Welcome to Band!

Welcome to Band!

Elementary Programs

We will be notifying you throughout the year, via e-mail, notes to the students, and this blog, of upcoming events such as concerts, festivals, trips, etc. If possible, please ensure we have your current email address so you’re able to receive all information.

Joining the band program is a wonderful opportunity.  We look forward to educating your children in a musical setting, and watching them grow into young musicians!

Contacting the Teachers

The names of the three band teachers in your area are Mrs. Vanessa Strykiwsky, Miss Robin Howell, and Mr. Dylan Wiest. We travel between five schools in our area. Because of this, email is the best way to reach us. McLurg also has a phone but we are only there Day 2 mornings and Day 3 (306-791-3355).

Vanessa Strykiwsky

vanessa.strykiwsky@rbe.sk.ca

Robin Howell

robin.howell@rbe.sk.ca

Dylan Wiest

dylan.wiest@rbe.sk.ca

Rehearsal Times

Grade 6

     Full Band at McLurg

     9:30am-10:30am

     Bus times:

          Seven Stones = 9:10am

          Walker = 9:15am

          Rosemont = 9:20am

     Sectionals

          Seven Stones = Day 4 PM

          Walker = Day 1 AM

          Rosemont = Day 4 PM

          McLurg = Day 3 PM

Rehearsal Times
Grade 7/8

     Full Band at Martin Collegiate

     2:00pm-3:00pm

     Bus times:

          Seven Stones = 1:40pm

          Walker = 1:45pm

          Rosemont = 1:50pm

          McLurg = 1:45pm

      Sectionals

          Seven Stones = Day 4 PM

          Walker = Day 1 PM

          Rosemont = Day 4 PM

          McLurg = Day 3 AM

Band Fees

Fees should be paid online through PowerSchool as soon as possible. However, if payments cannot be made, your child can still participate in the band program. Just send a note or email one of the band teachers or your school office stating that your child needs to be placed in the equity program. The fees will then be waived from your account. Payment plans are also an option, just send a note or email.
*cash/cheque payments will also be accepted
     All students except McLurg Grade 6s: $50 transportation fee for the full year of bus rides to Full Band and back
     Students renting instruments through the school board (NOT Long & McQuade or St. John's): $120 instrument rental fee

Important Dates

December 10, 2015 - Christmas Concert (7:00pm)
March 15-18, 2016 - Optimist Festival (specific performance times TBA)
TBA - Spring Concert (7:00pm)
TBA - Grade 6 Trip
TBA - Grade 7/8 Trip

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions, concerns, or feedback.

Thank you for your support!