Rising 6th Grader Information

Let us know if you have any questions:

New 6th Grade Parents and Students

Scheduling Details:

  • January 8 and January 15, 6-8pm – Guitar, Band and Strings “test drive” nights (attend either one). This starts at 6 with a quick parent meeting and then allows for time afterwards for kids to try different instruments. Students only need to attend one and only if they want to play an instrument.

  • January 22, 4-7pm (this is ONLY for Band Fittings)

  • March 11, 7pm – Parent Orientation – Rising 6th Grade Parent Information Night. Hear from the principal and staff with information about your child’s sixth grade year. Meet in the Harmony Auditorium.

  • February to April – Elementary schools work with students and parents on course selections

  • April to May – Counselor, Dean, and Principal to visit each school

  • July to August Tours – given all summer on Tuesdays – more details in June

  • August 19, 1-3pm - SPECIAL EDUCATION MEET and GREET (parents and student)

  • August (Dates TBD in June) – Student Orientations

Harmony Music Choices 2025-26

If students or parents have questions about any program, please reach out to our music teachers:

MUSIC TRY NIGHTS EVENTS
( STUDENTS WHO ARE SELECTING CHORUS DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND )

Our band, orchestra, and guitar teachers are hosting Music Try Nights to help rising 6th graders with their musical course selections. Students only need to attend one and only if they want to play an instrument.

 January 8 from 6 PM to 8 PM (this is for Guitar, Band, and Stings)

 January 15 from 6 PM to 8 PM (this is for Guitar, Band, and Stings)

 January 22 from 4 PM to 7 PM (this is ONLY for Band Fittings)

BAND ONLY - Students interested in joining band on a woodwind or brass instrument can sign up for small group instrument fittings. Each 20 minute time slot will include around 10 minutes of mouthpiece testing under the direction of Mr. Fairchild, and up to 10 minutes of full instrument testing with the assistance of Harmony Band students. All materials will be provided for all instrument fittings. To attend one of these sessions, please sign up using this SignUpGenius link. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44ABAE2AA6F4C25-53697739-band