SPRING 2026 TIMELINE
Friday, May 1
Kick-Off Concert for all 5th graders
May 4-15
5th Graders will try out instruments and sing as a choir at school!
Tuesday, May 19
Parent Info & Sign-Up Night!
5:30pm - Columbia & Pleasant
6:15pm - Dan Emmett & East
7:00pm - Twin Oak & Wiggin
6th Grade is an exciting time; you're going to start a new school, meet new friends, and have new opportunities! This is your chance to BE PART of the MUSIC by joining band, choir, and orchestra!
This website will guide you through the sign-up process and answer questions you or your parent might have about band, choir, and orchestra. Anyone can BE PART of the MUSIC; it doesn't matter if you're a girl or a boy, big or small, young or old! The most important part is that you start now, in 6th grade.
Students who participate in music have the lowest levels of current and lifelong use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs among any group in our society.
H. CON. RES 266 United States Senate, June 2000
The impact of music education on children is profound. Music does more than just make sounds, it changes the way we think and act. The skills your child will learn in music will help them be successful on the stage, in the classroom, and for the rest of their lives.
70%
OF ADMISSIONS OFFICERS OF THE NATION'S MAJOR UNIVERSITIES SAY HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AND ACHIEVEMENT IN THE ARTS ARE SIGNIFICANT CONSIDERATIONS FOR ADMISSION.
107
POINTS SCORED HIGHER ON THE SAT FOR STUDENTS INVOLVED IN PUBLIC SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO THE COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION BOARD.
94%
OF RESPONDENTS (GALLUP POLL) BELIEVE MUSIC IS PART OF A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION AND SHOULD BE OFFERED AS PART OF THE REGULAR CURRICULUM IN SCHOOLS.
Common Questions
- How do I get an instrument? How much is this going to cost?
- Will my student miss out on other classes like math or science to do band, choir, or orchestra?
- Will music interfere with extra-curricular activities like clubs or sports?
- Can I do choir and band/orchestra?
- Can I start an instrument in 7th or 8th grade?