Concert Practice Guides

It was nice to see a few folks in the band area over the past couple of days. I really enjoy working with all of the band classes this year, and I’m looking forward to seeing you all at the Christmas concert on December 13th.

The grade 7 and grade 9 band students received practice checklists this week, and a grade 8 version will be handed out on in their band classes on Tuesday. These practice guides are to be returned (signed by a parent or guardian) on December 5th. A copy of each guide will also be posted in Google Classroom.

I am not available for early morning practices on November 28th, 29th or 30th, so all extra-curricular practices are cancelled for this week. I have asked students to consider it a practice week, and I have really encouraged them to focus on learning their individual band parts at home. A new playing assignment for each grade level has also been added to Google Classroom

Thank you, and have a great weekend!

Band Fees

Thank you to everyone who has paid their $40 band fee. Band fees pays for uniforms and band supplies used by students throughout the year. Band fees also help with the cost of instrument maintenance and repairs.

Payments are due by November 30th, and they can now be made online through the SchoolCash system. I can also collect cash or cheques in the band area during interviews this week. Thank you!

Good morning

So far (6:40 am) there are no school delays or cancellations on the Island. Early morning band will go ahead unless that changes.

As per the policy on this page, the final decision as to whether or not it is safe to travel to early morning practices rests with parents and guardians and is dependent on conditions in your area.

Please drive carefully!

Last call for Grade 9 Honour Band Applications

We have 13 grade 9 band students signed up for the 2024 PEI Provincial Honour Band. It’s great to see such a strong interest in the program.

I will be submitting names to the Honour Band committee on Thursday. Application/information sheets are available in the band room, and a Google Form to collect contact information has been posted in Google Classroom. Students who are interested in participating in the Honour Band program are asked to sign and return the application, and complete the Google Form by Thursday.

Thank you!

Rehearsals this Week

We will follow the regular rehearsal schedule this week.

Tuesday: Grade 7 early am band

Wednesday: Grade 8 early am band, Jazz band from 3:15-4:15 pm

Thursday: Grade 9 early am band

“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

As we prepare for the Christmas concert (scheduled for Wednesday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m.), attendance at rehearsals is very important. Students have been asked to do their best to attend all scheduled rehearsals leading up to the first big concert of the year. Student should also be practicing at home to ensure that they know their individual parts. Thank you to parents and guardians for driving students to rehearsals, and for encouraging them to practice at home over the next few weeks!

Missing Cordial!

Hi everyone,

As far as I know we were missing just 2 items following the Anne’s Chocolates distribution.

If your student’s order was missing an item, could you please send me an email to confirm? I will contact the company later today.

I am pretty sure that one of the missing items was a case of raspberry cordial. The number of cases received matched the number of cases ordered, however, so I’m wondering if anyone ended up with an extra case. If so, please let me know.

Thank you!

Alison

Remembrance Day

I’d like to take a moment to express appreciation for the important contribution made by our grade 9 band students during the recent Remembrance Day ceremonies held at East Wiltshire School. The music provided by the students made a meaningful contribution to both events. Thank you also to the band students who participated as cadets, spoke during the school ceremony, and laid wreaths on behalf of fellow students.  

The students’ commitment to these events showcased their musical abilities, and also demonstrated an understanding and respect for the significance of Remembrance Day.

Thank you to the grade 9 band students for your outstanding performances, and for being an essential part of this year’s Remembrance Day observances.

Slide Show (use arrow keys to move through photos take by Mrs. Heather Campbell)

Grade 9 Provincial Honour Band Applications

This year the P.E.I . Intermediate Honour Band will rehearse in Charlottetown from Friday, February 2th  – Sunday, February 4th, 2024 with the storm dates set for the following weekend. The musicians will perform in a concert for the public at UPEI on Sunday, February 4th (details to be provided later).

Further details and application forms for the 2024 PEI Provincial Honour Band can be found in the 9AI and 9C Google Classrooms. Printed application forms will also be available in the band room on Tuesday. Applications are due on Wednesday, November 15th.