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Home of the Wolves |
Dillon Jarrett
Band Director dillon.jarrett@raypec.org 
Graham Deckard
Band Director - Percussion graham.deckard@raypec.org |
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Calendar of Events
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October 4, 2022, 5:30-6:30pm - SMS Gym
Instrument Step-Up Night with Meyer Music Grades 7+ November 3, 2022, 3:00-4:30pm - SMS Cafeteria 6th Grade Band Rehearsal PAWS bus available, if needed November 10, 2022, 3:00-4:30pm - SMS Cafeteria 6th Grade Band Rehearsal PAWS bus available, if needed November 15, 2022 - 7:00pm - SMS Gym 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Band Concert November 16, 17, 18 (Tentative) Jazz Band Auditions (Grades 7+) December 5, 2022, 3:00-4:30pm Jazz Band Begins Rehearsals run Monday-Thursday (on days school is in session) |
February 7, 2023, 7:00-8:30pm - SMS Gym & Aux Gym & Cafeteria
Try the Instrument Night (for 5th Graders) February 16, 2023, 6:30pm - SMS Gym 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert February 24, 2023, 7:00pm - HS Theater SMS Jazz Band, EMS, HS Jazz Showcase February 25, 2023 - UCM, Warrensburg Jazz Band Festival March ???? - 6th Grade Enrollment Night SMS Jazz Band performs May 3, 2023, 3:00-4:30pm - SMS Gym 6th Grade Band Rehearsal PAWS bus available, if needed May 10, 2023, 3:00-4:30pm - SMS Gym 6th Grade Band Rehearsal PAWS bus available, if needed May 13, 2023 - Worlds of Fun 7th & 8th Grade Band Music Festival May 15, 2023, 6:30pm - SMS Gym 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Band Concert & Awards Ceremony |
Resources
Band NewsletterStay up-to-date!
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Band HandbookRead the rules and procedures for the band.
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Meyer Music School StoreGet band supplies delivered directly to school.
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MissionThe 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.
Our emblem displays three stripes representing... Musicianship, Hard Work, & Respect
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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. |
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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.
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.
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Dillon JarrettBand DirectorA 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. |
