Winter Concert

Hello Band Parents,

Attached is a note that includes all of the information you need to know about the Winter Band Concert including uniforms, preparation, and the bakesale fundraiser.

The concert is at Martin Collegiate at 7:00pm on December 10.

Winter Concert Note

Thanks! See you there J

Band T-Shirts

Hello Band Parents,

All beginner band students have now been sized for their red uniform t-shirts.  We will hand the shirts out 1-2 weeks before our Winter Concert which is December 10 (mark your calendars!) 

The cost of the t-shirts this year is $12.00.  Please turn in a cheque or cash to one of the band teachers before Wednesday, December 2. Cheques can be made payable to “McLurg School”.  If your student attend McLurg or Walker, you also have the option to pay online.

These shirts are yours to keep and will be needed for all concerts and performances, so please try to keep them in good shape.  If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!  

Thanks!

McLurg/Walker note

Rosemont/Seven Stones note

Brass Day Pictures

Congratulations to the eleven Grade 7/8 brass players who took advantage of the free Brass Day held at the University of Regina on Wednesday, October 14. There were over four hundred Grade 7/8 students from Regina and surrounding area in attendance! Here are some pictures of our students.

Jazz Band!

Jazz Band

Grade 7/8

The Martin Area Jazz Band is a an extra-curricular band that meets once a week after school to learn how to play jazz and gain an appreciation for one of North America’s original art forms. Students will gain valuable skills in smaller ensemble playing, musical improvisation, understanding musical theory, and playing in a style very different to what they experience in concert band. 

Rehearsals will take place on every full band day (Day 2) from 3:30 to 5:00. Students will remain at Martin Collegiate after full band rehearsals, and will need to be picked up at 5:00pm as no bussing will be available to return students to their home school.

It is necessary that each student play their main instrument unless approval is given by the teacher to play a new instrument. We will be working on advanced repertoire in jazz band that will be beyond the level of a student who is starting a new instrument.

The first rehearsal will be Thursday, October 8^th.

Please remove and return the bottom of the following note at the next full band rehearsal indicating whether or not your child will be signing up to play in the Martin Area Jazz Band. We look forward to working with your child and helping to improve their musicianship through jazz.

Jazz Registration Form

Dylan Wiest & Robin Howell

U of R Brass Day!

Brass Day!

Hosted by the University of Regina

Brass Day Registration Form due October 2

Brass Day is an optional, hands-on event where students will play their instruments, get some new music, and leave with some great tips on furthering their development as a musician and brass player.

Students get the opportunity to work with some of Saskatchewan's greatest brass players and teachers. These include:

     Miles Newman & Natalie Fuller - Trumpets

     Alison Thiele & Richard Burdick - French Horns

     David Dick & Jeremy Drotar - Trombones

     Mark Preece - Tuba/Baritone

Our featured guest is Tom McCaslin, a former student of John Griffiths, and of course a Regina product!

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

*participating students will be bussed to the event

10:00 am         Introduction – Riddell Theatre

10:15 am         Instrument specific sectionals

11:20 am         Full group performance (fanfare) – Riddell Theatre

11:40 pm         Lunch (on your own)

12:00 pm         Faculty Recital – Riddell Theatre

12:30 pm         Return to school

High School Session (Grade 9–12 fourth year + players)

*participating students will be bussed to the event

12:00 pm         Faculty recital – Riddell Theatre

1:15 pm           Instrument specific sectionals

2:20 pm           Full group performance (fanfare) – Riddell Theatre

2:30 pm           Return to school

Evening Concert – U of R Wind Ensemble with Brass Clinicians

*students will not receive bussing to the evening concert. Feel free to bring your entire family!

7:30pm, Riddell Theatre

Admission by Silver Collection

To participate, please send the following registration form in by October 2

Brass Day Registration Form

Instrument Loan Forms

Instrument Loan Forms

Anyone who is renting or borrowing an instrument through the school board (NOT Long and McQuade or St. John's) must fill out, sign, and send the following form to us as soon as possible. Parents can scan and email the form to robin.howell@rbe.sk.ca, or send it to school with their students. Students can give this form to their classroom teachers to pass on to us or give it directly to us during band.

Band Instrument Loan Form

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!