Students' Musical Talents Take Center Stage  

 PUBLIC INVITED TO 56TH ANNUAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC CLINIC CONCERT    

Boise, ID  -- 10/08/2012 --  The talents of young musicians and their dedicated music educators will be on display at the 56th Annual Junior High School Music Clinic Concert set to be held Friday evening, October 19th, at 7:00 PM, at the Borah High School Gymnasium, 6001 W. Cassia St, Boise, ID. The eighth- and ninth-grade combined bands from Les Bois, West, North and Hillside Junior Highs; the combined concert choirs from Boise School District's eight Junior High Schools; and the eighth- and ninth-grade combined orchestras from North, West, South and Fairmont Junior High Schools will perform selections under the direction of three guest conductors, who will work with the students for two days prior to the concert.

This year's guest conductors include band clinician Dr. Tom Phelps, local music consultant, orchestra clinician Mrs. Gini Rosandick from Caldwell Public Schools; and vocal clinician Mr. Rich Lapp, Timberline High School.

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Tickets are available in advance from any junior high school music director and are priced at $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children. They may also be purchased at the door for a slightly higher cost: $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for students. The ticket purchases help pay the expenses of transportation, extra music, and clinicians for this special event.

About Boise School District's Music Education Program  

Boise School District's Music Department has a wonderfully competent staff who pledge their continued dedication to the art of music with the inclusion of music education as an essential component of life-long learning for all students. Their efforts have earned national recognition.  The NAMM Foundation has acknowledged the District for its commitment to and support for music education in schools. Boise School District is the only school district in Idaho to have been selected for this national recognition. Learn more here...

Media Contact:

Dan Hollar

Public Affairs Administrator

Boise School District  

(208) 854-4064

dan.hollar@boiseschools.org