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Upcoming Dates

JANUARY: 6th Grade Registration:
  • Select BAND of the four options: band, choir, orchestra, and general music.
  • Students can also choose another music class (up to two), if interested.

MARCH: Mouthpiece Samplings @ Elementary Schools
  • Dates - TBD
  • In March all students have the opportunity to do mouthpiece sampling during the day at their elementary school.
  • Students will try five mouthpieces including the flute head joint, clarinet, trumpet, trombone/euphonium, and tuba mouthpieces.
  • Students will select their best two choices

APRIL: Percussion Workshop & Audition - only for students interested in percussion
  • Students interested can attend the percussion workshops (to help prepare students for the audition)
  • WORKSHOPS will be (not required, but recommended):
    • April 10 (at PVMS), 3:45 - 4:45pm
    • April 11 (at PMMS), 3:45 - 4:45pm
  • AUDITIONS for percussion will take place at PMMS, PVMS, and CHMS on April 18.
    • Students audition at their future middle school
    • Begin at 3:45 - 5:15pm, students audition in order of arrival

APRIL 24 & 26: Instrument Fitting Night
  • Instrument Fitting Night on April 24 and April 26 will finalize your child's choice of instrument.
  • Students will have an opportunity to try their top two recommended instruments and select their final choice. We work to help students find an instrument they are excited about and is a good fit.
  • Make arrangements to rent an instrument
  • Sign up for Band Starts Now! (Aug. 21-25)

Music Education Will Make A Profound Impact On Your Child

The study of music goes far beyond just playing notes. Music education changes the way we think, act and feel. The many skills and concepts your child will learn will help them be successful on the stage, in the classroom, and for the rest of their lives.  Click HERE to see more statistics regarding the benefits of music.
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Questions?  Contact Us!
Erin Gleason (PVMS) - eegleas@sunprairieschools.org
Ian Melrose (CHMS) - ipmelro@sunprairieschools.org
Becky Rush (PMMS) - rkrush@sunprairieschools.org

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BANDS:

  • Sun Prairie High School
  • Central Heights Middle School
  • Patrick Marsh Middle School
  • Prairie View Middle School

SUPPORT:

  • Sun Prairie Band Boosters
  • Bernie Powers Foundation
  • Sun Prairie Area School District


 Sun Prairie Bands
“Move beyond the notes to cultivate a life long passion and drive for creativity, curiosity, and community through a vision of students as accomplished learners and evolving musicians in pursuit of artistry”