For students entering grades 6 - 9 (26-27 school year) Lessons run for 8 weeks, June 9 - August 4, for $90.00. There are no lessons June 23. Students may select any 20 minute semi-private lesson slot. Sign up with friends or neighbors! If a private lesson is desired, please sign up for both spots in a timeslot. This includes students switching to a new instrument. Please have students bring the lesson book(s) they are currently using to lessons. Lessons with Mrs. Tara Michlitsch will take place at Dodge Middle School on Tuesdays. Please note, there is not time built into the schedule for missed lessons due to family vacations, illness, etc. This is a separate program from Middle School Pops & Jazz Band. For more information: https://tce.me/iZEY8C REGISTRATION DEADLINE FRIDAY, May 22nd. Questions about Band Lessons? (Email preferred) Mrs. Tara Michlitsch at tmichlitsch@farmington.k12.mn.us or 651-460-1559

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.