Band Registration
February 2, 2024.
Dear Parents,
The registration for the Band Program for the next academic year (2024/2025) is now open.
Students currently in Grade 4-6 will have a wonderful opportunity to register for the Band Program in the upcoming school year. The program in North Vancouver is considered one of the best programs in British Columbia. The support and cooperation of each school’s parents, staff and administration continue to bring students and parents together to enjoy learning and playing music in our community.
The band program offers students the opportunity to learn an instrument and increase musical skills beyond the classroom. Playing in the school band also teaches social skills and a commitment to the challenges of learning a new skill. Educational research suggests that learning a musical instrument facilitates learning in other areas of the academic curriculum. In addition, playing in an ensemble such as the band fosters friendships, discipline and leadership.
Students are given 2 periods of instruction each week.
Your child does not need to have any prior musical training to join the band program.
Within the next two weeks I will be meeting with the current Grade 4 students for an info session about the band program. We will hear different instruments, hear from our current band student and talk about instrument selection for the next year.
There’s no need to have an instrument selected before registering for the class. Instrument choices are finalized before the end of the school year. However, please go over the attached Instrument Selection sheet and discuss two choices your child is most interested in.
The instrument selection sheet does not register your child for the program.
It helps me to get to know your child’s instrument preferences for the next year.
Registration for the class is done through School Cash Online.
If you need more help selecting the instrument or if you have a question about the instrument that is not in the booklet, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
You can also follow this link created by Tom Lee Music that presents a video demo of most band instruments. It could help you make up your mind about what you would like to play in band!
http://tomleemusic.ca/instrument-safari/
Below is an important reminder about the dates and fees.
Registration on or before February 29, will:
- Directly determine the NVSD's ability to offer a band and/or strings class at your child's school.
- Offer a lower registration fee, as opposed to Late Registration fee.
- Allow you the option to participate in the Band and Strings' monthly Instalment Plan.
Late Registration begins March 11 and ends September 27, 2024.
Enrolment during Late Registration is based on class size, as well as school site offerings (determined after registration ends on February 29, 2024).
Please follow this link to read about the program and register:
https://www.sd44.ca/ProgramsServices/BandStrings/Pages/default.aspx#/=
I really hope your child will have an opportunity to be in the school band next year. I am passionate about teaching band at your school and look forward to building a strong band program.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Best regards,
Alexei Solomakha
Itinerant Band Teacher