Noblesville East Performing Arts
6th Grade Sign-Up Info for 2021
DID YOU KNOW....
Noblesville Schools was named a 2021 Best Community for Music Education winner by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. This is the sixth consecutive year Noblesville has earned the honor.
The national recognition highlights school districts for their outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders in embracing music education as a part of the core school curriculum.
Noblesville Schools is one of approximately a dozen districts in Indiana to receive the designation this year and one of the exclusive group of even fewer districts to have received the honor for six consecutive years.
Districts were selected based on music funding, staffing of highly qualified music teachers, commitment to standards, and access to music instruction.
Band Course Description
Band is a yearlong course that allows you to learn a new instrument. There are 3-4 performances: Mass Band Night, Fall Showcase, Spring Concert, and ISSMA Contest in March. Band performs music from all areas of the world, as well as familiar tunes and popular band standards. We also have many social opportunities!
Instruments Taught: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, and Percussion.
There is an optional Summer Band Camp from June 28-July 2. See the flyer below for more info!
Directors EAST: Mrs. Hanlin - Betheny_Hanlin@nobl.k12.in.us
Mr. Keim – Alexander_Keim@nobl.k12.in.us
NEMS Pep Band
Noblesville Mass Night
Field Drive Funk
Choir Course Description
Choir is a yearlong course. We have a total of 3-4 performances throughout the year that are mandatory - Fall, Winter, & Spring Concerts, plus ISSMA Contest in March. We sing a varied repertoire of music, ranging from classical to pop to Broadway to spirituals and even songs in other languages! We also do some choreography (dancing)!
There is an optional Summer Choir Camp from June 7-10. See the flyer below for more info!
Director EAST: Miss Rattenbury - Jordan_Rattenbury@nobl.k12.in.us
All NEMS Choirs
Show Choir
6th Grade Choir
Orchestra Course Description
Orchestra is a yearlong course that allows you to perform on a new instrument. Students participate in 3 mandatory performances: ISSMA contest, Winter Concert and Spring Concert. The orchestra likes to explore all different styles of music and cultures of music. Some of the different styles we have played are Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Pop.
Instruments Taught: Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass.
There is an optional Summer Orchestra Camp from July 12-16. See the flyer below for more info!
Director EAST: Mr. Hedlund - Dan_Hedlund@nobl.k12.in.us
6th Grade Orchestra
Honors Orchestra
8th Grade Band & Orchestra
Choir AND Band/Orchestra Option
Students have the opportunity to try both Choir AND Band or Orchestra. Students cannot take both Band and Orchestra. Students who are in both Choir and Band/Orchestra will attend Band/Orchestra 3 times a week, and Choir 2 times a week. Students are still expected to meet all criteria for both classes.
Being COVID-SAFE at NEMS
6th Grade Choir
6th Grade Band
7th Grade Orchestra
Please note
While the counseling department makes every effort to fill all performing arts preferences, scheduling conflicts can sometimes occur. In these instances, a preference may not be able to be filled. Please note that counselors will do their best in avoiding such conflicts whenever possible. Students taking a performing arts course will not be denied other classes. They will either have a full year of diversified arts (technology, design & modeling, art, music), a full year of P.E., OR one semester of P.E., and one semester of diversified arts (2 classes).
Meet the Directors
Mrs. Betheny Hanlin - BAND - Betheny_Hanlin@nobl.k12.in.us
Miss Jordan Rattenbury - CHOIR - Jordan_Rattenbury@nobl.k12.in.us
Mr. Dan Hedlund - ORCHESTRA - Dan_Hedlund@nobl.k12.in.us