Important Information

MUSIC AT CIS

Students will decide to take Band or General Music as their music special.  This class meets once a week for 40 minutes and is part of the encore rotation that includes art, technology, PE, and library.  Students receive a letter grade for their music special every quarter.  The band special provides small group instruction based on a student's homeroom.

Fine Arts Day

Fine Arts Day is an altered schedule that provides 40 minutes of instruction for students in band and choir.  This day occurs twice a week, allowing band students to meet for large group instruction.  Band students are permitted to sing in the choir.  Sixth-grade students will meet for Fine Arts Day on Mondays and Wednesdays.  Fifth-grade students will meet for Fine Arts Day on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Students do not miss academic instructional time or recess to participate in band.

Concerts

Veterans Day Program (6th Grade only): Friday, November 10 during the school day.

All-City Concert (5th and 6th Grade): TBD

Spring Concert (5th and 6th Grade): Wednesday, May 22 @ 6:30pm (5th grade) and 7:30pm (6th grade)

Helpful links (click to access)

CIS Band Handbook - 2023-2024 version coming soon

Supply List

Practice tips

Benefits of private lessons

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