Every 5th Grade student can join Band! Students will meet with Ms. Meyers to try out and select an instrument and will begin lessons in the Fall at their school.
How are Instruments Selected?
How are Instruments Selected?
Instrument selection is based on the student's personal choice, physical characteristics (jaw structure, lip formation, hand and finger size) and the instruments needed to provide a well-balanced band. Ms. Meyers will help students choose their instrument in the spring. More information will be available then.
How do I Get an Instrument?
How do I Get an Instrument?
Most instruments are rented from a music store unless you already own one. Information will be provided to families for the three music stores that service out district and their rental programs. Larger instruments such as French horn, baritone, and tuba, are rented directly from the school district.
Are Scholarships Available?
Are Scholarships Available?
Families who qualify for Educational Benefits (formally free or reduced school services) will qualify for a scholarship for an instrument from the district's Band for All program, which provides donated instruments for students to play. These families can also receive a scholarship for a school owned French horn, baritone, or tuba. Information on requesting a band scholarship will be available in the fall.
Family Owned Instruments
Family Owned Instruments
If you already have an instrument your child will play, it is important it is in good playing condition. Instruments that are old or have been not played for some time often need the attention of a good repair person. Repairs can range from minor adjustments to major overhauls. Here are a few recommended local repair shops.
Repair Shops:
Groth Music 952.884.4772
Schmitt Music 952.435.2454
Valley Band Repair 942.432.3059
ISD 196 Instrument Demo Video.movBAND IN DISTRICT 196
BAND IN DISTRICT 196
This video shows you the greatness you find in Band!
Meet ms. meyers
Meet ms. meyers
Education Background: Bachelor of Music Education Degree from St. Olaf CollegeMasters Degree in Music Education from Vandercook College of Music
Presenter at the 2019 Minnesota Music Educator's Conference2023 SCMBDA Beginning Honor Band Guest ClinicianServed as a board member of St. Olaf College's Teacher Advisory Board Served on District 196's Arts Curriculum Review Committee Member of the flute section of the Minnesota Symphonic Winds
Presenter at the 2019 Minnesota Music Educator's Conference2023 SCMBDA Beginning Honor Band Guest ClinicianServed as a board member of St. Olaf College's Teacher Advisory Board Served on District 196's Arts Curriculum Review Committee Member of the flute section of the Minnesota Symphonic Winds
Hi! My name is Mariah Meyers and I am the band instructor at Emerald Trail and Northview Elementary Schools. I love every aspect of my career, as it allows me to combine my love of music with opportunities to work with and impact students. Watching my students meet new challenges and grow through music brings me joy. In my free time, I enjoy attending group exercise classes, cooking, reading, socializing with close friends and spending time outside.
Contact: Mariah.Meyers@district196.org
Voicemail # 82643
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