Hello, and Welcome to Instrumental Music!
My name is Mrs. Earles (also known as Ms. E) and I am in my tenth year as the Director of Bands and Instrumental Music here at Edison High School. We are doing some AMAZING musical things here at Edison! We are a growing, invested music program in the heart of Northeast Minneapolis. More great things coming again this year, including our iconic Homecoming Half time show, working with world-renown Grammy-winning composer Libby Larsen, Choir and Concert Band traveling to New York City, and so much more!!!
Contact information:
E-mail: lesley.earles@mpls.k12.mn.us
School phone number: 612-668-7082 (voicemail) or
612-668-1300 ext. 34010/34001
Cell phone number: 507-254-6595
*E-mail is the preferred and easiest way to communicate with me.
Classes I teach:
Beginning Drum Lines
Advanced Drum Line
Beginning Band
Concert Band
Jazz Band
Homework & Tutoring Support Times
I coach Rock Band on Wednesdays from 3:15-5:00 after school. There are some days that I work with students after school to help them catch up on their work. Most of the time if students need to make up work, I tell them these things:
1) Come see me before school (need to know in advance)
2) Stay after school (double check with me to see if I am available)
3) During lunch (must eat lunch in cafeteria and get a pass from me beforehand)
4) Advisories- please check with me for a pass
CONCERTS:
Concerts are completed for the 2022-2023 School year. Please check out our YouTube Channel to watch our performances!
PEPBAND SCHEDULE FOR WINTER SPORTS 2022-2023
Pepband season is over! See you all Winter 2024!
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS:
Tuesday, June 20th, 2023- Northeast Parade, 6:00 PM
Thursday, September 28th, 2023- Edison HS Homecoming, 6:00 PM
Our music department live stream and YouTube Channel can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi4J76T-FFtS8ip820ozqgw
Concert Band: instagram:@thomasedisonband Facebook:@ThomasEdisonHighSchoolband Rock Band:
Rock Band meets Wednesdays after school and during Advisories.
Band Parents Meeting:
More information coming soon!
Jazz Band:
Jazz Band meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30-8:20 AM.
Tour Updates:
Concert Band and Choir are going to New York City! We are currently working on the itinerary and budget and will get information out to families soon!
Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Band Section leaders:
Currently holding auditions! Come back soon for results!
Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Band Council
New officers will be elected in the Fall!