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BEGINNING BAND
45-minute group lessons | Students entering grade 5
Beginning Summer Band is offered for four weeks. District band instructors will be at each sign-up night event to answer questions and assist in registration for summer band.

INTRODUCTION TO MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND
45-minute full band rehearsal| Students entering grade 6
For students who are currently playing in fifth grade band. Introduction to middle school band is a full band rehearsal offered Mondays-Thursdays for four weeks at various locations.

ADVANCED MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND
45-minute full band rehearsal | Students entering grades 7-9
For students in grades 6-8 who are currently playing in band. Advanced middle school band is a full band rehearsal offered Mondays-Thursdays for four weeks from at various locations.

Participants can sign up for any section time or location that works best for them.

Youth Scholarship/Financial Aid:

Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits/free/reduced lunch may be eligible for partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activites programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete theYouth Financial Assistance/Scholarship Request Form

Middle School Summer Band

Summer Beginning Band 5th Grade

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Beginning Band Trombone
Summer Beginning Band 5th Grade

Beginning Band is designed for students going into 5th grade-8th grade with NO previous experience on a band instrument. The summer band program offers students an opportunity to start their learning of a band instrument with frequent instruction and small classes. Delivered in a series of 45-minute lessons spanning four weeks, students receive personalized instruction in a small-group setting. At the end of the program, students perform their first band concert. Registration for Valleyfair Performance Field trip will occur at a different date. Rental: District instrument rental is available based on student need as identified by their Band Director. Students who play French Horn, Baritone or Tuba are encouraged to rent 2 instruments from school (one stays at home, one stays at school). Other school instruments may be available for rental for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch. The rental fee covers the summer and a full year of school. Band director's approval required as supplies last. Youth Scholarship/Financial Aid: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits/free/reduced lunch may be eligible for partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance/Scholarship Request Form

Beginning Band Percussion
Summer Beginning Band 5th Grade

Beginning Band is designed for students going into 5th grade-8th grade with NO previous experience on a band instrument. The summer band program offers students an opportunity to start their learning of a band instrument with frequent instruction and small classes. Delivered in a series of 45-minute lessons spanning four weeks, students receive personalized instruction in a small-group setting. At the end of the program, students perform their first band concert. Registration for Valleyfair Performance Field trip will occur at a different date. Rental: District instrument rental is available based on student need as identified by their Band Director. Students who play French Horn, Baritone or Tuba are encouraged to rent 2 instruments from school (one stays at home, one stays at school). Other school instruments may be available for rental for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch. The rental fee covers the summer and a full year of school. Band director's approval required as supplies last. Youth Scholarship/Financial Aid: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits/free/reduced lunch may be eligible for partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance/Scholarship Request Form

Beginning Band Flute
Summer Beginning Band 5th Grade

Beginning Band is designed for students going into 5th grade-8th grade with NO previous experience on a band instrument. The summer band program offers students an opportunity to start their learning of a band instrument with frequent instruction and small classes. Delivered in a series of 45-minute lessons spanning four weeks, students receive personalized instruction in a small-group setting. At the end of the program, students perform their first band concert. Registration for Valleyfair Performance Field trip will occur at a different date. Rental: District instrument rental is available based on student need as identified by their Band Director. Students who play French Horn, Baritone or Tuba are encouraged to rent 2 instruments from school (one stays at home, one stays at school). Other school instruments may be available for rental for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch. The rental fee covers the summer and a full year of school. Band director's approval required as supplies last. Youth Scholarship/Financial Aid: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits/free/reduced lunch may be eligible for partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance/Scholarship Request Form

Introduction to Middle School Band
Middle School Summer Band

For students who are currently playing in the 5th grade, the Introduction to Middle School Band is a full band rehearsal offered Monday - Thursdays, 45 minutes each day for four weeks, and concludes with a concert for parents on Thursday, August 1 at Irondale High School at 6:30 pm. Registration for Valleyfair Performance Field trip will occur at a different date. Youth Scholarship/Financial Aid: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits/free/reduced lunch may be eligible for partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance/Scholarship Request Form

Beginning Band Trumpet
Summer Beginning Band 5th Grade

Beginning Band is designed for students going into 5th grade-8th grade with NO previous experience on a band instrument. The summer band program offers students an opportunity to start their learning of a band instrument with frequent instruction and small classes. Delivered in a series of 45-minute lessons spanning four weeks, students receive personalized instruction in a small-group setting. At the end of the program, students perform their first band concert. Registration for Valleyfair Performance Field trip will occur at a different date. Rental: District instrument rental is available based on student need as identified by their Band Director. Students who play French Horn, Baritone or Tuba are encouraged to rent 2 instruments from school (one stays at home, one stays at school). Other school instruments may be available for rental for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch. The rental fee covers the summer and a full year of school. Band director's approval required as supplies last. Youth Scholarship/Financial Aid: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits/free/reduced lunch may be eligible for partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance/Scholarship Request Form

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