Campbell Area (South) Band
Join the Band!
Welcome to the Campbell Area (South) Band Program!
If you are ready to register your child for band, please click on the button below!
what is band and how does it work in the Fall of 2020
Band is offered throughout Regina Public Schools as an optional extra class offered during school time as a pull-out class. Students will learn to play an instrument and participate in a group music ensemble. Band is a co-curricular class. Skills that are developed in band add to the skills they are already learning in their regular classes and support both literacy and numeracy outcomes.
PHASED RE-ENTRY
(ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVE, RE-ENTRY INTO BAND WILL FOLLOW ALL HEALTH GUIDELINES AND SCHOOL DIVISION DIRECTION)
· September will be registration, recruitment, and connecting with learners
· Grade 7 and 8 band students will begin meeting in cohort groups at their home school the week of October 5th with instruments.
· Grade 6 band students will begin meeting in cohort groups at their home school the week of October 5th without instruments. Following initial instruction, Grade 6 students will be phased into instruction with instruments.
· This fall all band instruction will be in small groups. These groups will be in 30 minute sections within cohorts at home schools.
SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
· Specific guidelines are developed for the RPS Elementary Band Programs based on the most recent international research and Saskatchewan Health Protocols.
· School specific Safety Plans will be adhered to during band classes.
SMARTMUSIC DIGITAL MUSIC PLATFORM
· SmartMusic is a digital music education program that connects teachers and students whether in the classroom or remotely.
· The program facilitates focused practice, assessment, and immediate feedback.
· SmartMusic Platform includes:
o Teaching Tools (rubrics, gradebook, assessment, units, etc.)
o Practice Tools (tuner, metronome, fingering charts, etc.)
o Notation Tools (import, create, edit, and share music)
o Repertoire Library (all levels with professional accompaniment)
o Sight Reading Builder (skills and exercises)
Google Classroom
We will be using the Google Classroom again this year to facilitate both in school and elearning. Students will be invited to join a class using their school email address.
why join band?
To nurture your natural musical ability. Playing an instrument is a lifelong avenue for creativity and self-expression that adds a richness to the quality of life!
To learn transferable life skills like self-discipline, responsibility, organization, and cooperation.
To be a part of something! Band is a positive place to ‘belong’. Like sports teams, band instills the values of ‘teamwork’ and ‘responsibility to the team’, and it’s a great place to meet new friends!
To get smarter! Playing an instrument, especially in an ensemble, engages your brain in a new and different way.
To open the door for new opportunities! Band is a positive activity that can help your child transition to high school and beyond. There are so many opportunities waiting for those who stick with it!
Because it’s fun!
who can join band?
what instrument should i play?
Grade 6 Students:
If you are in grade 6, please fill out this form. Although we cannot have you try instruments we can alert families to potential logistical problems. These questions help us determine if your instrument choice is practical for your home, and if not, alert you to some of the potential problems.
https://forms.gle/SjN49AedGDAzyPZW6
If your child is in grade 7 or 8 and has never been in band before:
You can still join band! Please send us an email and we can discuss your options.
how do i get an instrument?
If your child is playing flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or percussion:
There are several options to consider when finding an instrument. As you consider these options, please note that the success of your child is directly related to a properly working instrument.
1. Buying new or used from a music store or privately.
2. Renting from a music store.
3. Renting from the school. The school division owns tubas, euphoniums (baritones), bass clarinets and French horns. If your child has been chosen to play one of these instruments, please make sure the school rental form is filled out so that there will be an instrument reserved for your child.
4. You may have access to an instrument by some other means such as a friend, relative, or find something in a newspaper advertisement. Please make sure the quality of the instrument is checked so that your child will have a successful experience. We would be happy to consult with you.
An instrument can be rented or purchased from either of our local music stores, St. Johns Music and Long and McQuade Music (see brochures below).
If you have contacted your music store of choice and find you are unable to cover the cost of an instrument rental at this time, please contact us about our financial assistance program. We would like to ensure that all students have the opportunity to participate in band regardless of financial circumstances!
If your child is playing french horn, euphonium, or tuba:
Because they are a higher cost to rent from the local music stores, these instruments are available to rent through the school board. Please complete an Instrument Loan form and return it prior to your child’s first band class. The $150 rental fee can be paid on your school account. This fee will be added in the late fall. We will advise you when it should appear.
Grade 6 students will receive an instrument in October.
Grade 7 & 8 students will receive an instrument at their first band class.
how much does band cost in the Fall of 2020
Students will need an instrument and a method book.
Instrument Rental Fee:
Rgina Public School owned instruments are rented for $150 per year. This includes students playing french horns, euphoniums, tubas, bass clarinets, bassoons, and oboes from Regina Public Schools. This fee will be added to your child's online account school account in late fall. Students playing flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone or percussion will need to make rental arrangements through one of the stores.
*If cost is an issue, please let us know. We do not want cost to interfere with a child's opportunity to participate.
Method Book:
We use a method book called Traditions of Excellence Book 1 for Grade 6. Grade 7 and Grade 8 students will use Traditions of Excellence Book 2. It is available at St. John's Music and at Long & McQuade. It costs around $15.
Miscellaneous:
Clarinets and Saxophones require reeds and cork grease, and brass instruments require valve oil or slide lubricant for trombone, and slide grease.
supplies you will need:
The Method Book: Traditions of Excellence Book 1 (Instrument Specific)
These can be purchased at St. John’s Music or Long and McQuade.
Flutes, Clarinets, and Saxophones will need a cleaning cloth. There should be one included with the instrument if you are buying or renting. Please let us know if it is missing and we can supply one.
These instruments require reeds throughout the year to be played. We recommend 2.5 strength reeds to begin with, and strength 3 for second or third year players. When cared for properly, students will typically use 1-2 reeds per month. There are different brands available at St. John’s Music or Long and McQuade. At this level we recommend Rico Reeds like these:
Trumpet, French Horn, Euphonium, and Tuba: Valve Oil
You will need to have a regular supply of valve oil for the school year. One bottle should last the whole year if not longer. Instrument rentals should include a bottle, but please check to make sure you have one.
You DO NOT need specialized cleaning kits to accompany your instrument.
Trombone: Slide Lubricant
Trombones need slide lubricant to keep the slide moving. One tube should last the whole year. An instrument rental should include it, but please check to make sure you have some.thank you!
As always, if you have any questions, ideas or concerns please send us an email. We would love to hear from you!
Kathy Anderson
Email: katherine.anderson@rbe.sk.ca
Travis Wilkinson
Email: travis.wilkinson@rbe.sk.ca