We're glad you're here!

Our students in band and orchestra have a lot of fun. We can't wait to meet you!

Kymbre Resler
​Orchestra Director
South MS &
​High School

Briana Bennett
​Orchestra Director
East Middle School

Zach Shupe
Band Director
​East Middle School

Dillon Jarrett
Band Director
​South Middle School

Graham Deckard
Band Director
​East & South MS

Jennifer Gibson
Band Director
​High School

Learn About Orchestra

Students going into 6th grade can sign up to join the orchestra.

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Orchestra at South MS

In orchestra, you can...

• Concerts
• Chamber Orchestra
• Worlds of Fun (7th & 8th)
• Strolling Strings (High School)​

Orchestra at East MS

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Orchestra Instruments

Violin

Viola

Cello

Bass

Learn About Band

Students going into 6th grade can sign up to join the band.

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Band at South & East MS

In band, you can...

• Learn to play an instrument
• Play in concerts
• Join Jazz Band (grades 7+)
• Join Marching Band (grades 9+)
• Go to Worlds of Fun
• Go on Trips (like Hawaii) (grades 9+)

Important Information

HOW DO WE PICK AN INSTRUMENT?

​Picking an instrument is a big decision and we will help you through the process. 

All 5th Grade Students going into 6th Grade next year are invited to "Try the Instrument Night" (February 8, 2022 at South Middle School) where you can play on the different instruments to help determine your TOP THREE choices.

Try the Instrument Night
February 8, 2022 6:00-8:30pm at South Middle School

• Recommended arrival times by last name:
  • ​6:00pm A-C
  • 6:30pm D-G
  • 7:00pm H-L
  • 7:30pm M-R
  • 8:00pm S-Z

We will try to get you on your top choice as long as it is a good fit for you and as long as that instrument section doesn't get too full. If an instrument section gets too full, some students will be offered their 2nd or 3rd choice of instrument. 

If you can't attend Try the Instrument Night, you can complete the form at the end of this page. You will choose your TOP THREE instruments based on the videos and which ones you like the best. If an instrument section fills up, we will prioritize students who attend Try the Instrument Night since we know if the instrument is a good fit for them. 

When you sign up, we will ask you to tell us your TOP THREE choices. 

Families will receive an email around February 18 notifying you which instrument your child is approved to play. 

Note: If the cost of an instrument is a factor in your decision, make sure to review the estimated costs listed below on this page. ​

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HOW DO WE GET AN INSTRUMENT?

Important: You don't need to get an instrument immediately. We recommend letting us help you through the process so you get exactly what your child needs. 

The easy way:
Parents/Guardians for band students will come to our Instrument Night April 12, 2022. They will meet with Meyer Music staff to purchase or rent-to-own. The Instrument Night for Orchestra will be held in the fall.

Band Instrument Night (Rent-to-own & Purchase options available)
April 12, 2022
Arrive anytime from 5:30-7:30pm at East Middle School

Another option:
Parents/Guardians can purchase an instrument on their own. There are many used instruments available. We always recommend coming to the Instrument Night first to have all the information. We also recommend emailing one of us before making a purchase. We want to help you get the right kind of instrument.

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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

​The cost depends on the instrument. Meyer Music is our local instrument stop partners. They offer instruments for purchase and rent-to-own. The Rent-to-Own program with Meyer Music splits the cost of the instrument over a set number of months. The prices below are current as of 12/10/2021. The prices may change over time, but his will give you a good estimate for what to expect.

Band Instruments

• Flute: Open Hole - $35.00 to $38.00 per month
• Clarinet - $35.00 to $39.00 per month
• Trumpet - $37.00 to $40.00 per month
• Trombone - $37.00 to $40.00 per month
• Alto Saxophone - $66.00 to $74.00 per month
• **French Horn - $86.00 to $93.00 per month 
• **Euphonium (Baritone) - $90.00 to $94.00 per month
• **Tuba - N/A (tubas are available through the school)
• Scholastic Marimba - $71.68 to $75.34 per month

** We have a limited number of school-owned instruments available for the French Horn, Euphonium, and Tuba. Families would need to purchase a mouthpiece and some small accessories. A one-time school fee of $50 per school year is charged to your school account. 

Orchestra Instruments

• Violin ¼, ½ & ¾ - $27.00 to $30.00 per month
• Violin 4/4 - $36.00 to $40.00 per month
• Viola 12” & 13” - $27.00 to $30.00 per month
• Viola 14” - $29.00 to $33.00 per month
• Viola 15” & Up - $40.00 to $44.00 per month
• Cello ¼, ½ & ¾ - $49.00 to $54.00 per month
• Cello 4/4 - $57.00 to $61.00 per month
• String Bass - $78.00 to $90.00 per month

In addition to the instrument, there is some additional supplies (books, reeds, valve oil, rosin, shoulder rest etc) that some instruments require.