Music Resources
This page has resources for musical opportunities for students across the state. Check out the links and information.
Please note:
1. None of these groups are associated with LVS; we are sharing information purely as a resource.
2. Any costs associated with the groups are the responsibity of family; LVS does not cover any costs/expenses.
3. Not all groups are open throughout the year; they may have registration deadlines- please contact the group directly for more details.
4. If you know of other opportunities, please contact Vicki Case at vcase@usd497.org with details.
Musical Terms Glossary
This site will provide a musical glossary, as well as links to futher information on musical terms and musicians.
AAA State of Play Music Theory
Learn more about the many facets of music theory from this site with a variety of topics to choose from ranging from music basics of the staff to rhythm, intervals, chords, and chord progressions.
Encore Homeschool Fine Arts
Encore Home School Fine Arts program is in Lawrence and offers elementary and MS/HS choir, beginning and advanced band, jazz band, beginning and intermediate strings, guitar and percussion ensembles.
You can also contact their director at hsmom@sbcglobal.net
Flint Hills Children's Choir
This choir, based out of Manhattan, is open to students grades 3-10.
Fountain City Youth Brass Academy
The Fountain City Youth Brass Academy offers 4 different brass and percussion ensembles for students just beginning to learn to play brass and percussion instructmuents up through college age students.
KC Homeschool Band
This band program, based in the Kansas City area, offers beginning and intermediate band for students, ages 10 and up.
Lawrence Children's Choir
Lawrence Children's Choir program offers opportunities for students as young as 3 years old up to 10th grade in high school. Note that some of their groups are audition-based groups; auditions are usually in the spring for the following school year.
REW Homeschool Band, Orchestra, and Guitar
This group offers band, orchestra, and guitar in the Kansas City area. Click on the link for info or contact the group direct at homeschool@RewMusic.net
Music Notes- A Guide to Music for Kids
This link includes a variety of web pages with information about music: theory, history, style and instruments.
It is a sponsored website from a company that promotes theatre seating.