5th Graders are going to be 6th Graders. 

Every 5th Grader has the opportunity to join the Band or Orchestra!

• You have read the letters & announcements.
• You have attended the extravaganza.
• You know what you want to play.
• You know why to enroll in instrumental music.

Why Instrumental Music? (Youtube Link): 

So CLICK the enrollment form link and sign up! Deadline is February 17th, 2023

Enrollment Form | Enrollment Night Guide 

Absolutely, you have thought a lot about it but you don't know what instrument to choose.

• First, consider the instruments you saw demonstrated during the Extravaganza. What instrument sounded and looked the most interesting to you? *Trust your gut!
  • Don't remember, you can watch last year’s Extravaganza (YouTube link). 
• Second, consider future instrument possibilities. We don't start all the instruments in the 6th-grade band and orchestra. Look at the chart in the image and consider what you might like to learn in the future.

You now know what you want to play. You are excited!

So CLICK the enrollment form link and sign up! Deadline is February 17th, 2023

Enrollment Form | Enrollment Night Guide

Additional information and more questions answered. If it's not here, we can get you an answer.

• If you are interested in playing percussion, we ask that you give us a little more information by uploading a video with your enrollment form. They are linked in the enrollment form, but you can view the help videos here: (video links not available yet)
  
  
• While every band needs percussion, not every member of the band can play percussion. This additional information helps us find the best fit!​
  
  
• Maybe you are still unsure. Linked on this page are demo videos from the amazing Minnesota Orchestra. All beginning instruments are featured.
  
  
• Need to talk with someone - Contact information for each school's band and orchestra teachers is listed.
  
  
• You will receive an email and official letter from the CPS Fine Arts Department during the first two weeks of March confirming your enrollment and the instrument you will begin studying fall of 2023!
  
  
• Questions answered, you definitely know what you want to play. So what are you waiting on?

You are excited! We are excited! 

Click the Enrollment Form link and sign up! Deadline is February 17th, 2023

Enrollment Form | Enrollment Night Guide

Gentry Middle School

Band: Amber Blumberg -  ablumberg@cpsk12.org 

Orchestra: Briana Frieda - bfrieda@cpsk12.org  

Jefferson Middle School

Band: Jaime Canepa - kcanepa@cpsk12.org 

Orchestra: Nichole Fallon - dfallon@cpsk12.org 

John Warner Middle School

Band: Josh Myers - jomyers@cpsk12.org 

Orchestra: Alison Lankheit - alankheit@cpsk12.org 

Lange Middle School

Band: Aaron Robertson - arobertson@cpsk12.org 

Orchestra: Bill Strozier - wstrozier@cpsk12.org 

Oakland Middle School

Band: Chris Farris - cfarris@cpsk12.org 

Smithton Middle School

Band: Brooksie Collins - bcollins@cpsk12.org 

Orchestra: Liz Sheets - esheets@cpsk12.org 

West Middle School

Band: Julie Swope - juswope@cpsk12.org 

Orchestra: Patrick Ordway - pordway@cpsk12.org

Violin Demo Video: https://youtu.be/gMDwsZIw3I8 

Viola Demo Video: https://youtu.be/3qahIUO2g2A 

Cello Demo Video: https://youtu.be/1KNktHCIqNs 

Snare Demo Video: https://youtu.be/f47IejbWj3g

Xylophone Demo Video: https://youtu.be/06KJiJUUxl4 

Trumpet Demo Video: https://youtu.be/FtpMRm_j6KM 

Trombone Demo Video: https://youtu.be/m6HgVhRCX04 

Clarinet Demo Video: https://youtu.be/3dzYpDATaqo 

Flute Demo Video: https://youtu.be/XlTzSymTpT4