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The Kokomo Park Band is committed to providing activities which arouse curiosity and entice young children to become involved in music, encourage existing student musicians by elevating their skills and artistic maturity, and to advance the pursuits of those aspiring to reach professional levels
The KPB provides several specific programs that promote music education:
2025 Youth Multi-Cultural Rhythm Workshop -Monday-Wednesday, June 16-18, 3:30-5:00 PM. The 3-day Youth Multi-Cultural Rhythm Workshop is designed to reach students with limited musical backgrounds and strives to encourage further pursuit of instrumental music. The 20-30 participants will demonstrate what they have learned in a public performance prior to the KPB's "Spotlight on Youth" concert on June 18. They will also perform a combined selection with the band. Sign-up begins in May. Sign up online at www.kchpl.org or call the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library Children's Department at 765.626.0830. Enrollment is limited.
The 2025 Side-By-Side project, June 10-11: Student participants are nominated, sponsored and trained by members of the band. The 20-25 high school students are selected based on their qualifications. Nominating band members guarantee that the students will be prepared for the event. These students will perform challenging repertoire along-side their adult mentors and receive a taste of what its like to participate in a professional musical organization. Online application deadline is April 26.
High School Student Solo Competition. This adjudicated event via video submission is due April 26. The winner earns a $500 cash scholarship funded by the Larry L. Kirkman Memorial Fund and will perform on the Spotlight on Youth concert on June 19. Email info@kokomoparkband.org with questions.
College Student Solo Competition. This adjudicated event via video submission due April 26, 2025. The winner earns a $500 cash scholarship funded by the Larry L. Kirkman Memorial Fund and will be scheduled to perform on a Wednesday summer concert or on the 2026 Winter Concert depending on the winner's availability. Email info@kokomoparkband.org with questions.
NEW in 2025 - The KPB All-County HS Jazz Ensemble - Students from high schools in Howard County will be selected to perform in this honor group which will perform preceding the KPB Big Band Night concert on June 25. Purdue's Director of Jazz, Bethany Robinson, will conduct. Rehearsal are June 17, 18 and 24 from 5-6:45 PM.
LINK: ALL COUNTY JAZZ ENSEMBLE INFO AND APPLICATION (Due on May 2)
Prior to one of our concerts, an "instrument petting zoo" will afford young people the opportunity to make a sound on a variety of instruments with the guidance of KPB members.
Youngsters will be provided with music-themed pictures and coloring supplies during selected summer concerts.
For additional information, contact at info@kokomoparkband.org
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