Middle School Pops and Jazz Bands
Rachel Gorden-Mercer, Director
Incoming grades 6 - 8 with previous band experience
Summer Pops and Jazz Bands are a great way to have fun while working on your music skills!
- Summer Pops Band - Students entering grades 6 - 8 Fall 2026 will play popular, familiar music.
- Summer Jazz Band - Students entering grades 7-8 Fall 2026 will explore and perform a variety of jazz music. Previous playing experience is required. Saxophone, trumpet, trombone and keyboard players are welcome. Other instruments may be added with instructor permission. Drummers must know how to play a trap set.
- Summer Both Bands - Students entering grades 7-8 Fall 2026 who would like to be in both the Pops and Jazz bands.
A FREE concert will be held for family and friends on Aug 20 at 10:30 am, in the Boeckman Auditorium.
Rachel Gorden Mercer
Instructor
Past Options
SM26-Jazz
Online registration is over
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9:45 - 10:15 AM
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Price: $65 Jazz Only $65.00
Grades 6th - 7th
Instructors:
- Rachel Gorden Mercer
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 10th 2026 | 9:45 - 10:15 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Tue, Aug 11th 2026 | 9:45 - 10:15 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Wed, Aug 12th 2026 | 9:45 - 10:15 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Thu, Aug 13th 2026 | 9:45 - 10:15 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Mon, Aug 17th 2026 | 9:45 - 10:15 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 9:45 - 10:15 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Wed, Aug 19th 2026 | 9:45 - 10:15 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Thu, Aug 20th 2026 | 9:45 - 10:15 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
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SM26-Pops
Online registration is over
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8:30 - 9:30 AM
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Sa
Price: $70 Pops Only $70.00
Grades 5th - 7th
Instructors:
- Rachel Gorden Mercer
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 10th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Tue, Aug 11th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Wed, Aug 12th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Thu, Aug 13th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Mon, Aug 17th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Wed, Aug 19th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Thu, Aug 20th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
Map / Location
SM26-PopsJazz
Online registration is over
Date: —
8:30 - 10:30 AM
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M
Tu
W
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F
Sa
Price: $130 Pops and Jazz $130.00
Grades 6th - 8th
Instructors:
- Rachel Gorden Mercer
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 10th 2026 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Tue, Aug 11th 2026 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Wed, Aug 12th 2026 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Thu, Aug 13th 2026 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Mon, Aug 17th 2026 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Wed, Aug 19th 2026 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
| Thu, Aug 20th 2026 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM | Robert Boeckman Middle School |
Map / Location