Hello 5th grade families!
Be Part of the Band: Save the Date!
All 5th grade students have the opportunity to learn about band instruments and join the MVMS 6th Grade Band. Please mark these dates on your family calendar so your student can Be Part of the Band!
Band Instructor
My name is Elise Rodenberg, and I am the 6th grade band teacher. You can reach me at erodenberg@mvcsd.org, or 319-895-6254.
STUDENTS MEET THE INSTRUMENTS: April General Music Class Unit
All 5th grade students will have the opportunity to learn about and try the various band instruments with the help of Mrs. Rodenberg and Mrs. Anderson. We will begin trying the instruments the week of April 14th! You are welcome to set up a time to see your student try any instruments individually – contact Mrs. Rodenberg if you are interested. Instruments students can play in our band include the flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, alto and tenor sax, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone or euphonium, tuba, and percussion.
You will also receive an email from the MVMS Office about signing up for music classes for next year. If you are interested in joining band, please sign up now so you will continue to receive important information. Band can be added to your schedule up to the first week of school next fall, but it is best to get it in your schedule now.
PERCUSSION TRYOUTS: Monday, April 28th 3:20-4:00
All students interested in playing percussion (Drums) should plan to attend a tryout for the section which will be Monday, April 28th, from 3:20-4:00. If you are unable to attend you can schedule another time with Mrs. Rodenberg. Students are required to attend a tryout to be in the percussion section.
INSTRUMENT RECOMMENDATIONS SENT HOME: Thursday, May 1
Students will bring home the results of their instrument testing, as well as important paperwork to help them get signed up for band!
BEGINNING BAND INFORMATION NIGHT : Tuesday, May 6, 5:00 in the MS Auditorium
All 5th graders interested in joining band and their families are invited to our Beginning Band Night! At this time families will have the opportunity to meet the band director, Elise Rodenberg; learn what is needed to join band; and the options available to rent or buy a band instrument from West Music. There will be a presentation at 5:00 followed by time for visiting with Mrs. Rodenberg, Mrs. Anderson, and the West Music store representatives.
BEGINNING BAND SUMMER LESSONS
We will have Group Band Lessons for each instrument the first full week in August. These are highly encouraged to get everyone ready for the start of the school year. More information on the group lessons will be available at the Beginning Band Night. Some options for private lessons over the summer are also available. Please contact Mrs. Rodenberg if you are interested in private summer lessons.
Thanks everyone! We’re looking forward to starting this new group of band students. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Elise Rodenberg
MS Band