Summer Band Camps and Summer Youth Band

Summer is a great time to play your instrument!
There are several great opportunities for you to keep up the progress you've been making all year.

1.  Sioux Falls Youth Summer Band
This program is offered through the Sioux Falls Parks and Rec department.  Mr. Bob Carlson from Lincoln High School runs this 6-week summer program.  Students meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings for an hour (varies depending on grade) and put together a program of fun and challenging band music.  The cost is only $30 for the whole summer, and it includes a t-shirt.
Dates:  May 29-July 12 (No camp the week of July 4th)
Cost: $30
More Information/Registration:  http://www.siouxfalls.org/parks/recreation/music-theatre-arts/programs/youth-band.aspx

2. Summer Band Camps
There are several camps run throughout the state at SDSU, USD, or Mt. Rushmore.  This is a great way to get away for a week and have a great time meeting new people while playing your instrument.  Some of the camps offer singing, too, for you chorus kids!  Check out the websites of each for more information.
Remember:  Brandon Valley Band Parents provides a $100 scholarship for any student wanting to attend band camp.  Please let your band director know which camp you are attending so we can send your scholarship!
SDSU: http://www.sdstate.edu/mus/outreach/all-state/index.cfm
USD: http://www.usd.edu/fine-arts/music/upload/Upper-Midwest-Summer-Music-Camp01.pdf
Mt. Rushmore (put on by NSU): http://www.rushmoremusiccamp.com

3.  Private Lessons
One-on-one help over the summer can help you continue to improve your playing, and is especially great if you want to work on your All-State audition music over the summer!  See Mr. Miller or Ms. Baker if you are interested in getting a private instructor.

Have a wonderful summer!

Parade

The weather looks much better today, and the parade is on!
With temperatures expected to be in the low to mid-60's and a bit of wind, please dress appropriately. 

See you all at 1:00.