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Fine Arts: MS Band

7th & 8th Grade Combined Marching Band

Fall 2010 Information

Johnny Kurt | August 18, 2010

The following 2 documents were handed out in class on Friday, August 20. You can also download them by clicking on the hotlinks below: 2010-2011 Marching Band Uniform Note Please send a check or money order payable to LCMS Band in . . . read more

6th Grade Band

Welcome to LCMS Band!

by Pam Ryan | August 14, 2010

August 19, 2010 Welcome to Lewis Central Middle School Band! MS Directors: Pam Ryan & Johnny Kurt . . . read more

8th Grade Band

by Johnny Kurt | May 24, 2010

            Red Oak Large Group Concert Band Contest  Times to be announced 8th grade band and selected 7th grade band students. This is a required . . . read more

NEW: LCMS Bands Events 2010-2011

To Help You Plan Ahead

Johnny Kurt | May 17, 2010

  Lewis Central Middle School Bands Events Calendar 2010-2011     August 24-6th Grade Beginning Band Display, LCMS Cafeteria, 5:30-7:00 p.m.   September . . . read more

SmartMusic Computer Intelligent Accompaniment

A Fun and Efficient Way to Practice and Learn!

For Summer Practice! | April 26, 2010

Dear Parents/Guardians, We have an exciting opportunity for your student that will not only help (him/her) substantially improve (his/her) ability, but will also actually make practicing a lot more fun. It’s called SmartMusic® . . . read more

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

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

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

The Arts: Essential Component of Education

Not a Frill - Here's Why

by Johnny Kurt | April 19, 2010

The preponderance of research showing a correlation between fine arts education and student achievement is staggering.  And in today's education landscape, while we are looking to make classes more student-centered in terms of relevance . . . 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

Johnny Kurt

Lewis Central Middle School Band Director

Johnny T. Kurt, B.M., M.Ed., Ed.D. in progress (Doctoral Candidate, December 2010 Completion) Teacher and Co-Director of Instrumental Music Lewis Central Middle School Band – 108 3820 Harry Langdon Boulevard Council Bluffs, . . . read more

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