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Dickinson/Explorer PTSA
Music Programs
Band, Orchestra, Percussion and Choir
 

Evergreen Elementary Bands are for everyone!
We welcome all 5th and 6th graders, regardless of previous music reading or instrument playing background! We have fun, meet new kids from other schools and learn how to be part of a band. We start out with FLUTE, CLARINET, TRUMPET, TROMBONE, BARITONE, and PERCUSSION.
Beginning Band meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in Evergreen’s Band Room, from 8-8:40 a.m.
Mr. Peterson and Ms. Keller welcome all new comers to be a part of the adventure. Check out https://sites.google.com/site/ejhmusicdept/EvergreenElementaryBand for further information and how to sign up!

Dickinson Elementary Orchestras
Orchestra starts in the 4th grade in this district.  We have students from Dickinson, Explorer, Alcott, Wilder, Einstein and Rosa Parks.  We meet in the commons/new gym from 7:30 a.m.-8:25 a.m. at Dickinson Elementary.  Your child can choose to play the violin, viola or cello.  Beginning violins come on Tuesday  and Thursday.  Beginning viola and cello come on Tuesday and Friday. Our second and third year students come on Monday and Wednesday.  Please contact us if you have any questions!  Rachel Harris rharris@lwsd.org  Susan Krebs skrebs@lwsd.org. See http://www.lwsd.org/school/dickinson/Activities/Pages/Orchestra-Home.aspx for more information.

Emily Dickinson/Explorer Primary Choir
Primary Choir is for 1st and 2nd grade students at Emily Dickinson and Explorer Elementary Schools.
Enrollment in Primary Choir happens during the months of September, and again in January.
Kindergarten students who wish to join choir are eligible to join in January
Enrollment period is announced in the Friday Flyer and on Parent Organizer.
Primary Choir meets on Tuesday Mornings from 8:15 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. Contact Mr. John Kelleher at jkelleher@lwsd.org for more information.

Emily Dickinson/Explorer Intermediate Choir
Intermediate Choir is for 3rd  - 6th grade students at Emily Dickinson and Explorer Elementary Schools.
Enrollment in Intermediate Choir happens during the months of September, and again in January.  
Enrollment period is announced in the Friday Flyer.
Intermediate Choir meets on Wednesday Mornings from 8:15 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. Contact Mr. John Kelleher at jkelleher@lwsd.org for more information.

Emily Dickinson/Explorer Percussion Ensemble
The Percussion Ensemble is an auditioned ensemble.
We audition in September, and as needed throughout the school year. Students selected give up one lunch recess a week to rehearse. Percussion Ensemble meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1:20-2 p.m. Contact Mr. John Kelleher at jkelleher@lwsd.org for more information.