56th Annual Seattle Public Schools
Summer Instrumental Music Program
For Grades 4-8

Program Goals:

Session 1

Hamilton Middle School

Tuesday, June 23 - Friday, July 10, 2009
9:00 a.m. to noon (3 hours daily for 14 days)
Tuition: $240 per student for the entire session
Partial attendance: $18/day for a minimum of five consecutive days. Students may attend for a minimum of four consecutive days the first week of Session I.
Payment:
Pre-registration is required. $150 minimum deposit due with registration. Payment can be made by check or money order. Full tuition must be received prior to the first day of attendance. Mail payment to the post office box address provided below.

Address: 4400 Interlake Avenue N

 

Classes:*

  • Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Band
  • Beginning & Intermediate String Orchestra
  • Jazz Band

Activities: Technique classes, small ensembles, recess time with choice of activities, assemblies, possible field trip, last-day pizza party
Evening Concert: Each session concludes with an evening concert featuring all the performing groups.

West Seattle High School

Tuesday, June 23 - Friday, July 10, 2009
9:00 a.m. to noon (3 hours daily for 14 days)
Tuition: $240 per student for the entire session.
Partial attendance: $18/day for a minimum of five consecutive days. Students may attend for a minimum of four consecutive days the first week of Session I.
Payment: Pre-registration is required. $150 minimum deposit due with registration. Payment can be made by check or money order. Full tuition must be received prior to the first day of attendance. Mail payment to the post office box address provided below.

Address: 3000 California Avenue S.W.

 

Classes:*

  • Combined Band
  • Combined Strings
  • Jazz Group
  • Solos, small ensembles

Activities: Small ensembles, improvisation, composition, recess time with choice of activities, final-day party
Weekly Concerts: The first two weeks conclude with an informal day time program and the third week concludes with an evening program.

Session 2

Hamilton Middle School

Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 31, 2009
9:00 a.m. to noon (3 hours daily for 15 days)
Tuition: $240 per student for the entire session.
Partial attendance: $18/day for a minimum of five consecutive days.
Payment:
Pre-registration is required. $150 minimum deposit due with registration. Payment can be made by check or money order. Full tuition must be received prior to the first day of attendance. Mail payment to the post office box address provided below.

Address: 4400 Interlake Avenue N

 

Classes:*

  • Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Band
  • Beginning & Intermediate String Orchestra
  • Jazz Band

Activities: Technique classes, small ensembles, recess time with choice of activities, assemblies, possible field trip, last-day pizza party
Evening Concert: Each session concludes with an evening concert featuring all the performing groups.

*Note: Class offerings are dependent on sufficient enrollment; placement in classes is dependent on
experience and ability.

General Info:

  • Students must have completed at least one year of instrumental instruction.
  • The program is designed for students in grades 4-8.
  • Early registration is recommended for all sessions.
  • Operation of the centers is contingent on sufficient enrollment.
  • Program is open to students outside Seattle Public Schools.

Tuition Refund Policy:

Your deposit or full tuition is refundable up to 10 days prior to the student's first day of attendance (i.e., the start date indicated on their enrollment form).

Carri Campbell
Program Manager
Visual and Performing Arts


To Enroll:

  • Click here to access the enrollment form; (use a separate form for each child.) Enclose your deposit check and mail it directly to:

Summer Music Program, Seattle Public Schools
MS 32-302 P.O. Box 34165
Seattle, WA 98124-1165

  • Please make check payable to Seattle Public Schools
    Put your child's name on the lower left corner of your check
  • Alternatively, you may enroll onsite the first day of the session.
  • Full payment is due on the first Monday of each session.
  • Summer Music Tax ID# available upon request.
  • For more information, call 206-252-0051 or 252-0050 or e-mail Paris Heart at paheart@seattleschools.org