About Us

Sioux Falls Homeschool Band

Who?

All home school students ages 9-18

When?

Wednesdays & Fridays. 12 Wednesday rehearsals and 12 Friday rehearsals each semester. No make ups for missed rehearsals. Please check the current years calendar for specific dates.

Fall Semester

  • 12 rehearsals between September and early December
  • December Concert concludes the semester

Spring Semester

  • 12 rehearsals between mid January and April
  • Spring Concert concludes the semester

Check our Calendar Page for important date information

Time?

On Wednesdays, Beginning Band will meet in sectional rehearsals:

11:00 – 11:50Beginning Woodwinds & Brass Sections (no prior experience)
12:00 – 12:50Beginning Percussion Section (no prior experience)
1:00 – 1:50 Intermediate Band (students who have finished method book 1)
2:00 – 2:50Concert Band (audition required to be placed in this band level)


Friday rehearsal schedule will be:

12:30 – 1:20All Beginning Band Students
1:30 – 2:20Intermediate Band
2:30 – 3:20Concert Band

Where?

Rehearsals will be at Popplers Music:
1119 W 41st Sioux Falls 57105.
Students are to arrive 10 min before rehearsal time and be set up and ready to play when rehearsal time begins. All cell phones MUST be turned off.

Cost?

$250 per student per semester if registered/paid by deadline (Aug 4 for Fall Semester, Jan 4 for Spring Semester)

After the deadline date cost will be $265.

Please make your check out to Heather Brenner.

Supplies?

  1. An instrument in good repair,
  2. Tradition of Excellence Bk 1 (Beg Band),
    Tradition of Excellence Bk 2 (Int & Concert Band)
    Both of these are sold at Popplers Music
  3. Portable folding music stand for rehearsals
  4. Tuner

Where to Start?

An Instrument Petting Zoo will be held at Popplers Music in August for new students to “touch and feel” instruments as they decide what they want to play. Please check the calendar for current and specific information on this event.

Still Have Questions?

Our director, Heather Brenner, is always happy to help answer any questions you may have. Please use our contact form to drop her a line!

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