I mentioned this program to grade 9 students at early morning band this morning. Grade 9 students who are interested in being considered for this program are asked to please send me an e-mail (ampeters@edu.pe.ca) by the end of the day tomorrow.

It looks like a great opportunity!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lBD0k3ft2x116Ma2SW09PuYo8rYkFNwO/view?usp=sharing

Early morning band practices will be held in the gym again this week.

Wednesday: 7:45 am Grade 8 Band

Thursday: 7:45 am Grade 9 Band

Friday: Parent Teacher Interviews: Grade 7 early morning band is canceled

*If your student cannot make it to a rehearsal, please let me know by sending an email. Thank you!

Early morning band practices will begin again this week. We are still required to be 6 feet apart when playing wind instruments so band rehearsals will be held in the gym. I’m really looking forward to making music with each full grade level band again!

We will follow the same schedule as we were following before Christmas:

Wednesday: 7:45 am Grade 8 Band

Thursday: 7:45 am Grade 9 Band

Friday: 7:45 am Grade 7 Band

*If your student cannot make it to a rehearsal, please just let me know by sending an email. Thank you!

Early morning band practices are still paused until further notice.  I will let everyone know when we are able to gather in large band groups again.

Band classes within the regular school day continue as usual. Each band class has been assigned new playing tests as well as several music theory and general music assignments over the past few weeks. Students are encouraged to check Google Classroom this week and work on completing outstanding band assignments. Regular practice at home is, as always, the key to making band a fun and rewarding experience for everyone.

Take care, and please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

I know that parents, students, and staff have been hit with a lot of information in a very short period of time so I will try not to add to the load!

At our staff meeting today, Mrs. Cole asked that we pause early morning band rehearsals for a few days. I fully expect that we will be able to return to a regular early morning practice schedule very soon.

Band classes within the regular school day will be held as usual. If possible, please encourage your children to practice their band music at home so that we can jump back into playing together in full band rehearsals as soon as we are given the ok!

Thank you for your support during home learning, and thank you to all of the band students for doing their best during these challenging times.

A link to this year’s virtual Chritmas card has been sent to parents and students through PowerSchool.

Links to the Christmas card have also been posted in Google Classroom.

Happy Holidays!

The students did a great job on Monday and Tuesday performing the new Christmas music that they have been working on for the past three weeks!

I will send out a link to the performance videos by the end of this week.

I would strongly recommend that all students take their instruments and music home during the holidays, along with all of their other learning materials.

Thank you for your support this fall and I wish you all a happy and peaceful holiday season.

Tuesday, December 14th:  Grade 8 and 9 Band Rehearsal and Recording (7:45) in the gym.

Everyone will be asked to help move equipment to the gym at 7:45 a.m. Grade 8’s will record their pieces first while the grade 9’s watch. Once the grade 8’s are dismissed, the grade 9’s will record their selections.

Students are encouraged to dress in red and green to show their holiday spirit.  

Please get in touch if there are any conflicts and I will do my best to work them out.

We will be recording a Christmas song for each grade level in the gym early next week. Please note the following schedule:  

Monday, December 13th:  Grade 7 Band Rehearsal and Recording (7:45)

Tuesday, December 14th:  Grade 8 and 9 Band Rehearsal and Recording (7:45)

Students are encouraged to dress in red and green to show their holiday spirit.   Please get in touch if there are any conflicts and I will do my best to work them out.