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​About South Middle School Band

​6th Grade 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. You will focus more on band 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 will perform in the Worlds of Fun Music Festival! Perform in the morning and spend the rest of the day playing in the park with all your friends.

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

Seventh Grade band members will perform in the Worlds of Fun Music Festival! Perform in the morning and spend the rest of the day playing in the park with all your friends.

Jazz Band & Jazz Ensemble
7th & 8th Graders are eligible to try out for Jazz Band. Any 7th/8th grader can join Jazz Ensemble. 
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News & Updates

Use the links to the right to see news and updates for South Middle School Band. If an update concerns your child's class, you will usually receive an email notifying you with a link to view the information.

If you lose an email, this is a good place to reference to find information.

Remind - Text Updates
Most information and updates will be communicated through the email address you have on file with the school. Last minute reminders and on-location communication (such as Worlds of Fun or Jazz Festivals) will be sent through Remind. Use the links below to sign up for text or email. 
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All students need parent permission to sign up. Students under 13 will be required to enter a parent's phone or email.

Note: To comply with school policy, we will not have a Remind account for 6th graders. Only 7th and 8th graders, with parent permission, may sign up for Remind updates. 

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

Auditions will be October 11, 2018 after school. Jazz Band rehearses three days per week. Find details and audition info using the link below:

Jazz Band Info & Audition Packets

The Jazz Band travels to several nearby jazz festivals. Students on all band instruments can audition for Jazz Band.

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

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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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.