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
Thursday, 12 December 2019
Thursday, 5 December 2019
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
Monday, 2 December 2019
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
Tuesday, 26 November 2019
Grade 6 Bands: Added Rehearsal on Dec 11
We are adding a full band rehearsal on Wednesday, December
11 for the Grade 6 bands. This will give the beginner students an
opportunity to rehearse on the stage before their performance later that evening! (Grade 7/8s already have rehearsal at Martin that afternoon).
BUCK & ROSEMONT
9:05 - busses arrive at elementary schools
9:20-10:20 - rehearsal at Martin Collegiate
10:25 - return to school
MCLURG & WALKER
10:00 - busses arrive at elementary schools
10:25-11:25 - rehearsal at Martin Collegiate
11:30 - return to school
Thank you for adding this to your schedules!
Thursday, 14 November 2019
Winter Concert & Band Marks
1) Winter Concerts!
(yes, that is a plural!)
Our winter concerts will be held on Wednesday, December
11 at Martin Collegiate!!
Due to the growth in our band program, there will be two concerts in one
evening!!
- Grade 6s from Buck & Rosemont, all Grade 7s and Junior Jazz band are part of the 6:00pm concert (students please arrive at 5:30pm for warm-up).
- Grade 6s from McLurg & Walker, all Grade 8s, and Senior Jazz band are part of the 7:30pm concert (students please arrive at 7:00pm for warm-up).
Uniform:
students should be dressed in uniform, with their red shirts (coming soon),
black pants/skirts, black socks and black shoes. If your student does not have
their red band shirt yet it is because they are still on order. They will be
handed out at a full band rehearsal pre-concert time.
Bakesale
Fundraiser: at the concert, we will be having our traditional bake sale fundraiser in the front
lobby. Please bring one dozen of your favorite treats on a tray/plate
that you don’t need back (no nuts please!). All baking will be sold for
$5.00 per dozen. Parents and students can drop their baking at the table
in the front lobby upon arrival to the concert.
We hope to see all of you at our first performance of the
year!
Attendance:
attendance at concerts is vital. Students rehearse weekly with all of their
peers in full band and missing members during performances does affect the
sound of the whole band. It’s like competing in a playoff game but some of your
teammates are missing. If you have any concerns about attendance this night,
please contact us with as much notice as possible.
2) Band Marks
A mark has been entered into PowerSchool for your perusal.
This mark will not be included in final term grades but is useful for check-in
purposes. Please contact us if you have any questions at all! If you are
concerned about your child’s mark, there is plenty of time before report cards
in January to bring it up.
As always, thank you for your
continuing support of your child’s musical journey! The kids are doing a
wonderful job and are very excited to perform for you in just a few weeks J
Martin Area Band Team
Wednesday, 13 November 2019
Band Schedule Nov 18-22
Hello fantabulous Band Parents!
Due to the musical at Martin Collegiate next week, and
conferences at some schools, here is an updated band schedule for Nov 18-22:
Mon, Nov 18: Walker sectionals
Tues, Nov 19: Walker full band, NO GR 6 MCLURG full band as they
are attending the musical that morning. NO GRADE 7 & 8 full band as Martin's auditorium is in use for the musical.
Wed, Nov 20 (AM): Rosemont full band, NO BUCK full band as
they are attending the musical that morning
Wed, Nov 20 (PM): McLurg sectionals
Thurs, Nov 21: Rosemont sectionals
Fri, Nov 22: Buck sectionals cancelled due to conferences
Please encourage your students to practice extra next week
to make up for the lost rehearsal time! Stay tuned for another email in the
next day or so about our Winter Concert on December 11!
Thanks,
Mrs. Swann, Mrs.
Strykiwsky, Ms. Stetner & Mr. Frank
Martin Area Band
Team
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