PEMS Music Info 2023/24
Sr Concert Band 8 will begin Wednesday, September 13 at 2:50 in the music room.
This class/band is for students in Grade 7 or 8 who can already play their instrument and have at least 2 years experience on their band instrument. Our rehearsal times this year will be Monday lunch & Wednesday 2:50.
Band 7 will begin Thursday, September 14 at 2:50 in the music room.
This class/band is for students in Grades 6-8 who can already play their instrument and have at least 1 year experience on their band instrument. Our rehearsal times this year will be Tuesday lunch & Thurday 2:50.
Beginning Band 6A (Woodwinds) will begin Monday, September 18 at 7:30 in the music room.
This class/band is for students in Grades 6-8 who are just starting on their woodwind band instrument. Our rehearsal times this year will be Monday 7:30am & Wednesday lunch.
Beginning Band 6B (Brass/Bass/Percussion) will begin Tuesday, September 19 at 7:30 in the music room.
This class/band is for students in Grades 6-8 who are just starting on their brass band instrument (or bass or percussion). Our rehearsal times this year will be Tuesday 7:30am & Fridasy lunch.
- All classes are approximately 1 hour. Lunchtime classes start just before lunch. Students leave their classes at 10:55 to walk to band which starts at 11:00. They are given time to eat their lunch after band.
- There will be 2 concerts at the school (December & June). Band 8 may even have a small overnight trip to the Whistler Music Festival.
- As band is a course, all students will receive a grade on their report card. Attendance is mandatory at all classes. Students are expected to commit to the full year.
If your son/daughter previously played in band and is not happy with their choice of instrument, they should talk to Mr. Mills about switching instruments. Changing to another instrument does not require a student to start over in Beginning Band.
Choir
The PEMS Choir is set to begin under the leadership of Ms. Williams. The choir is open to all grades. No previous experience is necessary. Rehearsal times will be:
Tuesday 7:15am – 8:15am in the R.E. Mountain choir room (rm 2018).
Students are encouraged to bring a friend! Choir will perform at the two PEMS concerts.