District 196 Community Education

The Apple Valley High School Instrumental Music Program is pleased to provide summer lessons to students attending AVHS for the 2024-25 school year. These summer lessons are an extension of the Independent School District 196 Community Education Department. Individual lessons are a great way to further growth and development as an individual musician. Instruction is catered to the specific needs and desires of the individual student. Materials from school lessons are typically used for these summer lessons but may be supplemented by the instructor. These lessons are an ideal way for incoming 9th grade students to get to know the AVHS band directors prior to the start of school and a great way for 10th-12th grade students to continue advancing their skills. All lessons will be held in-person at Apple Valley High School. One make-up lesson at an alternate time can be arranged with the instructor if a conflict (family vacations, etc.) occurs with scheduling of the lessons. Financial discounts are available if your family is currently enrolled in the educational benefits program. Registration closes on Thursday, 5/30. Brass & Percussion Individual Lessons with Mr. Scalise Format: Three 25-minute individual lessons Days: Tuesdays & Wednesdays Week 1 Dates: June 11-12 Week 2 Dates: June 18 Week 3 Dates: June 25-26 Times: 8am – 4pm Fee: $75 Location: AVHS Band Room, D170 Instructor: David Scalise Email: david.scalise@district196.org Woodwinds Individual Lessons with Ms. Mason Format: Three 25-minute individual lessons Week 1 Dates: August 1-2 Week 2 Dates: August 6-7 Week 3 Dates: August 13-14 Times: 9am – 4pm Fee: $75 Location: AVHS Band Room, D170 Instructor: Sarah Mason Email: david.scalise@district196.org(Mr. Scalise will pass along messages to Ms. Mason until she has a district email).

Play a combination of fun jazz, pop and concert band tunes! Register for your grade during the 24-25 school year. No jazz band experience is needed, however students should have already played their chosen instrument in 5th grade.

Falcon Ridge Band Staff will offer 3 small group band lessons, to be scheduled between August 1-August 17, Tuesdays-Thursdays. Lessons will take place at Falcon Ridge Middle School between 9am-1pm and will be 30 minutes in length. Each lesson will be scheduled for the same day of the week and time.

Rosemount Middle School Private Band Lessons - Four Week Session 1:1 lessons for students entering grades 6-8 who are attending RMS. Get better on your instrument - fast! We will personalize your lessons to your needs and interests. Open to students that play brass or woodwinds at RMS in grades 6-8 for the 2024-2025 school year. Private lessons will meet Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday for four weeks, one lesson per week, and are 30 minutes in length (indicate your day/time preference during the registration process; please choose no preference when possible). We are unable to reschedule missed lessons. Lesson times will be sent to you by the end of the school year. We will do our best to meet your requested times for lessons. All lessons will be held at Rosemount Middle School. Register by May 24, 2024.

Calling all percussionists! This week-long camp is open to all percussionists in grades 6-8 for the 2024-2025 school year. Focus on learning the skills from beginning to advanced levels in snare drum, xylophone/bells/marimba, note reading, timpani, and drumset. Build, workout, and flex your percussion muscles (“chops”) by playing exciting music together each day in all areas of percussion. Learn some FUN percussion ensemble songs to play together for families in an informal performance at the end of the week. Come drum with us!