Grade 6 Jan-Mar Schedules

Hello Grade 6 Band Families,

Congratulations to our beginning band students on completing their very first concert! They played tremendously and should feel very proud of their efforts J

Over the winter break, we understand that families are very busy and that practicing is not your first priority! However, we do ask that you encourage your students to practice just a few times in order keep the muscles in their faces and fingers in shape so we aren’t too sore after our first few rehearsals in January.

Here is all the sectional/full band scheduling information you will need to know for Jan-Mar! More information on our Optimist Festival in March will be sent out in the new year.

All Schools: Full Band is on Day 2 mornings. Please see this calendar to track which days are Day 2s.

Walker: Sectionals are Day 1 mornings. Please see this rotating schedule for day-specific times.

McLurg: Sectionals are Day 3 afternoons. Please see this rotating schedule for day-specific times.

Rosemont: Sectionals are Day 4 mornings. Please see this rotating schedule for day-specific times.

Have a wonderful holiday season!

Grade 7/8 Jan-Mar Schedules

Hello Grade 7/8 Band Families,

Congratulations to our band students on a very successful winter concert! They played very well and should feel proud of their efforts - the Grade 6s were amazed and inspired by them J

Over the winter break, we understand that families are very busy and that practicing is not your first priority! However, we do ask that you encourage your students to practice just a few times in order keep the muscles in their faces and fingers in shape so we aren’t too sore after our first few rehearsals in January.

Here is all the sectional/full band scheduling information you will need to know for Jan-Mar! More information on our Optimist Festival in March will be sent out in the new year.

All Schools: Full Band is on Day 2 afternoons. Please see this calendar to track which days are Day 2s.

Walker: Sectionals are Day 1 afternoons. Please see this rotating schedule for day-specific times.

McLurg: Sectionals are Day 3 mornings. Please see this rotating schedule for day-specific times.

Rosemont: Sectionals are Day 4 mornings. Please see this rotating schedule for day-specific times.

Have a wonderful holiday season!

Winter Concert 2018

IT’S WINTER CONCERT TIME!!!

WHEN: Wednesday, December 12, 2018

WHERE: Martin Collegiate

TIME: 7:00pm (all band students to be there 6:15)

Details:

1. Please have your instrument and all music (including sheets and red book) with you.
2. Uniforms
• Grade 6 Beginner Band – Red band t-shirt, black pants/skirt, black shoes or socks.  Look festive!!
• Grade 7/8 Band – Red band t-shirt, black pants, black shoes or socks.  Look festive too!!
• You are welcome to wear santa hats, reindeer antlers, bows, etc - wear whatever yo have, if you have it!
3. Please be at Martin NO LATER than 6:15pm and find the room you’ll be located in.  Signs will be posted!
4. BAKE SALE: We will be having our annual bake sale again – please bring one dozen of your favorite dessert to be sold for $5.00/dozen.  Please bring that day to full band or to the lobby at Martin when you arrive at the concert.  No nuts please!!
5. Your families should be hearing TONS of practicing from now until then – please have all of your music prepared to ensure a successful concert.
6. Attendance to concerts is crucial and necessary in order to deliver the best concert possible.  Please let one of the band teachers know if transportation to Martin will be a problem so we can help arrange something for you.
7. All are welcome!!! Bring your families to come and cheer you on at your first concert of the year…see you on December 12, 7:00 at Martin!!

Beginner Band T-Shirts

Hello Beginner Band Families!

All beginner band students have now been sized for their red uniform t-shirts.  We will hand the shirts out prior to our Winter Concert which is December 12 at Martin Collegiate (mark your calendars!)  The cost of the t-shirts this year is $13.00.  Payment for the t-shirts will be posted online.  If you aren’t familiar with the online process, please ask your school admin assistant for the necessary information.  If you must hand in a cheque or cash, please turn it in (labelled with students name and school) to Mrs. Strykiwsky or Mrs. Swann on or before Tuesday, November 20.  Cheques can be made payable to your school.  These shirts will be yours to keep and will be needed for all concerts and performances, so please keep them in good shape.  If you have any questions please get in touch!

Brass Day 2018!

GRADE 7/8 BRASS DAY

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018

UNIVERSITY OF REGINA

Grade 7/8 Martin Area Brass Players and Families,

On Wednesday, October 17th, our elementary brass band students have an exciting opportunity to take part in the University of Regina Brass Day.  This brass-only workshop begins at 10:00 at the University of Regina so students will be away from school for the morning and a bit of the afternoon.  Students will be a part of sectionals as well as watching the noon hour recital featuring the University Woodwind Faculty and guest artists.   Below is an itinerary of the morning with bus times included.  Please have the permission form that has been sent home with students and emailed to families turned in no later than Friday, October 12 OR email us to let you know your child has permission to attend.

Additional Information

·        There is no cost to the students to attend the workshop

·        Bring instrument, supplies (oil, etc), water bottle and a lunch

Itinerary

Elementary Session (Grade 7 and 8 second and third year players)

9:15 am      Bus pick up at schools

10:00 am    Introduction – Riddell Theatre, U of R

10:15 am    Instrument specific sectionals

11:30 pm    Lunch (bring bag lunch)

11:45 pm    Faculty Recital – Riddell Theatre

12:40 pm    Return to school

Please email if you have any questions about this event!

Vanessa Strykiwsky      vanessa.strykiwsky@rbe.sk.ca

Band Schedules - Grade 6

Hello Grade 6 Band Families,

Here is all the schedule information you will need to know for this year!

All Schools:
Full Band is on Day 2 mornings. Please see this calendar to track which days are Day 2s.

Walker:
Sectionals are Day 1 mornings. Please see this calendar to track which days are Day 1s. Please see this rotating schedule for day-specific times.

McLurg:
Sectionals are Day 3 afternoons. Please see this calendar to track which days are Day 3s. Please see this rotating schedule for day-specific times.

Rosemont:
Sectionals are Day 4 mornings. Please see this calendar to track which days are Day 4s. Please see this rotating schedule for day-specific times.

Band Schedules - Grade 7/8

Hello Grade 7/8 Band Families,

Here is all the schedule information you will need to know for this year!

All Schools:
Full Band is on Day 2 afternoons. Please see this calendar to track which days are Day 2s.

Walker:
Sectionals are Day 1 afternoons. Please see this calendar to track which days are Day 1s. Please see this rotating schedule for day-specific times.

McLurg:
Sectionals are Day 3 mornings. Please see this calendar to track which days are Day 3s. Please see this rotating schedule for day-specific times.

Rosemont:
Sectionals are Day 4 mornings. Please see this calendar to track which days are Day 4s. Please see this rotating schedule for day-specific times.