Enrollment info for incoming 6th & 7th graders joining band

Dillon Jarrett
Band Director
​dillon.jarrett@raypec.org

Graham Deckard
Percussion
​graham.deckard@raypec.org

Resources

Band Calendar

Plan your school year
​with the band calendar.

*Last pages of Handbook

Band Handbook

Read the rules and procedures for the band. 

Meyer Music School Store

Get band supplies delivered directly to school. 

Mission

The Ray-Pec South Middle School band program is dedicated to helping students become life-long musicians and productive learners. Music is an essential part of a complete education, and through band, students can develop friendships and life skills that prepare them to become strong leaders.
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​Our emblem displays three stripes representing...

​Musicianship, Hard Work, & Respect

​About South Middle School Band

​6th Grade Beginning Band
Sixth grade band meets every other day in separate classes by instrument. Students learn the fundamentals of playing a musical instrument and advance to play full band sheet music. 

7th Grade Band Concert Band
Seventh grade band is different than beginning band. Students focus more on sheet music to prepare for concerts instead of only working in the book. You will spend more time working as a full band instead of only by instrument. 

Seventh Grade band members perform in the Worlds of Fun Music Festival. Typically, we perform in the morning and spend the rest of the day playing in the park with friends.

8th Grade Band Symphonic Band
Eighth grade band is the premier performing ensemble in the middle school band program. Students play advanced music with a focus on high quality performances. The eighth grade year is the most fun in all of middle school band! 

Eighth Grade band members perform in the Worlds of Fun Music Festival. Typically, we perform in the morning and spend the rest of the day playing in the park with friends.

Jazz Band
7th & 8th Graders are eligible to try out for Jazz Band. Jazz Band is an auditioned group that meets after school. The band performs at a Music Festival and school/community events. Jazz band auditions will be in December. Students begin rehearsing Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in January and February.

Need supplies?

Our band works with Meyer Music to help you get the supplies you need.
Valve oil, reeds, band books, and more. 

Click the link below to go to the SMS Band School Store at Meyer Music. 
If you don't see what you need, call Meyer Music at 816-228-5656.

SMS Band School Store

Private Lessons

Private lessons aren't just for piano. There are music teachers for all band instruments.

Good to Great

There's no better way to get better fast.

Customized

Work one-on-one with a teacher to help you.

Advanced

Lessons are great for advanced players.

Recommended Instructor List

7th and 8th grade students can
audition for Jazz Band!

Students in 7th and 8th grade, on any band instrument, may audition. Jazz Band rehearses most Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout January and February. Look at the full band schedule for detailed rehearsal and performance times.

2020-2021 Audition Info Coming Soon

Audition Info Coming Soon

Dillon Jarrett

Band Director

A little about Mr. Jarrett...
​I have taught band at Ray-Pec since 2006. I love having fun and working hard. My dog, Lola, and I enjoy taking photographs.

If you have any questions about South Middle School Band, please use the form below or email dillon.jarrett@raypec.org.