​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.

2019-2020 Calendar

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August 14, 2019
​First day of school. Students need instrument.

August 19, 2019
5:30-7:00pm, SMS Gym
Back up Instrument Rental Night if you still need an instrument.

September 26, 2019
5:30-6:30pm, SMS Band Room
Instrument Step-Up Night
​For 7th/8th graders upgrading instruments

October 11, 2019
Tentative: 4:30-9:00pm
​8th Grade Band with HS Marching Band at Panthers Football Game

November 12, 2019 (tentative)
3:00-5:00pm, SMS Band Room
7th Grade Band Rehearsal and Pizza Party

November 19, 2019
7:00pm, HS Theater
​7th & 8th Grade Band Concert

6th Grade Band Rehearsals:
   #1 - TBA
   #2 - TBA
   #3 - TBA

December 2, 2019
7:00pm, SMS Gym
​6th Grade Band Concert

December 16, 2019
Time and details will be given Nov/Dec.
​Jazz Band Auditions - available to 7th/8th graders only.

February 11
7th & 8th Grade Band Rehearsal with Guest Conductor
​6:00-8:00pm in HS Theater

February 20
7:00pm, HS Theater
Jazz Band Concert 

February 29
7th & 8th Band Concert
Location: Blue Springs HS Theater. This performance is part of the KC Metro Middle School Band Festival.

​May 9
7th & 8th Band Festival
Location: Worlds of Fun (a ticket or season pass is required for all students and individuals). 

6th Grade Band Rehearsals:
   #1 - TBA
   #2 - TBA
   #3 - TBA

May 13
6th, 7th, & 8th Band Concert and Awards
6:30pm, SMS Gym

Jazz Schedule

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Auditions
December 16

​First Rehearsal
January 9, 3:00-5:00pm

Jazz Kick-Off Rehearsal & Party
January 13, 3:00-7:00pm (tentative)

January 14, 3:00-4:15pm
January 16, 3:00-4:15pm
January 21, 3:00-4:15pm
January 23, 3:00-4:15pm
January 28, 3:00-4:15pm
January 30, 3:00-4:15pm
February 4, 3:00-4:15pm
​February 6, 3:00-4:15pm
​February 11, 3:00-4:15pm
​February 13, 3:00-4:15pm
​February 18, 3:00-4:15pm (if we have school)
​February 19, 3:00-4:15pm

Rehearsal (maybe) & Concert
​February 20, 3:00-4:15pm (tentative)
February 20, 7:00pm - HS Theater

UCM Jazz Festival
February 22

​February 25, 3:00-4:15pm

Additional Community Performance
​(Not scheduled yet)

Jazz Season Party & Performance 
Performing for incoming 6th grade parents
March 4, 3:00-7:15pm

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

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!

Auditions will be December 16, 2019. 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.

Audition Info Coming Soon

Band Handbook

The band handbook includes procedures for the SMS Band Program. The document is a work in progress and will be updated, if needed throughout the school year. The most current version is posted below.

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​Uploaded: August 19, 2018

Dillon Jarrett

Band Director

A little about Mr. Jarrett...
​Mr. Jarrett has taught band at Ray-Pec since 2006. He loves having fun and working hard. He has a dog named Lola and enjoys taking photographs. This background picture was taken near Seattle, Washington. 

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