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2009 Summer Programs

MUSIC PROGRAMS

Band Bash (Grades 5-8)
Opportunities for instrumental music students to develop important skills to be members of elementary, junior high and eventually Valley High School Band. Includes private and/or group lessons (grades 5-8) as well as rehearsal band (grades 5-6).

PRIVATE LESSONS – Grades 5-8 – $70
Code:MU01 6/8 - 7/17
Stilwell Music Rooms -
Time by arrangement

GROUP LESSONS – Grades 5-6 – $37
Code:MU02 6/8-7/17
Stilwell Music Rooms - Time by arrangement

REHEARSAL BAND – Grades 5-6 – $59*
Code:MU03 7/6 - 7/17
Stilwell Music Rooms, M–F 1:00–2:00 p.m.

  • A concert will be held July 16 at 7:00 pm in the Stilwell Auditorium.
  • Rehearsal Band meets every day for two weeks. On the final day, July 17,
    students will visit Adventureland to perform then enjoy the park.

*Adventureland admission included in the registration fee

Super Summer Strings (Grades 4-8)

PRIVATE STRING LESSONS – $45
Over a four-week period, students will have four, one half-hour private lessons based on instructor availability. The goal of private lessons is to help string students grow in their skills and prepare for more advanced study.
Code:MU04 6/8 - 7/2 - Stilwell Music Rooms Date & time by arrangement

ORCHESTRA – $85*
Students participate in orchestra rehearsals, musicianship classes (including ear training and theory) and sectional rehearsals. This is an intensive study of orchestra music and listening skills, culminating with a concert at Adventureland on June 19.

* Adventureland admission included in registration fee.

Code:MU05 6/8 - 6/19 - Stilwell Music Rooms - M-F 9:30–11:30 a.m.

PRIVATE STRING LESSONS & ORCHESTRA – $130*
Code:MU06 6/8 – 7/2 - Stilwell Music Rooms - Date & time by arrangement

PLEASE NOTE:

For PRIVATE LESSONS in band or strings, you MUST come to the Community Education office which is located at 3550 Mills Civic Parkway, to register and secure a space on the sign-up sheet.

For REHEARSAL BAND or ORCHESTRA ONLY, you may call or mail in your registration to Community Education, 3550 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265 or (515) 633-5001. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 pm.

Registration
Information
Some programs have different registration procedures. Please read each program's instructions carefully and call 633-5001 with any questions.

Pre-registration and pre-payment required! Please complete a separate registration form for each child. Family or group registrations are NOT accepted on the same form.

Registration Opens
March 9 -
WDMCS District students

March 23-
Out-of-district students

Payment Options
Personal checks, MasterCard, VISA and cash are all accepted. If paying in cash, you must pay in person at the Community Education office during office hours.

Scholarships
Funds, based on financial need, are available to assist WDMCSD students with tuition for most classes. Priority is given to those taking refresher courses. Students must live within WDMCSD boundaries. Call (515) 633-5001 for details.

Refunds
An $8 charge is deducted from all refunds, except classes cancelled by Community Education and those listed below. Refund requests must be made before the second class session.

Photo Release
If you prefer that your child is not photographed during summer programs, check the appropriate box on the registration form. These photographs may be used in Community Education and district publications and the website, as well as in the local media and newspapers. When photos are used on the website, the child’s name WILL NOT be included.

2009 Class Site Map
CLICK HERE for a map and addresses for all the Summer Classes.



Contact
Information


Learning Resource Center
3550 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265

Phone: (515) 633-5001
Fax: (515) 633-5099

Sue

Sue Otte
Program Coordinator

(515) 633-5007

Jess

Jess Lieb
Youth Programmer
& Program Assistant

(515) 633-5008

Debra

Debra Strassburg
Registrar

(515) 633-5006


 

 

 


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