District 196 Community Education

A fun way to connect with other band students and keep up your playing skills throughout the summer. Also, a great opportunity for 6th grade band students to meet the VMSS band teachers and learn their way around the school building. Going on vacation or have a conflict? No worries! Just come to the days you can. If you are participating in Summer Academy, no worries, you can still participate. Music will be provided. Registration fee is $45. For families qualifying for the educational benefits program, the fee is $22.50. All students (including Summer Academy students) participating in 6th Grade Summer Pops need to pay the fee to participate. Register Online by June 15th, 2025. 6th Grade Band For incoming 6th grade band students - all instruments Meets from 10:45 – 11:45 am on all of the following days. All days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays: June 17, June 18, June 24, June 25 7th and 8th Grade Concert Band For rising 7th and 8th grade band students - all instruments Meets from 9:45 - 10:45 am on all of the following days. All days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays: June 17, June 18, June 24, June 25 For registration questions, please email: David Miller – david.t.miller@district196.org Stephen Seaberg – stephen.seaberg@district196.org Moriah Jensen – moriah.jensen@district196.org

The Valley Middle School of STEM Instrumental Music Department is pleased to offer private band lessons this summer. These lessons are an extension of the Independent School District 196 Community Education Department. We offer four weeks of 20-minute individual lessons (preferably one lesson per week, please indicate your day/time preference during the registration process; please choose no preference when possible). Students may sign up for 2, 3 or 4 lessons. 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 6th grade students to meet the VMSS band teachers prior to the start of next school year and a great way for 7th and 8th grade students to continue advancing their skills. We are unable to reschedule missed lessons. Lesson schedules will be emailed by June 13th.. *All lessons will take place in person at Valley Middle School of Stem. Registration for band lessons online through Community Education by using the link or QR Code. Please complete the registration process by June 6, 2025. Questions can be directed to: Stephen Seaberg – stephen.seaberg@district196.org or Moriah Jensen – moriah.jensen@district196.org (952) 431-8300