Daily Archives: 13 Apr 2026

PEI Band Days (Grade 8 and 9 Bands)

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There has been a lot of activity in the band room this week as we prepare for our spring events! If I’ve made any mistakes in the information below, please don’t hesitate to let me know.

🎶 Congratulations!

Congratulations to the Grade 7, 8, and 9 Bands on their excellent performances last Thursday. The Grade 6 students thoroughly enjoyed the show, and we hope they feel inspired to join band next year!

PEI Band Days at UPEI

Our next big event is PEI Band Days, taking place this week at the Performing Arts Center at UPEI. Both the Grade 8 and Grade 9 Concert Bands will be performing on Thursday, April 16th.

This event includes:

  • A formal performance
  • A clinic with an adjudicator
  • The opportunity to listen to other school bands

The full festival schedule can be found here: PEI BAND DAYS SCHEDULE 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What should students bring?

  • Full uniform: black pants, band vest, white shirt, and dark shoes (if possible)
  • Instrument and music
  • Water bottle and a snack

Performance Schedule

Grade 9

  • 7:45–8:30 AM – Early Morning Band
  • 8:30 AM – Load bus at EWS
  • 9:00 AM – Arrive and set up
  • 9:30 AM – Formal warm-up
  • 10:00–10:30 AM – Adjudicated Performance

Stay to listen to:

  • 10:30 AM – Gulf Shore
  • 11:00 AM – Englewood/Amherst Cove
  • 11:30 AM – Load bus at UPEI to return to school

Grade 8

  • Early lunch
  • 11:30 AM – Load bus at EWS
  • 12:00 PM – Arrive, meet Mrs. Peters in the UPEI lobby, set up instruments
  • 12:30 PM – Formal warm-up
  • 1:00–1:30 PM – Adjudicated Performance

Stay to listen to:

  • 1:30 PM – Stonepark Grade 8 Band
  • 2:00 PM – Load bus at UPEI to return to EWS

Can families attend?

Yes! All performances are free and open to the public.

If you plan to attend and will be driving your student (and their instrument) separately, please let me know in advance.

Important reminders:

  • Students must arrive at the theatre at least 45 minutes before their performance
  • Please enter and exit only during applause, not while a group is performing

🌟 A Final Reminder

Please remind students of expectations for respectful and responsible behaviour during field trips. We want this to be a positive and rewarding experience for everyone involved!