District 196 Community Education

A fun opportunity to meet the DHMS band teachers, learn your way around the building and connect with other band students in your grade. Keep up your playing skills throughout the summer. Music will be provided. Learn to play music like: 6th grade: Eye Of The Tiger, We Will Rock You, Havana, and more!! 7th grade: Eye of the Tiger, Funkytown, The Avengers, Pirates of the Caribbean and many more!! 8th and 9th grade: Eye of the Tiger, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Pirates of the Caribbean, Hooked On A Feeling, and many more!! Going on vacation or have a conflict? No worries! Just come to the weeks you can. *Be sure to register for the grade you will be going into in the fall of 2022 Please note if your child is attending DHMS Summer Academy, they will be excused to participate in Summer Pops.

Individual lessons are a great way to further growth and development as an individual musician. Instruction is catered to the specific needs and desires of the individual student. Materials from school lessons are typically used for these summer lessons but may be supplemented by the instructor. These lessons are an ideal way for incoming 9th grade students to get to know the AVHS band directors prior to the start of school and a great way for 10th-12th grade students to continue advancing their skills. All lessons will be held in-person at Apple Valley High School. A make-up lesson at an alternate time can be arranged with the instructor if a conflict (family vacations, etc.) occurs with scheduling of the lessons. Financial discounts are available if your family is currently enrolled in the free/reduced lunch program. Students who play flute, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, trombone, euphonium, or tuba should register with Mr. Scalise. Students who play clarinet, trumpet, french horn, or percussion should register with Mr. Desens. Registration closes on Friday, June 2nd Questions can be directed to Mr. Corey Desens (corey.desens@district196.org) or Mr. David Scalise (david.scalise@district196.org).