Upcoming Events
Summer Band
Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, the KIS Summer Band program has been cancelled. We apologize for this inconvenience, but will take the time during the summer to disinfect instruments for student use in the fall and to plan for the 2020-2021 school year.
Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, the KIS Summer Band program has been cancelled. We apologize for this inconvenience, but will take the time during the summer to disinfect instruments for student use in the fall and to plan for the 2020-2021 school year.
Virtual Advanced Band Music Video
We all know that the end of this school year did not go as planned. But what does, really? When we forgot the suspended cymbal mallets at the Windward Mall Concert, we sent Mr. Choy running back to the bandroom to get it. When traditional school and basically everything about our normal lives were cancelled, we made a virtual music video and learned to do assignments online. Life is about the hurdles we need to jump through, but it's also about how we persevere despite it. Resilience is measured by our ability to thrive when times are tough. Thank you to the students who participated in the online activities. I know it's hard to find motivation these days, but when you complete quality work, it gives me reason to work even harder for you.
"Over the Rainbow"
Lyrics by E. Y. Harburg
Music by Harold Arlen
Arranged by Michael Story
We all know that the end of this school year did not go as planned. But what does, really? When we forgot the suspended cymbal mallets at the Windward Mall Concert, we sent Mr. Choy running back to the bandroom to get it. When traditional school and basically everything about our normal lives were cancelled, we made a virtual music video and learned to do assignments online. Life is about the hurdles we need to jump through, but it's also about how we persevere despite it. Resilience is measured by our ability to thrive when times are tough. Thank you to the students who participated in the online activities. I know it's hard to find motivation these days, but when you complete quality work, it gives me reason to work even harder for you.
"Over the Rainbow"
Lyrics by E. Y. Harburg
Music by Harold Arlen
Arranged by Michael Story
Sixth Grade Orientation Video
Join the KIS Band Boosters!
The Boosters help cover many seemingly basic expenses including:
Click on this link to join the band boosters and support your child's music education: https://forms.gle/L3jd7jKDFjPWbyB46
Then click on the "Pay Now" button below to pay for dues.
The Boosters help cover many seemingly basic expenses including:
- buying new instruments
- repairing broken instruments
- costs for performances outside of KIS (bus transportation, equipment hauling, venue expenses)
- food for students during all-day events
- subsidies for the cost of consumable band items and educational experiences (guest artists, band camp)
- socials, awards, and celebrations
Click on this link to join the band boosters and support your child's music education: https://forms.gle/L3jd7jKDFjPWbyB46
Then click on the "Pay Now" button below to pay for dues.
Band Boosters Membership
$20.00
Parents of band students are encouraged to join the KIS Band Boosters to help with fundraisers and student events. All monies from fundraisers are used to subsidize the cost of instrument repair, instrument purchases, student activities, transportation for concerts, consumable student supplies, and trips. Booster meetings are held once a month to plan for these activities.
Ongoing Events
Advanced Band Rehearsals - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:25-3:15 pm
Rehearsals will start in the third week of school and take place after school. Two unexcused absences or tardies from rehearsal will result in dismissal from upcoming performances. If your child is unable to attend a rehearsal, please send a written note or an e-mail at least 24 hours in advance requesting an excused absence.
Rehearsals will start in the third week of school and take place after school. Two unexcused absences or tardies from rehearsal will result in dismissal from upcoming performances. If your child is unable to attend a rehearsal, please send a written note or an e-mail at least 24 hours in advance requesting an excused absence.
Beginning Band Rehearsals - Mondays & Fridays, 2:25-3:00 pm
We are starting up rehearsals in November through December so the two beginning band classes can prepare to perform together in their upcoming concert. Two unexcused absences or tardies from rehearsal will result in dismissal from upcoming performances. If your child is unable to attend a rehearsal, please send a written note or an e-mail at least 24 hours in advance requesting an excused absence.
We are starting up rehearsals in November through December so the two beginning band classes can prepare to perform together in their upcoming concert. Two unexcused absences or tardies from rehearsal will result in dismissal from upcoming performances. If your child is unable to attend a rehearsal, please send a written note or an e-mail at least 24 hours in advance requesting an excused absence.
Advanced Band at OBDA Parade of Bands Festival - April 16, 2016 and April 14, 2018
Click on the YouTube video below to view the Advanced Band's performance of "African Dreams" and "Incantations."
Click on the YouTube video below to view the Advanced Band's performance of "Tritsch-Tratsch Polka," "Ammerland," and "Foundry."
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