This Web site was designed using Web standards.
Learn more about the benefits of standardized design.

Quick Links

Fine Arts: MS Band

8th Grade Jazz Band

Johnny Kurt | February 24, 2010

2009-2010 8th Grade Jazz Band     Jazz Band Pictures were taken on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. Pictures will be ready in about three weeks.       . . . read more

7th & 8th Grade Bands

3rd Trimester Performances & Assignments

by Johnny Kurt | February 22, 2010

2009-2010 IMPORTANT 3rd TRIMESTER UPCOMING EVENTS   Titan Hill Intermediate School Concert - Thursday, April 22. Times to be announced. 6th grade band and 8th grade band. This is a . . . read more

NEW: LCMS Bands Events 2009-2010

To Help You Plan Ahead

Johnny Kurt | January 20, 2010

    Lewis Central Middle School Bands Events Calendar 2009-2010     August 25-6 th Grade Beginning Band Display, LCMS Cafeteria, 5:30-7:00 p.m.   September . . . read more

SWIBA MS/JH Honor Band

Outstanding results!!!

by Pam Ryan | October 31, 2009

A Great Day for LCMS Band students! Congratulations! to the Lewis Central Middle School band students who earned a position in the South West Iowa JH/MS honor bands.  Getting ready for this audition takes a huge . . . read more

7th & 8th Grade Combined Marching Band

Congrats on the Shenandoah Parade Performance

Johnny Kurt | September 28, 2009

MARCHING BAND IMPORTANT DATES Practice with LCHS Band: Thursday, September 24, MEET AT MS Band Room 6 p.m. We will be finished at 7:30 p.m. Have your rides pick you up at that time at the MS Band Room LC Homecoming with . . . read more

6th Grade Band

Beginning Band 2009

by Pam Ryan | August 11, 2009

Welcome to the Lewis Central Middle School Band program!   Ms. Ryan and Mr. Kurt are the directors of the 6th grade band.  Our phone number at school is 366-8251 or you can reach us by email -   . . . read more

Private Instructors

Taking Private Lessons Enhances Student Learning!

March 24, 2009

As one might expect, private lessons on a musical instrument are the best way to improve performance skills.  The one-on-one approach allows the student to benefit from the individual attention as opposed to a teacher monitoring a . . . read more

MAGAZINE SALE MS BAND!

MS Band Fund Raiser 2008

by Pam Ryan | February 1, 2008

Magazine Fund Raiser Middle School Instrumental Music Grades 6, 7, and 8 February 7, 2008  It is possible to order your magazine online.   The Middle School band receives 40% of each magazine order! . . . read more

Pamela Ryan

Lewis Central MS Band Director

October 2, 2005

  Contact information    Click Here to email Ms. Ryan  (pamryan@lewiscentral.k12.ia.us).  School phone number is 712-366-8251.   To leave a message after hours call Phone 712-366-8251 Ext 7808. . . . read more

10 Tips to Being a Better Band Parent

by Johnny Kurt | December 9, 2008

1. Ask your child what he or she did in band today. 2. Provide a place in your home and set a time to practice each day. 3. Check your band student's homework assignments: ask him/her to name the notes for you; ask him/her . . . read more

SmartMusic Computer Intelligent Accompaniment

A Fun and Efficient Way to Practice and Learn!

December 7, 2006

Dear Parent or Guardian: Your child's director is recommending SmartMusic as a very efficient and enjoyable way to practice at home. The code listed below will let you purchase a SmartMusic subscription for $25 a year - a savings of . . . read more

Johnny Kurt

Lewis Central Middle School Band Director

November 1, 2008

Johnny Kurt is middle school co-director of bands at Lewis Central Middle School in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Omaha with honors with a Bachelor of . . . read more

Sign up for the News Update.


  • privacy policy
  • more info

Back To Top