WATERTOWN MAYER COMMUNITY EDUCATION ISD #111

Beginning Band Boot Camp-ENTERING 5th grade registered for band. A great way to kick-off the 5th grade band experience! During this camp, students will be given their instruments, lesson books, and cleaning supplies. Things campers will learn include: how to put together and take apart their instruments safely, how to produce their first musical sounds with others on the same instrument and band rehearsal and lesson etiquette. Campers will conclude the week by playing with the large group in a short performance for parents and friends on Thursday, August 15th at 11:30 am. While participation is not required, Ms. Tam-Anderson and Mr. Otstot strongly encourage all incoming 5th grade band students to attend. More information about registration will be sent home to all incoming 5th grade students in the spring..

Summer Band Lessons Entering Gr. 6-12 The Summer Private Music Lesson Program is designed to provide an opportunity to significantly improve instrument skills. Lessons during the summer are a priceless resource for a young, developing musician. During school, a lesson is only 15 minutes in length and usually alongside several peers, whereas summer lessons are taught individually for 30 minutes. Summer private lesson program members will undoubtedly show a higher rate of progress on their instrument because of the individualized instruction. Watertown-Mayer band director Miles Otstot is offering lessons this summer to interested students. Lessons are open to all instrumentalists entering grades 6-12. Families will be contacted to confirm lesson times.