IKM-MANNING BEGINS THEIR 5TH GRADE BANDS IN MAY, WHEN THE BAND DIRECTOR MEETS WITH STUDENTS AND PARENTS FROM 4TH GRADE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN BAND FOR THE NEXT YEAR. INSTRUMENTS ARE OBTAINED FROM MUSIC STORES AND LESSONS BEGIN DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. STUDENTS USE THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS 2000 BEGINNERS BOOK FOR THIS PRACTICES. ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS, CLASSES MEET TWICE A WEEK FOR 45 MINUTES AS WELL AS STUDENTS HAVING A PRIVATE LESSON TIME ONCE A WEEK WITH THE BAND DIRECTOR. THE STUDENTS PERFORM A WINTER CONCERT AND SPRING CONCERT.