There has been a lot of activity in the band area this week as we prepare for upcoming spring band events. It’s been a busy week and a very busy day, so if I’ve made any mistakes in the information below please let me know!

The first big event this month is PEI Band Days which is being held in Summerside at the Scott MacAulay Theatre at the College of Piping. Both the grade 8 concert band, and the grade 9 concert band will be performing on Tuesday, April 22nd in the morning. Full participation in this event includes performing, participating in a clinic with an adjudicator, and listening to other bands.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)

What should I bring? 

• Full uniforms (including black pants, band vests, white shirts, and dark shoes if possible) are required for these performances.  
• In addition to their instruments and music, students should bring a water bottle, and a snack or two!  We will have a late pizza lunch when we get back to the school at approximately 1:00 pm.

When are we leaving?

Grade 8

7:15: Arrive at EWS in uniform

7:20:  Meeting in the band room, load equipment van and load bus

7:45:  Leave for Summerside

8:45:  Arrive at venue and set-up

9:00-9:30:  Warm-up

9:30-10:00:   Perform on stage and receive onstage clinic/adjudication

10:00-10:30:  Break 

10:30-12:00:  Watch performances in the theatre (Gulf Shore, EWS Grade 9 Band, ME Callaghan)

Grade 9

8:45:  Meet in the band room, load bus

9:00: Leave EWS 

10:00:  Arrive at venue

10:00-10:30:  Set-up

10:30-11:00:  Warm-up

11:00-11:30:    Perform on stage and receive onstage clinic/adjudication

12:00: All students (Grade 8 and Grade 9) leave for EWS

1:00: Pizza Party in the cafeteria

Can parents and guardians attend PEI Band Days performances? 

All performances are free, and the public is welcome to attend. If you are planning to drive to Summerside, and will be taking your student (and their instrument) in your own vehicle, please let me know.  Please note that the festival organizers have requested that all students arrive at the theatre at least 45 minutes before their performance time.

Three staff chaperones (Mr. Cusack, Ms. Borman, and Ms. Ferguson) will also be coming with us to Summerside to help out, and to enjoy the show. Please remind your students of your expectations for their best behaviour during field trips. We want this to be a positive experience for everyone involved.

The full schedule for the PEI Band Days Festival can be found here: 2025 PEI Band Days