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Fraser Middle Band Program

Fraser Middle Concert Band Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What is band class? Does my child need to know how to play/read music to join band? 

  • Band class is an optional class that students can take at Fraser Middle. Band class is a teacher-directed group lesson and rehearsal, where students learn to read music and develop instrumental techniques as a group. Students will learn through teacher guidance, peer support, their band book, and individual home practice time
  • Students choose the instrument that they will learn how to play from the Concert Band family which includes: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Elec. Bass & Percussion 
  • Many students who join band have never seen a musical note or played an instrument before *** Please wait to rent an instrument as this will be discussed with Ms. Holland

Does my child need to take private music lessons?  

  • Private music lessons are not required; however, some students find additional one-on-one support helpful. 

Are there any fees or costs associated with band class at Fraser Middle? 

  • There is a fee of $40 for Band which helps cover the costs of the Band book, sheet music and Band T-shirt. For returning band students who already have a T-shirt, the fee is $20
  • Students are expected to acquire their own instruments.  King’s Music is a local company that provides instrument rentals at a low cost. Please visit kingsmusic.ca for more information and click “Band Instrument Rental”, to read the information and watch the “Intro To Band” video HERE. To help make the decision of what instrument you’d like to play 

Are there other music performance groups? 

  • Jazz Band – for experienced players and consists of Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Piano, Bass, Guitar and Drums and rehearses Thursday mornings at 7:20-8:20 am and begins the 3rd week of September

When do band classes take place? 

  • Band classes will be during the school day:
  • Mondays & Wednesdays for Grade 6’s (and some Fridays), starting Wed. Sept. 16

Students just need pencils

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays for grade 7 & 8’s (and some Fridays). Starting Thurs. Sept. 17 – students need pencils and instruments.

*** Grade 6’s will not need instruments until the end of September as students will be learning how to read music first

 

Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns