Grade 6 Schedules Jan-Mar 2020

McLurg School Grade 6

Rosemont School Grade 6

Ruth M. Buck School Grade 6

Walker School Grade 6


All Schools: RPS Day 1-5 Calendar

Grade 7 & 8 Schedules Jan-Mar 2020

McLurg School Grade 7 & 8

Rosemont School Grade 7 & 8

Ruth M. Buck School Grade 7 & 8

Walker School Grade 7 & 8


All Schools: RPS Day 1-5 Calendar

Band Gift Ideas!

Due to popular demand, we have created a list of practical gift ideas that would be perfect for your band-loving students! These are great ideas for the holiday season or future birthdays.

Let me know if you have any questions about anything on the list (below or attached)!

All:

• Music Stand for at-home practice (no more strained necks!)
• Black Music Folder with Pencil Pocket (example)
• Books of solo music specifically for your child’s instrument!
• Classical, pop, rock, jazz, folk, etc.
• If you’re not sure what music to pick, send a link to Mrs. Swann and she’ll let you know if the music is achievable for your child’s current playing ability! robin.swann@rbe.sk.ca
• Tuner (phone apps work great for metronomes, not so much for tuning)
• Novelty items: jewelry, keychains, artwork, t-shirts, stickers for cases, etc.
• A cleaning through St. John’s Music or Long & McQuade. If your child is in Grade 7 or 8 and hasn’t had their instrument serviced since Grade 6, this is probably the most useful idea on the list!  Servicing is free if you are renting. Otherwise, see your specific instrument for an approximate price (prices will vary depends on the wear and tear on your individual instrument).

Flute

• Servicing/cleaning: ~$55
• Flute stand (example) – so your child can leave their instrument set-up safely between practice sessions
• Yamaha flute swab (green) or black silk swab

Clarinet/Bass Clarinet

• Clarinet servicing/cleaning: ~$50
• Bass Clarinet servicing/cleaning: ~$70
• Clarinet stand (example) / Bass Clarinet stand (example) – so your child can leave their instrument set-up safely between practice sessions
• Reed case/guard
• Mouthpiece cushion/pad
• Thumb rest cushion
• Yamaha flute swab (green) or black silk swab

Saxophones

• Alto or Tenor Sax stand (example) – so your child can leave their instrument set-up safely between practice sessions
• Alto Sax servicing/cleaning: ~$70
• Tenor Sax servicing/cleaning: ~$75
• Reed case/guard
• Padded neck strap
• Yamaha flute swab (green) or black silk swab

Trumpet

• Servicing/cleaning: ~$55
• Trumpet stand (example) – so your child can leave their instrument set-up safely between practice sessions
• Mouthpiece pouch (if your case does not have a slot specifically for the mouthpiece and it’s sliding freely around the case)
• Valve guard (sweaty/oily hands still cause the laquer on the valves to rub off after time)
• Yamaha or Heitman valve oil (not store-brand)

French Horn

• Servicing/cleaning: ~$100
• French horn stand (example) – so your child can leave their instrument set-up safely between practice sessions
• Hand guard (sweaty/oily hands still cause the laquer to rub off after time)

Trombone

• Servicing/cleaning: ~$50
• Trombone stand (example) – so your child can leave their instrument set-up safely between practice sessions
• Mouthpiece pouch (if your case does not have a slot specifically for the mouthpiece and it’s sliding freely around the case)
• Yamaha Slide Lubricant (purple tube)
• Trombone slide spray bottle

Euphonium / Tuba

• Euphonium servicing/cleaning: ~$75
• Tuba servicing/cleaning: ~$100
• Cushion for between the instrument and your child’s lap
• Stand for use during playing (example) – so your child can leave their instrument set-up safely between practice sessions
• Yamaha valve oil (not store-brand)

Percussion

• Mallet bag to keep their sticks & mallets safe (example)
• Hard and soft mallets for bells
• Nice drumsticks (personal preference, but aim for ones that do not have plastic tips as they often fall off)
• A laminated percussion rudiments sheet/poster

Grade 7 & 8 Bands: Added Rehearsal on Dec 9

Hello everyone,

We are adding a full band rehearsal on Monday, December 9 for the Grade 7 and 8 bands to make up the rehearsal lost on Nov 19 because Martin’s auditorium was in use for their musical.

Students will board busses at the same time they always do on Day 2 afternoons.

Thank you for adding this to your schedules!

Robin Swann, Vanessa Strykiwsky, Lindsay Stetner & Brady Frank

Martin Area Band Team